UPMCAT - Uttar Pradesh Management Common Aptitude Test

UPMCAT 2013 - UPMCAT is one of the MBA Entrance Exams held in India. Uttar Pradesh Management Common Aptitude Test acronym as UPMCAT is held  for admission to the two year full time Management courses offered at University departments, government and private institutions of Uttar Pradesh.

The UPMCAT test is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) Lucknow for providing admission in the following given courses in participating institution.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Finance Control (MFC)
• Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)

UPMCAT Eligibility 

Educational Qualification:

A three year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required for taking UPMCAT.
 
However some institutions (under UPMCAT) specify minimum percentage of marks for admission to different management streams at Graduation level.
 
Thus to know about the eligibility criteria in a particular institute, candidates are required to consult the concerned institute / university.

Note:- Candidates who are due to appear at the qualifying examination or have appeared but results are awaited, are also eligible to take the UPMCAT subject to their fulfilling the requirement eligibility condition at the time of interview or admission.

Nationality:

Admissions are open to Indian Nationals only. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from an institution / university located in the state of U.P. are eligible for admission at all the institutions irrespective of their domicile.

Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from institutions located outside the State of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for admission to all the courses at all the institutions and universities inside U.P. except Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College – MNREC Allahabad, now known called as National Institute of Technology (NIT) Allahabad.

Important: - 21% seats are reserved for schedule caste (SC), 2% seats are reserved for schedule tribe and 27% seats are reserved for other backward category candidates respectively on all India basis.

UPMCAT Syllabus

UPMCAT consists of questions from

Section A:– Test of proficiency in English Language. The questions cover grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, relationship between words and phrases and comprehension of passages.

Section B:– Test of Numerical Aptitude based on general mathematics, numerical calculation, arithmetic, simple algebra and geometry. This also tests the ability to interpret common graphs charts and tables.

Section C:– Speed and Accuracy of thinking and decisions making. The test is based on assessment of figures, diagrams, unfamiliar relationships and verbal reasoning.

Section D:– Knowledge of current affairs related to trade, industry, economy, sports and culture.

UPMCAT Pattern

UPMCAT Test consists of multiple choice objective type questions from the following given topics

• Verbal Ability,
• Quantitative Aptitude,
• Logical & Abstract Reasoning and
• Knowledge of Current Affairs.

UPMCAT Exam Dates

UPMCAT is normally held in the month of May.

How to apply for the UPMCAT Exam?

Aspirants can apply for UPMCAT exam by obtaining Information brochure (containing full details) along with application form either from the Office of the Controller of UPMCAT or from the other locations as specified by the UPMCAT office. Candidates can also obtain application forms ONLINE on UPMCAT website.

UPMCAT Test Centres

Test centres for taking UPMCAT test are:

1.         Agra                2.         Ahmedabad

3.         Allahabad        4.         Bangalore

5.         Bareilly            6.         Kolkata

7.         Chennai           8.         Dehradun

9.         Delhi                10.       Faizabad

11.       Ghaziabad       12.       Gorakhpur

13.       Hyderabad      14.       Jhansi

15.       Kanpur             16.       Lucknow

17.       Meerut             18.       Mumbai

19.       Ranchi             20.       Varanasi

21.       Nainital

UPMCAT Contect Details

Uttar Pradesh Technical University
IET Campus, Sitapur Road,
Lucknow -226021