UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES

DEHRADUN

UPES Research Aptitude Test (RAT) for PhD Programs

The papers will be divided in 4 sections as per the details furnished below; each section will carry equal marks
(25 each) and a total of 100 marks. The paper will cover the following sections as per the syllabus outlined
below:
Duration of the examination - 2.5 hours
1.

Research Aptitude

25 marks

Research: Meaning, ethics &characteristics

Type of research
Methods of research
Thesis writing: Its characteristics & format
2.

Reading Comprehension

25 marks

A passage to be set with questions to be answered with emphasis on domain

sectors
3.

Logical Reasoning

25 marks

Arguments, deductive & inductive research

Logical & Venn diagram
Inferences
Analogies
4.

Data Interpretation

25 marks

Interpretation of data
Mapping analysis of data
Analysis & Tools for data analysis
Quantitative &qualitative research
Please note: For July 2012 admissions the Examination will be conducted on the following dates.
May 5, 2012
May 19, 2012
June 2, 2012
June 23, 2012
Candidates are requested to send their choice of date and centre to the designated officer at the earliest.

Centre for Continuing Education

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies