Is it compulsory to give CAT MAT and XAT tests for admission in MBA hospitality and tourism in LPU?

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    Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Well in the situation of Covid-19, LPU has relaxed their eligibility norms. The eligibility criteria of this programme is Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline)or equivalent, and Interview. Therefore you can proceed with admissions based on qualifying the above norm. Some highlights of LPU :
    LPU has been ranked 49 in the Management ranking in 2020 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The Business School of LPU is accredited from ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculty members. The Training and Placem
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    Khushal Arora | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
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    You should not worry if you have not appeared or qualified for CAT or MAT. You can get admission in LPU. LPU has it's own entrance exam LPU NEST. Due to COVID-19, LPU has exempted the written test and is taking admission on the basis of LPUNEST-Interview only. LPU has also provided the facility for online interview due to COVID-19. Eligibility as per their website is Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent and Interview or Completed Company Secretary CS from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or Completed Chartered Accountancy CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ind
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    The admission to this coveted programme at LPU is given on the basis of an INTERVIEW, which can be organised on video call these days due to Covid-19 lock down. Provided ofcourse you clear the basic eligibility criteria of 55% in your graduation. So CAT MAT XAT etc. Are not mandatory, however if you want to improve your scholarships, then you may appear for LPU NEST later. Hospitality sector is always in demand for management professionals with hospitality skills. Mainly these are taken by 5* hotels, aviation, retail, shopping malls, culinary arts, cruise liners, concierge, restaurants etc. For their middle management and leadership po
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    Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    NO, Not at all my dear friend. In fact, this year LPU has exempt the LPU NEST also to facilitate the candidates in the COVID-19 Pandemic situation. Provided that you clear the minimum eligibility criteria and selection process. In most of the top institutions like Iims etc. The minimum eligibility for graduation is 50% aggregate while some top players like LPU have fixed it at 55% in any stream of graduation. But the marks in graduation are not the only criteria, most of the institutions also take entrance tests or group discussions or interviews or all of them. Some top entrance examinations are: CAT MAT XAT SNAP IBSAT and LPU NEST. S
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