Does LPU accept MAT and CAT marks? Why is LPU-NEST conducted?

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Dharamveer Dheer | Scholar-Level 18

5 years ago

For admissions 2020, the scores of CAT/MAT and LPU NEST are serving as scholarship tests. The admission criteria is 55% in graduation and a interview which is being held in video conference mode at present. So, If you have scores of CAT or MAT above the scholarship cut off, you will automatically ge

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Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 17

7 years ago

Dear Pejush, MAT and CAT scores are acceptable in LPU as eligibility for MBA is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU-NEST and Interview or Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent subject

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Manish Motwani | Guide-Level 14

7 years ago

Kindly refer to the below link to find the eligibility. https://ask.shiksha.com/i-want-to-pursue-mba-from-lpu-and-done-graduation-if-i-appear-in-cat-exam-and-just-passed-then-can-i-get-admission-qna-4637091 Though, for any university in India ( private or government or autonomous ), it is mandatory

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Prathusha Singh | Contributor-Level 7

7 years ago

Dear Pejush, LPU does accept MAT and CAT scores. LPU-NEST is conducted for those candidates who miss out on MAT and CAT or have not been able to score good in them. For more information, contact the university. Good luck.

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Shivam Chhirolya | Scholar-Level 17

7 years ago

LPU-NEST is National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to various programmes in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility for some of the programmes and for a scholarship for most of the programmes. Though LPU-NEST is not mandatory for all courses but it will

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Riya Sharma | Contributor-Level 9

3 years ago

Yes, LPU do accept MAT and CAT marks applicant should qualify the exam with 85 percentile and above. The LPU NEST {Lovely professional university Eligibility and scholarship test} for admission to various programs at Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility for some p

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Mawal Ark | Contributor-Level 9

3 years ago

LPU NEST is conducted for those who has not appeared in any other national Level exam such as CAT MAT XAT etc. To fulfill the eligibility condition of particular programme. If you have scored 80 Percentile or above in CAT or MAT or XAT then LPU NEST is exempted.

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Isband Soz | Contributor-Level 9

3 years ago

LPU accepts the CAT and MAT score for some programs as an eligibility check. LPU NEST is in accordance with other National level exam and has a dual role: It decides the Eligibility of the candidate for particular Programme, also it provides the scholarships depending upon the students performance i

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Harsh Pandey | Guide-Level 13

3 years ago

Hi Pejush, LPU does accept CAT MAT marks. If you have scored 80 Percentile or above in CAT or MAT or XAT or All India Rank upto 20000 in CMAT or 230 and above score in NMAT then LPU NEST is exempted. For those who have not appeared in national tests, they can always appear for LPU NEST and seek all

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Aarti | Contributor-Level 8

a year ago

Yes, Lovely Professional University (LPU) accepts scores from MAT (Management Aptitude Test) and CAT (Common Admission Test) for admission to its MBA programs. These exams are part of the criteria for evaluating candidates for management courses.

Purpose of LPU-NEST

LPU-NEST (National Entrance and Sch

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