Lovely Professional University (LPU) employs a comprehensive and structured admission process for its esteemed MBA program, offering attractive scholarships to deserving candidates based on their academic merit and performance in entrance exams. To be eligible for the program, candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, in any discipline or its equivalent. This academic foundation ensures that students possess the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the MBA program. Furthermore, candidates are required to clear a recognized entrance exam, choosing from a range of options including LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, or CUET. These exams assess a candidate's aptitude, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, providing a holistic evaluation of their potential.
In addition to meeting the academic and entrance exam requirements, candidates must also complete a Video Essay and Interview as part of the assessment process. This allows the university to gauge the candidate's communication skills, thought process, and personality. Exceptions to the standard eligibility criteria apply to Company Secretaries (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), Chartered Accountants (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), and Cost and Management Accountants (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying the Video Essay and Interview. Moreover, LPU offers relaxations of 5% to candidates from North-East states and Sikkim, Defence Personnel and their Dependents, and Wards of Kashmiri Migrants, promoting diversity and inclusivity. The LPUNEST exam can be conveniently taken online remotely proctored from Home or at designated test centres, providing flexibility to candidates from across the country.
