I have 85% in 10th, 90% in 12th and 8 CGPA out of 10 in BE. Do I need to write any entrance exam or is it enough for MBA in LPU?

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Ayush Raj · Answer

The Mittal school of Business at LPU has ACBSP accreditation. LPU has more than 200 foreign tie-ups for approachable quality education. Many companies like ITC Ltd, Tata AIG, Kent Healthcare Systems Ltd, MRF Ltd, etc. And many more visit LPU for hiring. You have a strong academic track record. My brother has completed the MBA programme at LPU, and to the best of my knowledge, you must achieve an 80 percentile on either the LPU NEST exam or the CAT/MAT/XAT or 230 scores in NMAT. In addition, you must be eligible for an LPU interview. For your knowledge I want to share that to get any benefits of scholarships from Lovely Professional University, you must pass the LPU NEST admission exam, which is also a entrance exam. The LPU NEST (National Eligibility Scholarship Test) is divided into three phases, each with its own set of exam dates and scoring procedures. There will be no negative marking on this online test. For LPU NEST there are two options. If you do not pass the test on your first attempt, you will be given a second chance. Admissions for the 2022 academic years have already begun; for further information, please visit the LPU website or call the toll-free number 1800 102 4431.

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi there, for MBA qualifying LPU NEST is eligible. However, if you have qualified for CAT MAT or any other national test, then that score can be considered for admission. Mittal School of Business is a favorite among MBA aspirants from across the country and the globe for its industry-oriented curriculum, interactive hands-on pedagogy, and intense industry interface. A multidisciplinary campus and multicultural environment suffused with student activity ensure the all-round development of its graduates, grooming them for successful entrepreneurship and global careers. LPU is a brand and Mittal School of Business has been ranked 37 in the country. At LPU they say, if not the real world, the classes of MBA are simulated as a real-world, making the learning close to reality. A wide range of emerging specialization areas are on offer: MBA (Tourism and Hospitality) MBA (Financial Markets) MBA (Corporate Audit and Tax Management) MBA (International Business) MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics) MBA (Cost Management and Financial Analysis) MBA (Hospital and Health care Management)MBA (Business Analytics)MBA (Corporate Affairs and Governance) and MBA (Hons) The university has tie-up with the companies like NSE, Safeducate, ICICI Direct, IDFC, etc. This course allows students to pursue live projects and/or professional certifications like NCCMP, NCFM, etc. The curriculum is equipped with 21st-century digital technologies required for managing their specialized area. The entrepreneurship projects are an integral part of the curriculum. The university has added to the core curricula, modules like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. The Industry desired workshops on Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Stock Market Operations, Life Skills, Creativity and Innovation, and Leadership are held on the campus to make students industry-ready. The students get an opportunity to work on business projects to enhance managerial skills. Last but not least the course incorporates real-life case studies to provide interactive teaching and learning methodology. 21 LPA was the highest salary package offered, 5.5 is the average salary package. The university has a tie-up with over 700 companies that come for campus placements. Students are placed in the best brands like Amazon, Federal bank, Delivery, Asian Paints, Berger Paint, Bajaj Electrical, Colgate Palmolive, HUL, ITC, Loreal, Marico, MRF, Vodafone.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Vignesh, You have a very good academic record. I did the MBA programme at LPU and to the best of my knowledge, you have to qualify for the either LPU NEST exam or CAT/MAT/XAT with a minimum of 80 percentile. Moreover, you have to qualify for an interview conducted by LPU. Being alumni of LPU, I highly recommend LPU for an MBA degree based on the following things- The Business School of LPU is accredited by ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry-experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. Placement: Every year more than 550+ companies visit LPU for placements. LPU has a very good placement and achieved awards for employability also. The main thing for placement that I liked there is that LPU provides placement classes to the students from the first year, which helps students prepare for placement until their final year of the programme. The highest package offered for the management programme is 21 LPA. Specialisation offered in MBA: Agribusiness Management, Human Resource, Marketing, International Business, Financial Markets, Digital Market, Hospital and Healthcare, Business Analytics, Banking and Financial Services, Operations, Artificial Intelligence, etc. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: 1. Ranked 1st for Focus on Affordable and clean energy in India 2. Ranked 2nd for Decent Work and Economic Growth in India 3. Ranked 62nd Universities in India 4. Ranked 37th business management schools in India 5. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 6. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps Thanks!

Manan Aggarwal · Answer

LPU NEST is eligible for MBA qualification. If you have qualified for the CAT MAT or any other national test, your score can be used to get admission. You will also need to pass an interview to get into the university. For its industry-oriented curriculum, intensive hands-on teaching, and intense industry engagement, Mittal School of Business is a favorite among MBA candidates from across the country and beyond the world. A diversified campus with a multicultural environment brimming with student activity ensures that its graduates are well-rounded, preparing them for successful entrepreneurship and worldwide jobs. LPU is a name, and the Mittal School of Business is rated 37th in the nation. According to LPU, if not the real world, MBA programmes are replicated as such, bringing learning closer to reality.

Poonam Angural · Answer

Mittal School of Business, which attracts students from different parts of the world, is one of India's foremost Business Schools recognised for its industry-oriented curriculum, interactive hands-on pedagogy and intense industry interface. A multidisciplinary campus and multicultural environment suffused with student activity ensures all round development of its graduates, grooming them for successful entrepreneurship and global careers. , In order to take admission in MBA the eligibility criteria needs to be MET in LPU. The eligibility is 55% + LPUNEST/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT+ 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 India (ICAI) or Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). Let me share with you interview competencies that are tested as part of MBA interviews in LPU. The various parameters includes Fluency, Grammatical errors, elaboaration of concept, Clarity in thought process, Confidence, General Awareness and leadership quality. In LPU when you sit for an MBA interview there are 2 panelists one from the core domain and the other from soft skills to assess you on speaking skills. Both the panelists will be rating you on the competency and a score will be generated. On the basis of the cut off score only you will considered as qualified or not. I hope this information helps.

Pratibha gogna · Answer

The eligibility criteria to have admission in LPU IS Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Graduation or equivalent subject to valid score in LPUNEST-2017 and Interview. Or, Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Graduation or equivalent subject to valid score in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT (85 percentile) and Interview.

Pratik Mohanty · Answer

Either appear for national level entrance exams like CAT, MAT or XAT. You can also appear for entrance exam conducted by LPU.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Vignessh, you have to appear for the entrance test as the eligibility for MBA is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST-2017 or CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT (85 percentile) and Interview Check the link below for details http://www.lpu.in/programmes/all/Graduation/Management/MBA#Details

Nirmal · Answer

The Mittal school of Business at LPU has ACBSP accreditation. LPU has more than 200 foreign tie-ups for approachable quality education. Many companies like ITC Ltd, Tata AIG, Kent Healthcare Systems Ltd, MRF Ltd, etc. And many more visit LPU for hiring. You have a strong academic track record. My brother has completed the MBA programme at LPU, and to the best of my knowledge, you must achieve an 80 percentile on either the LPU NEST exam or the CAT/MAT/XAT or 230 scores in NMAT. In addition, you must be eligible for an LPU interview. For your knowledge I want to share that to get any benefits of scholarships from Lovely Professional University, you must pass the LPU NEST admission exam, which is also an entrance exam. The LPU NEST (National Eligibility Scholarship Test) is divided into three phases, each with its own set of exam dates and scoring procedures. There will be no negative marking on this online test. For LPU NEST there are two options. If you do not pass the test on your first attempt, you will be given a second chance. Admissions for the 2022 academic years have already begun.

Parminder · Answer

For admission to MBA at LPU, the Eligibility criteria are: 55% + LPUNEST/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT+ Interview or Completed Company Secretary CS from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) + Interview or Completed Chartered Accountancy CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) + Interview or Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) + Interview.

Schedule	Last Date to Apply	Date of Entrance Exam	Display of Result
Schedule II	22nd June 2026	26th June 2026	30th June 2026
Schedule III	20th July 2026	24th July 2026	28th July 2026

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