I want to do MBA, but I did not give any CAT or MAT exam. Can I get admission in LPU?
Asked about LPU - Lovely Professional University - MBA in Financial Markets in tie up with NSE Academy
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Yes, you can provided you give LPUNEST exam .
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You can get direct admission in LPU without CAT, MAT and XAT tests I would advise you to apply for LPU NEST (National Entrance & Scholarship Test) it's much easier that way plus it has more scholarship chances but without it also you can take the admission Candidate with aggregate of 50% in any Bachelor's degree are eligible you can get direct MBA admission in private university through Management Quota.
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5 years agoYes, in this case you need to clear LPUNEST which is LPUs entrance and eligibility national level entrance test. -
Yes, you can apply for admission in MBA programme in case you have not appeared for CAT or MAT. The eligibility criteria for MBA programme is as follows:
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 India (ICAI) OR Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI).
There are other options offered under the MBA programme which are mentioned below:
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YES,If you are interested in admitting to MBA program at LPU without appearing for CAT/MAT, it can be done by appearing in LPU-NEST exam which is organized by LPU to decide the eligibility and scholarship being availed by the respective candidate whose benefits will remain valid till standard duration of the program.
The eligibility criteria for the MBA program is:
Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT^ and Interview
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Completed Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifying I...more -
Following is the Eligibility Criteria for taking admission in MBA at LPU:
Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT^ and Interview
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Completed Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifying Interview
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Completed Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying Interview
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Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)., subject to qualifying Interview -
Yes definitely, as in the situation of Covid-19, LPU has relaxed their eligibility norms. Because of which LPU NEST is not compulsory for all the programmes. For MBA programmes the eligibility criteria is Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline)or equivalent, and Interview. Therefore, you can apply without CAT, MAT as well.
LPU has been ranked 38 in the Management ranking in 2018 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...more -
The process of admission to an MBA program typically includes the following steps:
- Entrance examMost MBA programs require applicants to take a standardized entrance exam. Some common entrance exams in India include the CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and MAH MBA CET. These exams assess your analytical, verbal, quantitative, and reasoning skills.
- ApplicationApplicants must submit an application package to the B-schools of their choice. This package typically includes:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts
- Exam score report
- Letters of recommendation &n
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Dear Aspirants,
Definitely yes you can pursue MBA at LPU however you need to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of LPU required minimum Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying
1. LPUNESTor CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT.
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3. InterviewOr Completed Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview Or Completed Chartered Accountancy (CA) from I
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Yes, you can still apply to Lovely Professional University (LPU) for an MBA program even if you haven't taken the MAT or CAT. LPU-based admissions on a number more factors, including:
LPU organizes the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), which acts as its own entrance and scholarship exam. To be accepted for admission to an MBA course, you can take this exam. Your scholarship eligibility could be determined by your LPUNEST scores.
Direct Admission: Depending upon your prior academic standing (graduation scores), LPU can sometimes offer direct access. Nevertheless, the prerequisites could
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