I want to do MBA, but I did not give any CAT or MAT exam. Can I get admission in LPU?

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    Astha Abha | Contributor-Level 6

    11 months ago

    Yes, you can still pursue an MBA at Lovely Professional University (LPU) even if you haven't taken the CAT or MAT exams. LPU has its own entrance test, LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test).

    1. LPUNEST Exam: By taking the LPUNEST, you can qualify for MBA admission at LPU and potentially receive scholarships based on your performance.

     LPU's admission process might also include a personal interview (PI) round and a VIDEO ESSAY, which helps assess your communication skills and other skills required for the program.

    Do check LPU's official website for more details on the LPUNEST schedule, syllabus,

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    Poulami Ghosh | Contributor-Level 6

    11 months ago

    Yes, you are welcome to enroll at LPU. The LPU NEST exam is equivalent to the CAT or MAT. To be eligible for an MBA at LPU, you must have 55% graduation rate and be eligible for the LPU NEST and interview. The Mittal School of Business, one of the top ten Indian universities to receive the ACBSP (USA), offers an MBA program. The MBA&n

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    punita

    11 months ago

    Yes, you can take admission in MBA. There is no worry if you have not given CAT or MAT. University conducts its own entrance exam- LPUNEST which you have to qualify.

    Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)

    Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying
         1. LPUNEST * or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT.
         2. Video Essay
         3. Interview

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    dev | Contributor-Level 8

    11 months ago

    Dear Reader, 

    Yes you can enroll for admission even if you did not appear for any of exam i.e CAT, MAT, XAT etc.

    You will just need to enroll for university eligibilty exam as mentioned below :

    Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying
         1. LPUNEST
         2. Video Essay
         3. Interview

    Thank you

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    Harsh Malhotra | Contributor-Level 7

    11 months ago

     

    • Accredited by ACBSP (USA).

    Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)

    Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying
         1. LPUNEST 
         2. Video Essay
         3. Interview

    The LPUNEST exam can be given in two modes online and offline.

    LPUNEST Related Information at ( lpu.in )

    Programme Fee (per semester) 200000
     
     
    • International Exposure Option
      Student may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries.
    • Semester Exchange
      Student may be given an option to join partner/ recei
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    Sunil Singh | Contributor-Level 8

    10 months ago

    Yes, you can still pursue an MBA at LPU even if you haven't taken the CAT or MAT exams. LPU offers admission to its MBA program through its own entrance exam called LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test).

    If you meet the eligibility criteria (which typically includes having a minimum of 50% marks in your undergraduate degree), you can apply for the MBA program through LPUNEST or through direct admission based on your academic performance. LPU also offers scholarships based on the LPUNEST score and other criteria, which can help reduce the overall cost of education.

    For more information on admissio

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    Vidushi Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    10 months ago

    hi,

    Yes, you can pursue an MBA at Lovely Professional University (LPU) even without CAT or MAT scores. LPU conducts its own entrance test, LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test), which serves as an alternative admission pathway for MBA aspirants. Additionally, LPU considers your performance in qualifying exams, such as your graduation degree, for eligibility.

    LPU offers a range of MBA specializations, tailored to align with industry trends and your career goals. The admission process generally involves registering for LPUNEST, clearing the entrance test, and participating in a personal interview. High LPUNEST scores also make y

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    Samreen Begum | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    Admission to the MBA program at Lovely Professional University (LPU) typically requires candidates to secure a valid score in one of several entrance exams, including LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or NMAT. The minimum eligibility criteria include having a bachelor's degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. If you have not taken any of these exams, you can still apply by taking the LPUNEST, which is specifically designed for LPU admissions. This exam is an alternative pathway for candidates who may not have scores from the more widely recognized tests like CAT or MAT. 

    While direct admission without any entrance exam is generally n

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    Samaksh Kastha | Contributor-Level 8

    8 months ago

    Hello

    A valid score on the LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or NMAT is required for admission to LPU's MBA program. LPUNEST is an excellent substitute for taking any of these national-level examinations if a candidate has never taken one of them. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least 55% of the possible points in order to be eligible. The entrance exam is the first step in the admissions process, and candidates who make the short list next have a personal interview (PI). In order to demonstrate their goals and program fit, applicants might also be asked to produce a video statement of purpose.

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    Nandani Gupta | Contributor-Level 6

    5 months ago

    hey,

    Yes, it is possible to obtain an MBA from Lovely Professional University (LPU) without having taken the CAT or MAT examinations. LPU has its own entrance examination known as the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test), which provides an alternative admission route for the MBA program.

    To qualify, you must have earned a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 55% in any field. If you have not taken any national management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, or CMAT, you can choose to take the LPUNEST instead. The admission procedure also requires submitting a video essay and p

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