I want to pursue MBA from LPU. If I did not appear for any entrance exam like CAT, MAT or XAT then can I get admission?

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    Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    The eligibility criteria for admission in MBA, MBA (Hons. ), and MBA (specialised) applicant should be pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST (MBA) or CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT and Interview. We do not consider GMAT for MBA admissions. If you have not qualified CAT/MAT or XAT then you have to qualify our entrance test NEST. Registration for an entrance test NEST is already started, you can apply from this link- https://nest.lpu.in/mba/index.php
    LPU offers scholarship as well on the basis of our previous qualification percentage basis or else on the basis of perfor
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    VAIDURYA V | Contributor-Level 9

    6 years ago
    Yes, you can. Apply online and sit for the LPU-NEST Entrance Exam. Then you will be going for an interview. And then the admissions process starts. You can also call on the toll free number of the university for any queries.
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    Vivek Kumar Writer by hobby coder by choice | Guide-Level 13

    6 years ago
    No, you are supposed to give any one of these exams.
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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    Dear Debosmita, Please do not if you have not qualified for the CAT MAT or XAT exam. In this case, you need to qualify for the LPU NEST exam for admission to an MBA at LPU. Moreover, you have to clear an interview also. I also did MBA at LPU. LPU has been ranked 38 in the Management ranking by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). 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. The university has been ranked high by va
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    Lipika Dhingra | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Being an alumni of LPU. Let me share some of the eligibility details for MBA. The following are some of the highlights : 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)
    # Admission criteria for Hons. Programme:- An Applicant will be short listed for interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPU NEST. The final selectio
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    preeti gogna Faculty at LPU | Guide-Level 15

    3 years ago
    Hi Debosmita, MBA at Mittal Business School is something that students vie for. LPU conducts its own entrance test known as LPU NEST which you have to qualify that is followed by an interview, only then one can get admission in an MBA programme. The Lovely Professional University is ranked 37th in management institutes by NIRF ranking. Its ranked second in India by Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2021 and Aspire magazine of India Today group has also ranked it among top universities of the future. The eligibility for MBA course in LPU is 55% in Graduation in respective discipline and valid score card in LPU NEST CAT MAT XAT NMAT
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    Priya Singh | Guide-Level 13

    3 years ago
    You need not to worry at all. It is not mandatory to appear for CAT/MAT/GMAT for admission in LPU for MBA. You have to qualify any one of these or LPU NEST for admission in LPU. The eligibility of the MBA programme is Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT^ and Interview. Choosing LPU for MBA is your best decision. MBA from Lovely Professional University is simulated as real world, making the learning close to reality. Wide range of emerging specialisation areas are on offer. Yes, you heard it right. LPU is the best university
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    Roma Nath BTech - MTech Biotechnology | Guide-Level 13

    4 years ago
    LPU is the best for MBA. LPU offers a high-quality degree, as well as extensive scholarship programmes and holistic learning opportunities. Mittal School of Business is among the first ten institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) accreditation. Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University among top 50 in India. The programme is designed with current market trends in mind. The placements are guaranteed, and students are given special placement-oriented classes that help them pass the exam and interview. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy select
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    Navneet Kaur | Guide-Level 14

    3 years ago
    There is no direct admission in MBA. LPU is known for its MBA. LPU provides quality education, with great scholarship programs plus holistic learning opportunities. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam).
    Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT 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
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    sartaj cheema | Guide-Level 11

    4 years ago
    LPU have Mittal School of Business, one of India's most reputed business schools known for innovative pedagogy and deep academic-industry interface. LPU is marked as:
    1. Among Top 78 Universities best universities, beating it up with many government and private universities.
    2.2. Among Best 50 Management Institutions competing up with Iims and other B-Schools.
    3. Among Top 100 Best Engineering Institutions.
    4. As Among Best 30 Pharmacy Institutes across India. This is as per the latest ranking by NIRF-2020. The Lovely Professional university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
    LPU is member of Association of Indian Un
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