Is CAT compulsory for MBA in LPU?

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PRIYANKA KARMAKAR
a year ago

CAT is not compulsory for MBA in LPU but if a student passes this national CAT exam then he/she will be exempted from LPUNEST exam.

Based on the CAT/MAT/XAT/LPUNEST score category students will be awarded scholarships as per the phase timings. 

Students need to upload their CAT result card on the stud

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a year ago

The eligibility criteria for MBA admissions at Lovely Professional University (LPU) states that the candidate should have at least 55% or above in aggregate in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised board/ university. Entrance test is compulsory; however, candidates can also sit for LPUNE

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a year ago

Hi,

CAT is not compulsory for MBA in LPU but if student qualify this national level exam CAT, then LPUNEST exam is exempted. 

Students need to upload CAT result card on the student dashboard ( Dashboard means where student start application form online for admisiion purpose) and then student can book

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2 months ago

CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to MBA course of LPU. Th university conducts LPUNEST Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to MBA course. It is conducted in online mode every year. The test acts as an Entrance Test as well as Scholarship

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a week ago

LPU is a good choice for Library and Information Sciences because it offers updated curriculum, modern digital library labs, and strong practical training in library automation and information management. The faculty is supportive, and students also get internship and placement support in schools, c

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a week ago
CAT is not mandatory for MBA admission at LPU. The university offers multiple entry options, including LPUNEST and other national-level tests such as MAT, XAT, and CMAT. LPU evaluates applicants based on overall potential rather than a single exam score. The admission process is designed to be flexi

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a week ago

No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBA programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU). LPU primarily conducts its own entrance exam called LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test), which evaluates candidates on aptitude, reasoning, and analytical skills for MBA eligibility

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a week ago

Dear reader,

No, entrance to Lovely Professional University's MBA programme does not need passing the CAT exam. Although CAT scores are accepted by LPU, applicants may also be eligible through other national tests such as MAT, XAT, CMAT, or NMAT. The institution also administers its own entrance exa

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shikha verma
a week ago

No, CAT is not compulsory for MBA admission at Lovely Professional University (LPU), as candidates can apply through LPUNEST or other accepted management entrance exams such as MAT, XAT, or CMAT, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and complete the counseling and admission process.

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Vidushi Sharma
11 months ago

hi,

Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers an MBA program designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills, leadership qualities, and global exposure.

Key Highlights:

  • Specializations: Offers Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, International Business, IT, Operations, Healthcare, an

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