Is CAT compulsory for MBA in LPU?

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Priyanka Karmakar | Contributor-Level 7

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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Tanieya Kumari | Contributor-Level 9

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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Simu | Beginner-Level 5

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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Nishtha Shukla | Guide-Level 15

5 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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Samreen Begum | Contributor-Level 10

3 months ago

The LPU MBA programme accepts admission through multiple testing options which include LPUNEST, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, and CUET PG, along with video essay submission and personal interview requirement, while candidates who have completed CA/CS/CMA certification can skip these tests, thus providing ad

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Ananya Sharma | Beginner-Level 5

3 months ago

No CAT is not compulsory for MBA admission at LPU. You can apply for an MBA at LPU by either:

Qualifying LPUNEST (LPU's own entrance test)
or
Submitting valid scores from national MBA exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

LPU accepts multiple entrance test scores, and the selection process may also incl

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Mansi | Contributor-Level 7

3 months 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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Shikha Verma | Contributor-Level 8

3 months 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 | Contributor-Level 10

a year 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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Nishchhal Madaan | Beginner-Level 1

a year ago

Hello there,

No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBA programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU). LPU offers multiple pathways for admission, and candidates can apply based on their scores in LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) or national

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