Is it compulsory to give CAT MAT XAT tests for admission in MBA hospitality and tourism in LPU?
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No, it is not mandatory. You can take LPU NEST and clear it. And after it, an interview will take place and clear it. To know more about the university, you may visit the official website of the university LPU. -
You can take LPU NEST and clear it. And after it, an interview will take place and clear it. To know more about the university, you may visit the official website of the university LPU. -
For 2020 intake, due to Covid-19 outbreak and lockdowns, the selection criteria for MBA has been relaxed a bit, now it includes only a interview via video conferencing. However you have an option to write LPU NEST for scholarships and also you can submit your CAT/XAT result if above 90 percentile and MAT/CMAT/ NMAT score more than 95 percentile for the highest slabs of scholarships. There are a host of other options too for lower percentiles, you must check their website for the same. So yes these examinations will help you get the scholarships, but for selection, Interviews hold the key. DVD. -
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5 years agoHello Pratibha
It is not compulsory to take these exams since LPU conducts its own entrance exam for MBA admissions. Visit the official website of LPU for more information. Thank you. -
No, it's not compulsory because LPU considers it's own test and if you have given the tests prior also then on that basis, you will get a scholarship. -
If you have not qualified above mentioned national level test, then you need to qualify LPU NEST. Eligibility Criteria:
Pass with 55% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST or CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT and Interview. -
No, it is not mandatory. You can take LPU-NEST and clear it. And after it, an interview will take place and clear it. To know more about the university, you may visit the official website of the university LPU. -
You need to qualify the LPU NEST entrance test and interview in order to get admission in LPU. -
It is not compulsory to take these exams since LPU conducts its own entrance exam for MBA admissions. Visit the official website of LPU for more information. -
Yes, it is quite vital to take any one of these exams and pass it with good percentile to get admission in LPU.
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