Yes, it is possible to seek admission to the MBA program at Lovely Professional University without appearing for national-level entrance examinations such as CAT or MAT, subject to the university's prescribed eligibility criteria. LPU conducts its own entrance test, LPUNEST, which can be considered
Is it possible to get direct admission in LPU for MBA without giving any CAT/MAT or other entrance exams? I scored 57% in B.Com.
Yeah, you can get admission in LPU for MBA without CAT/MAT. From what I've seen, LPU allows admission through LPUNEST or even on the basis of your graduation marks, so external exams aren't compulsory. With 57% in B.Com, you're eligible to apply.
Compared to many colleges that strictly require CAT/MA
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Taking admission at LPU is a great choice.
Indeed, that is feasible. You can apply through LPUNEST, which LPU administers as its own entrance and scholarship exam, since your B.Com. score of 57% satisfies the 55% requirement. Admission without CAT/MAT results is possible if the LPUNEST is
Yes, you can apply for MBA at LPU without CAT, MAT, or other national entrance exams. With 57% in B.Com, you meet the minimum eligibility requirement of around 55% in graduation. Instead of national exams, you can appear for LPUNEST or the university's interview process for admission. LPUNEST can al
The university does not allow students to enter its MBA program without entrance exam results because it needs students to pass either LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, or their equivalent exams before proceeding to the video essay and personal interview selection process—your B.Com score of 57% exceeds the 55% el

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