Is Lovely Professional University good for MBA? How are the placements? Is CAT, MAT percentile required to get admission here?

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Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Pushpendra, Yes, Lovely Professional University is good for an MBA programme. Moreover, the placement for this programme is also excellent at LPU. It is not mandatory i.e. it is optional that you should have CAT or MAT percentile requirement for admission. However, you have to qualify for the LPUNEST exam conducted by LPU if you haven't qualified for CAT or MAT + Interview More than 550+ companies visit LPU for placements. LPU has a very good placement and achieved awards for employability also. The main thing for placement that I liked there is that LPU provides placement classes to the students from the first year, which helps students prepare for placement until their final year of the program. The maximum package available for the management programme is 21 LPA. 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. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach and Inclusivity by NIRF ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, IIMs, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: 1. For Focus on Affordable and clean energy, LPU has 1st rank in India 2. For Decent Work and Economic Growth, LPU has 2nd rank in India 3. among the top 80 Universities in India 4. among the top 90 engineering colleges in India 5. among the top 50 business management schools in India 6. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 7. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps Thanks!!

Poonam Angural · Answer

LPU is also ranked 78th in the list of all the government and private universities of the country. University's Management School is ranked amongst Top 50 Institutions in India.In order to take admission in MBA the eligibility criteria needs to be met in LPU.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).Mittal school of business is among the first 10 institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) Accreditation. LPUs Mittal school of Business ranks among the top 50 institution in India in Management Category. Mittal School of Business is the gamut of research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and providing impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. There is 1000+ publication count, 100+ patent field,30+ conferences and workshops and 20+ collaborative research. Biggest names in the corporate world visited campus with enviable recruitment offers for the 2019 MBA graduating batch. Mittal School of Business has an impeccable record in campus placement and has always been much favored talent hunting ground for corporate world. The highest package availed is INR 21 LAC, Average salary package offered is INR 5.5 LAC , 500+ student Live Project and INR 65 K Highest Internship/OJT Stipend per month. Mittal School of Business exhibits a rich diversity as the academic staff and students come from across the globe. We believe that excellence flourishes in an environment that embraces the broadest range of people, helps them to achieve their full potential, nurture free expression of diverse perspective through respectful discourses and high standards are maintained for students and staff. There are 4500+ National students, from 25+ states, 300+ international students from 20+ foreign countries. I believe this information helps.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

I did MBA from Lovely Professional University. The Business School of LPU is accredited from (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. This gives the students credibility of their quality and education during their placements to the Companies and for higher studies. Lots of scholarships opportunities for deserving students, which will make pursuing an MBA at a very affordable cost. The highest Package offered - 22 LPA Impeccable placement records with more than 150 companies including ITC, Asian Paints, HDFC, Federal Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Moodys Analytics, WNS Global etc. And so on recruiting MBA students on an yearly basis with the highest package in MBA at 21 Lacs Per Annum and on a average package will be 4LPA TO 6 LPA with nearly 90 % placement rates. LPU keeps improving and increasing it placements packages year on year. Even the number of recruiters visiting the campus increase every year. It provides plethora of opportunity to the students. Likewise, skill development programme, professional enhancement classes, learning workshops or sessions, extensive cultural events and exemplary placement opportunity. They offer the chances of live projects for the practical learning of the students. The university also gives us the opportunity to get real-life exposure through various training programs and an internship, which is mandatory for all. Professors go for value-based education which is something we as professionals would require in our career.Guest lectures by experts and some really successful people are arranged by our department to widen our scope of learning. LPU will provide you a lot of opportunity for placement it just that you have to grab it and go for it. Live Projects & Consultancy: students have collaborated with various companies for their Live Projects such as Himalaya wellness, Bonn biscuits, Sony, Colgate, Modern Food, Capgemini, Oyo Rooms, Decathlon, Big Bazaar, Godrej, Lyoness, EduIsFun, Republic Motors, Facebook, Sitaby, Cloud Buy, Training Wizards, Design Lounge etc

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Hello, I had done my B.Tech. followed by MBA program in LPU. So based on my practical experience I am in the best position to reply to your query. LPU always maintain global standard in terms of eligibility for every program. For MBA program, performance in all India Exam. like CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT are definitely be considered for eligibility as well as for scholarship. Those students who do not possess valid score card of such Exams., they need to appear in LPUNEST & do acquire valid score card for further Interview round. Also 55% in the minimum requirement in graduation in any stream for eligibility. During my academic days in LPU I had experienced how perfectly we were guided by our respected professors in most precise way with innovative pedagogy & curriculum. There are several unique features are associated with Mittal School of Business, LPU which makes the school a miles ahead in terms of future career prospect of all the LPU students. 1. Mittal School of Business, LPU has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) of USA for its Management, Commerce and Economics programmes. 2. School is ranked No. 2 in India in Outreach and Inclusivity and 38 overall in the prestigious NIRF 2018 ranking released by The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. 3. School has students from all states of the country and more than 500 students from all over the world. MBA program includes Live Projects & Consultancy, Entrepreneurship Projects, Industry delivered certifications (Voluntary), Cutting Edge Courses in Workshop Mode for Hands-on Experience, Experiential Learning Activities & Business Games, Innovative Pedagogy and Closed Interface with the Corporate World. Till date Last Year Placement record in LPU for MBA (In-spite of Pandemic situation): 21 LPA (Trident Group) was the highest salary package last year till date 91% students got placed till date. Placement session is still LIVE. 200+ Campus placement drives with reputed brands used to be held every year for this course. Students are placed in the best brands like Amazon, Federal bank, Delhivery,Asian Paints, Berger Paint, Bajaj Electricals, Colgate Palmolive, HUL, ITC, Loreal, Marico, MRF, Vodafone etc. For more details please visit LPU website. Hope my guidance will help you out !!

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

Admission to MBA and MBA (Hons) is based on a valid score in LPUNEST/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ NMAT, followed by PI. Eligibility criteria: Bachelor's degree in any stream with an aggregate of 55% from a recognized institute/ university. LPUNEST is National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to various programs in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility and scholarship for most of the programs and for some of the programs test is applicable only for scholarship. As per my experience, I would like to advise you that MBA at LPU offers an optimum blend of theory and practice to provides a solid foundation in general business management with specializations in the area of choice. 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. Impeccable placement records with more than 150 companies including ITC, Asian Paints, HDFC, Federal Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Moody's Analytics, WNS Global etc. And so on recruiting MBA students with the highest package of 21 Lacs Per Annum and on an average package will be 4LPA TO 6 LPA with more than 90 % placement rates. International exposure with foreign internship opportunities with articulation programs opportunities where one can complete his/her degree in the foreign country under the 1+1 program, where the student will study one year in LPU and final year abroad and get the degree of the foreign university. The largest private university with accommodation and food facilities for a staggering 20,000+ students in a single university. Admissions at LPU are on air these days, So, don't wait just go and get your seat confirmed.

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, Yes of course. LPU is known for its MBA. LPU provides quality education, with great scholarship programs plus holistic learning opportunities. Mittal School of Business is among the first 10 institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) accreditation. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach and Inclusivity' by NIRF ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. The curriculum is made keeping in mind the current market trends. The placements are 100%, and moreover students have special placement-oriented classes that serve as a booster for students to clear the exam and interview. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy selected LPU students for International locations. The highest package availed is 16.6 LPA by Khimji Ramdas. A student placed with Federal Bank at a package of 10.2 LPA!More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average package of 5-12 LPA. Every year visiting companies escalate in number and till date University has recorded the highest placements in North India. The students can join an internship by sitting in the placement drive organized by LPU or they can organize at their own end. The students can work in banks (Private or Public), the Pvt sector or Public Ltd. companies, etc. The students have done an internship in Companies like IDBI, FUTURE GENERAL INSURANCE Company, COHO, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Karvy stockbroking, Decathlon Sports Ltd; etc Thanks

Gagan Chopra · Answer

MBA programme comes under Mittal School of Business which is among the first 10 institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) accreditation. Last year in MBA students got a package of max 16 Lacs per annum and the average packages were of 5 Lacs per annum. Furthermore, the best part is quality of curriculum which is really worthy and as per the industry standards. Every small content of every semester syllabus and subjects are benchmarked with the foreign universities. Moreover, the faculty members have great knowledge and wonderful skills of teaching. They are very humble and helpful at every time. Beautiful infrastructure with all updated technologies and resources creates the positive aura to work. U has around 2300 faculty members in the university. It has experienced, specialised and well qualified faculty members. LPU has earned many affiliations, recognition and accreditation and mark itself among the few of the top private universities. So, you should go for LPU and you will not regret this decision ever.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Pushpendra, LPU is one of the best universities in India. It has good placement record for MBA. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. Several Big Brands of the industry have visited LPU campus during academic session 2015-2016 for campus placements like Google, Amazon, Tech Mahendra, Flipkart, CTS, Wipro, Dell etc. LPU students have also availed opportunities of Placements in government services like Indian Army, Indian Navy, Transport Corporation of India, etc. through on-campus/off-campus placement drives and SSB Interviews. Most of the companies have made us the regional hubs for joint campuses The curriculum incorporates specific courses (subjects) under the notion of Professional Enhancement Programmes (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) for MBA is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelors degree (any discipline) or equivalent subject to qualifying LPUNEST-2016 or CAT/MAT/XAT and Interview OR In case marks scored in graduation are 60% or above, then LPUNEST-2016 or CAT/MAT/XAT will be exempted and candidate may apply for admission subject to qualifying Interview. For more information, visit LPU camp office in your town http://www.lpu.in/admission/lpu-in-your-town.php#lpu-town

Jasmeet Kaur · Answer

Yes, Lovely Professional University is good for MBA and placements are also good. The minimum percentile required for CAT/ MAT is 80 percentile and if you have more than that you may also get some scholarship on the basis of your percentile. Below is the link where you can get complete information regarding CAT/MAT: http://www.lpu.in/scholarship/Performance_or_Rank_in_National_Level_Entrance_Tests.php

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, In my opinion, Keeping a base of quality education at affordable pricing, with significant scholarship programs plus holistic development opportunities available, I would recommend Lovely Professional University for your MBA. The Business School of LPU has been accredited by ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, a USA-based accreditation body; this ensures quality education, which is updated with a change in the corporate world industry-experienced faculty members. It is a US accreditation body, meaning you are getting management degrees accredited by the USA. Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University among the 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. The curriculum is made keeping in mind the current market trends. The placements are 100%, and students have special placement-oriented classes that serve as a booster for students to clear the exam and interview. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy selected LPU students for International locations. The highest package availed is 16.6 LPA by Khimji Ramdas. A student placed with Federal Bank at a package of 10.2 LPA; SCALER at the package of 9.5 LPA. More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average 5-12 LPA package. Thanks

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