What is the eligibility criteria for MBA programme offered by Lovely Professional University?

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    Gautham | Contributor-Level 6

    8 months ago

    Greetings,

    The eligibility criteria for LPU's MBA programme are fairly straightforward, ensuring students have a solid academic background before stepping into management studies. Generally, you need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum percentage requirement, which varies depending on the specific specialisation you choose. Some programs may have additional entrance exams, like CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, or LPU's own test, LPUNEST, to assess your aptitude for management studies. While work experience isn't mandatory, having some prior industry exposure can definitely give candidates an edge, espe

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    vaani

    4 months ago

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers MBA programs with eligibility criteria designed to ensure that students have a strong academic foundation and the right aptitude for management studies. To apply for the MBA program, a candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks. Students belonging to reserved categories or special backgrounds such as North-East, Defence personnel, or Kashmiri migrants may receive a 5% relaxation in the eligibility requirement.

    Apart from the academic qualifications, LPU also accepts candidates who have completed professional degrees

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    Samreen Begum | Contributor-Level 9

    5 months ago

    The eligibility criterion for admission to the MBA programme at Lovely Professional University typically states that an applicant must have a graduate degree with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university. Candidates having qualifications such as Company Secretary (CS), Chartered Accountancy (CA), or Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) are also eligible. Admission is done on the basis of scores obtained in entrance examinations such as LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or CUET-PG and further rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interviews. In case of the online MBA course, the eligibility requirement is relaxed a b

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    jyoti | Contributor-Level 6

    5 months ago

    hi

    To qualify for LPU's two-year MBA program, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized institution with an aggregate score of at least 55% (with a 5% relaxation for North). Candidates from East/Sikkim, defense forces, and Kashmiri emigrants. Candidates must possess either a valid LPUNEST score or scores from national exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT (students with high percentiles in these exams could be exempted from LPUNEST). Moreover, candidates on the shortlist are required to submit a video essay and pass a personal interview. Professional credentials like CA, CS, or CMA could be accepted without an

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    Himanshu vaish

    a year ago

    Hi there, readers!

    I'm happy that you asked this question because applicants often have a lot of questions before applying to any university. I hope my response will be helpful to you and numerous other applicants who require help making a decision. 

    In order to be qualified for LPU's MBA program, applicants must fulfill certain academic and entrance exam requirements. In order to guarantee that students have the fundamental knowledge and abilities needed to thrive in a demanding business school setting, the eligibility requirements were created.

    Generally speaking, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

    • Educational Requi

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    Tannvir rai | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional postgraduate degree with a concentration in business administration.

    According to the NIRF rankings 2024, LPU is ranked 38th in management among all government and private universities in India. The MBA programme at LPU's Mittal School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a globally recognised authority in business education. LPU also holds recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India, ensuring adherence to rigorous academic standards in higher education.

    The programme typically lasts for 2 years

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    Mahi Gupta | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago
    The eligibility criteria for the MBA program at Lovely Professional University (LPU) stipulate that candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, which should typically be a minimum of three years in duration. Applicants are generally required to achieve at least 55% aggregate marks in their undergraduate studies, with a 5% relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories, allowing them to qualify with a minimum of 55%. There will be 2 rounds - one is Video Essay and other Interview. Admission usually depends on performance in the LPU NEST (National Entrance and Scholar
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    chaitra chaitra | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    The eligibility criteria for the MBA program at Lovely Professional University (LPU), candidate must have completed bachelor degree in any disciple with minimum 55% marks qualifying LPUNEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT followed by a video essay and interview

    Video essay: Give a brief introduction of yourself, your career goals and discuss your motivations for pursuing an MBA at Mittal School of Business, LPU.

    Interview. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a personal interview with faculty members from LPU's School of Business. Discuss your academic background, work experience, and passion for business management to demonstra

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    ria sharma

    a year ago

    The eligibility criteria for the MBA program at Lovely Professional University (LPU) require candidates to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with at least 55% aggregate marks. In addition to the academic qualifications, applicants must also clear an entrance exam. LPU conducts its own LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test), or students can submit scores from national entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, or CMAT.

    Furthermore, candidates who hold professional qualifications such as CA, CS, or CMA are also eligible to apply for the MBA progr

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    Lily Bsty | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago

    Lovely Professional University (LPU) for an MBA  as the university offers scholarships based on their admission criteria.  LPU follows a structured admission process. Here are the eligibility criteria for the MBA program-

    Eligibilty Criteria:-Pass with 55% aggregate marks in a Bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent.
    Entrance Exams:- Qualifying in one of the following:
      1. LPUNEST or CAT or MAT or XAT or NMAT or CMAT or CUET
      2. Video Essay
      3. Interview

    Candidates can be eligible if they have completed-
    Company Secretary (CS): -From the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifyi

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Students can get direct admission to Lovely Professional University by applying online through the official admission portal and meeting the eligibility criteria for their chosen course. For some programmes, admission is offered based on qualifying exam marks without appearing for LPUNEST. After submitting the application form, students upload required documents and pay the admission fee. Eligible candidates may receive provisional admission offers, followed by counseling and seat confirmation. Direct admission is usually available for selected courses and categories, depending on academic performance and availability of seats.

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