Are you ready to embark on your journey towards a successful career in business administration? At Lovely Professional University (LPU), we offer a comprehensive MBA programme designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive business landscape. Here's how you can become eligible for the MBA programme at LPU:
Step 1: Qualify the LPUNEST Exam
The first step towards securing your spot in LPU's MBA programme is to qualify the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) exam. LPUNEST is a standardized test designed to assess your aptitude and readiness for higher education in management.
Step 2: Upload the Video Essay
Showcase your communication skills and personality by submitting a video essay. Introduce yourself, articulate your career aspirations, and highlight why you're a suitable candidate for LPU's MBA programme.
Video Essay
Student will have to submit a video essay of approx. 2 minutes on the following topic:
- Give a brief introduction of yourself, your career goals and discuss your motivations for pursuing an MBA at Mittal School of Business, LPU.
Video Essay Evaluation Parameters
| Parameter & weightage | Description | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Clarity of thought & expression (Clarity of Career Goals & motivation to join LPU) | 30 | 75% |
| Fluency | 20 | ||
| Relevance & depth of Introduction | 15 | ||
| Body language | 10 | ||
| Structure and Organization | Logical flow | 5 | 10% |
| Time management | 5 | ||
| Professionalism | Dressing up & background | 5 | 15% |
| Audio quality | 5 | ||
| Visual quality | 5 |
Guidelines for Video Essay for MBA Aspirant
Speaking
- Write script to ensure a logical structure with the following components:
- Begin with a clear introduction highlighting pertinent achievements, job experience etc.
- Outline your career goals, and
- Express your motivation to join LPU MBA program (Visit LPU website to know more about the programme)
- Speak enthusiastically, be natural and do not read while speaking.
- Speak looking straight into the camera to create a connection with the evaluator.
- Familiarize yourself with the video essay evaluation parameters so that you can create your video accordingly.
Recording Video
- Capture a video with a full-body view, ensuring that you are recorded from the feet up, with clear visibility of your face and hand gestures.
- Wear light plain shirt, dark trouser, coat and a tie to make a positive first impression.
- Choose a well-lit place with clean background like a plane wall without any distractions in the back.
- Capture the video in a quiet place to avoid unwanted sound like people speaking, car horn, dog barking etc. Use a microphone if required to ensure clear and crisp audio.
DON'Ts of Creating a Video Essay for MBA Aspirant
- Avoid Reading: Using a script for preparation is important but while recording be natural and do not read.
- Avoid Casual Language: Maintain a professional tone and avoid using casual or slang language.
- Don't Overwhelm with Details: Avoid overwhelming the evaluator with unnecessary details. Stick to key points.
- Don't Rush: Speak at a moderate pace for clarity and use the time allotted 2 minutes judiciously.
- Avoid Irrelevant Information: Don't include irrelevant information that does not contribute to your application.
- Avoid Generic Statements: Make your essay unique and personalized. Use information from your own personal experiences.
Sample Video's
Example of Dont's
Example of Bad Video
Example of Good Video
Example of Good Video
Step 3: Qualify 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 demonstrate readiness for advanced study.
Interview Guidelines
Student will appear for interview from home using video platform Google Meet. Following are the guidelines for Interview
Interview Evaluation parameters
Student will be evaluated during the interview on the following parameters
| Main parameter | Max Marks | Sub parameter | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills | 50 | Fluency of Speech | 25 |
| Grammatically Correct | 10 | ||
| Capacity to Elaborate | 10 | ||
| Clarity of Thought | 5 | ||
| Career Orientation, Aspirations & Goals | 35 | Clarity of Goals | 10 |
| Confidence | 15 | ||
| Leadership & Initiative | 10 | ||
| General Awareness | 15 | General Awareness | 15 |
| To assess the communication skills, in addition to general questions, every applicant will be assigned a topic/situation/picture at the time of the interview and will be given 1 minute to gather the points. The applicant will have to speak for 1 minutes about a given topic. | |||
Important points that student should ensure during the Online Interview
Engagement and Eye Contact
- Maintain eye contact by looking into the camera rather than at the screen. Engage actively in the conversation, nodding and expressing interest.
Clear Communication:
- Speak clearly and concisely to ensure your responses are easily understood. If there are any technical issues, communicate them promptly and professionally.
Professionalism
- Treat the online interview with the same level of professionalism as an in-person interview. Avoid multitasking or using a distracting background.
Body Language
- Sit up straight and maintain good posture throughout the interview. Use hand gestures sparingly and appropriately.
Note:- Candidates will be shortlisted for admission upon successful qualification in both the video essay and interview.
