LPUNEST for
MBA Programmes
LPUNEST for
Lovely Professional University is conducting National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for MBA aspirants. Since its inception in 2009, more than 75,000 students are appearing in this exam (LPUNEST) every year. The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: online remotely proctored from Home (Recommended by the university, based on available resources. Click here to view General Guidelines) or test centre-based options. This test will have two-fold advantage as it will act as Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. LPUNEST will be conducted in following schedule:
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In Management Amongst Both Government and Private Universities in India.
Important Dates
To take the first step towards your dream career, check the schedule and book your preferred slot. Check the "Important Dates" for more details, Don❜t wait for the last minute as slots are limited and filling up fast.
Extensive Scholarship
LPU aims to provide accessible and affordable quality higher education. The university offers extensive scholarships based on LPUNEST scores. For details, refer “Fee and Scholarship”.
Specialization Areas for
MBA Programme
The School, with its internationally benchmarked and industry-oriented curriculum, cutting-edge pedagogy, and world-class infrastructure, consistently aligns with evolving industry requirements. This approach has led to excellent placement opportunities with leading national and international brands, nurtured entrepreneurship, and enhanced students’ research capabilities. Students are provided with a wide range of specialization options (wherever applicable), chosen after detailed orientation and guidance from dedicated faculty advisors. These advisors remain a constant source of academic and professional support throughout the student’s journey at the University.
- Agribusiness Management
- E-Commerce
- Finance
- Financial Consulting
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Markets
- Fintech
- Hospital and Health Care Management
- Banking and Financial Services
- Business Analytics
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Investment Banking
- Operations
- Retail Management
- Auditing and Taxation
- Strategy
- Advanced Business Analytics
- Human Resource Management
- Product Management
- Sales And Marketing
- Service Management
Career Pathway
Each individual is unique and approaches life in a different manner, so we allow them to choose their own Career Pathway based on their interest given as follows :
Corporate Jobs
Multiple options or pathways designed according to the competency of the students to prepare them for specific sector/ job profiles as per needs of industry.
Government Jobs
Multiple options or pathways designed according to the competency of the students to prepare them for specific sector/ job profiles as per needs of industry.
Higher Studies
To prepare students for various national and international entrance tests for admission into higher degree.
Research
Students are exposed to various research projects and dissertations for industry and higher studies.
Entrepreneurship
Handholding through Startup School and Entrepreneurship:
- To Set up new ventures
- Improve and modernize existing business
- Engage in Social Entrepreneurship/ NGO
Study Abroad
Student can explore various options like Credit Transfer/ International Exposure/ Semester Exchange in USA/ Canada/ Australia/ European country for study purposes.
Eligibility
For admission to MBA Programmes at Lovely Professional University, you need to fulfil the following Eligibility Criteria.
Eligibility Criteria in the Qualifying Examination
For MBA, MBA (Financial Markets), MBA (Supply Chain & Logistics), MBA (International Business), MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management), MBA (Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality), MBA (Fintech and Artificial Intelligence), MBA [ 1+1 with International Credit Transfer Option].
- Pass with 55% aggregate marks* in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent,subject to qualifying
- LPUNEST* or CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT
- Video Essay
- Interview
Completed Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview
ORCompleted Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview
ORCompleted Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview.
Click here to view the Detailed Guidelines for Video Essay and Interview.
For MBA (Business Analytics), MBA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
- Pass with 55% aggregate marks* in B.E. or B.Tech. (any discipline) or B.Sc. (Physics,Chemistry and Maths) or B.Sc. (Maths) or B.A. (Economics or Math or Statistics) or Pass in B.Com or BBA or BCA or equivalent, subject to qualifying
- LPUNEST* or CAT or XAT or MAT or CMAT
- Video Essay
- Interview
Completed Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview
ORCompleted Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview
ORCompleted Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), subject to qualifying Video Essay and Interview.
Click here to view the Detailed Guidelines for Video Essay and Interview.
For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium or an equivalent subject.
* 5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants
* The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: Online remotely proctored from Home (recommended by the university, based on available resources) or Test centre-based options.
Admission Criteria
- An Applicant will be short listed for interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPUNEST and Video Essay Screening.
Qualifying Examination
Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (MBA) should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2026, in final examination of Graduation from University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized University, Institution, college etc.
Academia-Industry Connect @ LPU
LPU has collaborated with top companies to provide industry immersion.
University with Unbeatable Placement Record
Ansari Sohel Alauddin, a student from the 2023 batch, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a prestigious placement at Indicaa Group with an impressive annual package of 22 lakhs.
Amandeep Kaur, a student from the 2023 batch, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a prestigious placement at Federal Bank with an impressive annual package of 12.32 lakhs.
Ishita Khatri, a student from the 2023 batch, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a prestigious placement at Trident Group with an impressive annual package of 18 lakhs.
Simran Kaur, a student from the 2023 batch, has successfully secured a prestigious placement at BNY Mellon with an annual package of 10.20 lakhs.
Abhinav Singh, from the MBA Batch of 2021, has successfully secured a placement at Sobha Realty with an impressive package of 29 lakhs. His achievement reflects the rewarding outcomes of his dedication and the quality education provided by the programme.
Priyanka Singh from the MBA Batch 2021 has secured a placement with Trident Group at a package of 18 lakhs. This is a significant achievement in her career journey. Congratulations to her on this well-deserved success.
