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LPU MBA

The Industry-Integrated Advantage

₹49.4 LPA
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About Us

The MBA at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a transformative journey designed to shape future-ready business leaders. The program blends strong academic rigor with hands-on industry exposure, ensuring students develop both strategic thinking and practical execution skills. With an NAAC A++ accreditation, LPU upholds the highest standards of quality education, innovation, and global relevance. Through live projects, industry immersion, and skill-based learning, students graduate with the confidence to lead across diverse business landscapes or pursue advanced studies and global career paths.

Program Details

The MBA at LPU is a transformative 2-year, industry-focused program offering over ten specializations, many co-designed with corporate leaders like EY and NSE. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning where hands-on practice, including industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons, Live projects, and in-house Incubation support, is an integral part of the student journey.

Program Name
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MBA International Business
MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management
MBA Financial Markets tie -up with NSE Academy
MBA Supply Chain and Logistics tie up with Safeducate
MBA Data Science & AI
MBA Business Analytics tie up with EY
MBA Fintech & AI
MBA [1+1 with International Credit Transfer Option]
MBA Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality

Eligibility

  • Eligibility Criteria: Generally, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 55% marks (with some relaxation for reserved categories).
  • Admission Criteria: Admission is typically based on the score in one of the following entrance exams:
    • LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test)
    • National-level entrance tests like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or NMAT

Why Choose an MBA at LPU?

Innovative Curriculum with Career-Focused Training Modules & Pedagogy

  • Over 15 integrated business simulations and case-based modules replicate real-world management decisions.
  • Embedded MOOCs and online modules infuse modern, verifiable skills into each semester.
  • Industry-aligned specialisations like Digital Marketing, Business Analytics and Fintech prepare you for tomorrow’s roles.

Industry Immersion

  • Strategic partnerships with top corporates (e.g., EY, NSE) ensure your curriculum stays aligned with real-world tech and corporate trends.
  • Live business consultancy projects, field assignments and case-studies are built into the programme to guarantee hands-on learning.
  • Capstone and field projects give you tangible platforms to apply your learning—solving real business problems and expanding your professional network.

Mandatory Incubation Projects & Support

  • Entrepreneurial mindset built into the DNA of the programme: mandatory incubation projects supported by mentorship and institutional backing.
  • Business-plan competitions, innovation boot-camps and start-up support give you a launchpad for turning ideas into ventures.

Expert Faculty

  • Faculty are a blend of academic experts and industry veterans—bringing both scholarly depth and corporate relevance to every session.
  • Master-classes, guest lectures and immersive sessions by senior leaders keep your learning fresh, current and connected to industry realities.

Global Skill Validation

  • Earn up to six industry-recognised certifications (e.g., KPMG, Digital Marketing Institute, CISI) embedded within your curriculum to validate your skill-set on a global scale.
  • Delivered by domain experts, these certifications are woven into your programme—not just optional add-ons.
  • These credentials sharpen your resume and make you job-ready in high-demand domains from Day One.

Scholarship Process

Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in Qualifying Exam

Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable

Criteria Scholarship amount (per semester) (in Rs.)
95% or above aggregate marks in Graduation. 132000 (i.e. 60% of Programme Fee)
90% - 94.99% aggregate marks in Graduation. 110000 (i.e. 50% of Programme Fee)
80% - 89.99% aggregate marks in Graduation. 88000 (i.e. 40% of Programme Fee)
70% - 79.99% aggregate marks in Graduation. 66000 (i.e. 30% of Programme Fee)

Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST

Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable

Percentage Slab Scholarship amount (per semester) (in Rs.)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off  132000i.e. 60% of Programme Fee)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off 110000(i.e. 50% of Programme Fee)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off 88000 (i.e. 40% of Programme Fee)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off  66000(i.e. 30% of Programme Fee)

Scholarship on the basis of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT

Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable

Criteria Scholarship amount (per semester) (in Rs.)
CAT/ XAT percentile equal to or more than 95
OR
MAT percentile equal to or more than 95
OR
CMAT All India Rank 1 to 5000
132000 (i.e. 60% of Programme Fee)
CAT/ XAT percentile equal to or more than 90 but less than 95
OR
MAT percentile equal to or more than 90 but less than 95
OR
CMAT All India Rank 5001 to 10000
110000 (i.e. 50% of Programme Fee)
CAT/ XAT percentile equal to or more than 85 but less than 90
OR
MAT percentile equal to or more than 85 but less than 90
OR
CMAT All India Rank 10001 to 20000
88000 (i.e. 40% of Programme Fee)
CAT/ XAT percentile equal to or more than 80 but less than 85
OR
MAT percentile equal to or more than 80 but less than 85
OR
CMAT All India Rank 20001 to 30000
66000 (i.e. 30% of Programme Fee)

How to Apply

STEP 1

Signup

STEP 2

Apply LPUNEST (Eligibility and Scholarship Test)

STEP 3

Book Your Exam Slot, Appear for the Exam, and Submit Your Video Essay

STEP 4

Interview

STEP 5

Admission

Important Dates for LPUNEST

Current Schedule
Online Registration Starts on 30th September 2025
Slot Booking for Online Examination 1st December 2025 onwards*
Last date to apply and book slot 15th January 2026
Dates of Entrance Examination # 20th January to 5th February 2026 (Test center based exam)
15th December to 5th February 2026 (Remotely proctored exam)
Last date to upload Video Essay Exam date + 1 day. For Example: If a candidate has appeared for the exam on 23rd January, the last date to upload Video Essay is 24th January 2026.
Display of Result Within 48 working hours
Slot Booking and Date for Interview A candidate can opt for any preferred interview slot within 2-7 days after the declaration of LPUNEST result.
For Example: If the result is declared on 25th January 2026, the Interview can be scheduled on any day between 27th January to 2nd February 2026.
Result for Interview Within 24 working hours
Last Date of Admission 20th February 2026

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