LUMET 2025 Exam: Application Form, Know Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Lucknow University Management Entrance Test 2025 ( LUMET )

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Updated on Oct 14, 2024 12:09 IST

LUMET 2025 will be held most likely in July 2025. The announcement will be made by Lucknow University in April 2025 and registration process will start in the same month. The LUMET exam will be followed by a personal interview round. Candidates who will clear both LUMET exam 2025 and personal interview will be allotted seat in MBA/MTTM programme through counselling. Read below, all about LUMET 2025. 

Q:   What is LUMET exam for?

A:

LUMET exam is conducted by the University of Lucknow for admission to MBA and MTTM courses offered by the affiliate colleges. The exam is conducted annually for selection of candidates. Through LUMET, candidates are allotted seats in the MBA and MTTM courses. Apart from LUMET, CAT and CMAT scores are also accepted for MBA/MTTM admission.

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Q:   Where can I apply for LUMET?

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LUMET application form is to be filled online at the official website of Lucknow University. The application link is made available between April and June every year, during which candidates have to fill the form and pay the application fee. The LUMET  application link can be accessed at https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/

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Q:   Which section of LUMET has maximum questions?

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Every section of LUMET has equal number of questions i.e. 25. The total marks per section is also 50. The sections are: General Awareness, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and English Verbal Ability & Comprehension.

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Q:   What is the time duration of LUMET exam?

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The total time duration of LUMET exam is 90 minutes without break. Candidates have to solve 100 questions from General Awareness, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and English Verbal Ability & Comprehension within 90 minutes.

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What is LUMET ?

Lucknow University Management Entrance Test (LUMET) is a university level entrance exam held annually for admission to MBA/MTTM programmes at Lucknow University. Candidates having valid CAT exam score can apply for MBA admission directly. Last year, the Lucknow University renamed LUMET.

The entrance exam is a MCQ based test, in which the question paper will have 100 questions on General Awareness, English Verbal Ability & Comprehension, Data Interpretation & logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The time duration of LUMET is 90 minutes.

Candidates selected on the basis of CAT/LUMET score will be invited for Personal Interview (PI) round. The final selection will be based on candidate's entrance exam score and performance in PI. CAT/LUMET carries 70 points and PI carries 30 points. 

Lucknow University offers management programmes for PG applicants in six specialisations. Listed below are the MBA courses offered:

Q:   Is LUMET syllabus similar to CAT or CMAT syllabus?

A:

With certain changes, the LUMET program is somewhat comparable to the CAT or CMAT syllabus. General Knowledge, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude are among the subjects covered in both tests. But in contrast to CAT or CMAT, LUMET tends to concentrate more on subjects like Business Awareness and may assign varying weights to different portions. It's crucial to consult the particular LUMET curriculum as the focus and difficulty level of these tests may differ, even though the fundamental areas of aptitude remain the same.

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Q:   Does Lucknow University accept any other exam score apart from LUMET for MBA admission?

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Yes, Lucknow University accepts CAT and CMAT score for MBA admission. Candidates who wish to apply through CAT or CMAT score are not required to appear for LUMET. They can fill the Lucknow University application form and directly participate in the Personal Interview round.

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Q:   What is the MBA admission process of University of Lucknow?

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Lucknow University MBA admission process includes LUMET (CAT/CMAT) and Personal Interview (PI) round. The entrance exam score carries 70 points, PI carries 30 points. The final selection will be done on the basis of the candidate's performance in these two rounds. The seat will be allotted through a common counselling. 

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Q:   Is there sectional time limit in LUMET?

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No, there is no sectional time limit in LUMET. Candidates have to complete the test in 90 minutes. They can divide this duration between the four sections as per their convenience or strategy. However, they must note that they should solve a good enough number of questions in all the sections to get a good overall score.

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LUMET 2024 Dates and Events

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of LUMET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

30 Jul '24

LUMET 2024 exam dates

06 Apr '24 -

17 Jul '24

LUMET 2024 registrations

LUMET 2025: Highlights

Check out important highlights of LUMET 2025 and LU admission process for MBA courses.

LUMET 2025 Feature

Details

Exam Name

LUMET

Full Form

Lucknow University Management Entrance Test 

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Exam Level

University Level

Conducting Body

Lucknow University

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Exam Mode

Offline

Medium

English

Application form

Online

Official Website

http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/

Helpline

0522-2740848

Q:   What is the application fee of LUMET?

A:

LUMET application fee is INR 1,600 for General/OBC candidates and INR 800 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The fee payment mode is online and is to be paid via debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable and not application for refund will be entertained under any circumstances.

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Q:   What is the exam pattern of LUMET?

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LUMET is a pen and paper based test. It is conducted for 90 minutes during which candidates have to solve 100 MCQs from Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Comprehension and General Awareness. Every question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking in LUMET.

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Q:   What is the syllabus of LUMET exam?

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The LUMET syllabus includes important topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Comprehension and General Awareness. Candidates must study all the topics included in these subjects for any MBA entrance exam. You can study for LUMET from CAT books.

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Q:   Admission to which courses are offered through LUMET?

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At Lucknow University, admission to MBA (with specialisations) and MTTM (Masters in Travel & Tourism Management) are offered through LUMET. After clearing the LUMET, candidates have to clear the personal interview round to secure admission.

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LUMET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates are advised to check the following LUMET eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

  • The candidate must have completed graduation in any stream with 10+2+3 system from any University recognized by University Grants Commission
  • The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate ( 45 per cent for SC/ST candidates) at graduation level
  • Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in the current year can apply for admission but they should fulfill all eligibility conditions on the day of admission.

Also Read: LUMET 2025 Dates

Q:   What is reservation criteria for students in Lucknow University?

A:

The SC/ST/OBC candidates from Uttar Pradesh will be given the benefit of reservation while the category candidates from other states will be treated as general. 

Category

Reservation(%)

Scheduled Caste

21

Scheduled Tribe

2

OBC

27

PwD

3

Son / Daughter / Grand Son / Grand Daughter of Freedom Fighters from UP

2

Son/Daughter of Retd. Defence Personnel or Physically Handicapped Defence Personnel or Defence Personnel killed in war or Defence Personnel posted in UP.

5

Son/daughter / spouse of LU Teachers/Employees

As per University Guidelines

Son/daughter/spouse of LU affiliated Govt./Aided Colleges of LU and Govt. Ayurvedic College

As per University Guidelines

 

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Q:   Does Lucknow University send LUMET result by post?

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No, the Lucknow University does not send LUMET result by post to any candidate. The scorecard will be available in online mode only and until a particular date only. Candidates can check the deadline to download scorecard on the exam website.

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Q:   Who can apply for LUMET exam?

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Any candidate who has completed graduation with 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for reserved category) can apply for LUMET. Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply. However, the average score of first and second year of the bachelor's degree course should meet the minimum score requirement.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of LUMET questions?

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LUMET questions are of easy to moderate difficulty level. They are very straightforward and not very lengthy or tricky. However, candidates need to keep in mind that they will get about 100 questions from four subjects to solve in 90 minutes. They should have good speed in solving the questions to be able to score high.

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LUMET 2025 Admission Process

Step 1: Fill in the LUMET Application Form 2025

Candidates wil have to fill an online application form to register for the exam. The LUMET application form will be available at the offiicial website. Candidates must fill the form if only they meet the eligibility criteria.

The registration fee is as follows:

  • For candidates belonging to General and OBC category: INR 1,600
  • For candidates belonging to SC and ST categories: INR 800

Candidates can choose to pay the fee from any of the following modes:

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Net Banking

Step 2: Download LUMET Admit Card 2025

Candidates who register successfully for the exam will be issued LUMET admit card. The same will be available online and candidates can download it from the official website of Lucknow University. To access the LUMET hall ticket, the candidate will require to puncn in their registration number and password.

Step 3: Appear for LUMET 2025

LUMET is conducted in offline mode. The questions are asked from Communication Ability, Aptitude & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. LUMET is an easy test.

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Step 4: Check LUMET Result 2025

LUMET 2025 result will be released online and candidates can check their scorecards by visiting the official website of Lucknow University. The results can be accessed by entering the login ID and password.

 Step 5: Personal Interview

Candidates who will appear in the entrance test will have to appear for an interview for final selection. The final selection of candidates will be done collectively on the basis of the scores obtained in LUMET/CAT/CMAT and the performance in the Personal Interview.

Step 6: Merit List announcement

An overall combined merit list of all candidates for the personal interview will be released online and will be made available in the concerned Departments of the university too.

Step 7: Personal Interview

Candidates who get shortlisted for admission to the MBA courses offered by the University need to attend the Personal Interview round. Candidates are required to be present in person with the required documents for the counselling round. 

Course-wise Seats

LUMET is conducted by Lucknow University and is a gateway for admission to MBA programmes. The University offers the following MBA programmes:

Course Details No. of Seats
Marketing 120
Finance & Control 120
HR & IR 120
International Business 60
Master of Travel and Tourism Administration 60

Q:   Which books are recommended to cover LUMET syllabus?

A:

Candidates can study CAT books for Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension to cover LUMET syllabus and practice previous year LUMET question papers for exam specific preparation. 

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Q:   Till when can I download my LUMET scorecard?

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The LUMET scorecard of every year is available for download for a limited time-period. After the admission process for a given academic session has been completed, the link to download scorecards or other documents are deactivated. Candidates can check the deadline to download scorecard on the exam website.

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Q:   Where can I check LUMET result?

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LUMET result is released online at the admission portal of Lucknow University. Candidates can check their LUMET result there by using their login credentials created at the time of application form fillng. The link will be activated at the official website of the university only. No other website will host the result link directly. 

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Q:   How many questions should I solve in LUMET exam for a good score?

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LUMET has 100 questions in total. The time limit is 90 minutes, thus it is not possible to solve all 100 questions. Candidates must aim to solve a minimum of 78-80 questions correctly to get a good score. They should leave out questions which they find tough or are unsure of the correct answer.

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LUMET 2025 Contact Information

Address: University of Lucknow,

               University Road,

               Babuganj, Hasanganj,

               Lucknow 226007

Email: update@lkouniv.ac.in

Helpline:

Technical Helpline - 0522-4150500

Program Helplines - 9839065381 and 9415704024

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The SC/ST/OBC candidates from Uttar Pradesh will be given the benefit of reservation while the category candidates from other states will be treated as general. 

Category

Reservation(%)

Scheduled Caste

21

Scheduled Tribe

2

OBC

27

PwD

3

Son / Daughter / Grand Son / Grand Daughter of Freedom Fighters from UP

2

Son/Daughter of Retd. Defence Personnel or Physically Handicapped Defence Personnel or Defence Personnel killed in war or Defence Personnel posted in UP.

5

Son/daughter / spouse of LU Teachers/Employees

As per University Guidelines

Son/daughter/spouse of LU affiliated Govt./Aided Colleges of LU and Govt. Ayurvedic College

As per University Guidelines

 

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