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

LUMET has 100 questions. Candidates must target to attempt 78-80 of them correctly to get a good score. They must not spend too much time on any question and skip it if not sure of correct answer.

Which books are recommended to cover LUMET syllabus?

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.

Where can I check LUMET result?

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.

Till when can I download my LUMET scorecard?

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.

What is the MBA admission process of University of Lucknow?

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.

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

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.

Is there sectional time limit in LUMET?

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

What is the application fee of LUMET?

LUMET application fee is INR 1,600 for General/OBC and INR 800 for SC/ST/PWD categories. Fee can be paid in online mode only. Candidates must note that the application fee is non-refundable.

What is the syllabus of LUMET exam?

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.

Admission to which courses are offered through LUMET?

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.

What is the exam pattern of LUMET?

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.

What is the difficulty level of LUMET questions?

LUMET questions are easy. They are straightforward and not very lengthy or tricky. However, since 100 questions are to be solved in 90 minutes, candidate should have good speed to be able to score high.

What is reservation criteria for students in Lucknow University?

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

Who can apply for LUMET exam?

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.

Does Lucknow University send LUMET result by post?

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.

LUMET 2026 Exam: Application Form, Know Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 15:23 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Overview

LUMET 2025 exam was held on July 20 (3 pm to 4:30 pm). The exam was conducted at university campus. The LUMET exam was followed by a personal interview round. Candidates who cleared both LUMET exam 2025 and personal interview will be allotted seat in MBA/MTTM programme through counselling. The LUMET counselling process 2025 has started. Choice filling portal is live now. Read below all about LUMET 2025.

Table of contents

What is LUMET?
LUMET 2026 Dates and Events
LUMET 2025: Highlights
LUMET Eligibility Criteria 2025
LUMET Exam Pattern
LUMET 2025 Admission Process
LUMET 2025 Contact Information

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 there will be 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:

LUMET 2026 Dates and Events

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of LUMET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Jul ' 25	LUMET 2025 exam date
25 Apr ' 25 - 07 Jul ' 25	LUMET 2025 registrations

LUMET 2025: Highlights

LUMET exam score is valid for admission to Lucknow University only. 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

LUMET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates who wish to appear for the entrance test, must fulfill the following LUMET eligibility criteria:

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.

LUMET Exam Pattern

LUMET is an MCQ based exam in which candidates have to solve 100 questions in 90 minutes. Every section carries 2 marks. Check the table below for sectional break up

LUMET Sections	Numner of questions
General Awareness	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning	25
English Verbal Ability & Comprehension	25

LUMET 2025 Admission Process

Step 1: Fill in the LUMET Application Form 2025

Candidates are required to to fill an online application form to register for the exam. The LUMET 2025 application form is available at the official website. Candidates must apply only if they meet the minimum eligibility criteria:

LUMET 2025 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 2025 admit card. The same will be available online and candidates can download it from the official website of Lucknow University a few days before the exam. To access the LUMET hall ticket, the candidate will require to key in their registration number and password in the login window of the exam website.

Step 3: Appear for LUMET 2025

LUMET is conducted in offline mode. It is a 90-minute test having 100 MCQs. The questions are asked from Communication Ability, Aptitude & Reasoning, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude. LUMET is an easy test. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the university campus.