LUMET Syllabus 2026: Check Section wise Syllabus with Weightage

Lucknow University Management Entrance Test 2025 ( LUMET )

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Oct 13, 2025 16:32 IST

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LUMET syllabus 2026 has been prescribed by Lucknow University. The syllabus includes topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Comprehension and General Awareness. 

LUMET is a pen and paper mode test to be held for 90 minutes. The LUMET question paper 2026 will have 100 questions in MCQ format. Each question will carry two marks and there is no negative marking. It is an entrance exam conducted for admission to MBA/MTTM courses offered by the university. Check below, section-wise topics included in the LUMET syllabus 2026. 

Table of content
  • LUMET Syllabus: Section wise Weightage
  • LUMET Syllabus: English Verbal Ability & Comprehension
  • LUMET Syllabus: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  • LUMET Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude
  • LUMET Syllabus: General Awareness
  • LUMET Syllabus FAQs
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LUMET Syllabus: Section wise Weightage

Every section of LUMET carries 25 questions of two marks each. The total marks of the exam is 200. Check below, section wise break up of LUMET:

LUMET Sections Number of Questions Marks Allotted
General Awareness 25 50
Quantitative Ability 25 50
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 25 50
English Verbal Ability & Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200

Key Points regarding LUMET preparation:

  • Overall, difficulty level of LUMET is easy
  • Candidates can prepara for this exam in 2 to 3 months
  • They can refer to CAT books and study material to cover the LUMET syllabus
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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. 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.

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 Syllabus: English Verbal Ability & Comprehension

Topics included in the Verbal Ability and Comprehension section of LUMET syllabus include the following:

  • Grammar
  • Sentence Completion
  • Synonyms
  • Antonym
  • Vocabulary
  • Passage comprehension
  • Language skills
  • Phrases
  • Passage-based questions
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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   Is LUMET syllabus similar to CAT or CMAT syllabus?
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Yes, LUMET syllabus similar to CAT or CMAT syllabus. It includes same topics of Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Language Comprehension. Candidates can prepare for LUMET with CAT study material. Since, LUMET is much easier that CAT or CMAT, candidates can easily crack it by studying the books for CAT.

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LUMET Syllabus: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Topics included in Logical Reasoning section of LUMET syllabus includes the following:

  • Syllogistic reasoning
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Statement conclusion
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Analogies Space Visualization
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Decision Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Arithmetical Number Series
  • Differences
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Analysis
  • Judgement
  • Visual memory
  • Observation
  • Discrimination
  • Verbal and Figure Classification
  • Non-verbal series
  • Coding Decoding 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which books are recommended to cover LUMET syllabus?
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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. 

Q:   How much time is required to cover LUMET syllabus?
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A fresher can complete LUMET syllabus in three to four months whereas a candidate who has appeared for LUMET or any other MBA entrance exam before can complete the syllabus in lesser time. The syllabus of LUMET is same as other MBA entrance exams, so you will not face any problem in covering it as books are study material are available in abundance.

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LUMET Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude

Topics included in the Quantitative Aptitude section of LUMET syllabus are listed below:

  • Arithmetic
  • Decimals
  • Number systems
  • Linear equations
  • Geometry
  • Quadratic equations
  • Algebra
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Profit and Loss
  • Algebra
  • Simple and compound interties
  • Menstruation
  • Inequations
  • Ratio and proportion
  • Work and time
  • Permutation and combination
  • Probability
  • Percentage
  • Partnership
  • Averages

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LUMET Syllabus: General Awareness

GK syllabus of LUMET consists mostly of the following topics:

  • Awards and winners
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Government and Politics
  • Science
  • Famous Personalities
  • History
  • Geography
  • Current affairs
  • Static GK 
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LUMET Syllabus FAQs

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on LUMET syllabus:

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Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET Quantitative Ability syllabus?
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The important topics of LUMET Quantitative Ability syllabus includes Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths. Candidates must study all the important sub topics from these topics and practice enough number of sample questions.

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET General Awareness syllabus?
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The important topics of General Awareness section of LUMET includes static GK and current affairs. Candidates must study history, arts, science, technology, business, politics, international events, awards, inventions, sports, geography, etc. They can refer to GK Year books for preparation of this section. 

Q:   What is the time duration of LUMET exam?
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Total time duration of LUMET exam is 90 minutes. There is no break in between.Candidates have to solve 100 questions within the time limit.

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET English Verbal Ability & Comprehension syllabus?
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The important topics of LUMET English Verbal Ability & Comprehension syllabus include verbal ability, vocabulary, English grammar and reading comprehension. Candidates must pay special attention on reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus?
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The important topics of LUMET Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus include tables, graphs, charts, venn diagram, sets, relationships, coding-decoding, visual reasoning, verbal reasoning, problem solving, series, seating arrangement, etc.

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