LUMET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Lucknow University Management Entrance Test 2027 ( LUMET )

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Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Dec 9, 2025 12:56 IST

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LUMET is an MCQ based exam. According to the official LUMET exam pattern 100 MCQs will be divided into four sections  - General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and English Verbal Ability & Comprehension.  Time duration of LUMET 2026 will be 90 minutes. To prepare for these subjects, candidates can study from any MBA entrance exam preparation book and LUMET previous year question papers. Referring to books for CAT exam preparation will be most beneficial. Read here all about LUMET 2026 exam pattern.

Table of contents
  • LUMET Exam Pattern 2026
  • LUMET Marking Scheme
  • LUMET Syllabus
  • LUMET Pattern 2026 FAQs
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LUMET Exam Pattern 2026

Details of LUMET 2026 exam pattern will be released along with the LUMET 2026 exam dates and admission prospectus. Check the table below for key highlights of previous year's LUMET exam pattern:

LUMET Features

Details

Exam Mode

Paper-based test 

Test Centre

Lucknow

Exam Duration

90 minutes

Sections

Four sections - 

  1. General Awareness
  2. Quantitative Aptitude
  3. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  4. English Verbal Ability & Comprehension

Total Questions

100

Sectional Weightage

25 questions per section

Total Marks

200

Questions Type

Multiple-choice questions

Marking Scheme

  • 2 marks for each questions 

  • No negative marking

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LUMET Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of LUMET is similar to other MBA entrance exams. However, there is no negative marking. Check the details below:

  • Total marks of LUMET is 200
  • +2 marks is awarded for every correct attempt
  • +0 marks is awarded for every incorrect attempt
  • +0 marks is awarded for every unanswered question

LUMET 2026: Section wise Marks

Check the table below for section wise weightage of LUMET 2026 exam. Candidates must aim to score about 2/3rd of the total marks for a good score.

LUMET Sections Marks Allotted
General Awareness 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 50
English Verbal Ability & Comprehension 50
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LUMET Syllabus

To prepare for LUMET, candidates can refer to study material of CAT or any other top MBA entrance exam. Take a look at the main subjects included in LUMET syllabus 2026:

LUMET Syllabus

Description

General Awareness

The topics include static GK and current affairs from business, world, politics, sports, technology, science, art & culture, society

English Verbal Ability & Comprehension

This section includes reading comprehension passages, verbal ability, vocabulary and English grammar.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

This section includes data sets in the form of tables, graphs, pie charts, etc. and reasoning questions from puzzles, visual reasoning, critical reasoning, coding- decoding, family tree, seating arrangement, statement-conclusion, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

This section includes Modern Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Mensuration, etc.

Click on these links to get detailed preparation strategy, tips and sample questions for Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and English Verbal Ability & Comprehension. 

Read More:

LUMET 2026 Result LUMET 2026 Admit Card
LUMET 2026 Counselling LUMET 2026 Application Form
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LUMET Pattern 2026 FAQs

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on LUMET pattern 2026:

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

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.

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. 

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET Quantitative Ability syllabus?
A: 

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 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET General Awareness syllabus?
A: 

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:   How much time is required to cover LUMET syllabus?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the important topics of LUMET English Verbal Ability & Comprehension syllabus?
A: 

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.

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