LPU CAT General Cutoff 2021 (Opening & Closing Percentile, Branch Wise)
The cutoff for LPU through CAT 2021 includes branch-wise opening and closing percentiles required for admission into Master of Business Administration programs.
The LPU CAT General Cutoff 2021 is the minimum percentile required for admission, released through the official counselling process. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) closing percentile is 40 (General category), making it the most competitive branch. Cutoffs are published as Opening Percentile and Closing Percentile across 1 rounds.
LPU CAT Cutoff 2021 (Opening & Closing Percentile, Branch Wise)
The cutoff for LPU through CAT 2021 includes branch-wise opening and closing percentiles required for admission into Master of Business Administration programs.
These cutoffs are released through the official counselling authority and represent the minimum percentile required for each branch, category, and counselling round.
Cutoff Format
- Opening Percentile: 40
- Closing Percentile: 40
Key Highlights
- Covers branch-wise cutoff for 2021.
- Includes Opening and Closing Percentile.
- Based on the official counselling authority counselling rounds.
- Helps analyze competition and admission trends.
LPU CAT 2021 Cutoff (Highlights)
The cutoff reflects the minimum percentiles required for admission across branches and categories at LPU.
Key Highlights
- Cutoff Released By: the official counselling authority
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Closing Percentile (General): 40
- Total Counselling Rounds: 1
- Toughest Branch: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Cutoff Format: Opening Percentile and Closing Percentile
LPU CAT 2021 Cutoff (Combined Course Table)
LPU CAT 2021 Cutoff (Course-wise)
Category-wise opening and closing Percentile for top courses are shown below.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Category | Opening Percentile | Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | 40 |
MBA in Business Analytics - EY
| Category | Opening Percentile | Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | 40 |
MBA in Financial Markets - NSE Academy
| Category | Opening Percentile | Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | 40 |
MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management
| Category | Opening Percentile | Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | 40 |
MBA in International Business
| Category | Opening Percentile | Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40 | 40 |
Insight: Final round cutoff is the actual admission benchmark.
LPU CAT 2021 Category-wise Cutoff (Detailed Table)
The table below shows category-wise variation in closing percentiles across branches.
What Percentile is Required for LPU?
Courses Offered by LPU via CAT
| Course | Duration | Type | Mode | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
| MBA in Business Analytics - EY | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
| MBA in Financial Markets - NSE Academy | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
| MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
| MBA in International Business | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
| MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 2 Years | Degree | Full Time | PG |
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LPU CAT 2021 General Cutoff - FAQs
1. What is LPU cutoff for Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2021?
The closing percentile for Master of Business Administration (MBA) in CAT 2021 is 40 (General category).
2. What percentile is required for LPU?
For top options at LPU, candidates generally target around 99+ percentile for Master of Business Administration (MBA), about 95+ for MBA in Business Analytics - EY, and around 90+ for Master of Business Administration. The final requirement can vary by category and counselling round.
3. Is this score/rank enough for LPU?
Yes. A percentile around 95 can provide strong chances for MBA in Business Analytics - EY and similar top branches.
4. Which branch has the lowest cutoff at LPU?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) has the lowest (most competitive) cutoff, typically followed by MBA in Business Analytics - EY.
5. How many counselling rounds were there in 2021?
the official counselling authority conducted 1 rounds in 2021.
6. What is Opening Percentile and Closing Percentile?
Opening Percentile is the first admitted value at the start of a counselling round, while Closing Percentile is the last admitted value at the end of that round. Closing value is usually treated as the practical admission benchmark.
7. Does LPU cutoff change every year?
Yes, cutoff changes every year because competition levels are not constant. It usually depends on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability in that admission cycle.
8. Can I get LPU with a mid-range score/rank?
Yes. Candidates around 90 percentile can often get MBA in Financial Markets - NSE Academy and similar branch options.
9. What factors affect LPU cutoff?
The cutoff is mainly influenced by CAT difficulty, the total number of applicants, and the seat matrix published by the official counselling authority. Any change in these factors can move the opening and closing values across rounds.
10. Are category-wise cutoffs different?
Yes, category-wise cutoffs are different because seats are allocated separately by category. General, OBC-NCL, SC/ST, and EWS usually have different opening and closing values for the same branch.