Contact Information for LUMS:

Lahore University of Management Sciences,
Opposite Sector U, DHA,
Lahore - 54792, Pakistan
Telephone: 92-42-5722670-9
Fax: 92-42-5722591

Admissions & Student Affairs Office

Contact person: Samina Hafeez
Designation: Assistant Manager, Student Affairs
Telephone: 5722670-9 (ext. 2172)
Email: samina@lums.edu.pk

Websites:
http://www.lums.edu.pk
http://sdsb.lums.edu.pk
http://sse.lums.edu.pk
http://admissions.lums.edu.pk

Preparation for LUMS LMAT, LCAT & SSE Tests for 2012 Admissions:

• LCAT Test Crash Course Starting: 2nd January, 2012.
  
• LMAT & GMAT Test Prep for MBA Admissions Starting: 12th Nov, 2011.
  
• LUMS SSE Test Prep Starting: 20th Nov, 2011

DHA Phase 4 : 021-35893385 / 35388455 / 35386815
Gulshan Branch: 021-34989588 / 34993726 / 34993996 / 0321-9289588
Bahadurabad Branch: 021-34943939 / 0303-2267893
North Nazimabad Branch: 021-36634284 / 36631160 / 0321-2333114

Test Dates for MBA 2012 Admissions:

The following are the admission rounds and application submission deadlines for the LUMS MBA Class of 2014 entering in the fall of 2012

LUMS Admission Calendar (BSc) 2012 admissions:

http://shssl.lums.edu.pk/econ/bsc-honours-dates-and-deadlines.php

About LUMS
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a national university, established by sponsors belonging to the country’s leading private and public sector corporations.

The University has built a credible reputation and has expanded rapidly since its establishment. It has three schools: Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and School of Science and Engineering (SSE).

Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)

Offers
- BSc Honours in Accounting & Finance
- MBA & Executive MBA
- PhD Management

School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS)

Offers
- BSc Honours in Economics, Economics and Politics, Humanities, Political Science, and Sociology & Anthropology.
- BA-LLB
- MSc in Economics

School of Science and Engineering (SSE)

SSE offers a four-year undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in one of the following six majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics.

It also offers MS & PhD programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.

Undergraduate Admissions

Eligibility
Applicants who have completed FA/FSc, A’ Levels, High School Diploma, or IB must satisfy any one of the following academic qualifications:

• Matric (with at least 60% marks) and FA (with at least 60% marks) / FSc (with at least 65% marks)
• O’ Levels results (in at least 6 subjects) & Advanced Level (at least 2 Bs and 1 C grade in three principal subjects such that there should be no more than 1 C grade and no grade less than a C across three principal subjects in the A' Level examination). No credit will be given for any Advanced Subsidiary, General Paper.
• American High School Diploma (at least 80% or an average B grade)
• International Baccalaureate (at least 30 or above points out of 45)
• Any other equivalent qualification (minimum acceptable scores will be determined by the Admissions Committee). The decision of the Admissions Committee will be final.

Since university admission requirements change frequently, we advise you to read the infomration on the following page from LUMS's website:
1. For SDSB: (http://sdsb.lums.edu.pk/pages/acf_admission_criteria.php)
2. For SHSSL: (http://econ.lums.edu.pk/bsc-honours-admission-criteria.php)

Admission Tests:

1) LCAT
The LUMS Common Admission Test (LCAT) is mandatory for all applicants (except applicants residing abroad) applying to the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) or the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL). The LCAT for admission to the Fall 2011 semester will be held ONLY ONCE on February 12, 2012 at the designated cities.

The LCAT The LCAT consists of seven (7) sections all of which are compulsory. The first two sections (one Verbal and one Math) are 30 minutes each. The remaining five sections are 25 minutes each with two Verbal sections, two Math sections with the 5th 25-minute section being either a Verbal or a Math section.

The LCAT is a multiple choice test similar to the SAT I in terms of the type of questions. Like the SAT I, it measures reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The LCAT does NOT have an essay section.

Download Sample LCAT

LCAT Preparation
The LCAT Prep classes at Anees Hussain start on November 8th 2010. The preparation will cover the entire length of the LCAT test content, and also includes full length test practice. Since LUMS does not allow calculators in the test, we teach students methods to complete calculations accurately without the use of calculators in the class. Vocabulary and grammar building exercises are also included to ensure that students perform well in the sentence completions and sentence correction questions. Extensive materials from the best test prep sources are employed to ensure complete coverage. To join our LCAT courses, please call immediately on the numbers given below.

2) SSE Test
The SSE Admission Test is mandatory for all applicants (except applicants residing abroad) applying to the LUMS School of Science and Engineering (SSE). The SSE Admission Test for admission to the Fall 2011 semester will be held ONLY ONCE on February 11, 2012.

The test consists of five (5) sections. The first section (Basic Math) is compulsory. From the remaining four Subject Sections you may attempt any three of your choice. If you attempt all four, the best three will count towards your final score.

Read more about the SSE test at http://sse.lums.edu.pk/adm_test.htm & also review http://sse.lums.edu.pk/adm_applyingtosse.htm

For the admissions calendar, please review http://sse.lums.edu.pk/adm_calendar.htm

Applicants residing outside Pakistan and currently studying or having completed their last year of schooling abroad are required to submit official results of the SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I) and at least 3 of the 4 SAT II subjects listed below:
- Biology-M
- Chemistry
- Mathematics II-C
- Physics

Applicants residing outside Pakistan and currently studying or having completed their last year of schooling abroad need to take all required SAT tests through College Board, USA latest by January 28, 2012 in order to be considered for admission. SAT scores must be reported to LUMS officially from the testing agency.

SSE Test Preparation
The SSE Test Prep classes at Anees Hussain will start on December 1st 2010. The preparation will cover the entire length of the SSE test content, and also includes full length test practice. The course is taught by subject experts in Math, Physics, Chemistry and Biology who ensure that students are adequately prepared for the actual SSE test. To join our SSE course, please call immediately on the numbers given below.

Graduate Admissions - MBA

Eligibility
Applicants to the LUMS MBA program are assessed on the following criteria:

• A minimum of sixteen years of education resulting in a Masters or Bachelors degree from an Higher Education Commission recognized University. Candidates holding only a bachelors degree of less than four years duration will be required to produce an Higher Education Commission equivalence certificate of completion of 16 years of education.
• Entrance Test (GMAT or LMAT). The LMAT will be valid for two years
• Work experience (preferred but not compulsory)
• Interview performance
• There are no age restrictions
• Applicants for the Executive MBA Program must have work experience (at least 8 years of full time work experience with five years of experience at a managerial position)

The Admissions Office will first review the applications to ensure that candidates meet the above requirements. After the review, the Admissions Committee will shortlist the candidates for interviews. The final decision will be taken after the interview.

(http://sdsb.lums.edu.pk/pages/mba_admission_criteria.php)

Admission Test
For admission to the MBA program, a student must appear in the GMAT or the LMAT (LUMS’ version of the GMAT). Students are prepared on a regular basis for both these tests, and many of our students have gained admission to LUMS. Our program includes interview preparation. If you want to prepare for the LMAT or the GMAT, call one of our centers now and appear in a free diagnostic test. All LMAT and GMAT students are prepared on an individual basis, so you can join immediately. Ideal preparation time is 3 months. However, if you have less time available, we can still help you improve your scores significantly.

For more information on our GMAT program, please click here.

LUMS Admissions Dates and Deadlines
http://sdsb.lums.edu.pk/pages/sdsb_admissions.php

LMAT Dates for EMBA
http://sdsb.lums.edu.pk/pages/emba_lmat.php

Graduate Admissions - MS

Eligibility

1. For MSc Economics - LGAT or GRE http://www.lums.edu.pk/graduate_programmes/msc_economics_admission.php

2. For MS in Computer Science - LGAT Only
http://www.lums.edu.pk/graduate_programmes/ms_cs_admission.php

3. For MS in Computer Engineering - LGAT Only
http://www.lums.edu.pk/graduate_programmes/ms_cmpe_admission.php

Admission Test
For admission to the MS program, a student must appear on the GRE or the LGAT (LUMS’ version of the GRE). Students may join our regular GRE program or may choose to join the LGAT preparation classes. If you want to prepare for the LGAT or the GRE, call one of our centers now and appear in a free diagnostic test. All LGAT and GRE students are prepared on an individual basis, so you can join immediately. Ideal preparation time is 3 months. However, if you have less time available, we can still help you improve your scores significantly.

For more information on our GRE program, please click here.

For more information, visit the LUMS website, www.lums.edu.pk

Class Timings
For Class schedules for LUMS admission test preparation, please call our centers below at:
DHA Phase 4 : 021-35893385 / 35388455 / 35386815
Gulshan Branch: 021-34989588 / 34993726 / 34993996 / 0321-9289588
Bahadurabad Branch: 021-34943939 / 0303-2267893
North Nazimabad Branch: 021-36634284 / 36631160 / 0321-2333114