Instructions to take LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT)

April 28, 2024

Read the following very carefully:

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN

DISMISSAL/DISQUALIFICATION.

• Test takers MUST wear a face mask at all times on the testing premises. The Face mask should
cover your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin;
• Test takers MUST use hand sanitizer before entering the Test Center. They may also bring
umbrellas to shield themselves from the heat;
• Group discussion/gathering of Two or more Test takers is not allowed at the Testing premises.

Test registration will take time, so test-takers must report to the Test centre on time.

LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) Test Registration time: 07:30 am

• Download and print your LUMS Graduate Admission Test Registration Slip before the test.
• Bring your:
1. Signed Admission Test Registration Slip; &
2. Valid Original Passport/ Valid Original National Identity Card (NIC)/ Original
Smart Card to the test center.

Please note that the applicants can only take the test with these documents.
• Mobile phones, books, scratch paper or other testing aids are not allowed at the test center.
• Calculators are not allowed for the LGAT Test.
• Applicants, once they enter the Testing room, cannot leave the premises without the
announcement/permission of the Exam Supervisor.
• Do NOT bring stationery. LUMS will provide stationery to all applicants taking the Admission
Test.
• Only test takers are allowed to enter the test premises.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified on the LUMS website
should not take the test.
• The LGAT scores are only valid for Fall 2024 admissions. Scores of the LUMS Graduate
Admission Test will not be announced.

Test Instructions - LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) – Fall 2024

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE TEST BOOK & ANSWER SHEET
USE LEAD PENCIL ONLY
Test Book
• The admission test typically consists of multiple-choice questions.
• Do not break the seal of the test book before the test begins.
• Do not make noise or talk to another examinee (s) inside the test center.
• Do not remove or fold any page from the test book.
• Do not take test books or answer sheets from the examination hall.
• Do not glance at someone else’s paper. Defaulters will be disqualified immediately.
• Do not use any unauthorized testing aid.
• Read the instructions carefully given in the test book.
• Carefully fill out the required information on the front cover of the test book.
• Copy the Test ID (written on the right side of the Test Registration Slip) on the front cover
of your test book Answer Sheet.
• On the test day, upon receiving your answer sheet, please ensure that your name, date of
birth, test ID and all other information are correctly printed. If you find any mistake, inform
your supervisor immediately.
• Applicants should carefully copy the Test Book code (given on the back cover of the test
book) on the answer sheet.)
• Rough work is only allowed on the space available in the Test Book.
• Indicate all answers only on the answer sheet. You may do rough work on the test book, but
NO credit will be given for the ANSWERS RECORDED IN THE TEST BOOK.
• While marking the Answer Sheet, please ensure each mark is DARK and completely fills the
circle. Mark only one answer to each question. If you need to change an answer, please erase
all previous marks completely. Incomplete erasure may be read as an intended response.

Example: Sample Answer Way to mark

What city is the capital of France? A B C D E
A) Rome Correct
B) Oslo Incorrect
C) Paris Incorrect
D) London Incorrect
E) Cairo Incorrect

• Candidates are required to follow the testing procedure/instructions given in this form as
well as by the Exam Supervisor to maintain discipline. In case of failure, the Supervisor
has the authority to cancel the test and disqualify the candidate.

• Any requests for test fee refund/change of Test center or any other change related to Test
registration will not be entertained.

Test Instructions - LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) – Fall 2024

Note for the SBASSE
• Applicants registered for both tests, i-e LGAT & SBASSE Subject Test, may bring the
packed/covered eatables to be consumed during the break.
• After the completion of the LUMS Graduate Admission Test, all test takers must leave the
testing premises. If you are also registered for the LUMS Graduate SBASSE Subject test, you
must report back to the Registration Desk at 12:30 PM on the test day.

Test Instructions - LUMS Graduate Admission Test (LGAT) – Fall 2024