TL;DR: Lahore University of Management Sciences (also known as LUMS) is a Private university located in Lahore, Punjab. It is recognized by HEC and offers admissions based on merit, evaluated using entrance tests like SAT, ACT, LCAT.LUMS is Pakistan's premier private research university. LUMS uses a holistic admissions process considering SAT/ACT/LCAT scores, academic records, personal statement, and extracurriculars. Approximate weightage: Matric (10%) + FSc/A-Levels (40%) + SAT/LCAT (50%).