Lovely Professional University

LPU or Lovely Professional University is a private university established in 2005. The university has multiple approvals and recognitions from University Grants Commission (UGC), Council of Architecture, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and Bar Council of India (BCI). In LPU’s first NAAC cycle of accreditation, the university has been given  an “A++” grade. LPU NIRF Ranking 2023 is 46th for the overall category, 38th for the university, 42nd in the research, 50th in the engineering etc. As per the Times Higher Education Ranking for 2023, LPU has attained the ranking band of 801-1000.

Lovely Professional University course admissions are made in more than 300 courses in 55 disciplines at the certificate, diploma, UG, PG and doctoral levels. Admission to the majority of the courses is based on the LPUNEST. Apart from this, exams like GATE, NATA, CUET, CAT, XAT, NEET, etc. are also accepted. In 2023, LPU highest package offered to a School of Education student was Rs 8 lakh per annum.

The university homes more than 30,000 students and 4000 faculty members are present at the university. LPU University campus area is spread across 600 acres. The campus is equipped with world-class facilities like hostels, transportation, a university hospital, shopping and dining facilities, banking facilities, well-stocked libraries, etc.

LPU Highlights

LPU Admission 2024 is ongoing for various UG and PG courses. LPU offers admission to 300+ courses at the Undergraduate, Graduate, Diploma, and Doctoral levels across all major disciplines including Management, Engineering, Commerce, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Design, Law, etc.

• LPU conducts its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, for admission to various programs offered by the university.
• It also accepts JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, CUET, XAT, CMAT, and other national-level entrance exams for admission.
• Admission to a few UG and PG courses such as BBA, B.A, BCA, B.Ed, M.Ed, and M.A. is merit-based.
• LPU also offers UG and PG distance courses via LPU Distance Education (LPUDE).
• LPUDE offers admission to courses across Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Arts, and Information Sciences.

  LPU Admission 2024 Highlights

  Here are the important highlights of LPU:

  LPU Admission 2024 Highlights
  Institute	Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
  Type	Private
  NIRF Ranking 2023	38th (University)
  Courses Offered	UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Ph.D., and Integrated Programs
  Popular Courses	B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, B.A.
  Selection Criteria	Merit-Based & Entrance-Based
  Entrance Exams	LPUNEST, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, XAT, CMAT, etc.
  Mode of Application	Online/Offline

  LPU Top Courses

  Here are the details about some of the top courses offered by LPU:

  Major Courses	Eligibility	Semester Fees	Admission Details
  B.Tech	Passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks	INR 1,40,000 – INR 2,00,000	Check Here
  BBA	Passed 10+2 with 50% marks	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000	Check Here
  MBA	Graduate with 55% aggregate marks	INR 2,00,000 – INR 2,50,000	Check Here
  M.Tech	Graduate with 60% aggregate marks	INR 1,20,000	Check Here
  B.Sc.	Passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks	INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000	Check Here

  Read More: LPU Courses and Fees

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  LPU MBA Admission 2024

  Lovely Professional University offers a full-time MBA program. The university offers 6 specializations under MBA courses which are tabulated below along with their fees:

  Specializations	Total Fees
  Financial Markets	INR 10,00,000
  Hospital & Health Care Management	INR 8,00,000
  General	INR 8,00,000
  Logistics And Supply Chain Management	INR 10,00,000
  Business Analytics	INR 10,00,000
  International Business	INR 8,00,000

  In addition, the university also offers distance education for MBA via Lovely Professional University Distance Education (LPUDE).

  LPU MBA Eligibility Criteria 

  Candidates applying for an MBA in LPU must satisfy one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • ​55% + LPUNEST/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/ CUET + Video Essay + Interview
  • Completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) + Video Essay + Interview
  • Completed  Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) + Video Essay + Interview
  • Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) + Video Essay + Interview

  LPU MBA Selection Criteria

  • The candidates will be selected based on the CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST/CUET examination.
  • Candidates who have taken other national-level exams are exempted from LPUNEST.
  • LPUNEST will be conducted in online mode.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.

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  LPU B.Tech Admission 2024

  LPU offers B.Tech in 16 major specializations and 11 minor specializations. LPU also offers B.Tech courses in collaboration with organizations like upGrad, IBM, Google Cloud, Futurense, Kalvium, etc. Some of the most opted LPU B.Tech specializations are Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, etc. Some of the minor specializations under B.Tech CSE are UI/ UX Design, Internet of Things, Data Science, etc. The table given below shows the Lovely Professional University B.Tech major & minor specializations:

  LPU B.Tech Specializations
  Computer Science And Engineering	Aerospace Engineering	Robotics And Automation	Electrical Engineering
  Mechanical Engineering	Biomedical Engineering	Electrical And Electronics Engineering	Civil Engineering
  Electronics & Communication Engineering	Biotechnology	Information Technology	Automobile Engineering
  Food Technology	Mechatronics	Chemical Engineering	Mathematics and Computing
  LPU B.Tech Computer Science Engineering Specializations
  Internet Of Things	UI/UX Design	Robotic Process Automation	Machine Learning
  Cyber Security	Full Stack Web Development	Game Design	Software Methodologies and Testing
  Data Science	Android Application Development	DevOps

  LPU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2024 

  • Candidate must have passed the Class XII Examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
  • For B.Tech in Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
  • For B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology and Biomedical, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotech as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
  • For B.Tech CSE – AI and Data Science Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview with Futuresne Technologies.
  • For B.Tech CSE – Decision Science and Machine Learning, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview with Quantiphi.
  • For B.Tech CSE – Software Product Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10^th and 10+2 (English, Physics and Mathematics) with at least 60% marks followed by a valid score in the LPUNEST/ KQ Test and an interview.
  • For B.Tech (Hons.) CSE, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview.

  LPU B.Tech Selection Criteria 2024 

  • Admission to B.Tech and B.Tech (Hons.) is based on LPUNEST conducted by the University.
  • LPU B.Tech admission can also be taken based on JEE Mains scores.

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  LPU M.Tech Admission 2024

  LPU M.Tech is a 2-year postgraduate program in seventeen disciplines. All the courses are available in full-time mode. Admission to the M.Tech program will be based on performance in the National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST.

  LPU M.Tech Specialization
  VLSI Design	Computer Science And Engineering	Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
  Data Science and Analytics	Information Security And Cyber Forensics	Aerospace Engineering
  Structural Engineering	Construction Management	Power System
  Food Technology	Biotechnology

  LPU M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • B.Tech. with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in a related field.

  LPU M.Tech Selection Criteria

  • LPU M.Tech admission is based on LPUNEST scores.
  • Candidates with valid marks in GATE or CUET are exempted from LPUNEST.

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  LPU Courses for Medical Students

  Here are some of the top courses offered by LPU for medical students:

  Course	Details	Semester Fees
  B.Sc	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
  B.Sc (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000
  B.Sc + B.Ed	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Science or equivalent Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 30,000
  B.Pharm	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/ Biology Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 1,20,000
  BPT	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
  M.Sc	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET & CEED/ NID-PG/ NIFT PG (For M.Sc. Design)	INR 50,000 – INR 2,00,000
  M.Sc (Hons.)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET	INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
  M.Pharm	Eligibility: B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET/ GPAT	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000
  MPT	Eligibility: BPT with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET	INR 80,000
  D.Sc	Eligibility: Post Ph.D. experience of minimum three years in Science, Engineering, Technology and other related areas	INR 50,000

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  LPU Courses for Commerce and Journalism and Mass Communication Students

  Given below are the details for some of the top commerce courses offered by LPU:

  Course	Details	Semester Fees
  B.Com	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
  B.Com (Hons)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 1,20,000
  BBA	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000 – INR 1,00,000
  BBA+LLB (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CLAT	INR 1,20,000
  M.Com	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (Commerce/ Management/ Economics/ Accounts) Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000

  Given below are the details for the Journalism and Mass Communication courses offered by LPU:

  Courses	Details	Semester Fees
  BAJMC	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
  MAJMC	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	INR 80,000

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  LPU Courses for Arts Students

  Here are the top humanities courses offered by LPU:

  Course	Details	Semester Fees
  BA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
  BA (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000
  BA+B.Ed	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 30,000
  BA+LLB (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CLAT	INR 1,20,000
  BFA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
  BPA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
  MA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	INR 10,000 – INR 80,000
  M.Lib.I.Sc	Eligibility: B.Lib.I.Sc. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	INR 50,000
  MPA	Eligibility: Pass	INR 50,000
  D.Litt.	Eligibility: Post-doctoral work in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Design, Creative Arts and other related areas for a minimum period of 3 years	INR 50,000

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  LPU Diploma and PG Diploma Admission 2024

  LPU offers Diploma courses in different specializations. Admission to all the diploma courses at LPU Punjab is based on merit in the qualifying exam. The per semester fee for LPU diploma courses is INR 50,000. The table given below shows the eligibility criteria and various specializations offered in diploma programs at LPU:

  Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
  Diploma in Business Administration	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
  Diploma in Civil Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths and Science as compulsory subjects
  Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
  Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
  Diploma in Computer Science Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths and Science as compulsory subjects
  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

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  LPU Ph.D. Admission 2024

  LPU offers Ph.D. degrees in 68 different fields of research. These courses are offered both as full-time and part-time courses. Candidates applying for the Ph.D. courses need to appear for LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test), and candidates are shortlisted for the interview rounds based on the results of LPUNEST. Below are the details of the course:

  Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process
  Ph.D. (Full-Time)	Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate	LPUNEST followed by Personal Interview

  LPU Ph.D. Specializations

  The table given below shows some of the major Ph.D. specializations offered at LPU Jalandhar:

  Ph.D. Specializations
  Electronics & Communication Engineering	Computer Science & Engineering	Electrical Engineering	Sociology
  Civil Engineering	Chemical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Education
  Geospatial Information Science and Technology	Computer Applications	Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering	Physical Education
  Agronomy	Entomology	Aerospace Engineering	Pharmaceutics
  Microbiology	Genetics and Plant Breeding	Plant Pathology	Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  Mathematics	Food Science and Technology	Fine Arts	Pharmacognosy
  Economics	Biochemistry	Management	Music
  Architecture	Physics	Chemistry	Pharmacy Practice

  • Candidates who have completed a 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades prescribed by UGC after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree are also eligible
  • 5% relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Differently-Abled candidates.

  LPU Application Process 2024

  Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar Admission 2024 is open. Every year many students apply for LPU in various UG and PG courses. LPU Punjab offers admission to the aspirants through the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST which is conducted every year in different phases. LPUNEST 2024 (Schedule-4) is currently open and students can apply till April 20, 2024. LPU also accepts merit in National Level Examinations like, JEE Mains, NATA, CMAT, XAT, MAT, GATE, etc. Candidates will appear for LPU counselling after qualifying the required cutoff set by LPU for various courses and their respective examinations. Interested candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for LPU Admission 2024:

LPU, CMAT Cutoff 2023

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is one of the most reputed and top-ranked universities in India located in Jalandhar, Punjab. LPU has been ranked 38^th among all Private and Government Universities in India in NIRF Ranking 2023. The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)-2023 has ranked LPU ahead of renowned global universities such as Harvard and Oxford in one of its global ranking lists. LPU has been ranked at 12^th position in the category of ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ as per WURI-2023 surpassing Harvard and Oxford ranked 23^rd and 37^th, respectively. LPU has secured a global band of 101-200, being listed among various top Ivy League universities including Harvard, Cornell, and Pennsylvania as well as universities in the UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, China, Korea, and Sweden. LPU has secured 48^th and 46^th rank globally in the Top 50 Lists of Ethical Value and Crisis Management respectively.

• LPU is ranked 38^th and 46^th in the University and Overall Categories respectively in India in NIRF Ranking 2023.
• LPU is ranked 32^nd in Management, 50^th in Engineering, 17^th in Pharmacy, and 16^th in Architecture and Law by NIRF 2023.
• LPU has also been ranked 25^th among the Top Universities in India as per The World University Rankings 2024.
• LPU’s world ranking is in the 801-1000 Band as per Times Higher Education making it a globally acknowledged university.

LPU is also ranked among the top universities in major individual streams such as Architecture, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, and others through NIRF and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

LPU Scholarship 2024 will be offered to students based on their merit and financial needs. Lovely Professional University strongly believes that monetary constraints should not hinder students from accessing quality education. So, the university extends the scholarship scheme worth INR 6 Lakhs per student based on various parameters.LPU scholarships are awarded to the students based on eligibility criteria, the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), and the performance of the students in various cultural, R&D, and co-curricular activities. The university provides lucrative scholarships in around 150 programs to its students ranging from Diploma programs to Ph.D.LPU students have been awarded scholarships worth INR 100 crores in the previous year. More details regarding the Lovely Professional University scholarships are given below.

• Academic Merit Scholarships
• Merit Scholarships
• Financial-Need Based Scholarships
• EWS Scholarship
• Scholarship Guidelines

LPU Academic Merit Scholarships

LPU offers various scholarships to students based on merit. The university offers after-10th, 12th and graduation scholarships based on various criteria. The details of the various Lovely Professional University Jalandhar scholarships are elaborated below.

LPU After 10th Scholarships

• This LPU Scholarship 2024 will be awarded to deserving candidates based on certain eligibility conditions like educational qualifications, LPUNEST Scores, and performance in cultural, R&D, and co-curricular activities.
• LPU awards scholarships amounting to INR 1.5 Lakh per student in the “After 10th” category.
• The scholarship amount percentage varies from program to program as per the below-tabulated classification.

LPU After 12th Scholarships

The “After 12th” LPU Scholarships depend on four basic factors:

• Educational Qualification
• LPUNEST Scores,
• National Level Entrance Test Scores like CUET/JEE MAINS/NCHM JEE/NEET/UCEED
• Performance in extracurricular activities.

There are three brackets of scholarships for each category mentioned above. The bracket eligibility is tabulated below.

Students seeking admission to the lateral entry programs can seek Lovely Professional University scholarships based on the diploma eligibility qualification. The Scholarship Scheme awards scholarships worth INR 6.8 Lakhs per student in the “After 12th” courses category.The scholarship brackets have been categorised into four tables mentioned below. Refer to the table for Phase 1 details.Table-1

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LPU After Graduation Scholarships

As per the LPU Scholarship Scheme, scholarships amounting to INR 3 Lakhs per student are currently awarded to the students opting for the “After Graduation” programs.Scholarships are awarded on four major parameters as per the LPU Scholarship Scheme for the “After Graduation” Courses. These factors are listed below:

• Educational Qualification
• LPUNEST Scores,
• National Level Entrance Test Scores like CUET/JEE MAINS/NCHM JEE/NEET/UCEED
• Performance in Cultural, R&D, and Co-Curricular activities.

There are three brackets of scholarships for each category mentioned above. The bracket eligibility is tabulated below.

The scholarship bracket range as per the current phase is tabulated below. Table-1

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LPU Merit Scholarships

LPU Jalandhar has several scholarships awarding the admirable performances of students in their respective academic endeavours. The merit scholarships offered by LPU are based on the candidate’s performance in various categories listed below:

• Eligibility Qualification: Academic Performance in the 12th Standard for UG and Graduation for PG Programs.
• Entrance and Scholarship Test: LPUNEST.
• National Level Entrance Tests: JEE Mains, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, MAT, and so on.
• Extra Curricular Activities: Sports, Cultural, R & D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards.
• Ph.D. Programme Scholarship: For Ph.D. Scholars.
• Toppers of Centre and State Boards: Students performing academically well at the centre and state level.

The various types and details of LPU scholarships offered for merit are listed below.

LPU Previous Examination Scholarships

Lovely Professional University scholarships are divided into three brackets where students are awarded based on their previous examination marks (10+2 or graduation). Based on those marks, the students are placed in each scholarship bracket, with bracket 1 having the highest scholarship amount and the hardest eligibility rules.The LPU scholarship criteria are displayed in the table below.

LPU Scholarship Based on the LPUNEST

The Lovely Professional University scholarship is offered based on the student’s performance on the test. Students are divided into various “Groups” based on the LPUNEST cutoff.The details of this LPU Scholarship 2024, awarded are mentioned below, that is, if the LPUNEST scores are more than the respective cutoff.

LPU Scholarship Based on Performance in LPUNEST (PhD)

The Lovely Professional University scholarship is offered based on the student’s performance in the test. Students are divided into “Groups” based on the LPUNEST PhD cutoff. The cutoff for each category will be announced along with the result of the respective schedule. The details of the LPU scholarship awarded are given below if the LPUNEST PhD scores are more than the respective cutoff.

LPU Scholarship Based on CUET

The Lovely Professional University scholarships awarded for CUET scores are given in the table below.

LPU Scholarship Based on Work Experience for MBA

LPU Jalandhar scholarships are offered to students with work experience pursuing an MBA course. In addition, students with a minimum experience of 2 years are qualified for this Scholarship.The scholarship is awarded additionally on top of any other scholarship for the eligible students. The LPU Punjab scholarship details are tabulated below.

LPU Scholarship Based on Performance in National Level Entrance Tests

Lovely Professional University Punjab scholarship details for students achieving top ranks in national-level entrance tests are elucidated in the table below.

LPU Scholarship For Entrepreneurship

Lovely Professional University offers a special scholarship scheme on performance in Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship, and Hackathons. The details of the LPU scholarship include:

• Students with creative minds are awarded this scholarship so that they are inspired to follow their dreams.
• The LPU University scholarship will be awarded to the students based on achievements in the previous two years at the international/ national level.
• Students must note that the university Scholarship Selection Committee has the final say in the Scholarship awarded.

LPU Cultural Scholarships

LPU encourages students for their participation and achievements in sports, culture, R&D, co-curricular, social service, and bravery.The university awards various Lovely Professional University scholarships to help students pursue their dreams without any financial hardships and complete their higher education.

LPU Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board

LPU offers special scholarships for the top 20 rank holders of every recognised school board with the clause that at least 1000 students have appeared for the respective board exam.The students are awarded a full program fee waiver and a free stay in a four-seater room in a hostel or free transport facility.

LPU LPUNEST Study Grant

LPU announced a study grant of INR 1 Lakh per student for aspirants who want to be a part of prestigious institutions like IITs/NITs/IIMs and others.

• The university extends the LPU Scholarship Scheme to students on various parameters like performance in qualifying examinations (10+2 or graduation), LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test), sports, cultural, R & D, co-curricular, social service and bravery awards.
• Any deserving candidate who qualifies for the LPUNEST exam can get a study grant of INR 1 Lakh for study education institutions like IITs, NITs or IIMs or can get admission to LPU programmes.

LPU Financial Need-Based Scholarships

Lovely Professional University offers financial aid for students belonging to a specific category and whose annual family income is below a certain limit so that they can pursue higher studies. Students must satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain financial aid. The following sections of society are taken into account for LPU Financial Aid:

• Defence and Centre Armed Police Forces
• Orphan Applicants
• People with Certain Disabilities

Further details about the need-based financial aid for various categories are listed below.

LPU Financial Aid for Defence Personnel

The LPU University scholarships, in the form of financial aid, encourage soldiers in the Defence and Central Armed Police Forces to pursue higher education. LPU Jalandhar also offers financial aid to dependents of recipients of various awards, Ex-Servicemen, and Retired Defense Personnel.Refer to the table below for further details about the LPU scholarships as financial aid.

LPU Education Loan Assistance

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar has a separate loan assistance cell to help students obtain loans from banks for educational purposes. The university has tie-ups with various banks and financial institutions to enable a smooth educational loan process for the student.The list of few main banks providing education loans are listed below:

• Central Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• Syndicate Bank
• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• State Bank of India
• Allahabad Bank
• Axis Bank
• Canara Bank
• IDBI Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Indian Overseas Bank

LPU Cultural Scholarships

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar scholarships include cultural scholarships based on students’ performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service, and Bravery Awards.More details regarding the scholarships are mentioned below.

• Scholarships Basis of Performance in Sports

Sports Championship

TABS – Trial / Audition-Based Scholarship

• Scholarships Based on Performance in Cultural and Co-curricular Activities

International Festivals

National Youth Festivals/ Inter University Youth Festival

Central/ State level Cultural Festivals

Chacha Nehru Scholarship

Bal Shree Award

Student Science Exhibition/ Drama/ Quiz

National Talent Search Certificate

Dada Saheb Falke Award

Trial / Audition-Based Scholarship

• Scholarships based on R&D and Bravery Activities

LPU EWS Scholarships

LPU believes in providing equal educational opportunities for students despite their socio-economic or financial background. That is why the LPU Scholarship 2024 for EWS Category students will be awarded to the eligible students.

• To be eligible for this Scholarship, students must not have an annual income of more than INR 8 LPA.
• In addition, the above figure must not cross, calculating all sorts of income from agriculture, business or any other profession.

LPU Scholarship Guidelines

The various guidelines for the LPU Scholarship 2024 that will be awarded to students are listed down below:

• The scholarships apply only to Indian students.
• The scholarships are awarded by verifying the documents, certificates and any other documents required by the university.
• Students must read the eligibility criteria that are mentioned clearly on the LPU official website before applying for any LPU scholarship.
• Even if a student is eligible for more than one scholarship, they are awarded only one scholarship as per the student’s choice.
• A candidate who was admitted under the Post Matric Scholarship or any other Government Scholarship and is eligible for the full programme fee waiver can either avail of a Scholarship offered by the Government Agency or the LPU Punjab Scholarship offered by the university.
• In case a candidate opts for programme transfer, even then, they get the scholarship benefit from the prior course in which they were admitted. However, students must note that no separate LPUNEST schedule is conducted for such candidates.
• The LPU scholarships apply only to full-time students and not distance learning.
• In case a student is charged with disciplinary action or misconduct, then the Scholarship can be revoked.
• A minimum attendance and CGPA maintenance rule is levied for the continuation of the scholarships.
• In case of false information or incorrect bank details, the scholarship could be cancelled.
• The LPU Scholarship Committee reserves the right to award and cancel the scholarship at any given time.

LPU Scholarship FAQs

Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers various scholarships and financial aid that can be availed by students in all programs offered by the university ranging from Diplomas to Ph.D. LPU offers a scholarship scheme of up to INR 6.8 Lakh per student. LPU Students have been awarded scholarships worth INR 100+ crores in the last year itself.

LPU offers Scholarships to candidates based on their performance in any of the following categories:

• Based on LPUNEST- LPU’s Entrance and Scholarship Test
• Based on Percentage in Qualifying Examination (10^th/12^th/Graduation)
• Based on CUET
• Work Experience-based Scholarship for MBA
• Based on National Level Tests like JEE Main, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, MAT, etc.
• Scholarship Based on Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship
• Based on Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards.
• Ph.D. Scholarship
• Scholarship For Toppers of Centre and State Boards
• LPUNEST Study Grant

Lovely Professional University also offers financial aid to students belonging to underprivileged sections of society such as orphans, persons with disability, or some specific groups like Wards of Defence personnel, among others.

LPU Placement 2023

The School of Education at Lovely Professional University (LPU) has successfully concluded its Placement Drive 2023 with a 90% Placement Percentage. During LPU School of Education Placement 2023, a total of 28 B.Ed and BA/B.Sc B.Ed (Integrated) students got placed in prominent institutions of Metro, NCR, and other top cities of Punjab, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and others. The highest package offered stood at INR 8 LPA.

Given below are the statistics for LPU School of Education Placements 2023: