Lovely Professional University is recognized by University Grants Commission(UGC)
It has been the constant endeavour of LPU to incorporate features of excellence in its campus. Every effort is made to improve upon the existing best practices in all fields of study.
The Lovely campus is spread over 600+ acres of land on the National Highway No.1. at the entry of Jalandhar city. LPU is credited to be India's largest single-campus university. Environment-friendly campus is home to several architecturally striking buildings where every need of both staff and students is met. Tree-lined avenues and lush lawns dotted with beautiful flowering shrubs soothe the eye and create an ideal learning ambiance.
Emblematic Architecture
The University's infrastructure is distinctive by its modern architecture with each building illustrating a unique picture of its utility.
Each building has been designed to provide comprehensive services to the staff and students.
All the buildings are architecturally green with optimal use of natural light and air.
The campus provides a vibrant backdrop to the academic achievements and offers an unbeatable lifestyle, providing a unique place to study, relax and develop.
We aspire to be a 'model unit' amongst educational institutions for our eco-friendliness, no drugs campaign, and ' zero tolerance' for drugs and alcohol.
The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from different parts of the globe.
IT Enabled Campus
IT and Computing Services
LPU has been declared Best ICT Enabled University of the Year through Ministry of Communications and IT, Government of India
LPU is duly recognized by UGC and other Apex Bodies and has memberships and accreditations of various national and International bodies and associations.
LPU is one of the few Indian universities, which can boast of its state-of-the-art computing resources and network across the campus. Its one of the most hi-tech campus in India. The campus has IT
Infrastructure that can support 50000+ computer terminals, probably one of the largest wi-fi infrastructure (in the campus) in the world. Following are a few highlighting features:
Dedicated iMac Lab for I Phone application development.
Completely Wi-Fi Campus with 1000+ access point, supported on the technology from RUCKUS and CISCO
600 Mbps of bandwidth for internet with dedicated leased line
6000 + workstations supported by 50 plus Quad Core or Xeon based Rack/Blade and desktop Servers
40 serversmost powerful servers from HP/IBM for 100% redundancy and efficient data management
30 Km fibre backbone for providing seamless connectivity
Robust Networking solution implemented and maintained by the networking Giant “Nortel”
Cisco catalyst 6509E core switch to provide the needed scalability and traffic control
Dedicated and secured Data centre with powerful Blade Servers
High end firewall security featured network
24hrs Power Back Up -1000 KVA of online uninterrupted power supply(UPS)
1000+ CCTV cameras for 24 hours surveillance to ensure on campus safety and security
High end Biometric systems for attendance Hi-tech University Management System (UMS)
An Online Portal run by a dedicated department of qualified IT Professionals to cater to technological needs of the University with following modules:
Learning Management System (LMS)- Online Portal for Students to download and upload the homework, assignments, term papers etc.
Relationship Management System (RMS)- For students and/or parents to lodge complaints or give feedbacks/suggestions online
Electronic Bulletin Board - To inform about all the activities
Online Attendance and Result System
Libraries
LPU houses a Central Library and separate libraries in each Faculty to provide to its students and staff a chance to explore a world of knowledge in a conducive environment.
Key Highlights:
The Libraries house a rich collection of text and reference books, journals, magazines, audio/videos, CD-ROMs, research reports, online databases and data analysis software, etc. in all areas and branches of study in all disciplines.
Use of RFID system and LIBSYS software in the libraries, which has made book issuing and depositing system completely an automatic process.
WEB OPEC Catalog (Online Catalog) software which enables the students and staff to search the availability, request and reserve various books and other reference material available in the libraries at the comfort of their houses.
The University believes in imparting strong practical exposure to the students.
Modern laboratories, workshops and studios are an integral part of the various departments of the University.
Each department maintains its specialized labs and workshops, equipped with modern equipment of industry standards.
The University keeps upgrading the facilities and equipment in the laboratories, workshops and studios to industry standards, from time to time.
Smart Classrooms
The classrooms architecturally designed with optimal room for natural light and air. They provide a vibrant backdrop to the academic achievements and offer a unique place to study, relax and develop. The classrooms are equipped with an array of hi-tech equipment which enables the competent teachers to conduct classes in such a manner that the students can make use of all the available resources at the click of a button. In this very special learning environment, LCD projectors, laptops, video players [for language labs] and document camera readers are available. All these facilities enable the teachers to teach in a unique and innovative manner which makes the students feel involved in the teaching - learning process and improves the pace and quality of learning.
Auditorium
Considering that a variety of events like cultural programmes, seminars , debates, plays and other programmes are conducted throughout the year, the University houses an auditorium and numerous other performing areas which facilitate the students to carry on their activities smoothly and with ease. The University Auditorium, B R Mittal Auditorium, is centrally air-conditioned with afully sound proof set up andequipped with latest technology for all types of audio/video presentations. A number of small digital auditoriums are also available for seminars, meetings, workshops etc.
Open Air Theatre
In addition to a hi- tech auditorium and small digital auditoriums, the University has numerous open air theatres like Sunken Stage, Shed Street etc. where a vast variety of student activities are arranged. Various activities like 'Nukkad Nataks', exhibitions , quiz competitions, plays and fashion shows are regularly organized in the open air theatres.
Playgrounds, Tracks and Courts
With a view to develop the all-round personality of the students, the University emphasizes equally on sports as academics.
The University provides all necessary facilities and equipment to the students for maintaining physical fitness and good health.
The University has well equipped
400-metre all-weather athletics track
Cricket Ground
Football Grounds
Hockey Fields
Handball Field
Tennis Court
Basket Ball Courts
Baseball Court
Badminton Courts
Volleyball Courts
Kabaddi Courts
Kho-kho Courts
Table tennis facility
Well-equipped Boxing Arena
Fitness and strength conditioning centres (Pieces of cardiovascular equipment and an extensive free weights area)
Facility for Aerobics and Dance
Grass pitches and artificial floodlit Grounds
Indoor Strengthening and Weight Training Gymnasiums
In addition to these, there are also facilities for:
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Wrestling -Judo - Chess - Gymnastics,etc
All the games have sports equipment of International standard which is accessible to all students.
LPU is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).Students of LPU are also eligible to participate in Inter-University cultural and youth festivals and sports competitions organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Residential Facilities
LPU have world’s largest residential facilities with the capacity of more than 18000 students. The University makes the best possible efforts to provide the finest Residential services and facilities within the campus. Following are the facilities offered, subject to variation with respect to the Room pattern allotted:
Separate residential facility for boys and girls within the campus
Rooms with attached washroom, bed, table, chair and almirahs.
Air cooler / Air Conditioner facility in each room (as opted)
Arrangement for power supply through dedicated 24 hours hot-lines
Geyser in each room to provide hot water in winters (scheduled timings) for two hours per room every day or as decided by the University.
Free internet connectivity through Wi-Fi system for scheduled timing for academic purposes only.
In campus Hospital with ambulance to provide medical assistance to students
Power backup for light load only (not for AC/Geyser/Air cooler).
Food : Mess facility providing hygienic and nutritious vegetarian meals three times a day. Catering to the varied taste buds of the students, the Messes offer excellent multi-cuisine menu, including Indian, South Indian, continental and Chinese. Special menus are designed for special occasions.
Parking two wheelers/cars facility for designated places only.