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Yes, the admission process has started at Lovely Professional University. LPU has a fully online application to admission process. Visit the link https://admissions.lpu.in or call 01824-517000 for detailed information and admission process.

Lovely Professional University has multiple initiatives in place to support prospective candidates in best possible way:

• Complete Online Admission Support (along with Physical in person admission process):
  • Fully Online Application and Admission process: Student can complete all the stages of admission from Application to appearing for test, interview, taking admission and uploading of documents through online mode. Click Here to Apply Online.
• Scholarships
  • Scholarship is offered to candidates on the basis of eligibility qualification. Click Here to check Scholarship Brackets.

Admission process is fully online. One can also visit the University campus on any working day from 9 am to5pm to complete the admission process. Visit https://admissions.lpu.in/ to initiate your online admission process.

The admission in various programmes of batch 2024 has started from January 2024.Visit https://www.lpu.in/ for more details.

The scanned copies of following documents are required at the time of making application for online admission.

• Passport size photograph of candidate and parents (Father and Mother)
• Matriculation Certificate (if applicable)
• Eligibility qualification certificate (depending on programme) including previous qualifications (Eligibility qualification may be submitted later-on in case the final result has not been declared till date)
• Gap affidavit (If applicable - Self)
• Aadhaar card of candidate and parents
• Category certificate (if applicable, for e.g., if claiming eligibility relaxation on the basis of category)
• Income affidavit of parents (Self in case of Ph.D.)

It is recommended that you should fill all fields mentioned in the application form, but you may only fill the mandatory fields marked as (*) to submit your admission application.

The candidate is required to complete some basic formalities {register online, upload documents, pay a minimum amount of fee, clear entrance test/ Counselling/ interview (if applicable)} to confirm the seat in any programme subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria. An eight-digit provisional registration number will be generated and will be shared on registered mobile number and email-id of the candidate, indicating the confirmation of seat.

You need to send information from your registered email-ID to [email protected] explaining the corrections/ details. Don’t forget to mention your application ID and registered Mobile or you can call us at 01824- 404404 / 01824-517000.

You can apply online for refund or contact the university @ 01824-517000. Click here to Read the detailed Refund Policy.

One can now visit the University campus on any working day from 9 am to 5 pm. Generally, it takes around two hours to complete the admission process, one hour for walk-in counselling and campus visit. You can also virtually visit the campus using 360o view option on the university website. Take a Virtual Tour Now

Visit www.lpu.in for all the latest developments and updates. You can also follow us on various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

There are multiple channels to help you for this:
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The scholarship is offered in all the programmes in order to provide financial benefit to bright and deserving students. During the last year, LPU has granted scholarships worth INR 100+ crores to students (maximum up-to 6.1 lacs per student) to pursue their education. Following are few criteria for grant of scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories:

• Eligibility Qualification: : For example, on the basis of performance in 10+2 for Undergraduate Programmes and Graduation for Postgraduate Programmes
• LPU’s Entrance and Scholarship Test: LPUNEST
• Work experienced based scholarship for MBA
• Certain National Level Tests (like JEE (Mains), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, MAT etc.)
• Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards.
• Scholarship on the basis of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship & Hackathons.
• Ph.D. programmes Scholarship
• For Toppers of Centre and State Boards

Financial Aid:

• Need Based
• Defence and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel and their dependants
• For Orphan Applicants
• For Person with Certain Disability

For detail related to scholarships, you can visit at Scholarship Schemes

LPU offers a variety of scholarships to support all deserving candidates. A candidate can get scholarship on the basis of one’s performance in LPUNEST or on the basis of other scholarship schemes offered by university like based on the score eligibility qualification, Work experienced based scholarship for MBA, performance in sports, cultural, R&D, co- curricular, social service, bravery awards or performance in national level tests like JEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT or on the basis of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship &Hackathons etc. For details visit Scholarship Schemes.

Merit Scholarships are applied for based on criteria such as academic performance, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and national-level test results. Check specific eligibility requirements for each category and submit your application accordingly.

Eligibility criteria vary but may include academic qualifications, LPUNEST scores, work experience, and performance in tests like JEE (Mains), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.

Yes, there is a work experience-based scholarship for MBA. Eligibility is likely linked to relevant work experience. Click here to know more.

Scholarships in this category are granted based on innovative ideas, startups, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The application process may involve providing details about your innovation or startup. For more details click here.

Yes, scholarships exist based on performance in sports, cultural activities, R&D, co-curricular activities, social service, and bravery awards. Eligibility criteria may vary for each sub-category. Click here to know more.

Yes, financial aid is provided, often based on need. Students facing financial challenges can explore these options for education assistance. Click here to know more.

Yes, scholarships are available specifically for Defense and CAPF personnel and their dependents. Eligibility criteria are likely linked to their association with the respective forces. For more details click here.

Orphaned applicants can apply for scholarships designated for them. The application process may involve providing documentation to verify their orphan status. For more details click here.

There are scholarships dedicated to individuals with specific disabilities. Eligibility criteria are based on the nature of the disability, and applicants may need to provide relevant documentation. For more details click here.

Yes, there is a specific scholarship for Ph.D. programs. Eligibility criteria are likely related to admission to a Ph.D. program and academic achievements. For more details click here.

LPU offered more than 150+ programmes in 40+ disciplines. You can visit university website www.lpu.in for details about various Programmes.

The eligibility criterion for international applicants differs for different programmes. Details regarding the eligibility of the programme you are interested in can be verified at Admission - International Applicants. Click here to know more.

You can visit LPU website for curriculum highlights. Programmes and Curriculum

LPU offers more than 150+ different programmes in 40+ disciplines and you can transfer to a program that fulfils your eligibility conditions or you can apply for refund and you will get the refund as per the university refund policy.

You can take provisional admission and confirm your seat by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 15,000 in all programmes which would be adjusted against your programme fee of the semester (except M.Sc. Agriculture, M.Pharm., M.A. Hindi/Punjabi and B.Pharma Programmes).You can visit university website for detailed information.

You may pay the balance fee in parts within 7-10 days after taking admission in case you still face any challenges; you are advised to write to the university at [email protected].

LPUNEST (Online Remotely Proctored and Test Centre Based Exam) dates are announced. We suggest you to take LPUNEST Exam as it acts as entrance and scholarship test for most of the programme. Click here to view programme wise LPUNEST Dates.

The eligibility criterion varies from programme to programme. You can visit university website for detailed information about the eligibility of any particular programme.

Currently qualifying LPUNEST is mandatory for most of the programmes where it acts as eligibility as well as scholarship test except in some programmes where it only acts as a scholarship test. If you want to improve your scholarship, you can appear in the LPUNEST exam as per schedule communicated Click here to view programme wise LPUNEST Dates.

You can apply for hostel facilities online by using your application portal at https://admissions.lpu.in after the admission and any time before joining the university. However, it is advised to book the hostels at the earliest possible option, to avail facilities of your choice and to avoid last moment rush. Click here to know more.

Both mess and laundry facility are optional. A student can avail these facilities at the time of reporting in the university.

In case of a medical emergency, immediately inform your warden. The contact numbers for ambulance services are available throughout the campus and on the student UMS. For more details click here.

Yes, there are inter-hostel competitions and various evening activities planned by the wardens to keep students engaged and entertained.

Absolutely! Students can schedule their morning routine with gym and yoga classes available on campus.

Students can join a variety of clubs in the Division of Student Welfare. These clubs offer opportunities to perform on various platforms both inside and outside the campus, based on the students' talents.

Hostel events and activities are regularly updated on the student UMS and notice boards within the hostels.

For any maintenance issues in your room, contact the hostel warden or use the maintenance request feature available on the student UMS.

es, quiet hours are enforced in the hostels to ensure a conducive study environment. These hours are usually from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Visitors are allowed during specific visiting hours and must register at the hostel office. Overnight stays for visitors are not permitted.

Various agencies have ranked LPU in the Top placement performance categories. Not just in India, LPU students are making a mark around the world. LPU graduate working at Global MNC at the package of 3 crore in Germany. This year only, Yet another record-breaking placement with Google for our Verto! Harekrishna Mahto, B.Tech. CSE student has been placed with the tech-giant at a grand package of a whopping 62 Lakhs. Read more about Placements

To improve interpersonal skills and hone placement ability, credited and non-credited inputs of soft skills are taught in the university. Adding to these, the students are exposed to mock interviews, weekend engagements sessions focusing on the soft skill inputs with experiential learning. To know more, visit Click here

Campus recruitment refers to the process whereby employers undertake an organized program of attracting and hiring students who are about to graduate from colleges, and universities. (On-campus/ Off campus / Pool-campus) The objective of campus placementis to identify the talented and qualified students before they complete their education.

Please get intouch with the placement cell or visit UMS. You can also refer to the company's website to get the details.

At times, the recruiter may shortlist the candidate from the willingness database sent by the placement cell.

Yes, but it has certain conditions attached to it. Please contact the placement cell for more details.

All communication should be routed through the Placement Cell only. Student is not allowed to contact the company's HR directly. Any correspondence from the company to the student must be forwarded to the Placement Cell for records.

Results will be declared on the same day by most of the companies, but a few companies might announce the results later.

You are eligible till the final results are declared by the earlier company. If you are selected, then it is mandatory to take the earlier offer.

The students should have good academic score in the first two years of their study. Minimum 6.5 CGPA with no backlogs and re-appears.

Yes, students need to fulfil certain requisites and conditions. Click to know more.

English Proficiency test would be subjective to the University & Country you are applying to. Generally, the score required is 6.5 bands, not less than 6 in each module in IELTS. In some cases, partner Universities waive off the IELTS requirement. It is entirely a subjective exemption.

SAT is not required for the admission in the undergraduate courses at the foreign university when a student is taking international transfer through LPU.

These are the host foreign university requirements and would vary as per the course, program and country.

The student has to pay the tuition fee of the overseas host university along with the visa application charges, travel expenses and the living expenses while studying at overseas host university.

You can apply for an education loan once you have a conditional offer letter from the partner university. The conditional offer letter is a document that you can provide as a supporting document to the bank while applying for Education loan.

Conditional offer letter is an admission letter issued by the overseas host university offering admission to a student subject to conditions which need to be fulfilled. The conditions are mentioned on the letter and student has to fulfil those conditions in order to get acceptance or unconditional offer letter to apply for visa.

You can apply for visa once you receive the unconditional offer letter and have all the necessary documentation in place, as required by the visa issuing authority of the host country.

Unconditional offer letter is the final letter issued by the overseas host university when the student has met all the admission criteria of the overseas host university.

You would directly apply for the visa once you have procured the necessary documents. The Division of International Affairs at LPU would only help in procuring relevant documents pertaining to LPU to apply for visa.

In very exceptional cases you may be allowed to apply to the university which is not mentioned in the list. You should contact the Division of International Affairs with this kind of request.

The student would get a student visa. For instance, in USA the student will get F1 visa, In Canada the student will get S-1 visa, In UK the student will get Tier 4 visa, In Australia the student will get student (Subclass 500) visa.

It will depend upon the rules and regulations of the country where you are going. Generally, you would be allowed to work on a student visa as per the law of the land. In most situations, the student can work 20 hours per week during the duration of their study.

Visa is issued by the Embassy of the particular country after all the procedures are duly followed by the candidate. Thus, a successful visa is conditional to the visa granting authority and depends on the documents which are being presented by you at the time of the visa application.

International transfer is not allowed to the university which is not mentioned on the website. A request by the student can be considered if the student is taking transfer to an Ivy League/ top ranked university.

We will give you a choice to improve your grades in order to transfer to a foreign university or you can continue here at LPU and complete the degree.

Under Semester Abroad program the tuition fee of the overseas host university is waived hence LPU allows meritorious students with good academic standing to opt for semester abroad as an option. Student must at least spend one academic year at the home university to be eligible to attend semester abroad.

Yes, students need to fulfil certain requisites and conditions. Click to know more.

Generally English proficiency test is not required for semester abroad but some countries and universities make it mandatory. The score required is 6.5 bands not less than 6 in each module in IELTS.

The student has to pay for the visa application charges, travel expenses, the living expenses while studying at overseas host university and the nominal expenses (if any) as suggested by the overseas host university.

There are no academic tests required to attend a semester abroad.

The student with meritorious and good academic standing has to go through a stringent selection process at Home University. The Home University nominates the selected candidates. Acceptance of the nominated candidates is at sole discretion of the overseas host university.

The University would not be applying visa on behalf of the applicant. The Division of International Affairs at LPU would only help in procuring documents required from the University side to apply for visa. The visa can be applied online by the applicant or through the third party appointed and authorized by the applicant.

The nomenclature of the type of visa of each country is different. A student generally gets a short-term visa.

The student is not eligible for an education loan because this is a short study abroad program. The education loan is applicable for full time study at the educational institute. The applicant is going for short duration only you can apply for visa once I receive the unconditional offer letter and I have all the necessary documentation in place as required by the visa issuing authority of the country you are applying to.

It would be solely dependent on the type of visa granted to the student. Generally, students are not allowed to work part time on short duration of visa.

Visa is not guaranteed because the visa is to be provided by the Embassy of the particular country the applicant is applying to. It would all depend on the documents which are being presented by the applicant at the time of visa application and the profile of the student.

The students should have good academic score in the first two years of their study. Minimum 6.5 CGPA with no backlogs and re-appears.

Yes,students need to fulfil certain requisites and conditions. Click to know more

English Proficiency test would be subject to the University & Country you are applying to. Generally, the required score is 6.5 band, not less than 6 in each module in IELTS. In some cases, partner Universities waive off the IELTS requirement. It is entirely a subjective exemption.

SAT is not required for the admission in the undergraduate courses at the foreign university when a student is taking international transfer through LPU.

These are the host foreign university requirement and would vary as per the course, program and country.

The student has to pay the tuition fee of the overseas host university along with the visa application charges, travel expenses and the living expenses while studying at overseas host university.

you can apply for an education loan once you have a conditional offer letter from the partner university. The conditional offer letter is a document that you can provide as a supporting document to the bank while applying for Education loan.

Conditional offer letter is the letter issued by the overseas university offering admission to a student subject to conditions to fulfil those conditions in order to get an acceptance or unconditional offer letter to apply for visa.

You can apply for visa once you receive the unconditional offer letter and have all the necessary documentation in place, as required by the visa issuing authority of the host country.

unconditional offer letter is the final letter issued by the overseas host university when the student has met all admission criteria of the overseas host university.

You would directly apply for the visa once you have procured the necessary documents. The Division of International Affair at LPU would only help in procuring relevant documents pertaining to LPU to apply for visa.

The student would get a student visa. For instance, in USA the student will get F1 visa, In Canada the student will get S-1 visa, In UK the student will get Tier 4 Visa, In Australia the student will get student (Subclass 500) visa.

It will depend upon the rules and regulations of the country where you are going. Generally, you would be allowed to work on the student visa as per the law of land. In most situations, the student can work 20 hours per week during the duration of their study.

Visa is issued by the Embassy of the particular country after all the procedures are duly followed by the candidate. Thus, a successful visa is conditional to the visa granting authority and depends on the documents which are being presented by you at the time of visa application.

International transfer is not allowed to the university which is not mentioned on the website. A request by the student can be considered if the student is taking transfer to an Ivy League/top ranked university.

We will give you a choice to improve your grades in order to transfer to a foreign university or you can continue here at LPU and complete the degree.

Yes, you can apply online for Ph.D. Programme through https://nest.lpu.in/phd/how-to-apply.php and no need to visit campus personally for the application purpose.

Yes, you can apply for the Ph.D. programme in all disciplines except in engineering subjects, and sciences provided you meet the eligibility criteria. (i.e. minimum pass percentage/ recognized university/ recognized programme)

The candidate having passed the Chartered Accountants (CA) examination with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade from 'The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India' (ICAI) are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme in Commerce and allied disciplines.

The candidate having passed the Company Secretaryship examination with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade conducted by the Institutes of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme in Management / Commerce and allied disciplines.

The final admission can be done via offline/online mode. If a candidate wants to take admission through online mode so, he/she can apply through our website www.lpu.in . After taking provisional admission, student has to upload his/her documents in Post Admission Services, Document Submission Tab. In case of any assistance regarding the same, he/she can contact his/her admission officer (details are available in his/her dashboard). It is mandatory for candidate to upload all the supporting documents through his/her LPU Admit portal and get them verified online through their Admission Officers. The candidate can also complete the admission process offline at Admission Block 30, LPU campus or Admission-Out campus office in your city ( https://www.lpu.in/admission/lpu-in-your-town.php#lpu-town).

First of all you have to register on the link https://admit.lpu.in/. After registration, go to Log in and fill the requisite form and upload the required documents along with proposal. Once your proposal is approved you have to appear for the interview through online mode (Skype/ WhatsApp calling etc).

Yes, you can pay the applicable fee online. Please click on https://www.lpu.in/frmloginaccounts.aspx

Yes, there are many scholarships are available for Ph.D. scholars. We are offering scholarship under various categories to candidates on the basis of performance in LPU-NEST (entrance test for Ph.D.), who have qualified JRF/ NET (LS)/ GATE/ GPAT exam. For more details, please follow the link https://nest.lpu.in/phd/fee-and-scholarship.php

Yes, we are offering scholarships for our students who have completed their previous qualification degree (regular/ODL/online) from LPU.

Yes, a Research Scholar can apply for Teaching Fellowship after the completion of coursework as per requirement. The teaching fellowship awardee will be paid an honorarium of Rs. 15,600/ per month (consolidated) subject to qualifying the eligibility criterion and he/she is required to take a Practical/Tutorial load of a minimum nine hours per week.

Yes, you can avail the alumni scholarship of 20%, if in case no other scholarship is applicable on you.

For all LPU employee (Faculty/Staff) can avail this benefit under “Special Benefits for LPU Employees” https://nest.lpu.in/phd/financial-assistance.php with the maximum duration of 4 years.

On the basis of ICAR (SRF), you are exempted from LPUNEST entrance test, however the scholarship is subject to verification of valid score/result card by the candidate. For more updates on scholarships, kindly visit: https://nest.lpu.in/phd/fee-and-scholarship.php

Yes, a JRF qualified scholar can avail both simultaneously.

Yes, you are eligible if you have done integrated Master’s with subject to fulfillment of eligibility admission criteria.

Yes, if a scholar found eligible, he/she will be entitled for both scholarship as well as “Government/LPU Research Fellowship”, as scholarship is to be deducted from tuition fee and fellowship is to be awarded on monthly basis.

Yes, if a scholar found eligible, he/she will be entitled for both scholarship as well as “Government/LPU Research Fellowship” as scholarship is to be deducted from tuition fee and fellowship is to be awarded on monthly basis. Henceforth, if in any case “Government/LPU-Research Fellowship” got cancelled during the tenure of Ph.D. due to noncompliance of continuation conditions; there will be no effect on scholarship amount which is to deducted from the tuition fee.

As per requirements from individual schools, the scholars would be selected for the “Teaching Assistance Fellowship” positions. The selected scholars would be entitled for the amount of Rs. 15,600/- per month. This fellowship is in addition to any other scholarship except in case, if scholar is getting any “Government/LPU Research Fellowship”. Under “Teaching Assistance Fellowship” the scholar will be allowed upto 2 courses in a given academic term with nine hours per week.

The candidates, who have completed M.Phil. programme only in regular mode are exempted from entrance test. However, for getting scholarship you are required to qualify LPUNEST entrance test and meet the scholarship eligibility criterion.

You are not exempted from the entrance test and you have to participate in the entire selection procedure in order to be considered for the programme.

The duration of the test is of two hours, and it consists of 100 objective types multiple choice questions (MCQs). It is divided into two papers, i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I will consist of 50 MCQs based on the research methodology.

Paper-II will consist of 50 MCQs compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the applicant.

Each question will carry 1 mark and there will be no negative marking for a wrong answer.

Syllabus will be as per UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR, GPAT, ICAR, and GATE. For more details, please follow the link https://nest.lpu.in/phd/question_paper_pattern_for_lpunest.php

After clearing LPUNEST, you will be evaluated for research aptitude; innovativeness / feasibility of topic/area of research, concept clarity in discipline and attitude.

If the candidate who has been selected for Ph.D. programme after qualifying for the LPUNEST and interview for the August or January intake, then he/she can take admitted in the August or January session respectively. If the candidate fails to take admission in the above-said session then his/her candidature will stand cancelled.

The research scholars are shortlisted on the basis of their overall performance in the entrance examination and personal interview. The final results will be communicated to the research scholars, who have qualified, and they will then be eligible to take admission to Ph.D. program in the concerned subjects.

The duration of Ph.D. Programme is minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years from the date of registration.

There will be no change in the duration of the programme for the research scholars who are M.Phil. (Min. duration is 3 years and Max.6 years).

The PhD applicant/scholar must upload/write research proposal/coursework/thesis in English only.

Note: Scholar pursuing PhD in Punjabi or Hindi can upload/write research proposal/coursework exam /thesis in their respective language. However, the coursework class will be delivered in English only.

For all PhD programmes except agriculture (including PhD in Food Science and technology):

The course work will consist of four courses having 14 credits. All research scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programme will be required to complete the course work during the initial first or second semester and secure minimum attendance of 75% in the course work classes to be eligible in end term examination.

For Agriculture programmes:

The course work will be in accordance with ICAR guidelines for details go for our website link: https://nest.lpu.in/phd/course_work.php Further, a minimum 75% attendance is required during coursework classes to be eligible in end term examination.

For all PhD programmes except agriculture (including PhD in Food Science and technology):

A Ph.D. scholar has to obtain a minimum grade of 55% of marks in each course in coursework, with subject to at least 40% marks in end term examinations

For agriculture programmes:

A Ph.D. scholar has to obtain a minimum GPA of 6.5 with minimum grade of 6.0 in individual courses.

We offer flexible course work in three different options and tentative schedule is mentioned below:

Following options with tentative schedule are available for agriculture Programmes

No difference in any course work options. The syllabus and credits are same for three options.

It is essential to complete the course work in the initial two semesters Ph.D. programme except for Ph.D. programme in agriculture where coursework is spread among more than 2 semesters.

No, there is no additional fee for the course work. Semester fee will be applicable only throughout the programme duration.

No, The Scholar must complete the coursework in the first two semesters only otherwise the admission will be deemed cancelled in such cases. It is highly suggested to complete the coursework in the first semester of the PhD admission.

The supervisor allocation can be done through online "Supervisor Selection Module " UMS interface wherein the list of all eligible supervisors’ profile will be visible. The Research Scholars can book the slot with the supervisor and can select the supervisor through the interface only.

For M. Phil. candidates, supervisors will be allocated during their first semester only and such research scholars can start their research work from the first semester itself.

Maximum two supervisors will be allowed, one main supervisor from the concerned department from LPU and one Co-supervisor can be opted from LPU or from other institution/university/industry provided he/she meets the eligibility requirement as per LPU policy.

The Research Scholar will be allowed to take Co-supervisor after the completion of his/her course work successfully. He/she is required to get the consent from Co-supervisor in the prescribed form (available at CRDP) and submit it to the Center of Research Degree Programmes (CRDP), Block 38-202. Once it is approved, the Research Scholars and the co-supervisor will be notified by CRDP.

Generally, it is not advisable to change supervisor, but it is allowed under specific circumstances such as if, the supervisor leaves the university or there is a mismatch in research interest between Research Scholars and supervisor. In such cases, Research Scholars can submit a request for change of supervisor in writing to Center for Research Degree Programmes.

Yes. Hostel facility is provided to research scholars subject to availability. PhD scholars can also avail hostel facility as per their require