Frequently asked
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Admission process at LPU is very convenient and can be completed in simple steps. You can even submit your admission application while at home:-

1st STEP: - Submit your application form

• Submit application On-line: - Submit an online application and upload required documents by visiting to the link: - admit.lpu.in
• Submit application Off-line: - Send duly filled and signed admission application form along with required documents to int.admissions@lpu.co.in

Click on following programme types to know the documents required:-

2nd STEP: - Download your Offer Letter

Once your application is received, it would be reviewed and verified in terms of minimum eligibility required in the applied program. You would be issued an Offer Letter on fulfillment of eligibility criteria. In case of your results are awaited, you may be issued Conditional Offer Letter. The letter can be downloaded by clicking on “Download Your Offer Letter” under this step. Unless and otherwise it would be informed through an email.

Note:- Offer letter contains the information about applied programme, fee components, how to accept the offer of admission, fee structure document, how to pay fee, what to expect after making payment, important information terms & conditions, guidelines, reporting schedule, refund policy and important instructions for reporting at the University.

3rd STEP: - Fee payment and updation

Once you receive your Offer Letter/Conditional Offer Letter, we suggest you to read it thoroughly in terms of all the information mentioned in it. You should transfer the “Minimum Provisional Registration Fee” to LPU’s bank account using “Fee Structure” document (3rd page of the Offer Letter) before the deadlines mentioned in the Offer Letter. The next step would be to upload following documents on the admission application portal or send through an email at int.admissions@lpu.co.in: ‐

• Proof of Payment made to LPU’s Bank account.
• Duly filled and signed “Acceptance of Offer Letter” (4th page of the Offer Letter).
• Copy of valid Passport (National Identity proof in case of Nepal and Bhutan)

You should submit the above mentioned documents before the deadline as mentioned in the Offer Letter/Conditional Offer Letter to secure your seat in the applied programme.

4th STEP: - Download your Acceptance Letter

Once the university receives and verifies the above mentioned documents, your provisional admission will be processed and an Acceptance Letter will be issued that can be downloaded from the admission application portal.

It is recommended that you should fill all fields mentioned in the application form. You may also fill only mandatory fields marked as (*) which are compulsory to submit your admission application.

In case your final result is not declared at the time of submitting your application or you have not received your official transcript, you should submit copy of passport, all previous transcripts, certificates and one of the proofs for English language proficiency

Note:-You should submit your final result at the time of reporting at the University.

Once we receive the application, within 3 working days you will get any of the following reply on your admission application:-

• Offer Letter - On fulfilling the programme eligibility requirements, you will be issued an Offer Letter.
• Conditional Offer Letter – In case you are awaiting your results, you may be issued the Conditional Offer Letter.
• An email to submit pending documents – In case LPU admission officer finds that any document(s) is missing in your admission application; you will get an email and would be asked to submit the required document(s) to complete your admission application.
• An email to choose an alternate programme - In case LPU admission officer finds that you are not fulfilling the eligibility requirements for the applied programme; you may be offered an alternate programme.
• An email of refusal of admission application - In case LPU admission officer finds that you are not fulfilling the eligibility requirements for any of the programme offered at LPU; you will be informed through an email.

Note:- It there is strongly recommended that you should use your valid email id while registering yourself with LPU admission portal.

Yes, LPU offers hundreds of scholarships to its international students on the basis of their performance in the (qualifying examination). The scholarship is available up to 50% on the Tuition fee for the standard duration of the programme. You should submit your application before the deadlines to avail this scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship is available for all international students on the basis of marks in the (qualifying examination) and you do not need to apply separately. LPU admission team will be evaluating your eligibility for admission in the applied programme as well as scholarship on the basis of your performance in the qualifying exam. Submit your admission application along with all transcripts/ certificates. On fulfilling the eligibility criteria in the applied programme, you will be issued an Offer Letter containing all the important information related to fee and scholarship.

No, as an International student, you do not need to give any additional qualifying exam for admission. The Qualifying Examination is the last programme you have studied; basis on which you are applying for admission. Please refer following table to understand the qualifying exam for each programme type:-

In case your final result is not declared at the time of submitting your application or you have not received your official transcript, you should submit copy of passport, all previous transcripts, certificates and and one of the proofs for English language proficiency within the scholarship deadlines. The scholarship (as applicable) would be awarded on submission of your final result at the time of reporting at the University.

At LPU, we know that our accommodation would be the second home to many of our international students. LPU residence facility is one of the largest facilities in the world as more than 25,000 students availing in campus residence facilities. Our hostels are comfortable, affordable and convenient with common areas that provide the perfect environment to relax, socialise, study and learn. It is a very lively campus that sees a lot of extra curriculum activities and events on almost daily basis, thus ensuring a strong bond with friends. Most of our students are away from their homes and families for the very first time. But they don’t miss their homes because of our caring and secure support system. For complete information, visit the residential facility section on the university website.

Once you receive your Offer Letter/Conditional Offer Letter, we suggest you to read it thoroughly in terms of all the information mentioned in it. You should transfer the “Minimum Provisional Registration Fee” to LPU’s bank account using “Fee Structure” document (3rd page of the Offer Letter) before the deadlines mentioned in the Offer Letter. The next step would be to upload following documents on the admission application portal or send through an email at int.admissions@lpu.co.in : ‐

• Proof of Payment made to LPU’s Bank account.
• Duly filled and signed “Acceptance of Offer Letter” (4th page of the Offer Letter).
• Copy of valid Passport (National Identity proof in case of Nepal and Bhutan)

You should submit the above mentioned documents before the deadline as mentioned in the Offer Letter/Conditional Offer Letter to secure your seat in the applied programme.

All International Applicants are required to satisfy one of the following English language requirements irrespective of the programme in which they are seeking admissions i.e. if an applicant is seeking admission in a programme where English is not prescribed as a compulsory course in the Eligibility condition; even then he/she has to satisfy one of the following English Language Requirement:-

• Applicant must have passed English course in 10th or higher examination. 
  OR
• Applicant must have done his/her education (eligibility qualification or higher) in some university/school where English has been the instruction of language. In such cases, the applicant has to provide proof of the same from the University/School or has to provide a document that is available on the official website of the University/school.
  OR
• IELTS BAND of 5.5
  OR
• TOEFL (ICBT) score of 70 or equivalent in any of the TOEFL format.
  OR
• Certificate for Proficiency in English Language (minimum 3 months duration).

LPU’s English Language Programme (ELP) is an exclusive programme which enables students, from Non-English Speaking Countries or those where English is not the first language to acquire proficiency and fluency in English language – both spoken and written. LPU offers English Language Programme for all international students who wish to strengthen their English language skills. The details of ELP

LPU also accepts application under advance standing/migration. International students already pursuing studies in accredited /recognized university can apply for transfer/migration to LPU. Interested applicants should send following documents along with duly filled and signed International admission application form through an email to int.admissions@lpu.co.in:-

• Detailed syllabus/ curriculum along with transcripts and results of program you are presently studying.
• Duly filled admission application form.
• Results and transcripts of O level, A level and any other previous examination.
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Valid reason for leaving present study and migrating to LPU.

The decision on your application may take 3 - 4 weeks thus it is important to apply in advance.

Lovely Professional University welcomes students and interns from different parts of the world to a diverse community of students coming from different countries making the University a conglomerate of different cultures. With its global outlook, LPU has much to offer to you in the way of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. LPU is an ideal place for you to pursue higher education and share experiences on a common platform. The University offers cultural clubs, societies, sports facilities, extra lectures, cultural fests and events like "One World" for increasing the awareness of the world around you and enjoying the University life.

You should immediately apply for Indian student visa, for complete details, please refer the VISA/ FRRO related FAQs.

The session would be starting from 3rd week of July and we suggest that you should report as per the reporting schedule or 2 – 3 days in advance. It is strongly suggested that you should not report before your reporting schedule, in case you land too earlier than the reporting schedule, you would not be able to complete your joining process, as you would also need to complete your FRRO registration within 14 days of your arrival in India.

To know the reporting schedule, induction programme and dates for commencement of classes, Click Here

LPU welcomes you as a new member of LPU family and wishes that you should get the complete information about your University, its education system, examination system, policies, disciplines etc. right at the time of your joining. We strongly recommend that you should definitely attend the induction programme.

Click to experience the GLIMPSES OF FRESHMEN INDUCTION

At LPU, most of the students prefer to stay inside university campus and they book their rooms much earlier, therefore, we suggest that you should book your hostel/ Apartment in advance at the time of getting your Acceptance Letter. You should book room as per your preference at the earliest as we do not want that due to any delay you miss the room of your choice.

For complete details regarding rooms category, fee structure, Meal plan and laundry facility, please visit to the page International Residential facility

LPU has the largest students’ accommodation inside the campus and more than 18000 scholars are staying within the campus

• It has well furnished rooms with 24 hours’ power supply.
• Staying within the campus will save your time as well as daily transportation cost.
• You will have more time to interact with your classmates in case any query regarding your studies.
• Staying within the campus is secure as 24 hours’ security and medical facility available here.
• For more reason on why you should choose on campus accommodation, Click Here

University has a full-fledged shopping mall in the university campus itself and you can purchase most of the products on the campus itself

You need to bring: -

• Valid Passport (Minimum Validity should be at-least for the full duration of the program)
• Letter of admission issued by the University (Should carry this in the hand luggage as will be required at the airport for the immigration purpose).
• Should carry the Yellow Fever Injection Card and Polio Drop Certification if you are travelling from Africa. (Should carry this in the hand luggage as will be required at the airport for the immigration purpose).
• Make sure that you carry the originals, copies of your certificates/degrees and 10 passport size photographs.
• Ensure that you obtain visa from Indian Embassy/ High Commission stamped on the name of Lovely Professional University.
• Residence proof issued by the government which clearly defines your address in English. In case the same is not available then please get the attested residential proof in English.
• International Medical Insurance (valid in India) for the complete duration of the program, also assures that you are medically fit to pursue the course before you leave your country.
• Ensure that your fee has been received by the University and you should carry the fee receipt and the proof of transfer.

You should have following handy:

• Passport
• Offer Letter and Acceptance Letter issued by the university
• Yellow Fewer card (If travelling from Africa)
• Polio Drop certificate (If travelling from Africa)

There are five airports available around LPU and many of the international flights are available to New Delhi from most of the origin countries.

From New Delhi: - It is very convenient to travel from New Delhi to Jalandhar City and LPU campus. There are number of Bus services that ply from New Delhi airport itself to Jalandhar. Most of the buses also stop just in front of the University campus gates if driver is told in advance.

From Chandigarh / Amritsar/ Adampur / Ludhiana: - Alternatively, student can take a connecting flight from New Delhi airport to Amritsar/Chandigarh/ Adampur/ Ludhiana airport as well. There are many public and private transport options are available from these airports.

Temperature in Jalandhar/ Phagwara ranges between 35 – 45 degree Celsius during summers and 5 – 20 degree Celsius during winters. Here the winter season starts around November so the warm material (blankets, quilts, woollen, warm clothes etc.) must be brought accordingly.University has a full-fledged shopping mall in the university campus itself and you can purchase most of the products on the campus itself

Yes, there is a complimentary pick up facility during only the first time of travel and this is available on the selected days and time. For more information Click Here

You may apply for it from your online admission portal itself admission.lpu.in

Yes, it is strongly advisable to get your medical insurance for the complete duration of the program.

In India the currency being used is Indian National Rupee (INR). You can carry all your money in form of Travellers Cheques, which can be easily redeemed at the airport as well as a number of foreign exchange offices and banks. Money Exchange is also available in the campus. If you want to bring some cash, then please bring in the USD or Euros as these are acceptable currencies.

You can purchase the Indian Mobile sim right at the University campus at the time of your reporting at the University. There are several helpdesksavailable to guide students on their requirements.

In case you have not yet submitted your complete Tuition and Accommodation fee, kindly submit it before reporting at the university and send us the payment transfer proof so that all the submitted fee should be updated on time. You should also carry the payment transfer proofs along with you. You will not be allowed to start your classes until the complete semester Tuition fee and annual fee for accommodation is paid.

We congratulate you on getting the scholarship. The scholarship is updated in the system once you complete your documents verification process at the time of your reporting at the university and it will be applicable on tuition fee (per semester) for standard duration of the programme.

You should pay your fee as mentioned in your Offer and Acceptance Letter, for the following fee components: -

• Tuition fee after scholarship (per semester)
• Admission Processing Fee (One Time Payable and Non-refundable)
• Examination Fee
• Residential Facility Fee (if opted)

Yes, there are about 50 ATMs within in the university campus and almost all of them accept the VISA, MasterCard and Maestro powered cards. Though there are regulation to withdraw amount up to certain limit only on daily basis.

Yes, it is advisable that before you are out of the airport you should get some money exchanged at the airport to Indian currency. Not every shop in India or taxi service will accept credit/debit cards thus you should have some India currency on you as you leave the airport.

Yes, LPU strongly advises that all the payment should be made online. For the complete information visit the page How to Pay

Except for the few programs like in Hotel management, Airlines and few other selected programs there are no uniforms. Yes, it is expected that all student should wear the decent clothes while you are in the university campus.

Depending on the purpose of visit, India offers various kinds of visas. Student Visa is a visa specifically for the students wanting to come to India for education purpose. Generally Student Visas are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of letters of admission from Universities/recognized colleges or educational institutions in India. However it is the discretion of the Indian High Commission to decide the duration of the Student Visa. The children of NRIs and PIOs cardholders need not procure a Student Visa. Other international students need Student Visa or Research Visa for Doctoral level courses.

In order to apply or be eligible for a Student Visa, you need to conform to the following conditions:-

If you are on Government of India scholarships, the respective Indian Missions would be advised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to issue a regular Student Visa after your admission in an Indian university/Institute is confirmed. If you are coming as a self-financing student, you need to produce confirmed letters of admission (Acceptance Letter) of LPU. If you are coming as a research student, synopsis of the research project countersigned by the sponsoring institution in India along with letter of approval and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Ministries in India should be submitted for necessary visa.

Note: Processing of applications for research may take about three months

If you are not having confirmation letters of admission from a university or an institution you can get Provisional Student Visa by the Indian Missions abroad, on the basis of provisional letters of admissions. However Provisional Student Visa is valid for 3 months. Within these 3 months, your admission needs to be confirmed otherwise you will have to leave India.No extension of Provisional Student Visa is permitted.

No, it is not allowed to change the University/College. You need to mention the name of the Institute while applying for the visa, which is then mentioned on the visa. A request for change of university or institution subsequently made cannot be considered. In this case, you would be required to go back to your home country and apply for a new visa.

If you come to India on Tourist or any other type of Visa, you cannot get that Visa changed to Student Visa. According to the government regulations, if an international student coming to India on a Tourist or any other type of Visa (except a Student Visa), obtains admission into a university or any institution in India, the student will be required to return to his/her home country and obtain a new visa (i.e. the Student Visa) from the Indian mission there.

Yes, while applying for the visa you need to keep in mind the following regulations:

Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany the visa application.

Students holding other nationalities (other than the country where applying for visa), should submit proof of long-term (at least three years)/ permanent residence in the country (where applying).

For citizen of other countries, a reference has to be made to their country of residence for which an additional fee is applicable and will involve extra processing time. Please refrain from making inquiries about the status of application during this time.

Student Visas can be obtained from any of the Indian Missions.

Yes, you can get a Student Visa from Indian Missions abroad, provided you have confirmed admission to a course in a reputed/recognized institute in India.

The Student Visa fee depends on the nationality of the passport holder and type/duration of visa applied. This fee is payable in the local currency as well. Please check with the Indian embassy in your country for exact visa fee.

International students holding Student Visa of more than 180 days are required to register themselves with the local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival.

It is mandatory for all international students to register themselves with local FRRO, within 14 days of their arrival in India (arrival date mentioned on Visa), from 15th day late registration fee will be charged by FRRO Office. Student has to register him/her self by using the link http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro

For any information feel free to visit, Block - 32, Room – 308, Division of International Affairs,

In case you want to get your Student Visa extended you should approach the local Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRROs)/ District Superintendents of Police (FROs) with authentic certificate, proof of adequate financial standing etc. The Visa can be extended for a period of one year at a time up to the duration of the course or 5 years whichever is less for students pursuing full time and regular course in a recognized university or institution, subject to due sponsorship by the Institution and nothing adverse stands against the foreigner. This is a complete online process and students have to fill the online FRRO extension form and then visit the FRRO office to show the certificates and collect the FRRO. Student can apply for visa extension by using the link http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro

LPU helps in extension of visa of the students who have already been studying at LPU Campus For any information feel free to visit: - Division of International Affairs, Block - 32, Room - 308

Yes, a registered student, who has completed graduation, can apply for visa extension to pursue a post graduate course from concerned FRRO/FRO cum Superintendent of Police provided he produces an authentic certificate from his/her institution. The International office of LPU helps the students in the registration process

Yes, on permission of undertaking a new course, a fresh visa fee is charged.

Visa fee is charged once at the time of issuance of Student Visa for completion of the course or for 5 years whichever is less.

In case of ‘Provisional Student Visa’ when a student seeks regular admission in any college/university then onetime fee is charged which is valid for the duration of the course or for 5 years whichever is less.

If the visa is issued for a period less than the duration of the course, then the visa would be extended by the concerned authorities without charging any additional fees but concerned FRRO office may have nominal processing charges.

Foreign students can visit the restricted and prohibited areas in India after getting a valid Resident Permit as visa alone is not sufficient to visit such places.

Yes, you can pursue M. Phil on Student Visa.

You must have valid Indian visa for visiting back to your country. In case your visa has expired then you first need to apply for the renewal of Visa from the FRRO office. Once you have valid visa then you can apply for the return exit permit online and collect from the FRRO office in Phagwara. It is very important that you carry the exit permit as this is required to be produced at the airport immigration.

You must complete the No –Dues formalities at the universities and you must check and ensure that you don’t have any pending courses that are required for the completion of the program. Apply for transcripts, migration certificate, provisional degree, character certificate Once you have valid visa then you can apply for the exit permit online and collect from the FRRO office in Phagwara. It is very important that you carry the exit permit as this is required to be produced at the airport immigration. In case your visa has expired then you first need to apply for the renewal of Visa from the FRRO office.

Yes, if it is a single entry visa and you return back home then you needs to apply for the fresh Visa at the Indian High Commission in your home country. Please ensure that you carry your transcript and your bonafide student certificate from the university before leaving, as this would be required and needs to be submitted at the time of visa application.

• First extension on Employment and Business visa is granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigner’s Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi.
• However, FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police, can grant three months extension in anticipation on production of relevant documents and simultaneously send the case for the consideration to MHA.
• On approval of the MHA, FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police, can endorse rest of the 9 months extension.
• Subsequent extensions, on yearly basis for next 4 more years can be granted by FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police (Except in case of citizens of China and Sri Lanka).

• No, change of original company by a foreigner who has come to India on employment visa is not allowed on the same visa.
• The foreigner is generally required to go back to his own country and come to India again on a fresh visa.
• However, in deserving cases and on satisfaction the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi is competent to permit such change.

• They are granted ‘entry’ (X) type of visa with a validity co-terminus with the validity of the visas of their spouses or for such shorter period as required or considered necessary by the Visa issuing authority.
• However, on every approved visa extension of a foreigner on Business and Employment visa, their spouse and children can seek visa extension on co-terminus basis.

• FRROs can convert visa and grant extension of stay to foreign students studying up to 12th(A Level) standard, whose parents are of Indian origin or whose parents are Indian nationals on a year-to- year basis.  Same facility is also available for children of foreigners residing in India on long-term basis (studying up to 12th(A Level) Standard) on valid visas such as Employment, Business, Research, Entry Student etc.
• However, in all other categories FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police cannot change the category of visa.

• No, Transit visa cannot be extended or converted into another visa.
• However, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi, can do it on satisfaction in exceptional cases.

• No, FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police cannot condone overstay in case of Transit visa.
• However, in exceptional cases and on satisfaction only the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi is competent to condone the same.

• FRROs/FROs cum Superintendent of Police can regularize overstay up to three months beyond the validity of original visa (excluding tourist visa) in case of reasonable grounds of delay. However, an overstay fee of US$ 30 (equivalent INR amount as per the prevailing exchange rate) is charged.
• Apart from this, visa extension fee is also charged which varies from country to country.

An amount in Indian Rupees equivalent to US $30 (equivalent INR amount as per the prevailing exchange rate) plus regular fees for extension (Relevant visa fees as per duration of stay and type) is charged.

No, only MEA can extend these visas.

Yes, 5 years visa extension can be granted for following categories of foreigners:

• Foreigners of Indian origin, their spouses and children.
• Foreigners living in India on valid visa continuously for last 20 years.
• Experts and technicians coming to India in pursuance of bilateral agreements, their spouses and children.
• Foreigners married to an Indian National, when on long term visa or when long term extension has been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi, then further extension up to five year at a time can be given by concerned FRROs/FROs cum Superintendents of Police on production of relevant documents and satisfaction. For Bangladeshi National only one year extension is given at a time and such  Sri Lankan Nationals invariably require approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Division, Jaisalmer House, 26, Man Singh Road New Delhi for all extensions)

• In such case a foreigner should obtain a fresh short-term visa from Indian Mission abroad to enter into India after expiry of initial 3 months.

If the foreigner does not obtain fresh visa and comes to India after expiry of his regular extension, then he/she would be treated as entering India without visa.