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LPUNEST Application Invited for Study Grant
Lovely Professional University launched LPUNEST Study Grant 5th Edition to augment
the same spirit of expanding the purview of previous Editions of LPUNEST Study Grant
i.e. ‘LPUNEST Study Grant 1st Edition, 2019’, ‘LPUNEST Study Grant 2nd Edition, 2020’
and ‘LPUNEST Study Grant 3rd Edition, 2021’ LPUNEST Study Grant 4th Edition, 2022’.
- On the basis of Qualification
- On the basis of LPUNEST
- On the basis of National Level Tests
- Scholarship based on Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship & Hackathons
- On the basis of Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service, Bravery Awards
- Scholarships/ Fee Benefits for Ph.D.
- Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board
- Financial Aid – Need Based
- Financial Aid for Serving/ Retired Defence/ CAPF/ Para- Military Personnel and their Dependents
- Financial Aid to Orphans
- Financial Aid to Persons with Certain Disability
Overview
1. Scholarship
2. Financial Aid
Scholarships/ Fee Benefits for Ph.D.
On the basis of Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.)
The categories of scholarship are based upon performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.) The cut-off for each category will be announced along with the result of respective schedule. The scholarship details are as per the following table:
| Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.) | For Full Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable |
| LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category I cut-off | 90% of Programme Fee | 70% of Programme Fee |
| LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category II cut-off | 70% of Programme Fee | 50% of Programme Fee |
| LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category III cut-off | 50% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee |
Note:
Applicant seeking test (LPUNEST (Ph.D.)) exemption on basis of, UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) examination/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE/ GPAT/ ICAR (NET), Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) may appear for test LPUNEST (Ph.D.) in order to avail the scholarship as mentioned above.
The result of scholarship for Ph.D. applicants will be declared along with the Ph.D. Interview results.
Scholarships upto 90% of programme fee are offered to research associates in centrally funded labs, Professionals working in Industry/Corporate/Teaching and candidates with various research achievements.
1. Scholarship for Meritorious Research Scholars
| For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | |||
| Category | 90% Scholarship | 70% Scholarship | 50% Scholarship |
| Research Associates | JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT qualified Research associates/ Scientists who are working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE's/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers | Research associates/ Scientists working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE's/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers | Other Research associates |
| JRFs | JRF qualified with validity period as mentioned in the JRF award letter | NA | JRF qualified |
| Competitive Exam Qualified (NET/CSIR/GATE/GPAT) | GATE percentile more than 95/ GPAT Rank 1 – 600 | DST Inspire Fellow OR GATE percentile of 90-95/ OR GPAT Rank 601 – 1200 |
NET (LS) qualified OR GATE percentile of 85 - 89.99 OR GPAT Rank 1201 – 1800 |
| Research Outcomes | Five Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index). (05) with H-index >=2 OR Patents (Granted= 02) |
Three Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (03) OR Patents (Granted= 01) |
One Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (01) OR PG-Gold Medalist |
| For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | |||
| Category | 70% Scholarship | 50% Scholarship | 30% Scholarship |
Research Associates |
JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT qualified Research associates/ Scientists who are working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE's/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers | Research associates/ Scientists working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE's/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers | Other Research associates |
| JRFs | NA | NA | JRF qualified |
| Competitive Exam Qualified (NET/CSIR/GATE/GPAT) | GATE percentile more than 95/ GPAT Rank 1 – 600 | DST Inspire Fellow OR GATE percentile of 90-95/ OR GPAT Rank 601 – 1200 |
NET (LS) qualified OR GATE percentile of 85 - 89.99 OR GPAT Rank 1201 – 1800 |
| Research Outcomes | Five Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index). (05) with H-index >=2 OR Patents (Granted= 02) |
Three Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (03) OR Patents (Granted= 01) |
One Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (01) OR PG-Gold Medalist |
LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship ^
| Category | Criteria | Scholarship | Fellowship |
| LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship (For Full Time candidates only) | i) Criteria-1: Ph.D. Scholars who have cleared CSIR-UGC NET JRF/SPM/GATE (Rank 1-1000) /GPAT (Rank 1-500). OR ii) Criteria-2: Have two Scopus indexed research or review papers with minimum impact factor of 1 each for Science and Technology, and Applied Medical Sciences. For Business and Arts, two Scopus indexed Research or review papers in Q1/A*category journal. OR iii) Criteria-3: Have filed/published three patents out of which, at least one patent application should be granted. Note: The Selection committee will make the final decision after screening all valid applications. Click Here to Know Screening Process in Detail. |
Full Programme Fee Waiver i.e. No Programme Fee maximum upto first 7 semesters with subject to minimum research outcome each year after which scholar needs to pay all applicable fee as per programme. | Fellowship amount: 31,000/- per month upto maximum first 7 semesters with subject to fulfillment of condition of minimum research outcome Fellowship Seats: Total Number of Fellowships seats are 22. |
- Note ^
- Minimum research outcome: Each year the research scholar under this scholarship shall be required to publish at least three Scopus indexed research/ review papers in Q1 journals with minimum impact factor of 2 each for LFTS and LFAMS/ and at least three Scopus indexed research/ review papers in Q1 or A* journals for LFBA each year.
- Scholarship discontinuation: Non-fulfilment of the minimum research outcome may lead to the cancellation of this scholarship.
- Scholarship Transfer case: If the scholars as per eligibility criteria-(i) are not able to fulfil the 4terms then it may lead to cancellation of this scholarship and they will be applicable for normal JRF scholarship given at the time of admission for the fixed time as per the university guidelines.
- Click Here to Know Terms and Conditions for scholarship on the basis of Research.
3. Scholarship for Industry professionals and Teaching Fraternity
| For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable** | |||
| Category | 90% Scholarship | 70% Scholarship | 50% Scholarship |
| Industry professionals | Industry Professionals from companies listed in -Fortune India 500/Forbes 500/ET 500 Company/Gallup/Bloomberg Top 500 |
Industry Professionals from Other public listed companies and from Government sector | Industry Professionals from Private Ltd. Companies OR Unlisted public companies OR MSMEs |
| Teaching Fraternity | NA | All Govt Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity) | All private Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity) |
| For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | |||
| Category | 70% Scholarship | 50% Scholarship | 30% Scholarship |
| Industry professionals | Industry Professionals from companies listed in -Fortune India 500/Forbes 500/ET 500 Company/Gallup/Bloomberg Top 500 |
Industry Professionals from Other public listed companies and from Government sector | Industry Professionals from Private Ltd. Companies OR Unlisted public companies OR MSMEs |
| Teaching Fraternity | NA | All private Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity) | All private Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity) |
4. Other Scholarship categories
| 50% Scholarship | 30% Scholarship | |
| For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | All female candidates | All male candidates |
| For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable | NA | All female candidates |
- #Minimum 30% scholarship for male candidates and 50% scholarship for female candidates will be granted to full time candidates. In addition, full time candidates (except the ones getting any other fellowship like JRF) may also get Teaching Fellowship of Rs. 15,600 subject to qualifying the eligibility criterion of teaching fellowship and available vacancies.
- LPU Alumni (done any previous qualification from LPU either in regular or distance mode) will be given 10% additional scholarship in Ph.D programme with a condition that the scholarship cannot exceed the maximum scholarship slab (i.e. 90% in case of Full Time and 70% in case of part Time).
Note:
- The semester fee would be applicable till the time of thesis submission.
- ** The scholars are required to submit the following document at the time of admission
- a) No objection certificate (NOC) from employer
- b) Proof of Leaves taken from the employer for the complete duration of Ph.D. programme
- GATE and GPAT score should be valid at the time of admission.
- If candidate applies from above categories or elsewhere from LPU, only one scholarship whichever is higher will be applicable.
- Candidates enrolling in Full Time mode may be given three or more months of time period to complete their existing assignment and join the University for their full-time Ph.D.
- If candidate qualifies JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT within 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D. Programme then he/she is eligible for scholarship on that basis in the immediate next term.
- If candidate has been granted Patent with in 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D Programme then he/she is eligible for scholarship on that basis in the immediate next term.
- Allotted scholarships to Research Associates, Industry Professionals and Academicians (Universities/Colleges/Schools) will continue in subsequent years only after the submission and verification of job continuation certificates.
- If any of the candidate joins Centrally Funded Research Labs or Industry or PSU as mentioned in above categories within 1 year of registration for Ph.D. with LPU, scholarship will be applicable (in the immediate next term).
- If a candidate publishes research papers in Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publication excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation Index) Journals within 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D. Programme then he/she is eligible for the scholarship on that basis from the immediate next term.
- Scholarship for Ph.D Programme is applicable for a maximum of upto 3.5 Years from the date of admission.
- In case of any confusion, decision of Head, Centre for Research Degree Programmes will be considered final.
In addition to above mentioned scholarship categories, Scholarship is also available on the basis of:
Disciplines
Important Information - LPU Admissions 2020 Update.
Lovely Professional University is closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the condition
continues to change rapidly, our top precedence remains the safety and well-being of our community.
We are planning for several contingency scenarios in order to restrict the physical contact with
individuals on campus and visitors from outside in order to support the mission of Indian government
to stop the potential transmission of the COVID-19.
To support prospective students (candidates) to apply for
admissions in different programmes by offering online/remote admission process during
the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdown period, the following arrangements have
been introduced:
For B.Tech. Admissions:
- Last date to apply has been extended from 31st March, 2020 to 20th April, 2020. Click here to apply
- LPUNEST Test Dates will be informed as and when Government announces JEE Mains schedule in order to provide candidates with clash free schedule. University is also evaluating the options to offer Online proctored LPUNEST remotely.
- Two Schedules of Counselling will be conducted (both online):
- Regular Schedule of Counselling – After the conduct of LPUNEST exam which is dependent upon Government decision on lockdown due to Covid-19.
- Special Schedule of Counseling – Before the conduct of LPUNEST exam, for all those candidates who already have JEE Mains or LPUNEST score (exams conducted in January 2020).
- Special Schedule of Counselling will be conducted online only as per the dates mentioned below:
| Result / Rank declaration | 22nd April, 2020 |
| Filling of Seat Preference (Online) | 22nd April, 2020 to 24th April, 2020 |
| Allotment letter (Online) | 25th April, 2020 |
| Fee Deposit & Admissions (Online) | 25th April, 2020 to 30th April, 2020 |
- This Special Schedule of counselling will help the students with existing score of JEE (Mains) or LPUNEST to confirm their admission and they need not to appear for LPUNEST exam again.
- Regular Schedule of counsellingmay be conducted only on the basis of LPUNEST exam and not on the basis of JEE (Mains) score so all candidates having JEE Mains (Jan Schedule) score are advised not to wait for Regular Schedule of counselling and try to confirm the admission through Special Schedule of counselling.
- Applicants who do not have LPUNEST score or JEE (Mains) score because they did not appear for exams in January / February shall apply on or before 20th April, 2020. The schedule of LPUNEST exam and counselling / admission process will be informed later.
- Candidates participating in Special Counselling schedule (as per Table mentioned above), if interested, may appear for LPUNEST to improve their score for Scholarship and/or participate in Regular Schedule of counselling again for changing / improving the allotted branch.
- The ranks declared in Special Counselling schedule will not be used for LPUNEST Study Grant.
For MBA Admissions:
- Last date to apply has been extended till 20th April, 2020. Click here to apply
- University has decided to conduct remote video Interviews for admission in MBA during the national lockdown period due to Covid-19. LPUNEST will now be conducted for scholarship only.
| Interview Scheduling | 8th April, 2020 – 20th April, 2020 |
| Interview Conduct | 10th April, 2020 - 23rd April, 2020 |
| Interview Result | 25th April, 2020 |
| Admission | 25th April, 2020 - 30th April, 2020 |
- Considering the current COVID-19 Pandemic situation, University has also decided to extend the Last date of MBA Admissions for January applicants till 30th April, 2020.
For All other Programmes:
Admissions are open for all other programmes in the online mode. LPUNEST will be conducted for scholarship only. Click here to proceed with admissionFor Ph.D. Programme:
- LPUNEST and subsequent interview will be conducted as per schedule communicated earlier.
- Slot booking for exam will be open from 15 April 2020 onwards. Click here to apply
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