Lovely Professional University Admission Latest Updates
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar Admission is open for all UG and PG courses for the academic session 2024-25. The application fees for Lovely Professional University Jalandhar depend on the program in which program you want to be admitted. The Lovely Professional University is also accepting applications for Lateral Entry Courses, Online Degree Programs, and Distance Education Courses.
Interested candidates can apply preferred course on the Lovely Professional University official website.
Admission to LPU's various courses is either entrance-based or merit-based, depending on the specific course. The university conducts the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for most courses. However, for some programs, LPU also considers merit in National Level Examinations such as CAT, GATE, JEE Mains, CUET, NATA, NMAT, and others. For instance, admission to the B.Tech program is based on the merit in LPUNEST/CUET/JEE Mains, with the B.Tech fee ranging from INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester. For MBA admissions, LPU considers merit in LPUNEST/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT.
Eligibility Criteria
Course | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
B.Tech | Duration: 4 Years | Passed 10+2 with 60% Aggregate Marks in Physics, Mathematics, and English | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 1,40,000 – 2,00,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Arch | Duration: 5 Years | Passed 10+2 with 50% Aggregate Marks in English, Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry OR 50% in Diploma (3 years any stream with Mathematics) | 50% Weightage to NATA Score + 50% Weightage to Merit in Qualifying Exam |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
BBA | Duration: 3 Years | Passed 10+2 with at least 50% to 60% aggregate marks with English | Merit in LPUNEST |
BCA | Course Fees: INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Sc | Duration: 3 Years | Passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks in the Science field | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 – INR 80,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Sc (Hons.) | Duration: 4 Years | Passed with 60% marks aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Pharm | Duration: 4 Years | Passed with 60% marks aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths) or equivalent | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Com | Duration: 3 Years | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with English | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
B.Des | Duration: 4 Years | Passed 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks having English as a main subject plus the Candidates who have not opted for English in Class XII but have studied the qualifying examination in English medium are also eligible to apply | Merit in LPUNEST or UCEED / Under Graduate NID DAT (Prelims) / Under Graduate NIFT. |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
BA | Duration: 3 Years | Passed 10+2 | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
BA+B.Ed | Duration: 4 Years | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 30,000 Per Semester | | |
BA LL.B. (Hons.) | Duration: 5 Years | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks | Merit in LPUNEST/CLAT |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
BBA LL.B. (Hons.) | Duration: 5 Years | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks | Merit in LPUNEST/CLAT |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
BPA | Duration: 3 Years | Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or university | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
BFA | Duration: 4 Years | Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or university | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
Diploma | Duration: 1 - 3 Years | Passed10+2 / 10 with 50% marks in English, Maths and Science | Merit-Based |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
MBA | Duration: 2 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 55% Marks in aggregate | LPUNEST/ CAT /XAT /MAT /CMAT /NMAT/ CUET + Video Essay + Interview |
| Course Fees: INR 2,00,000 – 2,50,000 Per Semester | | |
M.Tech | Duration: 2 Years | B.Tech in relevant specialization with 60% Marks in Aggregate | LPUNEST/ GATE/ CUET |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
MA | Duration: 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 10,000 – INR 80,000 Per Semester | | |
M.Com | Duration: 2 Years | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (Commerce/ Management/ Economics/ Accounts) | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 80,000 Per Semester | | |
MCA | Duration: 2 Years | BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years or B.A. or B.Com. or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with (Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent with an aggregate of 60% marks | Merit in LPUNEST/ CUET |
| Course Fees: INR 1,00,000 Per Semester | | |
MPA | Duration: 2 Years | Passed BPA degree or equivalent | Merit in LPUNEST |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
M.Pharm | Duration: 2 Years | B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks | Merit in LPUNEST /GPAT/ CUET |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
M.Sc | Duration: 2 Years | Pass with 50% to 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent | Merit in LPUNEST /CUET and CEED/ NID PG/ NIFT PG (For M.Sc. Design) |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000 Per Semester | | |
M.P.Ed | Duration: 2 Years | Pass with 50% aggregate marks in B.P.Ed. or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education | Merit-Based |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
LL.B | Duration: 3 Years | Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Graduation (any stream) or equivalent | Merit in LPUNEST/ CUET |
| Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester | | |
Ph.D. | Duration: 3 Years | Pass with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades prescribed by UGC in the master's degree | Merit in Ph.D. Entrance Test + Interview |
| Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester | | |
Admission 2024-25
Admission to LPU's various courses is either entrance-based or merit-based, depending on the specific course. The university conducts the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for most courses. However, for some programs, LPU also considers merit in National Level Examinations such as CAT, GATE, JEE Mains, CUET, NATA, NMAT, and others. For instance, admission to the B.Tech program is based on the merit in LPUNEST/CUET/JEE Mains, with the B.Tech fee ranging from INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester. For MBA admissions, LPU considers merit in LPUNEST/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT.
LPU MBA Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Candidates applying for an MBA at LPU must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- 55% or above in LPUNEST/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/CUET, followed by a Video Essay and Interview.
- Completion of Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), followed by a Video Essay and Interview.
- Completion of Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), followed by a Video Essay and Interview.
- Completion of Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), followed by a Video Essay and Interview.
Selection is based on CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST/CUET scores. Candidates with scores from other national-level exams are exempt from LPUNEST. The LPUNEST is conducted online, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview.
LPU B.Tech Admission 2024
LPU offers B.Tech programs in 16 major and 11 minor specializations. Collaborative B.Tech courses are also available with organizations like upGrad, IBM, Google Cloud, Futurense, Kalvium, etc. Popular B.Tech specializations at LPU include Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology, among others. Minor specializations under B.Tech CSE include UI/UX Design, Internet of Things, and Data Science, among others.
LPU B.Tech Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2024
Eligibility criteria for B.Tech programs at LPU are as follows:
- Candidates must have passed Class XII with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate, with English, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, followed by a valid LPUNEST score.
- For B.Tech in Chemical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering, candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, followed by a valid LPUNEST score.
- For B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, and Biomedical, candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology/Biotech, followed by a valid LPUNEST score.
- For specialized B.Tech CSE programs, candidates must meet additional criteria, including interviews with organizations like Futuresne Technologies and Quantiphi.
Selection is based on LPUNEST conducted by the University, with admissions also possible through JEE Mains scores.
LPU M.Tech Admission 2024
LPU offers a two-year M.Tech program in seventeen disciplines. All courses are available in full-time mode. Admission is based on the National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST, with candidates having valid GATE or CUET scores exempted from LPUNEST.
LPU M.Tech Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2024
Eligibility for M.Tech programs at LPU is as follows:
- B.Tech with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in a related field.
Selection is based on LPUNEST scores, with candidates having valid GATE or CUET scores exempted
LPU Ph.D. Admission 2024
LPU provides Ph.D. programs in 68 different research fields, available both full-time and part-time. Candidates must appear for the LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test), and shortlisted candidates proceed to interview rounds based on their LPUNEST results.
Eligibility criteria include completion of a 1-year/2-semester master's program with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades as prescribed by UGC after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree. A 5% relaxation is provided to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Differently-Abled candidates.
LPU Application Process 2024
Admissions for Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar for 2024 are open. Each year, numerous students apply for various UG and PG courses at LPU. Admission is conducted through the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), which is held annually in different phases. The current LPUNEST 2024 (Schedule-4) is open for applications until April 20, 2024. LPU also considers merit in National Level Examinations such as JEE Mains, NATA, CMAT, XAT, MAT, GATE, etc. Candidates participate in LPU counseling after meeting the required cutoff set by LPU for different courses and their respective exams.
Application Steps:
1. Registration:
- Visit the official LPU website.
- Click on 'Apply Now' on the homepage.
- Register on LPUADMIT (admission.lpu.in) with basic details.
- Login to LPUADMIT using the created username/password.
2. Application Process:
- Complete the application form and choose the desired program.
- Upload required documents:
- Recent Photograph
- Matriculation Marksheet
- Qualifying exam Certificate/ Marksheet
- Address Proof
3. LPUNEST Application:
- LPUNEST is an online test serving as an admission gateway.
- The Application form and Soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit cost INR 1000 (Boys) and INR 500 (Girls).
- The Application form and Printed LPUNEST Kit cost INR 1500 (Boys) and INR 1000 (Girls).
4. Exam Slot Booking and LPUNEST:
- Book the preferred date and time for the LPUNEST Exam.
- Appear and qualify the exam.
5. LPUNEST Result:
- Obtain the scorecard/rank.
- Download the allotment letter and proceed for admission within 7 days post result declaration.