Lovely Professional University (LPU): Admissions, Fees, NIRF Rankings -

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Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private institution established in 2005 in Jalandhar, Punjab. The university holds approvals from UGC, NCTE, PCI, COA, BCI, PSCAE, ITPI, and other esteemed organizations. Additionally, LPU is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade, ACBSP, and ICAR, and is a member of AIU, IAU, IIE, ACU-UK, and The Institution of Engineers (India). In the NIRF Ranking 2023, LPU secures the 38th position among both Private and Government Universities in India. Notably, it stands as the largest single-campus university in the country, catering to over 30,000 students and offering a diverse range of 150+ programs across 40+ disciplines, including Engineering, Business, Law, Architecture, and Management. Register yourself to get more information - Click here

Admissions to LPU are based on merit in the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test). According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU holds the 25th position among Indian Universities. The university provides a spectrum of educational opportunities, encompassing UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses, available in both full-time and part-time modes. LPU's Distance Education (LPUDE) is recognized by UGC-DEB and AICTE (ODL & Online), ensuring a commitment to quality education in various formats.

Lovely Professional University Highlights

Established	2005
Type	Private University
Approved by	NCTE,COA,ICAR,BCI,UGC
Popular Courses	M.B.A,PH.D,B.PHARM
Entrance Examinations	No

Lovely Professional University Rankings

According to the NIRF Ranking 2023, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is placed 38th out of all government and private universities in India. In the Overall Category of the NIRF Ranking 2023, the university is rated 46th. Additionally, LPU is ranked second in India according to THE Impact Rankings 2023.

In the category of "Fourth Industrial Revolution," LPU is placed higher than the best universities in the world, including Harvard and Oxford, according to the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)-2023. Harvard and Oxford were ranked 23rd and 37th, respectively, while LPU was placed 12th overall.

LPU Courses & Fees

Nearly 150 UG, PG, Ph.D., diploma, and full-time and part-time courses in nearly all major fields, including engineering, management, law, pharmacy, etc., are offered by LPU. Depending on the course for which a candidate is applying, admission to different courses at LPU is determined by both entry requirements and merit. To provide admission to most of the courses, LPU holds LPUNEST. But LPU also recognizes merit in other national-level exams, such as CAT, JEE Mains, GATE, CUET, NATA, and NMAT. Know More: Lovely Professional University Fees Structure

The following information outlines some of the most well-liked LPU courses and fees, as well as the requirements for eligibility and selection:

Course	Course Details	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.Tech	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 1,40,000 – 2,00,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with 60% Aggregate Marks in Physics, Mathematics, and English	LPUNEST/CUET (LPUNEST will be exempted if JEE Mains Percentile is Equal to or above 80 Percentile)
B.Arch	Duration: 5 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	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
BBA	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with 50% Aggregate Marks in English	Merit in LPUNEST
BCA		Passed 10+2 with 50% Aggregate Marks in English	Merit in LPUNEST
B.Sc	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with 60% with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Biology/ Biotechnology	Merit in LPUNEST
B.Sc (Hons.)	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed with 60% marks aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST
B.Pharm	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed with 60% marks aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths) or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST
B.Com	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST
B.Des	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST or UCEED / Under Graduate NID DAT (Prelims) / Under Graduate NIFT.
BA	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (with English)	Merit in LPUNEST
BA+B.Ed	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 30,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST
BA+LLB (Hons.)	Duration: 5 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST/ CLAT/ LSAT
BBA+LLB	Duration: 5 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST/ CLAT/ LSAT
BPA	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or university	Merit in LPUNEST
BFA	Duration: 4 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST
Diploma	Duration: 1 - 3 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Passed10+2 / 10 with 50% marks with English, Maths and Science	Merit Based
MBA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 2,00,000 – 2,50,000 Per Semester	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 55% Marks in aggregate	LPUNEST/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT + Interview
M.Tech	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	B.Tech in relevant specialization with 60% Marks in Aggregate	LPUNEST/GATE
MA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 10,000 – INR 80,000 Per Semester	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST
M.Com	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 Per Semester	A graduate degree with 50% marks from disciplines of Commerce, Management, or Accounts or equivalent from a government-recognized university	Merit in LPUNEST
MCA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 1,00,000 Per Semester	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
MPA	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Passed BPA degree or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST
M.Pharm	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Passed Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks	Merit in LPUNEST /GPAT
M.Sc	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 80,000 - INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST /CEED/ NID PG/ NIFT PG
M.P. Ed	Duration: 2 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 Per Semester	Pass with 50% aggregate marks in B.P.Ed. or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education	Merit in LPUPET
LLB	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Graduation (any stream) or equivalent	Merit in LPUNEST
Ph.D.	Duration: 3 Years Course Fees: INR 50,000 - INR 1,20,000 Per Semester	Pass with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades prescribed by UGC in the master's degree* (2-year/4-semester master’s degree program after a 3-year bachelor’s degree Programme#) /or equivalent in the relevant subject# Candidate who has completed 1-year/2-semester master's degree* program after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree is also eligible provided the candidate should have a minimum of 75% marks in 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed	Merit in LPUNEST + Interview

LPU Faculty

Faculty members of LPU are highly experienced and well-known in their fields. LPU instructors mentor students in their professional endeavors. The faculty members have degrees from the diploma, doctorate, and PhD levels. LPU offers a range of webinars and seminars aimed at advancing faculty proficiency in delivering a health education system.

LPU Cutoff

For every stage of the LPUNEST, Lovely Professional University offers online counseling. There are designated seats for every therapy session. Applicants are contacted for counseling and seat assignment if they meet the eligibility requirements for LPUNEST 2023 and score higher than the qualifying threshold. The LPUNEST Cutoff 2023 is the minimal score required of applicants in order to be admitted to LPU. The LPUNEST cutoff is established by a number of variables, including:

Number of Applicants
Number of Vacant Seats
Average Performance in Entrance Test
Previous Years’ Cutoff

Three categories will have an LPUNEST Cutoff announced. The anticipated LPUNEST Cutoff 2024 for each category is listed below:

Cutoff Category	LPUNEST Cutoff (Marks out of 420)
Category I	320 out of 420 Marks
Category II	240 out of 420 Marks
Category III	165 out of 420 Marks

Lovely Professional University Notable Alumni

In a variety of industries and domains, including engineering, marketing, management, sports, business development, human resources, and others, LPU boasts a large and prosperous global network of alumni. The following is a list of notable LPU alumni who are successful worldwide in their respective fields:

Name	Achievements
Neeraj Chopra	Indian Track and Field Athlete; First Athlete from Asia to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Javelin Throw; Reigning Olympic Champion, Silver Medalist in the World Championship, and the Diamond League Champion in Javelin Throw
Shehnaaz Kaur Gill	Indian Actress, Model, and Singer who works in Punjabi and Hindi Television and Films.
Dr. Kritika Gupta	Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Research Evaluation (CERE); A TEDx Speaker
Ainuddin Muradi	Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs- Saripul University, Afghanistan
Apeaksha Raina	Model, Winner- Mrs. Colorado International 2018
Vishal Nigam	Co-founder and CEO of WTF, Chairman of the India Blockchain Council

The number of LPU graduates from various areas who are currently employed in reputable positions in a range of fields is displayed in the table below.

City	Number of Alumni
Jalandhar	16463
Phagwara	4585
Hyderabad	3056

Lovely Professional University FAQ's

what is the fee structure of lovely professional university?

For various programs, LPU charges fees ranging from INR 3 lakhs to INR 15.6 lakhs. The cost varies based on the course. The cost breakdown for a few of the programs is provided below.

Course	Per Semester Fees
B.Tech	INR 1,40,000 – INR 2,00,000
B.Sc	INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000
BBA	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000
B.Arch	INR 1,20,000
BCA	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000

Is LPU a state university?

In response to the LPU Act of 2005, Lovely Professional Institution was founded as a private university by Lovely International Trust in 2005. It is located in Punjab's Phagwara. In 2006, the institution admitted its first class of students.

LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY - FEES & ELIGIBILITY

Course	Fees	Eligibility
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [M.B.A]	₹ 5.00 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	Graduation + CAT/ MAT
PH.D [PH.D]	₹ 2.40 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	Post Graduation + LPUNEST
MASTER OF PHARMACY [M.PHARM]	₹ 2.40 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	B.Pharm
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY [B.PHARM]	₹ 2.40 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees )	Graduation

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About Placement

LPU Placement

Among all the colleges in Punjab, LPU is renowned for having the best placement records and the highest packages. The Placement Report 2023 total has not been made public by LPU. Nonetheless, the LPU School of Education Placements 2023 ended with a 90% placement rate, and as of right now, the highest package was INR 8 LPA. During the placement drive, a total of 28 B.Ed. and BA/BSc. B.Ed. students were placed.

Highlights of LPU School of Education Placement for B.Ed. and BA/BSc. B.Ed. Students are listed below:

Particulars	Placement 2023 Statistics
Total Number of Students	32
Number of Students Placed	28
Highest Package	INR 8 LPA
Placement Percentage	90 %

At LPU Placements 2022, the most expensive domestic and overseas packages were INR 64 LPA and INR 3 CPA, respectively. During LPU Placements 2022, almost 1,050 firms came to the campus with 8,400+ offers, and over 600 students received packages ranging from INR 10 LPA to INR 62.72 LPA.