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About LPU Admission

LPU is currently accepting applications for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university offers over 300 courses across different fields, including management, engineering, commerce, computer applications, pharmacy, design, law, and more.

To get admitted, students can take LPU's own entrance exam called LPUNEST. Alternatively, they can also use scores from other national-level exams like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, CUET, XAT, and CMAT.

For some undergraduate and postgraduate courses like BBA, B.A, BCA, B.Ed, M.Ed, and M.A., admission is based on merit.

LPU also offers distance education programs through LPUDE across subjects like management, commerce, computer applications, arts, and information sciences.

Highlight	Details
Institute	Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
Type	Private
NIRF Ranking 2023	38th (University)
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Ph.D., and Integrated Programs
Popular Courses	B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, B.A.
Selection Criteria	Merit-Based & Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams	LPUNEST, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, XAT, CMAT, etc.
Mode of Application	Online/Offline

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Application Process of LPU 2024

To apply to LPU University, fill out the application form on their official website. The application process is entirely online. The exam fee for LPUNEST (soft copy of LPUNEST KIT) is ₹1,000 for male applicants and ₹500 for female applicants. The printed LPUNEST Kit costs ₹1,500 for boys and ₹1,000 for girls.
LPUNEST is an exam for aspirants. When registering for LPUNEST, candidates need to choose an exam date and time slot. There are two ways to book the slot - either by the candidate themselves or by the authorities at Lovely Professional University.
The university holds the LPUNEST exam to choose candidates for different programs. LPU also accepts scores from national entrance tests like CAT, MAT, CLAT, and others to admit students to specific courses. For some LPU programs, the university calls students for a personal interview round.
The selection process does not end with the selection rounds. After that, the chosen candidates are summoned for a document verification round. To secure their place in the university, these candidates must pay a fee.

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LPU Top Courses

Here are the details about some of the top courses offered by LPU:

Major Courses	Eligibility	Semester Fees
B.Tech	Passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks	INR 1,40,000 – INR 2,00,000
BBA	Passed 10+2 with 50% marks	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000
MBA	Graduate with 55% aggregate marks	INR 2,00,000 – INR 2,50,000
M.Tech	Graduate with 60% aggregate marks	INR 1,20,000
B.Sc.	Passed 10+2 with 60% aggregate marks	INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000

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LPU MBA Admission 2024

Lovely Professional University provides a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The university offers 6 specializations within the MBA courses, which are outlined in the table below along with their respective fees:

Specializations	Total Fees
Financial Markets	INR 10,00,000
Hospital & Health Care Management	INR 8,00,000
General	INR 8,00,000
Logistics And Supply Chain Management	INR 10,00,000
Business Analytics	INR 10,00,000
International Business	INR 8,00,000

LPU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for an MBA in LPU must satisfy one of the following eligibility criteria:

55% + LPUNEST/CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT/ CUET + Video Essay + Interview
Completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) + Video Essay + Interview
Completed Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) + Video Essay + Interview
Completed Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) + Video Essay + Interview

LPU MBA Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on the CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST/CUET examination.
Candidates who have taken other national-level exams are exempted from LPUNEST.
LPUNEST will be conducted in online mode.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.

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LPU B.Tech Admission 2024

LPU offers a wide range of B.Tech programs, including 16 major specializations and 11 minor specializations. They have also collaborated with organizations like upGrad, IBM, Google Cloud, Futurense, Kalvium to offer additional B.Tech courses. Some of the most popular LPU B.Tech specializations are Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology. Within the B.Tech CSE program, students can choose minor specializations in areas like UI/UX Design, Internet of Things, and Data Science. The table below provides an overview of the major and minor B.Tech specializations available at Lovely Professional University.

B.Tech Specializations
Computer Science And Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Robotics And Automation
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Automobile Engineering
Food Technology
Mechatronics
Chemical Engineering
Mathematics and Computing

B.Tech CSE Specializations
Internet Of Things
UI/UX Design
Robotic Process Automation
Machine Learning
Cyber Security
Full Stack Web Development
Game Design
Software Methodologies and Testing
Data Science
Android Application Development
DevOps

LPU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidate must have passed the Class XII Examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
For B.Tech in Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
For B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology and Biomedical, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotech as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST.
For B.Tech CSE – AI and Data Science Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview with Futuresne Technologies.
For B.Tech CSE – Decision Science and Machine Learning, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview with Quantiphi.
For B.Tech CSE – Software Product Engineering, the candidate must have passed 10^th and 10+2 (English, Physics and Mathematics) with at least 60% marks followed by a valid score in the LPUNEST/ KQ Test and an interview.
For B.Tech (Hons.) CSE, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects followed by a valid score in LPUNEST and an interview.

LPU B.Tech Selection Criteria 2024

Admission to B.Tech and B.Tech (Hons.) is based on LPUNEST conducted by the University.
LPU B.Tech admission can also be taken based on JEE Mains scores.

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LPU M.Tech Admission 2024

The LPU M.Tech program is a 2-year postgraduate degree offered across seventeen different fields. All the courses are available as full-time programs. Admission to the M.Tech program is based on performance in the National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST.

M.Tech Specializations
VLSI Design
Computer Science And Engineering
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Data Science and Analytics
Information Security And Cyber Forensics
Aerospace Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Power System
Food Technology
Biotechnology

LPU M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech. with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in a related field.

LPU M.Tech Selection Criteria

LPU M.Tech admission is based on LPUNEST scores.
Candidates with valid marks in GATE or CUET are exempted from LPUNEST.

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LPU Courses for Medical Students

Here are some of the top courses offered by LPU for medical students:

Course	Details	Semester Fees
B.Sc	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
B.Sc (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000
B.Sc + B.Ed	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Science or equivalent Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 30,000
B.Pharm	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 1,20,000
BPT	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
M.Sc	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CUET & CEED/NID-PG/NIFT PG (For M.Sc. Design)	INR 50,000 – INR 2,00,000
M.Sc (Hons.)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CUET	INR 50,000 – INR 80,000
M.Pharm	Eligibility: B.Pharm with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CUET/GPAT	INR 80,000 – INR 1,20,000
MPT	Eligibility: BPT with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CUET	INR 80,000
D.Sc	Eligibility: Post Ph.D. experience of minimum three years in Science, Engineering, Technology and other related areas	INR 50,000

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LPU Courses for Commerce Students

Given below are the details for some of the top commerce courses offered by LPU:

Course	Details	Semester Fees
B.Com	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
B.Com (Hons)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 1,20,000
BBA	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks with English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000 – INR 1,00,000
BBA+LLB (Hons)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CLAT	INR 1,20,000
M.Com	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (Commerce/ Management/ Economics/ Accounts) Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000

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LPU Courses for Journalism and Mass Communication Students

Given below are the details for the Journalism and Mass Communication courses offered by LPU:

Course	Details	Semester Fees
BAJMC (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and English as a compulsory subject Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 80,000
MAJMC (Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: Based on academic merit	INR 80,000

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LPU Courses for Arts Students

Here are the top humanities courses offered by LPU:

Course	Details	Semester Fees
BA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
BA (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks with English Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 50,000
BA+B.Ed	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST	INR 30,000
BA+LLB (Hons.)	Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/CLAT	INR 1,20,000
BFA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
BPA	Eligibility: 10+2 Pass	INR 50,000
MA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	INR 10,000 – INR 80,000
M.Lib.I.Sc	Eligibility: B.Lib.I.Sc. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks	INR 50,000
MPA	Eligibility: Pass	INR 50,000
D.Litt.	Eligibility: Post-doctoral work in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Design, Creative Arts and other related areas for a minimum period of 3 years	INR 50,000

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LPU Diploma and PG Diploma Admission 2024

LPU provides diploma programs in various fields. Admission to these diploma courses is based on merit in the qualifying exam. The tuition fee per semester for LPU diploma courses is ₹50,000. The table below outlines the eligibility requirements and different specializations offered in the diploma programs at LPU.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Business Administration	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
Diploma in Civil Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths, and Science as compulsory subjects
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths, and Science as compulsory subjects
Diploma in Architectural Assistantship	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English as a compulsory subject
Diploma in Computer Science Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths, and Science as compulsory subjects
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	Passed Class X with 50% marks in aggregate with English, Maths, and Science as compulsory subjects

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LPU Ph.D. Admission 2024

LPU provides Ph.D. programs across 68 different research fields. Students can enroll in these courses either full-time or part-time. To apply for the Ph.D. programs, candidates must appear for the LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test). Selection for the interview round is based on LPUNEST scores. The key details of the course are as follows:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Process
Ph.D. (Full-Time)	Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate	LPUNEST followed by Personal Interview

LPU Ph.D. Specializations

The table given below shows some of the major Ph.D. specializations offered at LPU Jalandhar:

Ph.D. Specializations
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Sociology
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Education
Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Computer Applications
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Physical Education
Agronomy
Entomology
Aerospace Engineering
Pharmaceutics
Microbiology
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Plant Pathology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Mathematics
Food Science and Technology
Fine Arts
Pharmacognosy
Economics
Biochemistry
Management
Music
Architecture
Physics
Chemistry
Pharmacy Practice

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Entrance Exams Accepted By LPU

Entrance Exams
LPUNEST
JEE Main
CAT
MAT
NMAT
NATA
XAT
CMAT

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LPU Distance Education (LPUDE)

LPU Distance Education (LPUDE) is the distance learning option offered by Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar. LPUDE provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses through distance learning in key fields like Management, Computer Applications, Information Technology, Commerce, Arts, and Library & Information Sciences.

LPUDE is recognized by the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau, and its professional courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Additionally, LPUDE degrees are certified by World Education Services (WES) and are accepted for further study in the USA and Canada.Some of the popular LPUDE courses include MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, and M.A. Admissions to LPUDE in Jalandhar are based on the applicant's performance in their previous qualifying examination.

Category	Information
Institute Name	LPU Distance Education (LPUDE)
Institute Type	Private
Approved by	UGC-DEB
Courses Offered	UG & PG
Popular Courses	BBA, MBA, B.Com, B.A, M.A
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Top Recruiters	Wipro, RBS, Amazon.in, Reliance, Sony, LIC, Airtel, Tata Sky
Key Points	67,800+ Active Users 3540+ No. of Resources 400+ Interfaces
Facilities Available	Student induction, Online material, Campus visit, etc
Official Website	https://www.lpude.in/
Admission Helpdesk	+91-1824-521360

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LPU Distance Education Admission 2024 Dates

LPU Distance Education Admission is going on. The important dates for LPU Distance Education are given below:

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	Ongoing

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LPU Distance Education Courses 2024 & 2025

LPU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in management, computer applications, information technology, commerce, arts, and library & information sciences. Students can choose from these diverse academic options to further their education and skills.<br>

Course	Specializations	Eligibility Criteria
BCA	-	10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream.
B.Sc	Information Technology	10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination.
BBA	-	10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination.
B.Com	-	10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination.
B.A.	Economics, Computer Applications, Management, History, Political Science, Sociology, English, Hindi, Punjabi	10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination.
B.LIS	-	Graduation in any discipline or equivalent examination.
Diploma	Library & Information Sciences, Computer Applications	10+2 in any stream or equivalent examination.
MCA	-	BCA/ B.Sc. in Computer Science/ B.Sc. in Information Technology / Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject with Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent or B.A./ B.Com./ B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent
M.Sc	Information Technology	Graduation in any discipline
MBA	Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Operations Management, Retail Management, International Business	Graduation in any discipline
M.A.	Economics, English, Hindi, Punjabi, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology	Graduation in any discipline
M.Com	-	B.Com / BBA/ BBM/ B.Sc. (Economics)/ Graduation with Math or Economics as one of the subjects/ courses
M.LIS	-	Graduation in Library & Information Sciences or equivalent examination

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LPUNEST 2024

LPUNEST 2024 is a university-level entrance exam for admission to various programs like Engineering, Law, and MBA at Lovely Professional University. Based on candidates' performance in the exam, the university offers scholarships worth up to Rs 6.8 lakhs.

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LPUNEST 2024 Highlights

Category	Details
Exam Name	Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test
Abbreviation	LPUNEST
Organizing Body	Lovely Professional University
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Level of the Exam	University Level Exam
Languages	English
Total Registrants	About 70,000
Mode of Application	Offline / Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Mode of Counselling	Online

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LPUNEST 2024 Exam Dates

Particulars	Schedule III	Schedule IV
Online Registration Starts on	February 21, 2024	April 1, 2024 Onwards
Slot booking for online examination	March 1, 2024 Onwards*	April 6, 2024 Onwards
Last date to apply and book slot for examination	March 31, 2024	April 20, 2024
Entrance examination dates#	March 21 to April 10, 2024	April 15 to 30, 2024
Result of exam	April 15, 2024	May 4, 2024
Online Counselling and Seat Allocation	April 15, 2024 Onwards^	May 4, 2024 Onwards

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LPU MBA CMAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The below table shows the expected LPU CMAT Cutoff 2024 for the general category based on previous year cutoffs:

MBA Specializations	CMAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
MBA	70
International Business	70
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	70
Tourism and Hospitality Management	70
Financial Markets	70
Business Analytics	70
Hospital & Health Care Management	70
MBA (Hons.)	70

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LPU MBA NMAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The expected LPU NMAT Cutoff 2024 for the general category based on previous years’ cutoff is as follows:

MBA Specializations	NMAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
MBA	95
International Business	95
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	95
Tourism and Hospitality Management	95
Financial Markets	95
Business Analytics	95
Hospital & Health Care Management	95
MBA (Hons.)	95

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LPU MBA CAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

Here is the expected LPU CAT Cutoff 2024 for the general category based on the previous year’s cutoff:

MBA Specializations	CAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
International Business	50
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	50
Tourism and Hospitality Management	50
Financial Markets	50
Business Analytics	50
Hospital & Health Care Management	50

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LPU MBA MAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The below table shows the expected LPU MAT Cutoff 2024 for the general category:

MBA Specializations	MAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
International Business	67
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	67
Tourism and Hospitality Management	67
Business Analytics	67
Hospital & Health Care Management	67

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LPU LSAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

The below table shows the expected LPU LSAT Cutoff for the general category for the year 2024:

Courses	LSAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
LLB	80
BA+LLB (Hons.)	80
BBA+L.L.B. (Hons.)	80

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