Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university established in 2005 in Jalandhar, Punjab. LPU is approved by UGC, NCTE, PCI, COA, BCI, PSCAE, ITPI, and other prominent organizations. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade, ACBSP, and ICAR and it holds the membership of AIU, IAU, IIE, ACU-UK, and The Institution of Engineers (India). LPU is ranked at 38th position in NIRF Ranking 2023 among all Private and Government Universities in India. The university is the largest single-campus university in India with more than 30,000 students, offering 150+ programs across 40+ disciplines in the fields of Engineering, Business, Law, Architecture, Management, and others. LPU Admission is based on merit in LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test).

Direct Link: Apply for LPU Admission 2024

As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU has been ranked 25th among the Indian Universities. It is the 5th oldest private university in India. LPU offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D. courses in full-time and part-time modes. LPU Distance Education (LPUDE) is approved by UGC-DEB, and AICTE (ODL & Online). LPU is offering up to INR 6.8 Lakhs scholarships per student. The flagship courses of LPU are B.Tech, M.Tech & MBA. LPU has tie-ups with 200 top universities across the globe for student exchange programmes, study abroad and collaborative research opportunities.

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LPU Highlights 2024

Here are the important highlights of Lovely Professional University (LPU):

Particulars  LPU Highlights
Name of University  Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Location Jalandhar, Punjab 
Established | Institute Type 2005 | Private University 
Recognized By UGC, UGC-DEB, COA, NCTE, PCI, BCI, AICTE, etc.
Top Accreditations ACBSP, ICAR
NAAC Grade A++ (3.68)
Rankings

NIRF Ranking 2023 (University): 38th 
NIRF Ranking 2023 (Overall): 46th 
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024: 25th 
THE Impact Rankings 2023: 2nd 

Campus Size 600 Acres
Flagship Courses B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA
Application Mode  Online 
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Total Number of Departments 20+
Entrance Exams LPUNEST & National Level Exams
Top Recruiters Amazon, Wipro, Cognizant, Microsoft, Capgemini 
Official Website https://www.lpu.in/ 

LPU Admission 2024 

LPU offers admission to various UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D. courses in 40+ disciplines including Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, etc. Candidates seeking admission to LPU are selected based on eligibility for the particular course followed by the score/merit in the entrance required in the examination. LPU conducts its entrance exam called LPUNEST for admission and scholarship. The university also accepts all national level exams like CAT/XAT/MAT/JEE Mains/NATA, etc. for admission to its courses as well. 

Given below are the links for the detailed admission process for some of the most popular courses offered by LPU: 


LPUNEST 2024

Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test, popularly known as LPUNEST, is an entrance as well as a scholarship test conducted for admission to the LPU UG and PG courses like MBA, B.Tech, BBA, etc. Interested students can attempt LPUNEST 2024 in the online as well as offline modes. LPU recommends students to choose the online mode for their convenience. Further, candidates can also attempt LPUNEST 2024 at the allocated test centre. However, the results of offline exams may vary.

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2024

The duration of the LPUNEST exam is 2 Hours and 30 Minutes with a total of 120 MCQs. According to the LPUNEST Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024, there will be 4 sections viz. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and English with the given marking scheme: 

  • 4 Marks will be awarded for PCM/B sections for each correct answer.
  • 2 Marks will be awarded for the English section for each correct answer.
  • There is No Negative Marking in LPUNEST. 

The cost of the LPUNEST Kit is as follows:

  • A soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit can be downloaded online and its cost is INR 1000 (for Boys) and INR 500 (for Girls)
  • A printed LPUNEST Kit can be obtained from the Campus and its cost is INR 1500 (for Boys) and INR 1000 (for Girls). 

For Further Information on LPUNEST, Check:

 

LPU Ranking 2024

As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU has been ranked 25th among the Indian Universities. Lovely Professional University (LPU) has been ranked at 38th position amongst all Government and Private Universities in India as per NIRF Ranking 2023. The university has been ranked at 46th position in the NIRF Ranking 2023 in the Overall Category. LPU has also been ranked 2nd in India by THE Impact Rankings 2023.

Given below are the rankings of Lovely Professional University:

Ranking Body Category  Rank
NIRF 2023 Overall 46th 
University (Both Government and Private) 38th 
Management 32nd 
Engineering 50th 
Pharmacy 17th 
Research 42nd 
Architecture 16th 
Law 16th 
The World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)-2023 University (Both Government and Private) 3rd 
Global Top 100 Innovative Universities 101 – 200 Band
Fourth Industrial Revolution 1 (India) & 12 (Global)
Crisis Management 1 (India) & 46 (Global)
Ethical Value  1 (India) & 48 (Global)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 Top Universities In India  25th 
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 Computer Science  9th 
Engineering 6th 
Clinical and Health 8th 
Life Sciences  12th 
Business and Economics   2nd 
THE Impact Rankings 2023 University (Both Government and Private) 2nd 
Sustainable Cities and Communities 1st 
Quality Education 4th 
Zero Hunger 1st 

Check Ranking-related Information about LPU: LPU Ranking


LPU Popular Courses 2024

LPU offers around 150+ UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D. courses in full-time as well as part-time mode in almost all major streams including Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, etc. Admission to various courses at LPU is both entrance-based and merit-based depending on the course the candidate is applying to. LPU conducts LPUNEST to offer admission to the majority of the courses. However, LPU also accepts merit in National Level Examinations like CAT, GATE, JEE Mains, CUET, NATA, NMAT and others. LPU B.Tech Admission is based on merit in LPUNEST/ CUET/ JEE Mains and the fee for B.Tech ranges from INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester. The university accepts merit in LPUNEST/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT for MBA admission. LPU MBA's total fee ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the 2-year course.  

Here are the details about some of the most popular LPU Courses & Fees along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

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 Merit in LPUNEST 
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
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Course Fees: INR 80,000 Per Semester
Passed 10+2 with 60% in 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

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.
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+LL.B 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 in 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 LPUNEST
LL.B 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

Merit in LPUNEST + Interview

LPU Placements 2024

LPU Placement 2023-24 data will be updated here once released. LPU is known to have a stellar track record for placements offering the highest packages among all the colleges in Punjab. LPU has not released the overall Placement Report 2023. The highest international package of LPU is INR 3 CPA. The highest domestic package of LPU stood at INR 64 LPA offered by Google. Around 1,050 companies visited the campus and more than 504 companies offered CTC of more than INR 5 LPA. More than 1100 students were selected with a CTC ranging from INR 10 LPA to INR 62.72 LPA.

LPU Top Recruiters

Given below are the LPU Top Recruiters according to the number of offers made at LPU Placement Drive: 

Name of Company Number of Offers
Cognizant  1850+
Capgemini  1400+
Highradius 900+ 
Wipro  500+

LPU B.Tech Placement

The highest package offered to an LPU B.Tech student stood at INR 3 CPA in the branch of Computer Science Engineering. The second highest package of INR 64 LPA was grabbed by a student of AI / ML specialisation. The table given below shows the key highlights of LPU B.Tech Placement:

Branch Highest Package Offered
B.Tech CSE INR 3 CPA
B.Tech ECE INR 62.72 LPA
B.Tech EE INR 31 LPA
B.Tech ME INR 28 LPA

*The data given above for LPU B.Tech Placement is for the year 2022. The university has not released the placement report for 2023 yet. 


LPU Cutoff 2024

Lovely Professional University conducts its counselling process in online mode for each phase of LPUNEST. Seats are allocated separately for each round of counselling. Candidates who will qualify for LPUNEST 2024 and score more than the required cut-off are called for counselling and seat allocation. LPUNEST Cutoff 2024 is the minimum mark that must be scored by the applicants to secure admission at LPU. LPUNEST cutoff is determined through various factors such as:

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

LPUNEST Cutoff will be declared for 3 categories. Given below is the expected LPUNEST Cutoff 2024 for each category:

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

LPU Campus

With one of Asia’s largest fully wi-fi enabled campuses, LPU has hostel accommodation for 28,000 students, a 6-storeyed library, an iMac Lab, a research & development block, an 8-storeyed Uni-mall, and smart classrooms. Paying additional attention to the everyday needs of the students, LPU also has an in-campus hospital, shopping mall, food kiosks serving cuisines from across the world, outdoor as well as indoor playgrounds, 55+ ATMs, 5 Banks, Post Office and various other on-campus facilities for students to grow and accomplish their goals. LPU is one of the biggest and top-ranked private universities in India with its campus spread over an area of 600 Acres. The university comprises 20 schools specializing in different fields. LPU has students from all the states and 50 countries as well. LPU has excellent infrastructure and offers all the facilities within the campus itself.

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LPU Campus

LPU has all kinds of hostels including two-seater, single-seater with kitchen, ACs and non-ACs rooms and offers a variety of options to LPU students. They have around 24,000 students living in hostels and the rest of the students fly from nearby places. 

hOSTEL

LPU has agricultural farms where teaching on a practical basis takes place for agriculture students. 

Farm

LPU comprises a special place wherein they have hoisted the flags of different nationalities they have students and tie-ups from.

FLAGS

LPU offers some seed money to students especially to entrepreneurs to start their businesses while studying at the university. LPU students work in the evening for their businesses. LPU not only believes in offering education but also offers other activities that help students build their careers. LPU Campus comprises of shopping mall in which most of the shops are run by LPU Students.

Adjacent to the Mall, LPU has a Uni Hotel which is also run by Hotel Management students. When parents come to meet their children, they can stay in the hotel. 

Mall

unI

LPU has a vast library system with 11 branches. The central library which is the biggest one has 9 stories and is spread over an area of 1.5 Lakh sq. ft. It hosts more than 24+ lakh books and journals which the students can access anytime they need them. 

LPU has 36+ trained coaches to run the sports club. LPU has one of the largest indoor sports complexes (1.5 Lac sq. ft. approx) comprising 12 Badminton Courts, 6 Squash Courts, a Shooting Range, an Olympic Size Pool, a Warm-Up Pool, a Diving Pool, a Wrestling & Boxing Arena, a Gymnasium. Additionally, LPU also has a Stadium, Hockey Ground, Tennis Courts, 9-hole Golf Course, American Football ground etc.

Sports

To know more about LPU, Check the video given below. 

Check out the Happening Campus Life and Events at LPU: LPU Images


LPU Hostel Fees 2024

LPU offers residential and accommodation facilities to its students including shopping areas, gyms, indoor sports complexes, food courts, and green and open spaces. The hostel accommodation facilities at LPU are offered on a First Come First Serve basis with 25000+ seats. LPU Hostel rooms are divided into three categories: Standard Room, Apartments, and Dormitories. In all the categories, students have the choice to choose between AC and non-AC rooms. The hostel fees vary for all the 3 categories and range between INR 35,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year. The fee details of all types of hostel rooms at LPU are given below:

Room Types  Fees Range (Per Year)
Standard Room  INR 70,000 to INR 1,40,000
Apartment INR 90,000 to INR 1,90,000
Dormitories INR 35,000 to INR 45,000

The facilities offered at LPU Hostels are as follows: 

  • Apartments Style Housing
  • Gym Facility
  • In-House Mentor Support
  • In-House Laundry
  • Indoor Stadium Facility
  • Medical Assistance
  • 5G Enabled Campus
  • Transport Facility

LPU Scholarships 2024

LPU offers scholarships to students enrolled in all programs of the university, ranging from Diplomas to Ph.D. LPU offers a scholarship scheme of up to INR 6.8 Lakh per student. Lovely Professional University provides Scholarships under the following categories:

  • Based on qualification in previous exams (10th & 12th)
  • Based on the LPUNEST score
  • Based on CUET
  • Based on work experience for MBA
  • Scholarships based on Innovations, Startups, Entrepreneurship and Hackathons
  • Based on National Level Tests like JEE Mains, CAT, UCEED, etc.
  • Based on Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-Curricular Activities, Bravery Awards and Social Service
  • Scholarship for PhD 
  • Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board 

LPU Scholarships Based on LPUNEST

LPUNEST forms the basis for the scholarship for a specific program depending on their performance in LPUNEST. There are three brackets for scholarships offered under LPUNEST:

Brackets Scholarship Criteria (after Diploma and 10+2 Programs) Scholarship Criteria (after Graduation Programs)
Bracket 1 95% or above marks in the Qualifying examination 90% or above marks in the Qualifying examination or 95% or above marks in qualification previous to eligibility qualification
Bracket 2 90% to 94.9% marks in the Qualifying examination 80% to 89.9% marks in the Qualifying examination or 90% to 94.9% marks in qualification previous to eligibility qualification
Bracket 3 80% to 89.9% marks in the Qualifying examination 70% to 79.9% marks in the Qualifying examination or 80% to 89.9% marks in qualification previous to eligibility qualification

For More Details Check: LPU Scholarships


LPU Departments 

LPU has more than 20 schools that provide 200+ programs like B.tech, MBA, B.Des, B.Pharm, etc. The list of the popular departments at LPU is given below: 

LPU Departments
School of Agriculture  School of Business School of Computer Application 
School of Civil Engineering  School of Computer Science and Engineering  School of Design 
School of Law  School of Mechanical Engineering  School of Pharmaceutical Sciences 

LPU Faculty

LPU Faculty members are renowned in their domains and have a rich amount of experience. The faculty at LPU guides students in their careers. The faculty members of Lovely Professional University hold diploma Ph.D.-level degrees. LPU conducts various webinars and seminars for the advancement of faculty so that they can impart a healthy education system.


LPU International Opportunities & Programs

Lovely Professional University has tie-ups with 149 International Universities from 39 countries. LPU also has several programs that allow its students to visit those universities for a short duration. The details of the programs are mentioned below:

  • Semester Exchange Program: The Students Exchange Program allows students to spend a full semester abroad. Students with a 6.5 above CGPA will be eligible for the scheme.
  • International Exposure Program (Summer/Winter): The university provides opportunities for summer school and winter school for its students. Students can have international exposure without disturbing their academic schedule. These courses usually last from 1 to 6 weeks.
  • Internship Opportunities & Master's Abroad Program: The Division of International Affairs at the LPU provides opportunities to students to go for internships in foreign universities and to choose a Master’s program at Foreign Universities.

Read More: List of International Universities that Have Tie-Ups with LPU 


LPU Reviews

LPU's overall rating at Collegedunia is 8.2 out of 10 based on the rating given by 2432 students. The university is rated based on its academic curriculum, placement, infrastructure, hostel, faculty, and social life. The positive Likes and dislikes of Lovely Professional University are:

Likes about LPU

  • Curriculum
  • Placements Support
  • Campus Life and Atmosphere
  • Lush Green University
  • Diversity
  • World Class Infrastructure

Dislikes about LPU

  • Student Intake
  • Hectic Schedule
  • Too Much Security Checks

Here are the LPU Reviews for the various spheres:

Particulars Ratings (Out of 10)
Academic 8.3
Placement 8.3
Infrastructure 8.2
Faculty 8.3
Accommodation 7.7
Social Life 8.4

LPU Alumni 

LPU has a wide and successful network of Alumni spread across the world in different spheres and fields such as Engineering, Management, Marketing, Sports, Human Resources, Business Development, and others. Here is a list of LPU Notable Alumni excelling in their field throughout the world: 

Name Achievements Photo
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 

neeraj chopra

Shehnaaz Kaur Gill Indian Actress, Model, and Singer who works in Punjabi and Hindi Television and Films.

shehnaaz gill

Dr. Kritika Gupta  Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Research Evaluation (CERE); A TEDx Speaker

kritika gupta

Ainuddin Muradi Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs- Saripul University, Afghanistan 

LPU Alumni

Apeaksha Raina Model, Winner- Mrs. Colorado International 2018 

LPU Alumni

Vishal Nigam Co-founder and CEO of WTF, Chairman of the India Blockchain Council

LPU Alumni

The table given below shows the number of LPU alumni from different locations who are now working in reputed positions in various fields.

City Number of Alumni
Jalandhar 16463
Phagwara 4585
Hyderabad 3056

LPU FAQs

Ques. What is LPU famous for?

Ans. LPU is famous for its huge campus and rich cultural diversity as students from all over India and abroad reside on its campus. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU has been ranked 25th among Indian Universities. The university is the largest single-campus university in India with more than 30,000 students, offering 150+ programs across 40+ disciplines in Engineering, Business, Law, Architecture, Management, and others.

Ques. What is the fee structure of LPU?

Ans. The fee structure of LPU ranges from INR 3 lakhs to INR 15.6 Lakhs for different programs. The flagship courses of LPU University are B.Tech, M.Tech & MBA. Lovely Professional University B.Tech fee ranges from  INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester for different specializations. The M.Tech fee of LPU is INR 1,20,000 per semester for all specializations. LPU MBA's total fee is in the range of INR 8 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs for the two-year program. The fee varies according to the courses. Given below is the fee structure for some of the programs. 

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

Ques. What are the fees for B.Tech at LPU?

Ans. The fee structure for the B.Tech program varies according to the specialization chosen by students. LPU B.Tech fees range from INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester.

Ques. Is LPU a Tier 1 College?

Ans. LPU is ranked 46th in India in the Overall Category in NIRF Ranking 2023 making it stand among IITs and Central Universities. LPU is ranked 38th among all public and private universities in India by NIRF 2023 making it a Tier 1 college. 

Ques. How is LPU for Engineering?

Ans. Lovely Professional University is the best place to pursue higher education as it provides better opportunities to its students, whether curricular or extracurricular activities. LPU has been ranked 50th in Engineering in India by NIRF Ranking 2023. The university imparts practical exposure to the B.Tech students through well-equipped designed labs with experienced faculty and lab assistants. It has a 100% placement record with over 610 students hired on a single day by Cognizant. The highest package offered to an LPU B.Tech student stood at INR 3 CPA in the branch of Computer Science Engineering. The second highest package of INR 64 LPA was grabbed by a student of AI / ML specialisation.

Ques. What is LPUNEST?

Ans. LPUNEST is an entrance and scholarship test conducted by LPU with exam centres in more than 200 cities across India. The question pattern followed in the LPUNEST is 30 questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology and 20 questions in English. There is no negative marking in this examination and each correct answer fetches 4 marks. The syllabus for LPUNEST is similar to that of Class XII. Students can also attempt LPUNEST in the online mode. 

Ques. Does LPU offer MBBS?

Ans. LPU does not offer an MBBS degree, though it offers different medical sciences degrees like B.Pharm, B.Sc (Medical Lab and Technologies), BPT, and B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Sciences).

Ques. What are the fees for an MBA course at LPU?

Ans. The cost of studying MBA at LPU ranges from INR 8,00,000 – INR 10,00,000 for the 2-year program. Candidates are needed to fill out the online application form on the official website and need to apply for LPUNEST to avail of MBA scholarships. 

Ques. What is the highest Package of LPU?

Ans. The highest international and domestic packages offered at LPU Placements stood at INR 3 CPA and INR 64 LPA respectively. Around 1,050 companies visited the campus with 8,400+ offers and more than 1100 students were offered packages between INR 10 LPA and INR 62.72 LPA during LPU Placements.

Ques. Is LPU a Government University?

Ans. Lovely Professional University is a private university established in 2005 by Lovely International Trust under the LPU Act 2005. It is situated in Phagwara, Punjab. The university started its first batch from the year 2006.

Ques. Is LPU a good university?

Ans. Yes, LPU is a good university. The university offers 150+ programs across 40+ disciplines in Engineering, Business, Law, Architecture, Management and others. LPU holds approval from prominent organizations like UGC, NCTE, PCI, COA, BCI, PSCAE &  ITPI. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade, ACBSP and ICAR and it holds the membership of AIU, IAU, IIE, ACU-UK and The Institution of Engineers (India). 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at LPU Placements?

Ans. LPU’s top recruiters include Cognizant, Capgemini, Highradius, Wipro, Mindtree, LTTS, DXC and Accenture. More than 1850 job offers were made by Cognizant, followed by 1400+ offers made by Capgemini, and more than 900 offers disclosed by Highradius.

Ques. Is LPU a good college from the placement point of view?

Ans. LPU is known to have a stellar track record for placements offering the highest packages among all the colleges in Punjab. As per the latest statistics, more than 2000 recruiters hired LPU students. 500+ companies have offered CTC of more than INR 5 LPA to students of LPU. The highest internship stipend at LPU stood at INR 1.6 Lakhs per month. The highest domestic packages have seen a tremendous rise during LPU Placements conducted over the years. 

Ques. What facilities are offered at LPU Hostels?

Ans. LPU offers residential and accommodation facilities to its students including shopping areas, gyms, indoor sports complexes, food courts, and green and open spaces. The hostel accommodation facilities at LPU are offered on a First Come First Serve basis with 25000+ seats. LPU Hostel facilities include shopping areas, gyms, indoor sports complexes, food courts, green and open spaces, Apartments Style Housing, In-House Mentor Support, In-House Laundry, Indoor Stadium Facility, Medical Assistance, 5G Enabled Campus and Transport Facility. 

Ques. Is LPU as good as IIT?

Ans. According to a renowned national poll, LPU is on par with the best IITs in the nation for engineering excellence in the Chandigarh and Punjab regions. LPU has received five stars, the same rating that each of the top IITs in India has received in its particular state based on a variety of criteria related to students' overall growth. 

Ques. Is LPU very expensive?

Ans. Being a private university, LPU offers various UG, PG, Ph.D., Diploma and Certificate courses at a reasonable rate in comparison to other private universities. LPU B.Tech fees range from INR 1,40,000 to INR 2,00,000 per semester whereas LPU MBA total fee ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the 2-year course. LPU offers scholarships up to INR 6.8 Lakhs per student.

Ques. Where is LPU located?

Ans. LPU is easily accessible as it is located on the Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, (Punjab) and is well connected by rail and road; having a reasonable distance from the airports, bus stands, railway stations etc.

Ques. What are the admission criteria for seeking admission at LPU?

Ans. LPU offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses in full-time and part-time modes. The university grants admission based on Entrance Exams. LPUNEST & National Level Exams like NEET/NATA/CAT/JEE Mains/CUET are accepted at LPU for admission to its various courses. 

Ques. How is the faculty of LPU?

Ans. Faculty members of LPU are highly experienced and well-known in their fields. LPU instructors mentor students in their professional endeavours. 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.

Ques. Is the LPU entrance exam hard?

Ans. LPU conducts LPUNEST. The test isn’t that tough, candidates must be clear with the fundamentals to achieve good grades in the exam. Speaking of grades, getting high marks will let you apply for further scholarships.

Ques. Does LPU grant scholarships?

Ans. Yes, LPU offers scholarships up to INR 6.8 Lakhs per student. A list of categories under which LPU grants scholarships is mentioned below:

  • Based on qualification in previous exams (10th & 12th)
  • Based on the LPUNEST score
  • Based on CUET
  • Based on work experience for MBA
  • Scholarships based on Innovations, Startups, Entrepreneurship and Hackathons
  • Based on National Level Tests like JEE Mains, CAT, UCEED, etc.
  • Based on Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-Curricular Activities, Bravery Awards and Social Service
  • Scholarship for PhD 
  • Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board 

Ques. Does LPU have any international collaboration?

Ans. LPU has tie-ups with 200 top universities across the globe including in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, and France for student exchange programmes, study abroad and collaborative research opportunities.

Ques. How to reach the LPU campus?

Ans. LPU is well connected by railways, roads, airports, and bus stands. You can fly to the closest airports, Amritsar and Chandigarh, and then take a bus or private taxi to LPU from there. There is a good rail connectivity from New Delhi to Venue. The nearest railway stations to LPU are Phagwara, Jalandhar city, and Jalandhar cant. One can take the bus to Amritsar, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Jammu, and Batala from New Delhi Railway Station they will drop at the Main gate of Lovely Professional University. Ola Taxi facility is also available from Jalandhar and Phagwara.

Ques. What is the fee for an MBA at LPU?

Ans. LPU MBA's total fee ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 10,00,000. 

Ques. How much does LPU charge for the LLB program?

Ans. LPU charges INR 1,20,000 Per Semester for LLB programs. 

Ques. What are the selection criteria for B.Arch at LPU?

Ans. LPU gives 50% weightage to NATA Score and 50% weightage to Merit in Qualifying Exam to offer admission in B.Arch.

Ques. What is the hostel fee at LPU?

Ans. The hostel fees at LPU are as follows:

Room Types  Fees Range (Per Year)
Standard Room  INR 70,000 to INR 1,40,000
Apartment INR 90,000 to INR 1,90,000
Dormitories INR 35,000 to INR 45,000

Ques. Are admissions open at Lovely Professional University for 2024?

Ans. LPU Admission 2024 is ongoing for UG and PG courses. The last date to apply for LPUNEST 2024 Phase-III is March 25, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of LPU. 

Ques.  When can I visit the LPU campus?

Ans. The University's campus is now open for visits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The admissions process typically takes two hours to complete, plus an additional hour for walk-in counselling and the campus tour. The university website has a 360-degree view option that gives you a virtual tour of the campus. 

Ques. Does LPU have an on-campus job facility?

Ans. Yes, LPU offers on-campus job facilities. Students have the option to work part-time jobs on campus enabling them to “Earn as they learn”. Students can work as Peer Tutors, Assistant Physiotherapist & Pharmacist, Trainee, Assistant Technicians, Dieticians and many more. 

Ques. Which is better – LPU or CU?

Ans. LPU and CU are one of the top private universities in India. While CU has a lovely campus spanning 250 acres, LPU boasts a magnificent green campus spanning 600 acres with all the contemporary conveniences and facilities making it a student-friendly environment everywhere. As per the latest placement data collected, the highest international package at CU and LPU is INR 1.7 CPA and 3 CPA respectively. You can get 15 streams of Engineering with specializations in various streams at LPU whereas CU provides 12 streams of Engineering courses. As a globally renowned institution, LPU may offer you the opportunity to study at one of its international partner universities and earn a degree from that institution through a study abroad program, which is one of its unique features. The University has tie-ups with 200+ foreign Universities.

Ques. What are the recognizations and accreditations achieved by LPU?

Ans. LPU is approved by UGC, NCTE, PCI, COA, BCI, PSCAE, ITPI, and other prominent organizations. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade, ACBSP, and ICAR and it holds the membership of AIU, IAU, IIE, ACU-UK, and The Institution of Engineers (India). LPU is ranked at 38th position in NIRF Ranking 2023 among all Private and Government Universities in India. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU has been ranked 25th among the Indian Universities. LPU offers various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses in full-time and part-time modes. LPU Distance Education (LPUDE) is approved by UGC-DEB, and AICTE (ODL & Online).

Ques. What is the exam pattern for LPUNEST?

Ans. LPUNEST comprises of 120 MCQs. The duration of the exam is 2 Hours and 30 Minutes. According to the LPUNEST Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024, there will be 4 sections viz. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and English with the given marking scheme: 

  • 4 Marks will be awarded for PCM/B sections for each correct answer.
  • 2 Marks will be awarded for the English section for each correct answer.
  • There is No Negative Marking in LPUNEST. 

Ques. How are the facilities provided at LPU?

Ans. LPU has eleven branches in its extensive library system. The largest library, the central one, spans 1.5 lakh square feet and has nine levels. Students have access to more than 24 lakh books and journals on this platform at any time. This centralized library has procured 3000 exceptional books including manuscripts of Sanskrit, Apbransh, and Pali languages. LPU provides internship opportunities for students enrolled in various courses. The highest internship stipend offered by LPU is INR 1.6 Lakhs per month. LPU encourages its students to participate in sports activities. The university has seen so many athletes showing exemplary performance at the global level, like Neeraj Chopra, Rajak Preeti, Parminder, Arjun Singh Cheema, etc. 

Ques. Does LPU offer admission based on management quota?

Ans. LPU Jalandhar conducts LPUNEST to offer admission in a wide range of courses. Students who would like to take direct admission based on the management quota will be exempted from LPUNEST 2024. Lovely Professional University grants provisional admission to candidates on the payment of a nominal fee of INR 10,000. This amount will be later on adjusted against the semester fees. LPU does not offer provisional admission to M.Sc., Agriculture, M.Pharma, MA Hindi/ Punjabi, and B.Tech CSE programmes. 

Ques. What collaborations and industry partnerships does LPU have established?

Ans. LPU has established various alliances and partnerships with international organizations. The university has tie-ups with 200 + International Universities from 39 countries which include, the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, etc. Some of the partnered universities of LPU Punjab are the State University of New York, Newcastle University, Massey University, Heriot-Watt University, Brock University, etc. LPU Jalandhar Collaborations assists students in semester exchange programs, summer/ winter exposure programs, international credit transfer, international internship opportunities and masters in abroad programs.

Ques. How can I establish a student organization at LPU?

Ans. LPU student organizations are established by the students for the welfare of students. If any enrolled student of LPU wants to establish an organization, he or she has to make sure that the objective of the organization is to support the intellectual environment of the university. The idea must be supported by teachers, members of administrative staff, and other university officials. Once the objective is determined, it will go through a feasibility check. LPU student organization must be mentored by a faculty member and a student in the second year having at least 7 CGPA can act as the promoter of the organization. There is no registration fee to become a member of a student organization at Lovely Professional University. The student has to submit a duly filled application form to the student organization cell. 

Ques. How does LPU help students in starting their business?

Ans. LPU offers some seed money to students especially, the entrepreneurs to start their businesses while studying at the university. LPU students work in the evening for their businesses. LPU not only believes in offering education but also offers other activities that help students build their careers. LPU Campus comprises of shopping mall in which most of the shops are run by LPU Students. Adjacent to the Mall, LPU has a Uni Hotel which is also run by Hotel Management students. 

Ques. What are the rankings of LPU?

Ans. LPU is a reputed institution and has been ranked by various organizations. As per NIRF Ranking 2023, LPU is ranked 38th among all the Indian and Private Universities, 32nd in Management, 50th in Engineering, 17th in Pharmacy, 42nd in Research, and 16th in Architecture & Law. As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, LPU has been ranked 25th among the Indian Universities.

Ques. Can I take admission to LPU based on merit in CAT?

Ans. LPU accepts CAT scores to offer admission to MBA programmes. LPU CAT Cutoff 2024 (expected) is 40 percentile for MBA in Business Analytics, Hospital & Health Care Management, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Financial Markets. Students who have not appeared for CAT can apply for LPUNEST 2024 for admission to the MBA courses.

Ques. Is LPU good for B.Tech?

Ans. LPU is a renowned private sector university offering B.Tech in 28 specializations. The highest package offered to an LPU B.Tech student stood at INR 3 CPA in the branch of Computer Science Engineering. The second highest package of INR 64 LPA was grabbed by a student of AI / ML specialisation. LPU also offers B.Tech courses in collaboration with organizations like upGrad, IBM, Google Cloud, Futurense, Kalvium, etc. LPU Jalandhar is ranked 50th in Engineering for B.Tech by NIRF Ranking 2023 and 6th by THE World University Rankings 2023. The university is offering scholarships for B.Tech students based on their JEE Mains scores.