LPU (Lovely Professional University) is a private university located in Jalandhar, Punjab. Established in the year 2005, the university is now a member of the AIU, IAU, IIE, and ACU. The LPU is well-known for offering excellent placements. More than 2000 companies participate in the campus placement drives. The highest package offered at the university is INR 3 crore. The university offers courses at the UG, PG, diploma, and PhD levels in 21 disciplines.
The university is approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCTE, PCI, BCI, PSCAE, and AICTE. As per the NIRF Ranking of 2022, Lovely Professional University is ranked in the 47th position. It is also ranked 23rd among the top Indian universities by THE world university ranking 2023. The campus area is spread over 600 acres. There are a total of 30,000 students, 4000 faculty members, and staff members at the university.
LPU Highlights
| Name | Lovely Professional University |
| Established Year | 2005 |
| Approved by | UGC, UGC-DEB, NCTE, PCI, BCI, PSCAE and AICTE |
| Type | Private University |
| NIRF Ranking | 47th(Engineering) |
| Courses offered | UG, Diploma, PG, PhD |
| Total Courses | 300+ |
| Highest Package | INR 3Cr |
| Hostal | Available |
| Official Website | www.lpu.in |
LPU Admission 2023
The Lovely Professional Univerity conducts its own entrance and scholarship exam called LPUNEST. Although the university accepts the test scores of other national entrance exams such as JEE Mains, NATA, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. The LPUNEST is conducted for admission to more than 150 UG and PG courses.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| LPU NEST 2023 Exam | 1 April 2023 – 15 April 2023 |
| LPUNEST 2023 Result Schedule I | 18 April 2023 |
| LPUNEST 2023 Application Submission (Schedule II) | 11 April 2023 – 20 April 2023 |
| LPUNEST 2023 Counselling Round 1 | 18 April 2023 – 20 April 2023 |
| LPUPET Application Deadline Schedule I | 20 April 2023 |
| NID DAT 2023 Mains (M.Des) exam date | 20 March 2023 – 23 April 2023 |
LPUNEST 2023
Every year, 75,000 students take the LPUNEST exam. The test will be given online, and there will be a total of 125 objective-type questions on the paper. There are six sections, including English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Maths.
Each question of the exam consists of 4 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates will have 150 minutes to finish each section. The exam is conducted several times a year.
LPU Cut-off
The cut-off for LPUNEST has not yet been declared. According to the statistics available, the projected cutoff for Category 1 of the LPUNEST is 320 marks. Candidates who meet the cut-off will be given scholarships based on their scores. The cut-off will be released in three categories. The expected cut-off for LPU 2023 is provided below.
| Cut Off Category | LPUNEST Cut Off(Out of 420Marks) |
|---|---|
| Category I | 320 Marks |
| Category II | 240 Marks |
| Category III | 165 Marks |
LPU Ranking & Accreditation
The lovely professional university is ranked by many national and international ranking organisations. The university is recognised and approved by the University Grants Commission. As per the world university ranking, the university, LPU, is ranked in 23rd position in India in both government and private universities and 6th in the engineering category.
| Approved By | UGC, AICTE, NCTE, PCI, BCI, PSCAE and COA |
| World Univeristy Ranking 2023 | 23th |
| NIRF Ranking | 47 |
| The Impact Ranking | 6th(Global), 2nd(India) |
| World University Ranking | 27th(India) |
| QS World University Ranking | 251-300 |
LPU Infrastructure
The LPU University campus is spread over 600 acres. LPU is home to 30,000 students from national and international locations. The university includes one central library and 10 libraries of various disciplines. All the hostels are wifi enabled. There are a total of 20 schools under Lovely Professional University that offer a wide range of courses.
Facilities provided at LPU
- 20 lakh books and 30 thousand journals in one central library and 10 other libraries of various disciplines.
- Wifi enabled separate hostels for boys and girls with the attached mess.
- cafes and various food chains.
- Outdoor and indoor stadiums for various sports such as cricket, tennis, football, badminton etc
- High-tech and modern equipment for labs
- Transportation facilites
- Unihospital
- Gym
- Auditorium
- Convenience Store
LPU Popular Courses
| Course | Eligibility | Selection proess | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech/B.E | 10+2: 60 % | LPUNEST, CUET, JEE Main | IINR 4.2 L – 15.2 L |
| M.Tech/M.E | Graduation : 60 – 65% | LPUNEST, GATE | INR 4.8 L |
| B.A. LL.B. | 10+2: 60 % | CLAT, CUCET | INR 12L |
| B.Sc. | 10+2: 45-50% | LPUNEST, CUET, UCEED, LPUPET | INR 53.2 K – 9.6 L |
| MBA | 10+2:50% Graduation: 55% | LPUNEST, MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, CUET | INR 1.56 L – 9.6 L |
| BBA | 10+2: 50-60% | LPU NEST, CUET, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th | INR 3.2 L – 9.6 L |
| B.Arch | 10+2 : 50% | JEE Main, NATA, CUET | INR 12 L |
| BCA | 10+2: 50-55% | LPUNEST, CUET, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th | INR 1.74 L – 9 L |
| MCA | 10+2 :50 % Graduation: 60% | LPUNEST, CUET | INR 1.16 L – 9 L |
| B Pharma | 10+2 :50-60 % | LPU NEST, CUET, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th | INR 4.8 L – 9.6 L |
| PhD | – | LPUNEST | INR 66 K – 7.2 L |
| B. Com | 10+2 :50-60% | LPU NEST, CUET, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th | INR 1.44 L – 7.2 L |
| D. Pharma | – | CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th | INR 1.4 L |
How to apply for LPUNEST?
Candidates who are interested in applying to Lovely Professional University are advised to fill out their application. The application is available online as well as offline mode. Candidates can fill out their online application using the following steps:
- Visit the official website of Lovely Professional University at www.lpu.in.
- On the homepage, click on the option “Apply online.”
- Enter the requested details in the registration portal, such as names, email IDs, DOBs, and a valid mobile number, to get login credentials.
- After registration, the next step is to pay the registration fee.
- Now fill in the personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
- Upload the scanned documents of the photograph, birth certificate, and mark sheets.
- Submit your application and take a printout of the filled-out form for reference.
LPUNEST Application Fee
| Gender | Amount |
|---|---|
| All Category(Male) | INR 1000 |
| All Category(Female) | INR 500 |
LPU Scholarship 2023
All the candidates who will appear for the LPUNEST are eligible for the scholarship. The university also provides scholarships to top-rank holders from other national-level examinations as well. LPU provides a scholarship scheme of up to Rs. 6 lac per student. The scholarship details are provided below:
| Scholarship | Eligbility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | Based on the performace of 10+2/Graduation or any of the following exam 1.LPUNEST 2.JEE Mains 3.CUET 4. CAT, MAT 5.GATE 6.GPAT 7.NEET 8.Toppers of Centre and State Boards |
| Financial Aid | 1. Need-Based 2. For Orphan Applicants 3. Defence and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel and their dependants. 4. For Person with Certain Disability |
LPU Placements
The highest package offered at Lovely Professional University is INR 3 crore. In 2022, more than 1000 companies visited the campus for placement. The highest domestic package offered to the candidates is INR 64 LPA. Around 431 students got a salary package between INR 10 LPA and INR 64 LPA. A total of 8,400 placements were made in 2022.
| Placement | Statics |
| Total Recruiter | 1050 |
| Students Placed | 8,400 |
| Average Package | INR 10 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 3 Cr. |
| Highest Domastic Package | INR 64LPA |
| Top Recruiter | Google, Cognizant, Virtus, Intel, Hewlett Packed etc |
LPU FAQs
Ans-The popular courses offered at Lovely Professional University are MBA, B.Tech., BBA, etc.
Ans- Yes, Lovely Professional University is recognised and approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCTE, PCI, BCI, PSCAE, and AICTE.
Ans-The highest package offered at Lovely Professional University is INR 3 crore.
Ans- Yes, Lovely Professional University conducts the LPUNEST, which is an admission and scholarship exam.
Ans-Yes, two categories are offered for the scholarship. The first is merit-based, which is determined by the LPUNEST score and other national entrance exam results. The second is financial support, which is given in accordance with candidates’ needs.
Ans-The candidates have to fill out the application form, which is available on the official website of Lovely Professional University.
Ans-Yes, the LPU is considered the score for JEE Mains.
Ans- The hostel fee for LPU ranges from INR 35,000 up to INR 1.80 lac.
Ans- In 2022, a total of 1051 companies visited the campus and made 8,400 job offers.