LPU: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024, Placement, Ranking, Cutoff

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 25^th 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.

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. 

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.

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

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 50^th 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.

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. 

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).

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. 

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.

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.

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). 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 (10^th & 12^th)
• 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 

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.

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.

Ans. LPU MBA's total fee ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the two-year course. 

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

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

Ans. The hostel fees at LPU are as follows:

Ans. LPU Admission 2024 is ongoing for UG and PG courses. The last date to apply for LPUNEST 2024 is April 20, 2024 (Schedule-4). Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of LPU. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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 38^th 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 25^th 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).

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.