LPU Scholarship 2027: Criteria, Amount, Category and Cutoff

Lovely Professional University provides scholarship on all UG and PG courses. The LPUNEST scholarship amount is decided based on candidates score in entrance test. Several other scholarship is provided basis qualifying exam marks, national level test like JEE Main, NEET UG, CAT, CUET. Check complete information on LPU scholarship criteria, amount, eligibility here.

LPU Scholarship- Complete Information on Types, Eligibility, and Amount

The Lovely Professional University organizes National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST) to select candidates for admission in programs like BTech, MBA and other professional degrees. Students also get scholarship based on their score in the test. The LPUNEST is conducted every year in multiple phases between January to July. 

Beside LPUNEST, the university offers various other scholarship based on qualifying exam marks, national level entrance test etc. This article will provide complete information about various types of scholarship offered at Lovely Professional University, the criteria and amount of scholarship.

LPU Scholarship Amount Glance

The details about scholarship offered by LPU in last year is given below.

Types of Scholarship at Lovely Professional University

The scholarship at LPU varies by course and admission method. Various types scholarship provided by the LPU for BTech and other UG/PG/PhD programs are

Eligibility Criteria for LPUNEST Scholarship

The scholarship for every category is provided only to those candidates who fulfills the eligibility criteria. The conditions of eligibility varies for each scholarship category

LPUNEST Merit Scholarship Based on Qualifying Exam Marks

The scholarship under this category is awarded based on marks scored in the qualifying examination like class 10, 12, Diploma, or Graduation depending on the program for which applied.

Scholarship on the Basis of LPUNEST

This is the most widely offered scholarship and almost every candidate applying through LPUNEST gets the financial support. The amount of scholarship depends on the LPUNEST score category A/B/C/D cut-offs and the program fee Group 1 to 5. The scholarship percentage reduces across successive admission phases.

LPUNEST Phase 1 Scholarship (January - April)

LPUNEST Phase 2 Scholarship

LPUNEST Phase 3 Scholarship

LPUNEST Phase 4 Scholarship

LPUNEST Phase 5 Scholarship

LPU MBA Scholarship Based on Work Experience

Working professional interested in pursuing LPU MBA program can go for this scholarship. Its exclusively for candidates with work experience.

Eligibility Criteria:

•   Minimum 2 years' full-time work experience required before submitting the application.

•   Work experience must be gained after completing graduation.

•   Experience from multiple employers is acceptable, but a minimum of 6 months with a single employer is required for it to count toward the 2-year total.

•   Applicants may be called for a personal interview to validate claims and documents.

Required Documents:

•   Experience certificate clearly stating date of joining, working hours, date of relieving, job responsibilities, and salary drawn.

•   At least one reference letter from a past employer.

LPU Scholarship Based on National-Level Entrance Test Rank

Candidates who have appeared in national level entrance exams like JEE Main, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GATE, GPAT, CLAT, NATA, and similar national-level exams can apply for admission cum scholarship under this category.

LPU Scholarship Based on Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship

LPU offers a special scholarship scheme on performance in Innovation, Startup & Entrepreneurship. This scholarship is offered to students who would like to continue their pursuit of creative minds and is primarily meant to inspire students to follow their dreams.

Scholarship will be awarded to the students based on achievements in the previous two years. The selection of students will be done on the basis of their achievements at the International/National level.

Final recommendation for the policy will be given by the selection committee. Granted for a demonstrable innovative idea, a registered startup, or an entrepreneurial initiative. The application process involves submitting details/evidence of the innovation or venture. No fixed public percentage slab was found; awards appear to be evaluated case-by-case.

LPUNEST PhD Scholarship

Candidates who joins Lovely professional university in PhD program can avail scholarship based on LPUNEST or other national level entrance exams like UGC-NET, CSIR NET. A separate scholarship and fee-concession scheme applies to PhD scholars for full time and part time applicants.

Scholarship Basis LPUNEST

LPU Scholarship Basis GATE/UGC/CSIR-NET/GATE

LPUNEST Scholarship Based on Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-Curricular, Social Service, Bravery Awards

A multi-tier scheme recognizing achievement from international to inter-university/state level. One documented top-tier example:

LPU RISE Scholarship

LPU RISE is a merit-based recognition and scholarship initiative of Lovely Professional University for students who secure top ranks in national-level entrance examinations and school boards in India. The scheme aims to promote academic excellence and provide support to deserving students.

LPU Jai Jawan Scholarship

The Jai Jawan Scholarship is provided to active/serving defense personnel from Indian Army, Navy, Airforce and paramilitary forces. It provides 100% tuition fee waiver to candidates taking admission in courses offered through online/distance mode and is applicable to both UG and PG programs.

LPU Scholarships Through Corporate Agencies

The Lovely Professional University has collaborate with many corporates, NGOs to provide scholarship support through their corporate social responsibility programs. LPU has made tie-ups and MoU for this with many industry bodies, and NGOs. The amount of scholarship as well as terms are set by the respective partner agency for providing the financial aid.

LPU Financial Aid (Need-Based) Scholarship

The university also extends financial support to candidates on need-basis. Candidates whose family income is below 5 lakh can apply for financial aid under this category. Also, single girl child, single mother and EWS applicants are also covered in this category. More information about various other category of financial aid is mentioned below.

How to Apply for LPU Scholarship

Candidates who wish to apply for scholarship of any program at LPU have to first register at the official website of the institute and apply for the respective course. After regiering at the institute website, candidates have to fill the detailed LPUNEST application form and select the mode of admission among national level entrance exam, sports, qualifying exam marks, LPUNEST. The amount and offer of scholarship will be infomed to students upon completing the application process.

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