LPU PhD Admission 2021: Eligibility, Application Process, Dates, Fee

Lovely Professional University offers PhD in more than 50 specialisations in part-time as well as in full-time modes. LPU PhD admission process begins in the first week of February (for schedule I) for both full-time and part-time PhD programmes. However, this year, the admission process is delayed because of the pandemic. It also offers PhD in online and offline modes. 

LPU PhD Admission 2021: Highlights

The University conducts a National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for its PhD aspirants. Those in the final of their postgraduation can apply for LPUNEST (PhD). A few highlights regarding LPU PhD admissions are mentioned below:

• Eligibility criteria: Master’s degree with 55% aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Selection criteria: A valid score in LPUNEST followed by an interview
• Exemption from LPUNEST: Those who have qualified UGC NET/ JRF/ CSIR NET/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) exam/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE or GPAT scorecard/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder, or passed MPhil (regular mode only) are exempted from LPUNEST for PhD

The below table mentions all the 59 specialisations which are offered under the full-time PhD programme at LPU:

The University also offers part-time PhD programme in 50 specialisations as listed in the below table:

Lovely Professional University conducts an online eligibility/scholarship test, LPUNEST basis which students can avail a number of scholarships.

• Deposit the test fee: The cost for the application form and soft copy of LPUNEST Kit is Rs 800 (for boys) and Rs 500 (for girls) and fill the application form of LPUNEST.

Step 4: Book the exam slot and appear for it

• Candidates are now required to book a slot (with their preference of date and time) to appear for LPUNEST
• Appear and qualify the test

List of documents to be uploaded with the application form

• Recent photograph
• Mark sheet and passing certificates of Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
• Qualifying exam certificate/ mark sheet
• Address proof

Also, students are advised to carry the following documents (both the original and the copy) at the time of reporting at the University campus for admission:

• Certificate and marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12
• Character/ school leaving/ transfer document
• Entrance test rank/ score card (if applicable)
• Three passport-size photographs of the student
• Proof of residence
• Aadhaar Card of the students and their parents
• A self-attested anti-ragging affidavit signed by both the students and their parents
• Income Affidavit

LPU PhD Scholarships 2021

The University offers a number of scholarships on the basis of performance in LPUNEST (PhD). The categories for the scholarship are based on candidates' performance in LPUNEST (PhD) with a maximum scholarship of Rs 60,000 per annum to the toppers. Cut-off details for each category are announced with the result declaration of the respective schedule. The details regarding LPU scholarships are as per the following table:

• Apart from the above-mentioned scholarship, the University also offers a scholarship of up to 90% of the programme fee based on GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes.
• In addition to the above-mentioned ones, scholarship of up to 70% of programme fee is also offered to research associates in centrally funded labs, professionals working in Industry/ Corporate/ Teaching and candidates with various research achievements.
• Additionally, there are scholarships for Person with Certain Disability, fee concession for Defence, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel and their dependents, and certain scholarships available for students on the basis of their performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards.

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