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LPU: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Cut off, Placements, Ranking

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Q:   Who is eligible for PhD in LPU?
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The criteria for PhD at LPU is mentioned below:

  • Master degree with 55% to 65% aggregate or equivalent grades
  • One year PG degree with 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades after a four-year/ eight semester bachelor degree.
Q:   For which course LPU is best?
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LPU top courses include BTech and MBA. Other than this, the university offer courses in Design, Arts, Animation, Nursing, etc. The popular LPU courses along with eligibility and selection details are mentioned below:

Course Name 

Common Eligibility & Selection Criteria 

BTech

Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with 60% marks

Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotechnology and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate for BTech Biotechnology, Food Tech and Biomedical

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST + JEE Main + CUET

MBA 

Eligibility: Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT + GDPI

BBA/ BBA (Hons)

Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board with 50%-60% aggregate with English or equivalent

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET UG (merit-based for some of the BBA specialisations)

MCA/ MCA (Hons)

Eligibility: A minimum aggregate of 60% in BCA or BSc (CS/IT) or any other UG degree with CS/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Maths/ Business Statistics/ QT as a subject at UG or Class 12 level)

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST

 

Q:   Is LPU a good choice for MBA?
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In 2024, the MBA candidates secured good placements offers. LPU has been ranked at 38 under 'Management' category in NIRF 2024 Rankings. MBA is one of the recognised courses of LPU. After completing course from the university, students are open to multiple placement opportunities. Find below the key highlights for LPU Placements:

Particulars

Statistics

MBA Highest Package in 2024

INR 29.3 LPA

MBA average package in 2023

INR 7 LPA

Note: In the absence of course-specific data, generic placement data is taken.

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Q:   Is LPU good for MCA?
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MCA is one of the top courses of LPU. LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. After completion MCA from LPU, students are open to plethora of jobs. Enlisted below are the job profiles available after completing MCA from LPU:

  • App Developer
  • Database Engineer
  • Manual Tester
  • Hardware Engineer
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Business Analyst

Click here to know job scope after MCA

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LPU Admission Updates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: LPU NEST, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th
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26 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26
LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Phase 2Ongoing
4 Apr '26 - 30 Apr '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 ExamOngoing
2 May '26
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LPU FAQs

Q:   Is LPU worth all the hype?
A: 

Yes, LPU is worth all the hype. LPU's EDU-Revolution provides AI powered learning ecosystem, world-class infrastructure & smart classrooms, 150+ skills labs & innovation studios, 30,000+ students | 28 States | 8 UTs | 50+ countries, start-up incubation & entrepreneurship support, and vibrant, safe, and secure residential campus life.

Q:   Is it good to do an MBA from LPU? Does it provide better campus selection?
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The placement percentage of MBA is yet to be released for the batch 2025. The MBA students of the batch 2025 secured the highest package of INR 49.4 LPA. Over 130 students achieved the salary between INR 10 LPA to INR 49.4 LPA. The average salary of top 10% was INR 13.6 LPA.  Earlier, LPU recorded 95% of placements for the MBA batch passed out in 2024.

Q:   What is the salary offered after doing BBA in LPU?
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After completing BBA from LPU, students are open to multiple job roles. Check out the table below to know the career options available to students after BBA along with the average salary offered in India:

Job ProfileSalary (Per Annum)
HR ExecutiveINR 3.75 lakh
Marketing ExecutiveINR 2.91 lakh
Marketing ManagerINR 6.84 lakh
Sales ExecutiveINR 2.44 lakh
Entrepreneur INR 7.44 lakh
Financial AdvisorINR 3.83 lakh
Public Relations ManagerINR 5.21 lakh

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

Click here to know the job scope after BBA

Q:   What is the average package for MBA students at Lovely Professional University?
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As per the latest report, the highest package offered during LPU MBA placements 2024 was INR 29.3 LPA. Further, the LPU MBA average package offered in 2024 was INR 7.80 LPA. The key highlights of LPU MBA placements 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest package

INR 29.3 LPA (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

INR 7.36 (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

INR 29.3 LPA (MBA)

INR 16.07 LPA (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

INR 29.3 LPA (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

Average package

INR 7 LPA (MBA)

INR 4.50 LPA (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

INR 5.90 LPA (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

INR 7.80 LPA (MBA)

INR 5.30 LPA (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

INR 5.10 LPA (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

Placement rate

96% (MBA)

100% (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

100% (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

95% (MBA)

100% (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

72 (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

Total offers

576 (MBA)

9 (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

15 (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

803 (MBA)

7 (MBA in Tourism and Hospitality)

13 (MBA, MBA Hospital and Healthcare)

Q:   What is LPU widely known for?
A: 

LPU is famous for its BTech & MBA programmes. LPU Engineering courses are becoming famous as the placements offered to the BTech students are good. LPU is one of India’s the largest private universities which is offering modern CSE Education to students integrated with AI, Machine Learning (ML), & Data Science (DS)The university infrastructure is also quite good. 

Q:   How good are the LLM placements at LPU?
A: 

As per the latest report, the majority of LLM students who graduate in 2024 opted for self-business or higher studies. The students who opted for LPU placements in 2024 are placed with an average package of INR 7.76 LPA. The LPU the highest package offered to the LLM students in 2024 stood at INR 9 LPA. the key highlights of LPU placements for the LLM Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
the highest SalaryINR 9 LPA
Average SalaryINR 7.76 LPA
Q:   What is the last date of the LPU NEST 2026 slot booking?
A: 

The last date to book the LPU NEST exam slot for phase 2 was April 15, 2026. The candidates must make sure that slots are booked in advance. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

Q:   Can I apply online for PhD at LPU?
A: 

Students should check eligibility before filling the form. LPUNEST exam fee is Rs 1000 for males and Rs 500 for females. LPU PhD admission process is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of LPU
  • Click on Apply Now
  • Register with the listed details.
  • Upload the documents.
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit to complete the application
Q:   How is Lovely Professional University (LPU) faculty?
A: 

LPU faculty are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. LPU faculty are trained as well as experienced and offer advanced learning experiences to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Lovely Professional University (LPU) also invites guest faculty for lectures and also arranges conferences for undergraduate and postgraduate students. LPU arranges workshops and seminars for students and teachers in which guest professors and various trained lecturers are invited to provide professional guidance to students.

Q:   Are admissions possible in LPU without LPUNEST?
A: 

No, for BTech courses, admissions are not possible without clearing the LPU NEST exams. Students must first register for this entrance exam. Then, appear for this entrance examination. Then, with valid scores apply on the official website of the university. 

Q:   How much is the LPU NEST 2026 application fee?
A: 

LPU NEST application form fee for a soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 Kit is INR 1000 for boys and girls. The printed copy of the LPU NEST Kit is available for INR 1500 for boys and girls. The application fee can be paid online if the application form is filled out online. The application fee can be given as a demand draft if the application form is submitted offline. If the DD is not enclosed or DD is wrongly drawn, the application form will not be accepted. The application fee has to be paid to submit the application form.

Q:   Can I take direct admission LPU MBA course?
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LPU offers admission to MBA based on LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score of the candidates followed by GDPI. Candidates must pass graduation with at least 55% aggregate or completed CS from the ICSI or CA from the ICAI or CMA from ICAI to apply for LPU MBA course. After completion of the selection rounds, candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their seat. The total fee for LPU MBA course ranges between INR 1.60 lakh and INR 10 lakh. The fee is calculated based on the semester fee. Click here to know more about MBA admission.

Q:   Is it expensive to study MBA at Lovely Professional University?
A: 

LPU MBA course is available in various specialisations. The total tuition fees for MBA is between INR 5.6 L - INR 14 L. For students who find the fee high worry not, there are scholarships available for students. The scholarships are awarded to all the eligible students.

Q:   What is the fee for LPU BBA?
A: 

The total fees at LPU for BBA and BBA (Hons) programmes is INR 4.8 lakh - INR 9.6 lakh. The fee is calculated based on the semester fee. Check below the LPU fee structure for BBA courses:

CourseTotal Fees
BBA (Hons.)INR 7.20 lakh
BBA (Financial Markets)INR 6 lakh
BBA (IT)INR 4.80 lakh
BBA (International Finance)INR 6 lakh
BBA (Business Analytics)INR 6 lakh
BBA (Tourism and Hospitality)INR 4.80 lakh
BBA (Airlines and Airport Management)INR 4.80 lakh
Q:   How many recruiters participated during LPU placements?
A: 

More than 2,225 companies visited the campus for LPU placements 2025. In 2024, a total of 1,611 recruiters participated in the placement process. Going back to 2023 placements, 1,107 recruiters participated and placed students in various sectors. The total of recruiters participated in LPU placements betwenn 2023 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total recruiters

1,107

1,611

2,225+

Q:   Who is eligible to apply for BBA programme offered by LPU?
A: 

Candidates must pass Class 12 to apply for BBA. The admission criteria for BBA (Hons) and BBA IB, Financial Markets, Blockchain and Business Analytics is LPUNEST or CUET UG. Admission is merit-based for all other courses. Check below the criteria for BBA and BBA (Hons) in LPU:

Eligibility BBA (Hons): A pass in Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English is required to apply for BBA (Hons) course.

BBA SpecialisationsLPU BBA Eligibility
General (Including International Credit Transfer option)Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate with English
ITClass 12 with at least 50% aggregate with English
Tourism & HospitalityClass 12 with at least 50% aggregate with English
Airlines & Aiport ManagementClass 12 with at least 50% aggregate with English
Event ManagementClass 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English
International BusinessClass 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English
Financial MarketsClass 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English
BlockchainClass 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English
Business AnalyticsClass 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English
Q:   What is the expected LPU cutoff 2025 for MBA?
A: 

Lovely Professional University accepts LPUNESTLPUNEST/ MAT/ XATCMATNMAT scores for admission to the MBA course. During the LPU CAT cutoff 2024, the overall CAT percentile was 70 for the General All India category candidates. LPU CAT percentile remain constant from the last three years. So, considering the past three years cutoff percentile, LPU CAT 2025 percentile is also expected to ranged between 70 to 75 for General category. 

 

Q:   Does LPU offer BCA course?
A: 

Lovely Professional University offers BCA course. BCA is a three-year course divided into six semesters. Check below LPU BCA specialisations:

  • BCA (Hons) Cyber Security in tie-up with Comptia
  • BCA Big Data Analytics in tie-up with IBM
  • BCA

Click here to know more about LPU BCA course

Q:   How many seats are there in LPU for BCA?
A: 

Check below LPU BCA specialisation-wise seat intake:

BCA SpecialisationSeat Intake
BCA (Hons.) + MCA (Hons.)60
BCA + MCA180
BCA in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality180
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA Hons.)60
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Lateral Entry)36

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Updated on Apr 20, 2026

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