Lovely Professional University (LPU): Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

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:

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

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Yes, LPU is a good university with constant increase in the placements offered to students. Below are the reasons to go for LPU admissions:

• Ranked 48 & 44 by NIRF 2025 in the Engg. & Mgmt. category, respectively, LPU is ranked by NIRF under Overall, University & Research categories as well.
• It has been ranked 5 in India by THE World University Rankings 2026.
• The university is approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCT, PCI, BCE, COA, PSCAE, ITPI & Indian Association of Physiotherapists. It is also accredited by ICAR, & with A + Grade by NAAC.
• LPU has partnered with more than 500 universities across more than 80 countries, offering students & faculty members' the much needed global exposure. These collaborations help students with credit transfers, semester exchanges, joint research, & summer/winter schools.

LPU has not released its the latest placement report. However, as per 2023-24 report, the highest package offered was INR 23.7 LPA. Also, average package of top 10% students was INR 9.7 lakh. Some recruiters include EXO Edge, TSAW Drones, etc. 

LPUNEST is a national-level exam conducted by LPU for admission to various courses. LPUNEST forms the basis of eligibility for some programmes and also for the scholarship programmes. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. LPUNEST exam pattern elucidates the scheme of the question paper. Candidates seeking admission through LPUNEST must check the exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like total number of question, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. The entrance test is neither hard nor easy. Candidates must prepare well to score the qualifying marks in the entrance exam. 

Admissions in BA LLB are based on entrance exam scores. Students have to appear one of the accepted exams to get admissions. The accepted exams are LPUNEST, CLAT, CUET. Students have to fill an online application form as well available at the official website. 

No, admissions in BA LLB at LPU are based on entrance merit. The university accepts LPUNEST/ CLAT/ CUET scores for admissions. It is compulsory for applicants to appear for one of the accepted entrance exams. 

The total tuition fee of MBA at LPU is INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 21.6 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to confirm their seat. This number is taken from the official website of the university. It can change.

Lovely Professional University offers a four-year BDes programme spread across eight semesters. The university offers LPU at UG level in eight specialisations, namely User Experience, Interior & Furniture, etc. Apart from regular BDes, LPU also offers lateral entry to the programme. The university provides lateral entry to three BDes specialisations. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with English with at least 50% aggregate can apply for LPU BDes course.

BDes is a four-year course offered in below specialisations:

A total of 550 companies offered package of INR 5 LPA and above during LPU placements 2023. The total number of companies that offered INR 5 LPA package and above over the past five years are presented below:

LPU PhD fee structure is a combination of several fee components including tuition fee, hostel fees, examinaition fees, caution deposit, and other fees. The LPU PhD tuition fee is INR 3 lakh.

The fees for the other components is yet to be revealed by LPU for PhD students. The LPU fees might be charged on either per semester of per annum basis.

Check below LPU BCA specialisation-wise seat intake:

Students should pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or have any graduation degree with computer Science as a course  with at least 60% marks to apply for MCA course. Students BA, BSc or BCom degree with Mathematics and allied subjects at Class 12 are eligible to apply. Admission is done basis LPUNEST score.

The last date to book the LPU NEST exam slot for phase 6 exam was August 15, 2026. For phase 5, slot booking was open till July 31, 2026. The candidates must make sure that slots are booked in advance. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

Yes, with 65% marks in Class 12, you are eligible for direct admission to most undergraduate programs at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The university offers admission to a wide range of courses such as BBA, B.Com (Hons.), BCA, B.Sc. (Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medical Lab Sciences), and BA (Journalism, English, Political Science) based on your 12th board marks. You do not need to appear for LPUNEST if you meet the minimum eligibility criteria for your chosen program, although taking LPUNEST may help you qualify for a higher scholarship. LPU also provides merit-based scholarships even at the 65% level, and additional scholarships can be availed through national entrance exams like JEE or CUET. The application process is straightforward—register on the LPU admission portal, fill in your academic details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. Once done, you can reserve your seat through the direct admission pathway. LPU's focus on quality education, modern infrastructure, and strong placement support makes it a great choice for students seeking a career-oriented academic environment.

Yes, candidates can get direct admission in LPU. Aplicants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria set by the colleeg. They need to apply online on the official website of college.

No, CUET marks is not a compulsory requirement for getting admission in MSc programme of LPU. However, the university accepts valid scores of CUET as well as it's own in-house entrance exam called LPUNEST for giving admission in MSc at LPU.

Eligibility to apply for course is Class 12 with minimum 60% marks. Candidate should have studied English or equivalent subject. There is a relaxation in minimum aggregate for SC/ST, Wards of Defence Personnel & Kashmiri Migrants (5%),  OBC (3%) and North-Eastern and Sikkim candidates (10%).

Yes, Lovely Professional University offers a five-years integrated BA LLB Hons programme. The course is offered in full-time mode. Admissions are based on LPUNEST/ CLAT/ CUET scores. The eligibility to apply is Class 12 with minimum 60% aggregate with English or equivalent subject.