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LPU Popular Programmes 2026
LPU offers over 100 courses to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels. But as an aspirant of LPU, you must be wondering if Lourit offers the course of your preference. To answer — What does LPU have for me?
- Courses: It offers 100+ courses with BTech & MBA being the most popular ones. Other courses are offered in Law, Hospitality, Science, Commerce streams, etc.
- Accreditation: It is approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCT, PCI, BCE, COA, PSCAE, ITPI & Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Additionally, it is accredited by ICAR & A++ Grade by NAAC.
- Popular Programme: LPU University popular programmes are BTech & MBA. It has been ranked under the Mgmt. category by the NIRF 2025 at 44th position. MBA students can become Project Managers, System Managers, or can take up various job opportunities relevant to their field.
- USPs: The following are the USPs of joining the popular programmes available at the LPU:
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- Live competitive coding platforms
- MOOCs & industry certifications
- Global industry collaborations, etc
LPU BTech students are taught AI, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, & other new technologies. LPU is famous for its Computer Science, Computational Science, Computer Engg., & various other programmes. LPU also gives hostel facilities to students. Hence, students can study in the college without any difficulties. Overall, Lovely Professional University is one of the top universities offering quality education to students.
Did you know? The maximum package given to the EEE students in 2025 was INR 2.5 Cr PA & the top recruiters were Silicon Labs, Microsoft, etc.
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Below are some of the LPU courses & their respective eligibility & LPU fee:
B.E. / B.Tech Applications open till May 31, 2026. Apply Now
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LPU Admission Updates 2026
Once a student knows why should they choose LPU over other universities and about the courses it has to offer, the next query in line is — How can I get admission here?
- LPU admission: Students are required to appear for either LPUNEST or other course-specific national-level exams. Some of these exams include CAT, XAT & NATA.
- What is LPUNEST? This university-level entrance & scholarship exam assesses students’ academic potential & awards scholarships up to INR 8.4 lakh.
- Application: The mode of LPU application 2026 is completely online.
A few important updates from LPU admissions are as follows:
- Last date of admission to the MBA is within 7 days of declaration of result and is subject to availability of the seat
The below-mentioned are the LPU admission dates for 2026:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 55% aggregate
- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, LPU NEST, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing |
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing |
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- 10+2 with 55% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: LPU NEST, MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th, CUET-PG
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing |
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26 | MAT May 2026 Registration PBTOngoing |
28 May '26 | MAT May 2026 PBT Admit Card |
LPU Cut Off 2025
LPU Cut Off 2026 will be updated here once out. The LPU cut-off changes every year & is dependent on various factors such as the level of competition, available seats, & others. For courses such as MBA, students must make the cut through the cut off list of entrance exams like CAT or others. Students can assess the available CAT percentile cutoff of previous years & check out the cut off trend. Based on the tabulated results, the LPU Punjab has witnessed a stable cutoff trend throughout the period, varying based on diff. categories like the Overall cutoff, Quants, VA-RC & DI-LR. The below are the Lovely Professional University Punjab cut off details:
LPU Rankings 2026
A few of the imp Lovely Professional University (LPU) rankings are mentioned below:
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Ranking Body |
Category |
Ranks |
|---|---|---|
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QS Ranking 2026 |
Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia |
29 |
|
QS Ranking 2026 |
QS Asian University Rankings |
187 |
|
QS Ranking 2026 |
World University Rankings |
901-950 |
|
THE World University Rankings 2026 |
In India among all Government (including IITs & NITs) and Private Institutions |
5 |
|
THE World University Rankings 2026 |
Worldwide |
501–600 |
|
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 |
Amongst Both Government and Private Universities (India) |
5 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Social Sciences |
1 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Physical Sciences |
1 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Business & Economics |
1 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Engineering |
2 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Medical & Health Sciences |
3 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Computer Science |
6 |
|
THE Rankings 2026 (India) |
Life Sciences |
7 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Innovation |
11-50 |
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NIRF 2025 |
Pharmacy |
13 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Agriculture and Allied Sectors |
17 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Architecture and Planning |
24 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Law |
26 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Amongst all Government & Private Universities India |
31 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Research Institutions |
40 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Management |
44 |
|
QS Ranking 2025 |
Asian University - Southern Asia |
47 |
|
NIRF 2025 |
Engineering |
48 |
|
QS Ranking 2025 |
Asian University |
226 |
|
QS Ranking 2025 |
QS Sustainability |
749 |
LPU Placements 2025
The final selection process of a college is incomplete till the time students don't get to know about the outcomes of the course they enroll for. And there comes the next big question — What is the reality of placements at LPU?
LPU offers placement support to students and is visited by top companies, such as Microsoft, Google, Infosys, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc. As per the verified reviews on Shiksha, LPU is rated 4 out of 5 for its placements. Check more details on the placements below:
- The highest salary offered during LPU placements 2025 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum & the second highest package stood at INR 1.03 crore per annum. Both these were offered to the students of BTech Robotics & Automation.
- The avg. salary offered to the top 25% students stood at INR 10.23 LPA.
- Over 2000 students secured job offers with a salary ranging between INR 10 LPA & INR 2.5 Cr per annum.
- MBA placements have observed an impressive growth with the highest package reaching INR 49.4 LPA in 2025 from INR 29.9 LPA in 2024.
Tabulated below are the department-wise insights (for top departments) from the LPU placements 2025:
| Department | Highest Package (2025) | Top 10% Average Package | Total Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | INR 64 LPA | INR 14.97 LPA | 1500+ |
| EEE | INR 2.5 Cr PA | INR 12.91 LPA | 300+ (Fortune 500 Companies) |
| CE | INR 15 LPA | INR 9.6 LPA | NA |
| ME | INR 54.9 LPA | INR 7 LPA (Average Package) | NA |
| ChE Engg. & Phys. Sci | INR 17.56 LPA | INR 8.98 LPA | 50+ |
| Business | INR 49.4 LPA | INR 13.60 LPA | 450+ |
| Management & Commerce | INR 18 LPA | INR 9.37 LPA | 200+ |
| Agriculture | INR 19.25 LPA | INR 8.27 LPA | 150+ |
| Education | INR 14.5 LPA | INR 6.99 LPA | 40+ |
Note: 'NA' indicate that information is not available
Download: LPU Placement Report 2025 (Department wise)
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LPU FAQs
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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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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
After passing BTech from LPU, students are open to multiple opportunities. Take a look at some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates below.
Career Options after BTech | |
|---|---|
Computer Science Engineer | Mining Engineer |
Mechanical Engineer | Ceramic Engineer |
Civil Engineer | Production Engineer |
Automobile Engineer | Robotics Engineer |
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.
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.
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.
The 2-year MBA course is divided into 4 semesters. LPU MBA specialisations are mentioned below:
| LPU MBA Specialisations | |
|---|---|
| MBA | Hospital & Healthcare Management |
| Business Analytics with KPMG | International Business |
| Financial Market with NSE Academy | Tourism & Hospitality |
| Supply Chain & Logistics with Safeducate | MBA International Credit Transfer Option |
Check below LPU BCA specialisation-wise seat intake:
| BCA Specialisation | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| BCA (Hons.) + MCA (Hons.) | 60 |
| BCA + MCA | 180 |
| BCA in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality | 180 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA Hons.) | 60 |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Lateral Entry) | 36 |
MCA course duration is 2 years. It is divided into 4 semesters. After completing graduation, students can apply for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses. MCA specialisations detail is mentioned below:
| LPU MCA/ MCA (Hons) Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
| MCA | MCA (Hons) Data Science | MCA (Hons) Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence |
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.
BDes is a four-year course offered in below specialisations:
| LPU BDes Specialisations | |
|---|---|
Product & Industrial | Interior & Furniture |
Fashion | Graphics |
Multimedia | Film and TV Production |
Gaming | User Experience |
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:
Placement Year | No of Companies |
|---|---|
2023 | 550 |
2022 | 504 |
2021 | 421 |
2020 | 224 |
2019 | 135 |
According to the latest report, the highest package in LPU BDes placements 2024 was INR 18 LPA. Further, the LPU average package offered to BSc Fashion Technology and BDes in 2024 stood at INR 4.44 LPA. The key highlights of Fashion Designing placements at Lovely Professional University in 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 18 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average package | INR 4 LPA | INR 4.44 LPA |
Placement rate | 84% | 91% |
Total offers | 47 | 31 |
A pass in 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) is required to apply for LPU MBA course. Additionally, candidates must pass CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT followed by a GDPI round for admission to MBA course. Candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.
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Updated on May 15, 2026
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