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LPU BA Eligibility & Highlights 2026
In the field of Arts, LPU BA and BA (Hons) programmes are of three-year duration each. BA, out of the two, is available in five specialisations as listed in the table below. For selection to these programmes, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria set by the University as mentioned below:
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BA |
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|---|---|
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Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
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General |
Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
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Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
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Culinary Arts |
Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
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Theatre |
Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
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Journalism and Mass Communication |
Class 12 or equivalent with 50% aggregate with English as a subject |
LPU admission to the BA (Hons) programme is merit-based, and candidates are shortlisted based on the marks secured in HSC. Below mentioned is the detailed eligibility criteria for the same:
Eligibility criteria: Class 12 or equivalent with 60% aggregate with English as a subject. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in the English medium. There is a 5% relaxation for students from North-east states and Sikkim or defence personnel and their dependents or wards of Kashmiri migrants.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
LPU BA fees varies based on the selected course. The fee structure includes different components, such as tuition fees, caution money, etc. Its tuition fee ranges from INR 90,000 to INR 6 lakh. The university can revise its fee structure in an academic year. Students must note that the mentioned fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.
Lovely Professional University provides three-year BA programme across different specialisations. These courses are divided into semester pattern. The university may offer merit-based admissions. Mentioned below are some of the available course specialisations:
- Culinary Arts
- History
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Music
- Languages, etc.
The eligibility for BA programme at LPU is Class 12 or equivalent exam pass from a recognised board. Students of Journalism and Mass Communication course should be Class 12 or equivalent pass with 50% marks with English as a subject.
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 |
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LPU BA Admission Dates 2026
Students can check the LPU BA admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
5 May '26 - 31 May '26 | CUET UG 2026 Admit CardOngoing |
11 May '26 - 31 May '26 | CUET UG 2026 ExamOngoing |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
29 Apr '26 | CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip |
23 Feb '26 - 26 Feb '26 | CUET 2026 Application Process (Re-opened) |
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The remote proctored exam and test centre exam started on May 4, 2026. Admission last date is May 20, 2026.
LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based. Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.
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 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 |
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