

LPU MA Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility
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LPU MA Eligibility & Highlights 2026
LPU also offers a two-year MA programme in diffeent specialisations as listed in the table below along with their minimum eligibility criteria. Final selection for all MA specialisations is subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e. merit scores in the last qualifying exam. The eligibility criteria for MA is as follows:
| MA Specialisations & Eligibility | |
|---|---|
| Eligibility criteria: Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate in any discipline | |
|
Journalism and Mass Communication |
Public Administration |
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Education |
Sociology |
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Psychology |
English |
|
Political Science |
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| Eligibility criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any stream or equivalent | |
|
History |
Hindi |
|
Punjabi |
-- |
NOTE: There is a 5% relaxation for students from North-east states and Sikkim or defence personnel and their dependents or wards of Kashmiri migrants. Also, the minimum aggregate of the awarding board/ university is considered.
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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 |
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.
The LPU average package offered to the top 10% and 25% the batch 2025 stood at INR 12.3 LPA and INR 12.3 LPA. The top 10% average salary of the MBA, CSE and EEE batch 2025 was INR 13.6 LPA, INR 14.97 LPA and INR 12.97, respectively.
LPUNEST 2026 phase 4 exam started on June 6 for both test centre and remote-proctored mode. The last exam date was June 30.
The LPU NEST phase 3 exam 2026 started remote proctored exam and test centre exam on May 4, 2026. Exam last date was May 20, 2026.
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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.
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