

LPU PhD Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility
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LPU PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2026
LPU offers PhD for a minimum duration of three years at the doctoral level. The university offers full-time PhD in 42 specialisations. The university conducts a National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for its PhD aspirants. Interested candidates meeting the below eligibility can apply for the LPU PhD programme:
- Candidates who have completed a master's degree (two-year/ four semester's degree after a three-year bachelor's degree) or equivalent with an aggregate ranging between 55% and 65% or equivalent grades can apply for PhD programme.
- Aspirants who have passed a one-year/ two-semester master's degree programme with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades prescribed by UGC after a four-year/eight-semester bachelor's degree can also apply.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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 ranges between INR 3 lakh - INR 7.2 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.
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
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.
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LPU PhD Admission Dates 2026
Currently, the PhD registrations are open at LPU for 2026 session. Below are the LPU PhD admission dates:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
21 Nov '25 | ICAR JRF SRF 2025 Counselling Mop-Up: Seat Acceptance Fee deposition |
19 Nov '25 | ICAR JRF SRF 2025 Counselling Mop-Up: Document Verification by Universities |
LPU PhD Curriculum
PhD course is divided into semesters. During the course, students get an option to choose an elective for in-depth study. Below are LPU PhD specialisation-wise curriculum PDF:
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics,LPU | |
| Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering,LPU | |
| Ph.D. in Management,LPU | |
| Ph.D. in Hindi,LPU | |
| Ph.D. in Microbiology,LPU |
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