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LPU PhD Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 3L
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Q:   What is the fee for PhD in LPU?
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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.

Q:   Which is the best course to study at LPU?
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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

 

Q:   Will I get a direct admission in LPU with 65 % marks in Class 12?
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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.

Q:   What is the LPU NEST exam date for the test centre-based test?
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LPUNEST 2026 phase 4 exam started on June 6 for both test centre and remote-proctored mode. The last exam will be held on 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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LPU PhD Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 3 years)
₹ 3 L
₹ 3.24 L - 3.3 L
₹ 3 K
₹ 27 K
₹ 6.27 L - 6.6 L
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Q:   What is the cost of filling out the LPUNEST examination form?
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The application fee for LPUNEST is given below:

  • Soft Copy of LPUNEST Kit: INR 1,000 (for boys & girls)
  • Printed LPUNEST Kit: INR 1,500 (for boys & girls)

The total application fee can be paid through credit card,   online banking, debit card, or UPI.

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LPU PhD Admission Dates 2026

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30 Jun '26
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Q:   How much is the LPU NEST 2026 application fee?
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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.

Q:   Is CUET required to get admission in LPU?
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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.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in LPU?
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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.

LPU PhD Admission 2026: How to Apply?

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Q:   What is the selection criteria for LPU PhD?
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LPU selects candidates for PhD course based on LPUNEST PhD score. The university will also consider the academic performance of the candidates for final selection. Below is the weightage of selection parameter for PhD:

Selection ParameterWeightage
Entrance exam70%
Interview30%

Aspirants who have qualified GPAT (NET/ JRF) / CSIR (NET/ JRF) / ICAR (JR / SRF) examinations/ SLET (Punjab only) / GATE or GPAT scorecard/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed MPhi. Programme (in regular mode only) are exempted from entrance examination LPUNEST (PhD).

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Q:   Who is eligible for PhD in LPU?
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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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Q:   Are admission open for LPUTBS?
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LPU has recently launched Trial/ Audition based scholarship scheme (LPUTABS). Yes, students can apply for this scholarship scheme. Refer to the below LPUTBS Schedule of Trial/ Audition

ScheduleLast Date to ApplyDate of Entrance ExamDisplay of Result
Schedule II22nd June 202626th June 202630th June 2026
Schedule III20th July 202624th July 202628th July 2026
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Q:   Is qualifying for LPUNEST mandatory later if a student takes admission without it?
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For courses like BCA, LPUNEST is not required. If a student gets admission at LPU in this course, they will not have to qualify LPUNEST later. Although for most of the courses, LPUNEST is accepted by the university. Hence, securing good marks in LPUNEST is important for a successful admission. 

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Infrastructure: Everything is good about the campus, including Wi-Fi facilities. Transportation is easy since golf carts and cycles are available everywhere. Classes are fully air-conditioned. There are many labs and sports facilities, including a sports complex with an indoor stadium.
Faculty: In the examination hall, teachers are very cooperative with students. Everything is handled easily, and the environment is strict. There’s a no-cheating guarantee, and silence is maintained in the classroom. All teachers are very helpful. All thanks to Lovely Professional University.
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Q:   How are the Fashion Designing placements at LPU?
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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:

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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

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Q:   How many companies offered package above INR 5 LPA during LPU placements?
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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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