Lovely Professional University (LPU)
offers scholarships based on LPUNEST
scores, as well as Class 12
and graduation marks
. The LPUNEST performance is divided into Categories A, B, C, and D
, which correspond directly to the Brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4
used for merit-based scholarships. For instance, if a student meets the criteria for Bracket 1, they will receive a scholarship equivalent to Category A, and so on.
LPU courses are classified into Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4
based on their respective fee structures; however, this grouping is subject to change depending on updates to the university's fee policies. The final scholarship percentage awarded under each category is dynamic and determined by the overall score distribution of students in the LPUNEST.
LPU Scholarships Highlights 2026
- So far, LPU has distributed INR 100 crore in scholarships. 7 out of 10 students receive scholarships, with INR 6.8 lakh in benefits being offered per student.
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Admissions at LPU are conducted in multiple phases, with scholarship opportunities varying based on the phase in which a candidate applies or enrols. Phase I begins in January & runs until April, offering the highest scholarships. Phase II of LPU admission follows in May, with reduced scholarship amounts.
- Each programme offers a 1-4 bracket of scholarships, with stricter criteria & higher awards for top performers. The following are the Scholarship brackets for Phase V:
| Brackets |
Scholarship Criteria (after Diploma, 10+2 & Lateral Entry Programmes) |
Scholarship criteria (after Graduation Programmes) |
| Bracket - 1 |
Students scoring 98% or above marks in the qualifying exam |
Students scoring 95% or above marks in the qualifying exam |
| Bracket - 2 |
Students scoring between 95% to 97.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Students scoring between 90% to 94.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
| Bracket - 3 |
Students scoring between 90% to 94.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Students scoring between 80% to 89.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
| Bracket - 4 |
Students scoring between 80% to 89.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Students scoring between 70% to 79.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
LPU Scholarship Types:
Lovely Professional University offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. The university provides scholarships to meritorious students who are dedicated to their academic goals. There are 12 types of scholarships offered to students. Given below are the types of scholarships offered at LPU:
- Based on Class 10 and Class 12 board exam results
- Based on qualification after graduation
- Lateral entry programmes
- Based on LPUNEST
- Based on work experience for MBA
- Based on national-level tests
- Based on innovation, startup & entrepreneurship
- Scholarship/ fee benefits for PhD
- Based on sports, cultural, R&D, cocurricular, social service, bravery awards
- Special scholarship for toppers of school education boards & higher education institutions
- Scholarships offered by NGOs/ other agencies
For All Programmes (Phase 4):
| LPUNEST category slab |
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off |
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off |
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off |
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off |
| Group 1 |
50% of Programme Fee |
35% of Programme Fee |
25% of Programme Fee |
15% of Programme Fee |
| Group 2 |
50% of Programme Fee |
40% of Programme Fee |
30% of Programme Fee |
20% of Programme Fee |
| Group 3 |
40% of Programme Fee |
30% of Programme Fee |
20% of Programme Fee |
1% of Programme Fee |
| Group 4 |
35% of Programme Fee |
30% of Programme Fee |
25% of Programme Fee |
20% of Programme Fee |
| Group 5 |
25% of Programme Fee |
20% of Programme Fee |
15% of Programme Fee |
10% of Programme Fee |
Details regarding other scholarships offered at Lovely Professional University have been given below:
LPU RISE Scholarships:
Category A: Rank-Based Benefits
| Exam Type |
Rank/Score/Percentile Bracket |
100% Programme Fee Including Examination Fee |
100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room) / Transportation Fee |
| JEE Advanced |
Top 15,000 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| JEE Mains |
Top 35,000 AIR |
Yes |
No |
| NEET UG- AIIMS & Others |
Top 20,000 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| 20,001–50,000 AIR |
Yes |
No |
| CLAT UG |
Top 2,000 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| CLAT PG |
Top 1,000 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| UCEED |
Top 250 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| CEED |
Top 250 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| GATE/JAM- IITs/IISc PGT |
Top 1,000 AIR |
Yes |
Yes |
| SAT (Score) |
1400+ |
Yes |
Yes |
| 1251–1400 |
Yes |
No |
| GMAT |
650+ |
Yes |
Yes |
| 626-650 |
Yes |
No |
| GRE |
320+ |
Yes |
Yes |
| 311-320 |
Yes |
No |
Category B: Admission-Based Benefits
| Institute Type |
Criteria |
100% Programme Fee Including Examination Fee |
100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room) / Transportation Fee |
| Top 100 Universities in QS World University Rankings 2026 or THE World University Rankings 2026 or Ivy League Institutions |
Admission Offer Letter (All admitted or selected) |
Yes |
Yes |
| IITs, IISc, IIMs, AIIMS, NLUs |
Allotment Letter |
Yes |
Yes |
| NID, NIFT |
Allotment Letter |
Yes |
No |
Category C: School Education Board Toppers
| Student Type |
Eligibility |
100% Programme Fee including Examination fee |
100% Residential Fee (4- Seater Non-AC Room)/ Transportation Fee |
| School Board Toppers |
Top 20 ranks (as per criteria in annexure) |
Yes |
Yes |
LPUIST Scholarship (International Scholarships)
| Brackets |
Scholarship Criteria (for Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D programs) |
Scholarship Percentage |
| Bracket - 1 |
LPUIST score greater than or equal to Category A cut-off Or Students scoring 90% or above marks in the qualifying exam |
60% Scholarship |
| Bracket - 2 |
LPUIST score greater than or equal to Category B cut-off Or Students scoring between 75% and 89.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
50% Scholarship |
| Bracket - 3 |
LPUIST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off Or Students scoring between 60% and 74.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
40% Scholarship |
Global Immersion Programme Scholarships
| Program Name |
Total Indian Fee |
Fee After Scholarship Category A |
Fee After Scholarship Category B |
Fee After Scholarship Category C |
Fee After Scholarship Category D |
| B.Tech (CSE - AI and System Design) with Global Tech Immersion (4 Yrs) |
INR 36 lakh |
INR 23.43 lakh |
INR 25.20 lakh |
INR 27 lakh |
INR 28.80 lakh |
| BBA (Hons.) (Technology and Management) (4 yrs) |
INR 28 lakh |
INR 18.20 lakh |
INR 19.60 lakh |
INR 21 lakh |
INR 22.40 lakh |
Note: The Qualification for each course is Class 12th.
Yes, LPU University offers several scholarships to students. Whoever finds it difficult to pay the LPU's fee can apply for scholarships. LPU provides scholarship schemes to students on various parameters under all the programmes. LPU University offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. Take a look at the below table depicting the Indian fee after the Phase III scholarship for Management courses:
Management
As per LPUNEST Cut-off I for 50% Scholarship
or
90% marks and above
As per LPUNEST Cut-off II for 45% Scholarship
or
80-89.9%
As per LPUNEST Cut-off III for 40% Scholarship
or
70-79.9%
There are various other scholarships provided by the university. For them, please click here