LPU - Lovely Professional University

Jalandhar, PunjabPrivateEngineering

NAAC A++BCI approvedCouncil of Architecture approvedPCI approved

501programs
NIRF#2(2024)
Est.2005
4.2(6,581 reviews)
₹7.4LPA median

About LPU

LPU is a state-private university based in Phagwara, set up in 2005. It holds approvals from UGC, ICAR and AICTE, and is accredited by NBA and by NAAC with an A++ grade. NIRF 2025 placed it at 48 in the Engineering category. Lovely Professional University has over 100 courses in design, law, hospitality, commerce, science and other streams, with engineering and management among its main fields.

Recruiters include Infosys, Cognizant and Capgemini.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of LPUNEST scores, national-level entrance tests and work experience, along with other criteria.

Courses & fees

501 courses across 52 programmes

All 501 courses

Programmes at LPU
Programme	Level	Courses	Duration	Seats	Fees
B.E. / B.Tech	UG	84	3 to 5 yrs	1,140	₹4,50,002 to ₹36,00,000
M.E./M.Tech	PG	19	2 to 5 yrs	100	₹3,20,000 to ₹6,40,000
B.Sc	UG	55	2 to 6 yrs	1,280	₹3,00,000 to ₹28,00,000
BBA	UG	21	2 to 5 yrs	558	₹3,20,000 to ₹28,00,000
B.Com	UG	13	2 to 4 yrs	294	₹3,20,000 to ₹7,20,000
BHMCT	UG	2	3 to 4 yrs	216	₹6,40,000
B.P.Ed	UG	2	2 to 3 yrs	200	₹2,00,000 to ₹3,00,000
B.Des	UG	14	3 to 4 yrs	188	₹6,40,000 to ₹11,20,000
B.Ed	UG	4	2 to 4 yrs	150	₹1,20,000
B.A	UG	19	3 to 4 yrs	140	₹3,00,000 to ₹6,00,000

Popular courses

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
360
Fee
₹11,20,000
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
180
Fee
₹11,20,000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
120
Fee
₹16,00,000
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
60
Fee
₹11,20,000
B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
60
Fee
₹11,20,000
B.Tech. in Biotechnology Engineering
UGEngineeringLPU NEST +4
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
60
Fee
₹11,20,000

Admissions

Details

Entrance exams accepted

LPUNEST
LPUNEST CLAT
NATA
LPU NEST
CUET
CBSE 12th
ISC
PSEB 12th

How to apply

LPU admits through online application, then LPUNEST or another accepted national exam, an interview where needed, document verification and fee payment. Diploma entry runs on Class 10 marks.

Cutoffs 2026

Closing rank, general category

All cutoffs

BA LLB (Hons.)Expected80
BBA LLB (Hons.)Expected80
BDesExpected150
LLBExpected165
MBAExpected220

Rankings

All rankings

NIRFOverall · 2026#901
NIRFPharmacy · 2025#13
NIRFB.Arch · 2025#24
NIRFLaw · 2025#26
NIRFLL.B. · 2025#26

Placements

Details

Median package: ₹7.4 LPA
Average package: ₹7 LPA
Highest package: ₹29 LPA
Placed: 85.8%

Top recruiters

Google
Microsoft
Amazon
Cognizant
Infosys
Accenture
Bosch Ltd
Goldman Sachs
TATA Consultancy Services
IBM
Wipro
CapGemini

Scholarships

All scholarships

Scholarship 2
Scholarship
3. On the basis of LPUNEST: For All Programs: LPUNEST category slab - Group 1 - LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off - 60% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off - 50% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off - 45% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off - 30% of Programme Fee Group 2 - LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off - 50% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off - 40% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off - 30% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off - 20% of Programme Fee Group 3 - LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off - 35% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off - 30% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off - 25% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off - 20% of Programme Fee Group 4 - LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off - 25% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off - 20% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off - 15% of Programme Fee LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off - 10% of Programme Fee LPU defines different phases of admissions depending on the time an applicant registers himself/herself with the University. The Scholarship as mentioned in above table is for the current phase of admission.
Lovely Professional University Trial and Audition Based Scholarship Dates
Particulars Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Last date to Apply 18th May 2026 22nd June 2026 20th July 2026 Date of Exam 22nd May 2026 26th June 2026 24th July 2026 Result Date 28th May 2026 30th June 2026 28th July 2026
(LPU NEST) - Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test
To be notified soon Application Process Preparation Tips Slot Booking Admit Card Result Counselling Process Get Updates Brochure Get Updates
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship Categories: Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories: 1. Eligibility Qualification The scholarship will also be offered on the basis of Eligibility qualification. 2. On the basis of National Level Tests LPU offers Scholarship for various programmes on the basis of Performance/ Rank in the following National Level Entrance Tests: • JEE (Main) - Joint Entrance Examination • NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test • NATA - National Aptitude Test in Architecture • JEE (Main) Paper II - Joint Entrance Examination Paper II • CAT - Common Admission Test • XAT - Xavier Aptitude Test • MAT - Management Admission Test • CMAT - Common Management Admission Test • NMAT - NMIMS Management Aptitude Test • GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering • GPAT - Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test • CLAT - Common Law Admission Test • LSAT--India - Law School Admission Test--India • UCEED - Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design • CEED - Common Entrance Examination for Design • SPM - Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship • JRF - Junior Research Fellowship • NET (LS) - National Eligibility Test (Lectureship) • NIFT Entrance Exam - National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam • NID DAT - National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test

LPU reviews

All 6,581 reviews

4.2/ 5

Based on 6,581 student reviews

Jaskaran Singh
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
5.0
It is a dream university and has really good infrastructure and facilities.
The highest salary package offered is around 42 LPA by Microsoft. The average package offered in the CSE branch is around 5-6 LPA. From the CSE branch, around 80% of students get on-campus placements.
Feb 2022Read more
Debangshu Goswami
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
5.0
Totally satisfied in the college .
The placement cell of lpu is responsible for organizing placement drives and providing career guidance to students. The highest package of lpu is around 42 Lacs per annum, while the average package is around 5-6lakhs…
Feb 2023Read more

Frequently asked questions

What documents are required for LPU admission?

Candidates need to submit essential documents during admission, including passport-sized photographs, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, UG and PG degree certificates (if applicable), LPUNEST admit card, entrance exam scorecards, transfer and migration certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and a work experience certificate for relevant courses. Document verification is an important step in the final admission process at LPU.

Is the LPUNEST exam easy?

The difficulty level of LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) depends on the candidate’s preparation. The exam is moderately challenging and designed to assess subject knowledge, logical reasoning, and aptitude. For students who have a strong grasp of their subjects and follow a structured preparation strategy, the test is manageable. Regular practice, understanding the exam pattern, and solving previous years' papers can significantly improve performance in LPUNEST.

What is LPUNEST?

The difficulty level of LPUNEST depends on the candidate’s preparation. The exam is moderately challenging and designed to assess subject knowledge, logical reasoning, and aptitude. For students who have a strong grasp of their subjects and follow a structured preparation strategy, the test is manageable. Regular practice, understanding the exam pattern, and solving previous years' papers can significantly improve performance in LPUNEST.

Does LPU accept Class 12 marks for admission?

Yes, LPU considers Class 12 marks for admission to certain programmes, particularly diploma and UG courses. However, for professional courses such as BTech, BArch, BDes, and MBA, candidates must appear for LPUNEST or other specified entrance exams. Some programmes also consider national-level entrance exams like JEE Mains/ NATA/ UCEED/ CAT. The weightage of Class 12 marks in the selection process depends on the specific course requirements.

Can I take direct admission to LPU?

Direct admission is not available for most courses at LPU, as the university follows an entrance-based selection process. However, certain diploma and UG programmes allow admission based on Class 10 or 12 marks without requiring entrance exams. For other courses, candidates must qualify for LPUNEST or other recognised entrance exams. Merit-based scholarships are also available, offering tuition fee waivers based on academic performance or entrance test scores.

Facilities

Details

Accommodation
Alumni Associations
Auditorium
Banks/ATMs
Cafeteria
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Gym
Hostel
I.T Infrastructure
Infrastructure Overview
Laboratories
Library
Medical Facilities
Parking Facility
Sports
The LPU Punjab sports complex includes:
Transport
Wi-Fi Campus
Classrooms
Computer Lab
Convenience Store
Dance Room
Music Room

Contact & location

Website: lpu.in
Address: Jalandhar - Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara
City: Jalandhar, Punjab

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About LPU

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

LPU reviews

It is a dream university and has really good infrastructure and facilities.

Totally satisfied in the college .

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location

Similar engineering institutes

About LPU

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

LPU reviews

It is a dream university and has really good infrastructure and facilities.

Totally satisfied in the college .

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location