Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a huge private university in India with more than 150+ courses of study in streams like engineering, management, law, design, pharmacy, architecture, health sciences, and many more. As a part of an initiative to make it inclusive and accessible, LPU considers a broad spectrum of entrance test scores—both LPU and national-level tests—for admissions and scholarships.
LPU NEST – University's Own Entrance Test
LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is LPU's main examination to enable admission and scholarship in most of the courses.
Courses Covered:
- B.Tech
- B.Pharm
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- BBA
- B.Design
- B.Plan
- B.Sc. (Hons)
- BA LLB
- MBA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- LLM
Points to Note
- Aids is an admission test as well as a scholarship test.
- Administered multiple times a year (phases).
- Remote proctored online mode facility offered.
- Scholarships up to ₹6 lakh based on performance.
Exam Pattern (for B.Tech):
- Online mode
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology, and English
- Duration: 150 minutes
- No negative marking
Application Fee:
- ₹1000 for boys
- ₹500 for girls
Students can apply online through www.lpu.in
JEE Main – For B.Tech and Engineering Courses
Students who are admitted to B.Tech programs at LPU can also utilize their JEE Main scores instead of LPUNEST.
Courses Covered:
- B.Tech in Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil, ECE, EEE, AI & ML, Robotics, IT, Mechatronics, etc.
Benefits:
- Direct admission is provided with a real JEE Main score.
- Percentile-based scholarships.
Scholarship Highlights:
- JEE Main percentile 95% and above: Maximum ₹1.5 lakh per annum
- Percentile between 90–94.9%: Maximum ₹1 lakh per annum
- Percentile between 85–89.9%: Maximum ₹75,000 per annu
CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT – For Admissions in MBA
National-level management entrance tests such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and NMAT, besides LPUNEST, are accepted by LPU for admission of candidates for MBA.
Courses Offered:
- MBA in General Management, Finance, Marketing, HR, International Business, Business Analytics, Agri-Business, etc.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree with 55% marks (relaxation to reserved category candidates).
- Passing marks are required in one of the acceptable tests.
Scholarship Information:
- CAT 80 percentile and above: ₹1.5 lakh per annum.
- MAT 90 percentile and higher: ₹1 lakh yearly.
- CMAT 85 percentile and higher: ₹1 lakh yearly.
- NMAT score of 200 and above: Up to ₹1 lakh yearly.
NEET – For Allied Health Science Programmes
As LPU doesn't offer an MBBS course, therefore allied health science courses are provided therein, and preference and merit scholarships are given based on the NEET score.
Courses Covered:
- BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
- B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
- B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc. Optometry
Highlights:
- NEET score helps in improving the chances of admission.
- LPUNEST is also available as an alternative for these programs.
NATA – For B.Arch Admissions
For admission to B.Arch, a valid score in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) is required.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 10+2 with marks of 50% in Maths, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Valid NATA score according to Council of Architecture (CoA) norms.
Highlights:
- LPUNEST is not needed for B.Arch.
- Marks in NATA should be for the current academic semester.
UCEED/NID – For Design Courses
Aspirants for LPU's design courses can appear for the design courses on UCEED or NID scores. Such score-holding aspirants can choose not to appear for LPUNEST (Design).
Courses Offered:
- B.Design (Fashion, Product, Interior, Multimedia)
- M.Design (on UG performance and interview basis)
Admission Criteria:
Students can give UCEED/NID scores at the time of application for direct admission.
In the absence of national-level test scores, candidates are required to:
- Appease for LPUNEST (Design)
- Submit a creative portfolio
- Appear for a personal interview
CLAT/LSAT – For Law Courses
LPU School of Law accepts national-level law entrance scores such as CLAT and LSAT—India for its integrated and postgraduate law courses.
Courses Covered:
- BA LLB (Hons)
- BBA LLB (Hons)
- LLB (3 Years)
- LLM
Eligibility:
- Minimum 60% marks in 10+2 for UG courses
- Valid CLAT/LSAT score or LPUNEST (Law) alternative
Scholarship Insights:
- CLAT rank up to 5000: Up to ₹1.5 lakh per year
- CLAT rank 5001–10000: ₹1 lakh per year or less
- CLAT rank 10001–15000: ₹50,000 per year or less
GPAT – Pharmacy Courses
GPAT scores are taken into account by LPU for postgraduate pharmacy courses.
Courses Covered:
- M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, etc.
Eligibility:
- LPUNEST or 12th marks are needed for B.Pharm (UG).
Advantages:
- GPAT-qualified students are eligible for AICTE scholarships.
- University scholarships are also offered based on GPAT rank.
Other National/State-Level Tests for Consideration
Besides the special tests referred to above, LPU also has some national and state-level tests in consideration for scholarships and admissions.
- Examples: MHT-CET, KCET, and state CETs for technical courses.
- Board Toppers are selected under merit scholarships.
- CUET UG/PG score might be considered for some courses.
- NCHMCT JEE – For Hotel Management and Hospitality streams.
- Olympiads and National Talent Exams – Can make the students eligible for other scholarships.
Final Thoughts
LPU is one of the most diversified universities in India due to being one of the very few universities that consider scores from more than a single entrance test. If you've appeared for JEE, NEET, CAT, CLAT, NATA, UCEED, GPAT, or LPUNEST, LPU's own entry test, then there's an option of admission available for you.
Not only does this policy simplify admissions, but it also raises students' chances of availing of merit-based scholarships.
Students should always visit the official LPU website at www.lpu.in for the most updated information, phase-wise LPUNEST schedules, and scholarship cutoffs.
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Student's Rating for Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
Student's Reviews for Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
Anonymous User
MBA Student
Placement: Lots of placement and internship opportunities were provided
Faculty: Well Experienced and very helpful !!
Admission: Admission in any programme depends on qualifying the Eligibility criteria for that programme. So, first of all decide the programme that you want to join and check its Eligibility criteria for Admission. LPU conducts LPUNEST for all the programmes. LPUNE
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MBA Student
Admission: Register on admission.lpu.in by filling in your details. Select your course as per your eligibility. Apply for LPUNEST to avail scholarship or make direct payment of admission fees. Select desired city and date of exam for LPUNEST. Appear for LPUNEST. Awa
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MBA Student
Placement: To provide good placements, the college also takes much focus on soft skills, and it’s mandatory for students to pass on soft skills. The faculty also show much interest to accomplish this.The placement records for CSE, ECE, Hotel Management and MBA
Faculty: Faculty is good and well versed in their courses. The study material is updated from time yo time with class tests assignments and projects. Everything is planned and Is scheduled properly. Mid terms and End terms are designed in such a way that you keep
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result
Club: Almost all the time there is something or the other going on in the campus. Division Of Student Welfare is Set up which is run by the students.
Anonymous User
MBA Student
Placement: Placements are really good in terms of B.Tech and the highest average in MBA. It really depends on the student, for placement student needs to maintain his her CGPA above 6.9. Many companies visit here about 70 to 100 big small company visit here. Amazon,
Faculty: All teachers and faculty are at least having a master degree, they are really helpful. Varieties, of course, are available here means accept MBBS all courses are here. For every teacher there are 50 students, one can clear his or her doubt at any time. Fo
Club: As everyone know about Chandigarh. It is one the the hub of singers. Every Punjabi singer u can meet here. And yes their are lot of clubs.
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MBA Student
Placement: campus, placements are excellent in the university. Apart from this campus also conducts off-campus interviews for the students. LPU has tied up with many companies for the placements of their student. Every year, many students got placed in the reputed
Faculty: Class timings are not so good. Every day it’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Class exams are regular. And university exams happen twice. Midterm and End Term. Projects and assignment are also part of daily life. •Teachers are cleared with concept.Method ar
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result
Club: Many student societies are available for different topics. You can join in any of it via interview. •All day there are festivals. But main festivals are YouthVibe,Spectra,Magnitude,One India,One World, Athletics meet. •Normal College life is boring bu
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Placement: You do not have to search outside for jobs,companies visit the campus and select the students.
Faculty: The teachers are all well qualified but in this field practical knowledge is more important so our teachers are well experienced in there field,and also will motivate you every time. I love to attend their classes as they teach very well and interesting
Admission: Based on School / 12th Class Result
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