Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) 

at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office, Connaught Place

Candidates can apply offline for PhD course as soon as they recieve the LPUNEST Kit. The application form can be submitted by one of the following methods:
1. Manual Application: Fill the full application form (OMR sheet) after reading all the instructions as specified under the head “Instructions for filling Application Form (OMR sheet)” and send it to the university in the self-addressed envelope on the following Address: Block 30, Room No 102, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar Delhi, GT Road, Phagwara, Punjab, India – 144411

2. Semi-Offline Application: In case applicant is unable to send the hard copy of application form (OMR Sheet), then applicant may scratch the Unique OMR code available on application form (OMR Sheet) and follow the below mentioned steps:

• Sign up on LPU ADMIT portal
• When prompted for payment, choose the option of Unique OMR Code (given on OMR Sheet)and fill the same.

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:

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).

The exam fee for LPUNEST (soft copy of LPUNEST KIT) is INR 1,000 for males and INR 500 for females. The printed LPUNEST Kit is INR 1,500 for boys and INR 1,000 for girls. Check below the steps to apply for LPU PhD admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website of LPU and click on the ' Apply Now' tab at the top of the web page.

Step 2: Register on the official admission portal of LPU i.e. LPUADMIT (admission.lpu.in) with basic details such as name, email-id, mobile no., state, gender and password). The email id used during registration will act as the username for the portal and the password needs to be set by the candidate while registering. Candidates can continue to apply for LPUNEST (for scholarship purposes).

Step 3: Upload the requisite documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fee and hit the submit button to complete the application process.

LPU conducts LPUNEST PhD for providing admission to the PhD course. It is a computer-based test of two hour duration. Below is the exam pattern:

LPU PhD fee structure includes multiple components, such as tuition fee, caution deposit, and more. The course fee varies based on the chosen programme by the candidate. LPU PhD tuition fee ranges between INR 3 lakh and INR 7.2 lakh. Students have to pay the admission fee amount after selection for seat confirmation. 

Eligible candidates must check the LPU application deadline before registering for the course. Below is the last date to apply for PhD:

Yes, LPU provides scholarships to PhD students. Below are the scholarship details:

No, Lovely Professional University does not offer direct admission. However, there are few courses to which admission 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.

As per the latest report, the highest package offered to the BTech batch 2024 at Lovely Professional University stood at INR 64 LPA. More than 1,500 students of the 2024 batch received job offers ranging between INR 10 LPA and INR 64 LPA. Earlier, the LPU the highest package offered to the BTech and MBA students during the LPU placements 2023 stood at INR 54.75 LPA and INR 29.29 LPA, respectively. Further, 1,107 recruiters participated at Lovely Professional University in 2023 and offered over 5,500 job offers to the Class of 2023. The top recruiters of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in 2023 and 2024 include Microsoft, Google,  Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS,  ICICI Bank, etc. The key highlights of LPU placements for the overall Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented in the table below:

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023 and 2024. The above-mentioned details may vary once the final placement reports are out.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) stands as a testament to academic innovation and industry integration. Accredited by NAAC, ACBSP, and recognised by UGC, LPU ensures quality education that prepares students for the demands of the modern workforce. Both Lovely Professional University (LPU) and Amity University, Gurugram, are well-established private universities in India. While they share some similarities, they have distinct strengths and weaknesses. LPU is known for its strong industry connections and high placement rates, particularly in computer science and engineering. Amity University, Gurugram, is recognized for its world-class campus and research opportunities. It is advised to consider various factors before making your decision.