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LPU - Lovely Professional University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private state university located in Phagwara, Punjab, established in 2005 through the Lovely Professional University Punjab Act, 2005 passed by the Punjab…

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Placement · 2023-24
Fees · year not stated

LPU fees

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LPU's fee for 2026-27 has not yet been verified from an official source. We only print fee figures we can cite from official documents — never estimates — so no amount is shown here.

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Placements · 2023-24

LPU placements

LPU placements 2023-24: 87% placement rate, ₹8L average CTC, 64 LPA highest CTC.

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Admissions · collected information

LPU admissions

LPU admits B.Tech students through LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) alongside JEE Main and management/NRI quota. LPUNEST typically opens in November-March with multiple test windows.

Hostel · campus

LPU hostel

LPU hostel details are listed in this section. LPU runs the largest on-campus hostel system among Indian engineering institutions on its 600-acre Phagwara campus. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated.

LPU runs the largest on-campus hostel system among Indian engineering institutions on its 600-acre Phagwara campus. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,30,000-2,00,000 range inclusive of mess, with AC and premium-room blocks priced higher.

Scholarships

Scholarships

LPU runs an aggressive merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top LPUNEST rankers receive 100% tuition waiver per the published matrix. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Top Class XII Board scorers (95%+ in PCM) qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. Punjab state-domicile students access Punjab state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers.

Infrastructure & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

The LPU Phagwara campus extends across 600 acres — among the largest single-campus engineering institutions in India. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, AI-ML, Data Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Biotechnology,…

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Research & rankings

Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners

Research at LPU spans every major engineering, science, biotech, agriculture and management discipline. The institute hosts the LPU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, Centre for Renewable Energy, Centre for Cyber Security, Centre for Robotics, Centre for Agricultural Engineering and many discipline-specific centres. The institute files 80+ patents annually with publications in IEEE, ACM, Springer, Elsevier and ACS venues. Major funding from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, ISRO, DRDO, ICAR, Punjab State Council and several international agencies.

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

LPU alumni hold senior product, engineering, finance, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Mc Kinsey, Tata Group and many Indian and global corporations. Several LPU alumni have founded venture-backed startups in SaaS, fintech, deep-tech and edtech verticals. LPU substantial international student presence creates a global alumni network across India, the Middle East, South-East Asia, Africa and several other regions.

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Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to LPU? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

FAQ

LPU FAQs

When was Lovely Professional University (LPU) established?
LPU was established in 2005 through the Lovely Professional University Punjab Act, 2005 passed by the Punjab State Legislature, founded by the Lovely International Trust under Mr Ashok Mittal of the Lovely Group.
Where is LPU Phagwara located?
LPU - Lovely Professional University is located in Phagwara, Punjab.
What B.Tech programmes does LPU offer?
LPU offers B.Tech in CSE with specialisations (AI-ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Blockchain, IoT, Big Data, Full-Stack, Dev Ops, Game Dev), IT, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Automobile, Biotechnology, Petroleum, Chemical, Food Tech and Mining Engineering.
How are admissions to LPU conducted?
B.Tech admissions are through JEE Main score and LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) with Class XII PCM merit. Lateral entry is available for diploma-holders.
What is the highest package at LPU?
In the 2023-24 placement season, the highest package at LPU reached approximately Rs 64 LPA, with an average package of around Rs 8 LPA at a placement rate of approximately 87%.
Who are the top recruiters at LPU?
Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Bosch, Hyundai, Samsung and other IT services, product engineering, automotive and manufacturing firms.
Sources

Verification & sources

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Last reviewed: 29 Jun 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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