LPU Scholarship Details

Janki Sharma

Updated on - Dec 10, 2024

LPU Scholarship 2025 will be offered to students based on their merit and financial needs. Lovely Professional University strongly believes that monetary constraints should not hinder students from accessing quality education. So, the university extends the scholarship scheme worth INR 6 Lakhs per student based on various parameters. 

LPU scholarships are awarded to the students based on eligibility criteria, the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), and the performance of the students in various cultural, R&D, and co-curricular activities. The university provides lucrative scholarships in around 150 programs to its students ranging from Diploma programs to Ph.D.

LPU students have been awarded scholarships worth more than INR 100 crores in the previous year. The institute is sponsoring a study grant of INR 1 Lakhs for each student who qualifies for LPUNEST. In this way, the university extends a scholarship scheme for the students who wish to study at LPU. Under the ‘LPUNEST Study Grant’ initiative, students can avail of financial assistance to study at higher education institutions other than LPU.

Lovely Professional University had provided a study grant worth Rs. 6.8+ Crore to deserving students. Students from programs of Engineering, Management, Hotel Management, Law, Medical, and Design availed the benefits of this scholarship scheme.  Around 70% of the enrolled students were covered under the LPU scholarship scheme. More details regarding the Lovely Professional University scholarships are given below.

• LPUNEST Scholarships
• Academic Merit Scholarships
• Merit Scholarships
• Financial-Need Based Scholarships
• EWS Scholarship
• Scholarship Guidelines

LPUNEST Scholarships

Admissions at LPU are conducted through LPUNEST scores in multiple phases, with scholarship opportunities varying based on the phase in which a candidate applies or enrols. Phase I begins in January and runs until April, offering the highest scholarships. Phase II follows in May, with reduced scholarship amounts. More details regarding the LPUNEST Scholarships are tabulated below.

LPU Academic Merit Scholarships

LPU offers various scholarships to students based on merit. The university offers after-10th, 12th and graduation scholarships based on various criteria. The details of the various Lovely Professional University Jalandhar scholarships are elaborated below.

LPU After 10th Scholarships

• This LPU Scholarship 2025 will be awarded to deserving candidates based on certain eligibility conditions like educational qualifications, LPUNEST Scores, and performance in cultural, R&D, and co-curricular activities.
• LPU awards scholarships amounting to INR 1.5 Lakh per student in the "After 10th" category.
• The scholarship amount percentage varies from program to program as per the below-tabulated classification.

LPU After 12th Scholarships

The "After 12th" LPU Scholarships depend on four basic factors:

• Educational Qualification
• LPUNEST Scores,
• National Level Entrance Test Scores like CUET/JEE MAINS/NCHM JEE/NEET/UCEED
• Performance in extracurricular activities.

There are three brackets of scholarships for each category mentioned above. The bracket eligibility is tabulated below.

Students seeking admission to the lateral entry programs can seek Lovely Professional University scholarships based on the diploma eligibility qualification. The Scholarship Scheme awards scholarships worth INR 6.8 Lakhs per student in the "After 12th" courses category.

The scholarship brackets have been categorised into four tables mentioned below. Refer to the table for Phase 1 details.

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LPU After Graduation Scholarships

As per the LPU Scholarship Scheme, scholarships amounting to INR 3 Lakhs per student are currently awarded to the students opting for the "After Graduation" programs. 

Scholarships are awarded on four major parameters as per the LPU Scholarship Scheme for the "After Graduation" Courses. These factors are listed below:

• Educational Qualification
• LPUNEST Scores,
• National Level Entrance Test Scores like CUET/JEE MAINS/NCHM JEE/NEET/UCEED
• Performance in Cultural, R&D, and Co-Curricular activities.

There are three brackets of scholarships for each category mentioned above. The bracket eligibility is tabulated below.

The scholarship bracket range as per the current phase is tabulated below.

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LPU Merit Scholarships

LPU Jalandhar has several scholarships awarding the admirable performances of students in their respective academic endeavors. The merit scholarships offered by LPU are based on the candidate's performance in various categories listed below:

• Eligibility Qualification: Academic Performance in the 12th Standard for UG and Graduation for PG Programs.
• Entrance and Scholarship Test: LPUNEST.
• National Level Entrance Tests: JEE Mains, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, MAT, and so on.
• Extra Curricular Activities: Sports, Cultural, R & D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards.
• Ph.D. Programme Scholarship: For Ph.D. Scholars.
• Toppers of Centre and State Boards: Students performing academically well at the centre and state level.

The various types and details of LPU scholarships offered for merit are listed below.

LPU Previous Examination Scholarships

Lovely Professional University scholarships are divided into three brackets where students are awarded based on their previous examination marks (10+2 or graduation). Based on those marks, the students are placed in each scholarship bracket, with bracket 1 having the highest scholarship amount and the hardest eligibility rules. 

The LPU scholarship criteria are displayed in the table below.

LPU Scholarship Based on the LPUNEST

The Lovely Professional University scholarship is offered based on the student's performance on the test. Students are divided into various "Groups" based on the LPUNEST cutoff. 

The details of this LPU Scholarship 2025, awarded are mentioned below, that is, if the LPUNEST scores are more than the respective cutoff.

LPU Scholarship Based on Performance in LPUNEST (PhD) 

The Lovely Professional University scholarship is offered based on the student's performance in the test. Students are divided into "Groups" based on the LPUNEST PhD cutoff. The cutoff for each category will be announced along with the result of the respective schedule. The details of the LPU scholarship awarded are given below if the LPUNEST PhD scores are more than the respective cutoff.

LPU Scholarship Based on National Level Test

The Lovely Professional University scholarships awarded for National Level Test scores are given in the table below.

Scholarship for Research Outcomes

4. Other Scholarship categories

LPU Scholarship Based on Work Experience for MBA

LPU Jalandhar scholarships are offered to students with work experience pursuing an MBA course. In addition, students with a minimum experience of 2 years are qualified for this Scholarship. 

The scholarship is awarded additionally on top of any other scholarship for the eligible students. The LPU Punjab scholarship details are tabulated below.

• The benefits of the scheme are as below:
  • Full Programme Fee waiver (Including Examination Fee), and
  • Free Stay in a four-seater room (Air Cooled Room) in hostel
    Or
    Free Transport Facility (if the residential facility is not availed)
• Eligibility for Application: The applicant whose name is among the top 20 rank holders in the merit list published by the concerned board (State, Central and Open Board provided a minimum of 1000 students should have appeared in the said board exam) and the applicant is fulfilling the criteria mentioned below defined by the university will be eligible to apply for the benefits under the scholarship.
  • Year of Passing Out: The applicant who is passing out in the current year batch will be eligible to apply under the scheme (i.e., students passing out in 2025 will be considered for admission session 2025-26).

LPU Scholarship For Entrepreneurship 

Lovely Professional University offers a special scholarship scheme on performance in Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship, and Hackathons. The details of the LPU scholarship include:

• Students with creative minds are awarded this scholarship so that they are inspired to follow their dreams. 
• The LPU University scholarship will be awarded to the students based on achievements in the previous two years at the international/ national level. 
• Students must note that the university Scholarship Selection Committee has the final say in the Scholarship awarded.

LPU Cultural Scholarships

LPU encourages students for their participation and achievements in sports, culture, R&D, co-curricular, social service, and bravery. 

The university awards various Lovely Professional University scholarships to help students pursue their dreams without any financial hardships and complete their higher education.

LPU Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board

LPU offers special scholarships for the top 20 rank holders of every recognised school board with the clause that at least 1000 students have appeared for the respective board exam. 

The students are awarded a full program fee waiver and a free stay in a four-seater room in a hostel or free transport facility.

LPU LPUNEST Study Grant

LPU announced a study grant of INR 1 Lakh per student for aspirants who want to be a part of prestigious institutions like IITs/NITs/IIMs and others. 

• The university extends the LPU Scholarship Scheme to students on various parameters like performance in qualifying examinations (10+2 or graduation), LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test), sports, cultural, R & D, co-curricular, social service and bravery awards.
• Any deserving candidate who qualifies for the LPUNEST exam can get a study grant of INR 1 Lakh for study education institutions like IITs, NITs or IIMs or can get admission to LPU programmes.

LPU Financial Need-Based Scholarships

Lovely Professional University offers financial aid for students belonging to a specific category and whose annual family income is below a certain limit so that they can pursue higher studies. Students must satisfy the eligibility criteria to obtain financial aid. The following sections of society are taken into account for LPU Financial Aid:

• Defence and Centre Armed Police Forces
• Orphan Applicants
• People with Certain Disabilities

Further details about the need-based financial aid for various categories are listed below.

LPU Financial Aid for Defence Personnel

The LPU University scholarships, in the form of financial aid, encourage soldiers in the Defence and Central Armed Police Forces to pursue higher education. LPU Jalandhar also offers financial aid to dependents of recipients of various awards, Ex-Servicemen, and Retired Defense Personnel. 

Refer to the table below for further details about the LPU scholarships as financial aid.

LPU Education Loan Assistance

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar has a separate loan assistance cell to help students obtain loans from banks for educational purposes. The university has tie-ups with various banks and financial institutions to enable a smooth educational loan process for the student. 

The list of few main banks providing education loans are listed below:

• Central Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• Syndicate Bank
• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• State Bank of India
• Allahabad Bank
• Axis Bank
• Canara Bank
• IDBI Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Indian Overseas Bank

LPU Cultural Scholarships

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar scholarships include cultural scholarships based on students' performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service, and Bravery Awards. 

More details regarding the scholarships are mentioned below.

• Scholarships Basis of Performance in Sports

Sports Championship

TABS - Trial / Audition-Based Scholarship

• Scholarships Based on Performance in Cultural and Co-curricular Activities

International Festivals

National Youth Festivals/ Inter University Youth Festival

Central/ State level Cultural Festivals

Chacha Nehru Scholarship

Bal Shree Award

Student Science Exhibition/ Drama/ Quiz

National Talent Search Certificate

Dada Saheb Falke Award

Trial / Audition-Based Scholarship

• Scholarships based on R&D and Bravery Activities

LPU EWS Scholarships

LPU believes in providing equal educational opportunities for students despite their socio-economic or financial background. That is why the LPU Scholarship 2025 for EWS Category students will be awarded to the eligible students.

• To be eligible for this Scholarship, students must not have an annual income of more than INR 8 LPA.
• In addition, the above figure must not cross, calculating all sorts of income from agriculture, business or any other profession.

LPU Scholarship Guidelines

The various guidelines for the LPU Scholarship 2025 that will be awarded to students are listed down below:

• The scholarships apply only to Indian students.
• The scholarships are awarded by verifying the documents, certificates and any other documents required by the university.
• Students must read the eligibility criteria that are mentioned clearly on the LPU official website before applying for any LPU scholarship.
• Even if a student is eligible for more than one scholarship, they are awarded only one scholarship as per the student's choice.
• A candidate who was admitted under the Post Matric Scholarship or any other Government Scholarship and is eligible for the full program fee waiver can either avail of a Scholarship offered by the Government Agency or the LPU Punjab Scholarship offered by the university.
• In case a candidate opts for programme transfer, even then, they get the scholarship benefit from the prior course in which they were admitted. However, students must note that no separate LPUNEST schedule is conducted for such candidates.
• The LPU scholarships apply only to full-time students and not distance learning.
• In case a student is charged with disciplinary action or misconduct, then the Scholarship can be revoked.
• A minimum attendance and CGPA maintenance rule is levied for the continuation of the scholarships.
• In case of false information or incorrect bank details, the scholarship could be canceled.
• The LPU Scholarship Committee reserves the right to award and cancel the scholarship at any given time.