Lovely Professional Institution (LPU) is a private university in Chaheru, Punjab, India. Lovely International Trust created the institution in 2005 under the Lovely Professional University Act of 2005, and it began operations in 2006. Lovely Professional University is a prestigious international institution with a cutting-edge campus on the outskirts of Jalandhar. The University is prepared to establish itself as a Centre of Advancement of Knowledge, with examples of a large curriculum, creative teaching, active experimentation, and 200+ international tie-ups for equitable and accessible quality education.

Lovely Professional University Quick facts

Rankings & Awards of Lovely Professional University

NIRF
According to ranking 2021, by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, LPU School of Architecture and Design stands 12th rank amongst all government and private architecture institutions in India.

The World University Rankings 2022
According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, LPU is ranked 36th among India's top universities.

The Times Higher Education
The gold standard university ranking system in the world ranks LPU in the 1000- 1200 band, same as that of IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Mandi and University of Mumbai.
The other ranking for LPU is of Outlook 2021

• Outlook (ICARE Ranking 2021):
• Outlook (ICARE Ranking 2021):
• Ranked LPU School of Architecture 6th amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.
• Ranked LPU Faculty of Engineering 9th amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.
• Ranked LPU School of Law 4th amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.
• Ranked LPU School of Fashion 6th amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.
• Ranked LPU School of Hospitality 6h amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.
• Ranked LPU Mittal School of Business 6th amongst Indian Higher Education Institutions.

Courses at LPU

The departments are offering study programs on the wide spectrum on the subject wise. There is another Lovely Faculty of Distance and Online education also for imparting correspondence courses for working professionals who wish to continue their education with their work.

Admissions  & selection procedure 2022 at LPU

Online Application Fees for LPU-The application form and a soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit cost Rs11000 (for boys) and Rs1500 (for girls).
To apply online, the applicant must have access to online banking via Net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Offline Mode (no internet connection)
By paying cash, the applicant can get the LPUNEST Kit at the University Campus or any other specified location.

Scholarships offered by Lovely Professional University

SCHOLARSHIP OF UP TO 50%
At LPU, in order to maintain our position as the top university in the world, LPU recruits the brightest students from all over the world. Hundreds of top international students from all around the world are eligible for scholarships worth up to 50% of their tuition. To be the best university in the world, LPU recognizes the importance of attracting the best students from all around the world. Every year, LPU SCHOLARSHIPS on tuition fees are awarded to top international students of the highest caliber and with remarkable achievements for the duration of the normal programme.
The scholarship will also be awarded based on Eligibility Requirements.
Certain National Level Tests: LPU awards scholarships to students for a variety of programmes based on their performance/rank in various National Level Entrance Tests.
LPUNEST: A scholarship for a certain programme is contingent on LPUNEST performance. There are three brackets to choose from:
More than or equivalent to the Category I cut-off on the LPUNEST
More than or equivalent to the Category II cut-off on the LPUNEST
More than or equivalent to the Category III cut-off on the LPUNEST
If an applicant is eligible for both the Scholarship plan and any other monetary incentive offered by LPU through any other scheme or policy, he or she must choose only one scheme.
If a student is admitted to a programme under a scholarship scheme and then applies for a programme transfer, the scholarship will be applied according to the university's programme transfer rules.

Placements at LPU

LPU students bag a Rs 1 crore salary package in the top MNCs and are placed in the top Multinational corporations such as Apple, Google and Microsoft. Infosys appreciated LPU as the bridge between academics and industry.

In the CSE branch, the average compensation package is around 5 LPA-6 LPA. Approximately 80% of students in the CSE branch will be placed on campus. LPU offers a variety of internship opportunities.

Facilities at LPU

Academic laboratory- LPU has an excellent educational style in which it employs the technology of Audio-Visual Smart Lectures to transmit a large amount of knowledge to students in a relatively short period of time.
Modern Library- Lovely Professional University is the proud owner of one of the largest and most technologically advanced libraries in the world. 
Hostel at LPU- LPU has great housing accommodations on campus for both males and girls. There are two sorts of hostels: standard rooms and apartments.

Faculty at LPU

The staff members are highly competent in their fields of study, with the majority holding a doctorate. Faculty members at LPU support learners throughout their academic careers. Students get practical and theoretical knowledge of how businesses operate.

Recognition and Tie-ups
Lovely Professional University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a national body of universities in India that promotes university activities, particularly through information sharing and cooperation in the fields of education, culture, sports, and allied fields, and is recognized to award comparability of degrees awarded by foreign universities. The University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory organization of the Indian government, has approved Lovely Professional University.

The University Grants Commission - Remote Education Bureau (UGC-DEB), which is in charge of regulating open and distance learning in the higher education system, has approved Lovely Professional University.

International Recognitions
Accreditation by Association of Commonwealth Universities(ACU), UK- ACU is the world's oldest inter-university network, combining over ninety years of experience with fresh and creative programmes designed to address the requirements of the twenty-first century is given to Lovely professional university.
Accreditation by Council for Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP), USA-The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a specialist accreditation organization for business schools that promotes, recognizes, and rewards teaching excellence which added a feather to the cap of Lovely Professional University.

International University Tie-ups
Lovely Professional University has international academic tie-ups with world-renowned universities which give an edge over the academic institutions. There are various world universities which Lovely Professional University has partnership and a few are listed below:

• University of Idaho
• University of Pennsylvania
• South Dakota school of mines and technology
• California State university
• International Business school Washington
• The State University of New York
• University of La Verne
• Wisconsin University
• Dickinson State University
• Western University Of Health sciences
• Rowan University
• University of Greenwich
• Birmingham City University
• Central Queensland University
• Northern Lights College

Apart from the above-mentioned academic international partnerships, there is a long list of tie-ups with LPU.

LPU Departments

The departments are offering the study programs on the wide spectrum and the subject wise departments are as:
LPU Faculty of Technology and sciences

• School of Computer science and engineering
• School of Computing
• School of Electronics & Electrical engineering
• School of Mechanical engineering
• School of Civil engineering
• School of Bioengineering & Biosciences
• School of Agriculture
• School of Chemical engineering & Physical sciences
• School of Polytechnic
• LPU Faculty of Business & Arts
• Mittal School of Business
• School of Management & Commerce
• Lovely school of Architecture & Design
• School of Design
• School of Hotel Management & Tourism
• School of Law
• School of Humanities
• School of Education
• LPU Faculty of Applied Medical sciences
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• School of Allied Medical sciences

FAQs
What is the average fee of LPU?
The average fee for the graduation program is 2 to 5 lakh.
What is the placement record of LPU?
LPU has a 100% placement rate, with over 610 people hired by cognizant in a single day.
What are the facilities at the LPU campus?
There is a big campus on which the various facilities are provided such as a library, hostel, academic lab, etc.
What are the highest salary packages as LPU placements?
The highest CTC offered to LPu students was 48 lakh.
What is the LPU famous for?
LPU is famous for its engineering courses.