MBA at LPU Jalandhar: Courses & Fees 2022
Saurav Anand
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December 30, 2021
LPU MBA
Course Description
LPU has announced the commencement of the Schedule VII registration for the LPUNEST examination from October 1, 2021. The last date of submission of the application form for LPUNEST is October 31, 2021. The LPUNEST will be a remotely proctored test. The LPUNEST is scheduled to be conducted from October 6, 2021 to November 3, 2021.
Admission into the MBA course of LPU is on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/CMAT/LPUNEST examination, followed by an interview process.
LPU MBA Key Highlights
Candidates scoring good marks in the LPUNEST examination will be entitled to up to 100% scholarships.
The intake of the MBA course at LPU is 232.
The fee applicable to applicants admitted based on the LPUNEST scores is INR 1,90,000 (per semester).
LPU has been ranked 49 for Private MBA by NIRF 2020.
LPU MBA Important Dates 2021
| Particulars | Schedule 7 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration opens | October 1, 2021 onwards |
| Slot booking for online examination | October 1, 2021 onwards |
| Last date of submission of Application for LPUNEST | October 31, 2021 |
| Entrance examination dates# | October 6, 2021 - November 3, 2021 (only remotely proctored) |
| Result | Within 24 working hours |
| Dates of Interview | Candidates can opt. for any preferred interview slot within 2-8 days after the declaration of LPUNEST result. |
| Last Date of Admission | Within 7 days after the declaration of the Interview result |
LPU MBA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission into the MBA course of LPU must have completed their Bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 55% marks as an aggregate.
LPU MBA Admission Criteria
Registration for admission to MBA programmes is done through an online mode.
Every year, the Lovely Technical University conducts the National Entrance and Scholarship Examination (LPUNEST) for MBA candidates.
LPUNEST will be conducted in online mode as per the schedule mentioned above.
A valid score in the CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ XAT/CMAT/ LPUNEST, followed by an interview, is required for admission to MBA and MBA (Hons) programmes.
How To Apply?
The details application process is given below:
Step 1: Signup
Register on the LPU official admission portal with all the basic details required (Name, Email ID, Mobile No., State, Gender and Password).
After successful registration, you will get a mail on your registered email id regarding this.
Login to LPU ADMIT using your previously created username and password.
Step 2: Apply for LPUNEST
LPUNEST is an online entrance test conducted to offer admission to programmes you are interested in. Admission to MBA is done based on performance in LPUNEST and Interview.
Deposit the test fee:
The application form and a soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit cost Rs. 1000 (for boys) and Rs. 500 (for girls).
The cost of the application form and the printed LPUNEST kit is Rs. 1500 (for boys) and Rs. 1000 (for girls).
Fill the test application form.
Step 3: Book the exam slot
Book the time slot as per your preferred date, time, and venue to appear in the test.
You can choose from the 200 cities in India where the test will be conducted.
Download the examination hall ticket.
Step 4: Interview
After qualifying LPUNEST, choose a suitable date/ time/ venue to appear in the interview.
Appear for the interview in your preferred time slot.
Step 5: Admission
Deposit initial payment of Rs. 20000. After the successful realization of the payment.
A Provisional Registration Number will be produced and sent to the email address you provided.
Upload the required documents.
The balance fee must be charged within the university’s deadlines.
LPU MBA Course Details
Lovely Professional University offers a full-time MBA of duration 2 years. Specializations offered here include Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology, International Business, Financial Markets, Operations. The Course is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program (ACBSP).
Students will have the choice of going on a four-week study tour to the United States, Europe, or any other region.
Workshops on Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Stock Market Operations, Life Skills, Creativity and Innovation, and Leadership were requested by industry to prepare students for the workforce.
In addition to the core curriculum, the course includes topics such as communication, critical thinking, and soft skills development to help students improve their personality and employability.
LPU MBA Syllabus
The course is divided into three semesters each year. The syllabus of MBA is as follows:
1st Year:
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MFA | BFA or any 4-year graduation degree (with Fine Arts/ Drawing/ Painting as a subject) |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | B.Lib with at least 50% aggregate |
| MEd | At least 50% aggregate in BEd/ BA BEd/ BSc BEd/ B.El.Ed or equivalent Or D.El.Ed with a UG degree with 50% aggregate at both degree and diploma level (5% relaxation for SC/ BC applicants) |
| MPEd | A minimum of 50% aggregate in B.P.Ed/ BSc in Health and Physical Education or equivalent (5% relaxation for SC/ BC applicants) |
2nd Year:
| Tri Semester 1 | Tri Semester 2 | Tri Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project-I | Capstone Project-II | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Corporate Strategy | Emerging Technologies For Managers | Field Project |
| Field Project | Field Project | Specialization Elective-4 |
| Individual Dynamics and Leadership | Management Science | Specialization Elective-4 |
| Legal Aspects of Business | Specialization Elective-7 | Specialization Elective-4 |
| Seminar on Summer Training | Specialization Elective-8 | Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Business Plan |
| Specialization Elective-4 | Specialization Elective-9 | |
| Specialization Elective-5 | ||
| Specialization Elective-6 |
Electives Offered in Curriculum:
| Agribusiness Management | Artificial Intelligence | Auditing and Taxation | Banking and Financial Services |
| Digital Marketing | E-Commerce | Finance | Financial Markets |
| Financial Consulting | Fintech | Hospital and Healthcare Management | Human Resources |
| Information Technology | International Business | Investment Banking | Marketing |
| Operations | Retail Management | Strategy |
LPU MBA Scholarships
Under all programmes, LPU offers a number of merit and need-based scholarships. Last year, students earned a scholarship worth more than Rs 100 crore. The following are the details regarding LPU scholarships for MBA programmes:
Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in Qualifying Examination:
The qualifications and amount of the scholarship are listed below.
| Criteria | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 90% or above aggregate marks in Graduation | INR 95000 (i.e. 50% of Programme Fee) |
| 80% - 89.99% aggregate marks in Graduation | INR 76000 (i.e. 40% of Programme Fee) |
| 70% - 79.99% aggregate marks in Graduation | INR 57000 (i.e. 30% of Programme Fee) |
Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST:
The qualifications and amount of the scholarship are listed below.
| Percentage Slab | Scholarship Amount (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Score More than or equivalent to the Group I cut-off | INR 95000 (i.e. 50% of Programme Fee) |
| score more than or equivalent to Group II cut-off | INR 76000 (i.e. 40% of Programme Fee) |
| score more than or equivalent to group III cut-off | INR 57000 (i.e. 30% of Programme Fee) |
Several other scholarships, in addition to LPUNEST (MBA), are available on the basis of:
Percentage in the qualifying exam
Performance or rank in national-level test
Performance in Sports, Cultural, Research and Development, Co-Curricular, Social Service, and Bravery Awards
Defence, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel and their dependents are eligible for a fee reduction.
Scholarship for orphans
Scholarship for Person with Certain Disability.
LPU MBA Placement
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2020-21 |
|---|---|
| Students Placed | 8500+ |
| Companies Participated | 1500+ |
| Number of Dream and Super Dream Offers | 347 |
| Highest CTC | INR 42 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Trident |
In the placement drive of 2021, 8500+ students were offered Jobs by more than 1500 participating companies.
During the placement drive of 2021, the highest CTC stood at INR 42 LPA and around 347 students were offered super dream (More than INR 10 LPA) and Dream offers (More than INR 5 LPA).
Some of the top recruiters like Microsoft, Trident, Capgemini, Cognizant, Aditya Birla Group participated in the placement drive of 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the factors defining the LPU NEST Cut Off 2021?
Ans: The following are the factors that affect LPU NEST cut off:
Number of seats available
Cut off of the previous year
Number of candidates who took the entrance exam
No. of qualifying candidates
The difficulty level of the entrance test
Performance in the examination.
2. Does LPU provides hostel facilities to MBA students?
Ans. Yes, LPU provides in house hostels and mess facilities to the MBA students.
3. Is there a reservation quota for NRI Candidates for the MBA programme at LPU?
Ans. No, there is no quota for NRIs for the MBA programme at LPU. The NRI candidates can however apply for the course.