LPU Scholarship

LPU Scholarship

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Written By Sneha Ramchandani

Updated on – 12 Jan, 2026

LPU Scholarship overview

Unlock your potential with LPU’s wide range of scholarships—where talent meets opportunity! From diplomas to PhDs, LPU ensures that financial barriers never stand in the way of your academic dreams.

Scholarship Categories at LPU

LPU offers scholarships across a wide range of academic programs—from Diploma, UG, PG, MBA, M.Tech, MCA to Ph.D. —through multiple categories: LPU

Scholarship TypeDescription / Basis
Academic Performance (Marks)Based on qualifying exam marks after 10th, 12th, Graduation or Diploma. 
LPUNEST ScholarshipBased on performance in the LPU National Entrance & Scholarship Test. 
National Level ExamsJEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc. 
Work Experience (MBA)Scholarship for MBA applicants with relevant experience.
Sports / Cultural / R&D / ExtracurricularRecognises achievements outside academics.
Innovation / Startup / EntrepreneurshipRewards entrepreneurial initiatives.
Special Merit Awards (LPU RISE)Recognizing national-level academic excellence.
Ph.D. Specific ScholarshipsBased on LPUNEST (Ph.D.) performance.

Scholarship Brackets (Merit-Based)

Academic + Entrance Scholarships

Scholarship % varies depending on qualifying exam marks or entrance test performance:

BracketUG/Diploma/Lateral EntryPG/Graduate Level
Bracket 1≥ 98% marks in qualifying exam≥ 95% marks
Bracket 295–97.99%90–94.99%
Bracket 390–94.99%80–89.99%
Bracket 480–89.99%70–79.99%
Phase-Based Admission:Highest scholarships are available if you enroll early (Phase-I: Jan–Apr), and benefits typically reduce in later phases.

LPUNEST Scholarship Structure

Scholarship based on LPUNEST scores varies across groups and categories. Higher the score → higher the fee waiver (up to 60% or more).

LPUNEST Score LevelScholarship (% of Fee)
Category A Cut-off or aboveUp to ~60%
Category B~50%
Category C~40%
Category D~30%*

Special & Additional Scholarships

Board & Institutional Toppers

  • 100% tuition fee waiver for select school board and university toppers.

 Financial Aid & Social Support

Scholarship / Aid SchemeWho It Benefits
Need-Based Financial AidEconomically disadvantaged students. 
Orphan Support ProgrammeStudents who have lost both parents. 
Persons with DisabilityMedical disability certified students. 
LPU Rakshak Samman AnudaanWards of defense/CAPF personnel – fee concessions. 
LPU Shikshak Samman AnudaanChildren of teachers/lecturers – fee concessions.

External / Corporate / NGO Scholarships

LPU partners with external agencies to offer additional support:

ProgrammeEstimated Benefit
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha ScholarshipUp to ₹75,000 (UG), ₹2,50,000 (PG) assistance.
Kotak Kanya Scholarship₹1.5 L per year for eligible girl students (income-based).
HDFC Parivartan ECSSUp to ₹75,000 to support needy students.

 Key Notes

  •  Scholarships can apply to tuition fees, not usually hostel/mess charges.
  •  Some scholarships (like LPUNEST & marks-based) are recurring for entire course duration upon eligibility.
  •  Only one scholarship is typically applicable at a time, lowest fee structure offered among eligible ones. 

Lovely Professional University FAQs

LPU offers scholarships based on academic performance, entrance exams, sports, cultural achievements, innovation, social service, and work experience, ensuring financial support for deserving students.

Yes, LPU provides program-wise scholarships for courses like B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Arch, B.Pharm, and more, with financial aid ranging from 30% to 100%, depending on student performance.

Absolutely! Students who have participated in national or international innovation, entrepreneurship, or hackathon events in the last two years may qualify for special innovation scholarships.

Yes, LPU offers scholarships for students who have excelled at state, national, or international levels in sports, cultural events, co-curricular activities, and social services.
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