IGNOU is one of the biggest open universities in India. It offers multiple courses and specializations to the students. The admission to IGNOU is based on your score in the last qualifying exam. The admission takes place in two cycles. However, there is a provision for students to take late admission. 

Yes, you can apply for a distance MBA from IGNOU. There are multiple specializations to choose from. Some of them include Marketing Management, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, etc. The MBA program has been designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of management domains and how business operates. This course can be opted by working professionals as well because it is conducted in distance mode. 

The classes are held online on Google Meet or Swayam. The printed study materials are delivered to the students’ doorsteps for a better understanding of the subjects.

Yes, you can take admission in IGNOU in August. There are two cycles of admission in IGNOU, that is, January and July. Your eligibility for admission to IGNOU will depend on the score you have secured in your last qualifying degree. 

But, if you are planning to pursue BEd then your admission is dependent on the IGNOU BEd Entrance Test score. The last date of application for admission in the July session is 30th June. 

I would recommend you to go through the IGNOU website to get a better idea and you can also contact their admission desk for any such queries. 

I am a second year MBA student at LPU. 

LPU offers merit-based scholarships to help its students and provide them with financial assistance in completing their degree.These scholarships are based on various categories. As for an MBA, LPU does offer scholarships to students based on their LPUNEST score. 

As per the current MBA admission schedule, here are the scholarships offered to students based on their LPUNEST score-

MBA Scholarships based on LPUNEST for Phase II of MBA Admissions at LPU

Here is what each of the category denotes-

• Category I cut-off- 250 out of 320 marks
• Category II cut-off- 200 out of 320 marks
• Category III cut-off- 150 out of 320 marks

I hope this gave you a general idea on the scholarships offered to MBA students through LPUNEST.

At the undergraduate level, LPU offers a BSc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT) which is a three year paramedical undergraduate program that trains students for a career as Medical Laboratory Technicians.

For admissions into this program at LPU, the candidates must clear their 10+2 with 60% aggregate (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects). For admission to this course, you must clear LPUNEST or CUET. The university also offers a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT).

I hope this answered your query regarding paramedical courses offered at LPU on the undergraduate/diploma level.

LPU does not offer an online B.Com as yet, even though it offers an online MCom. If you are interested in pursuing an online undergraduate degree from LPU, you can opt for either BA or BCA, both of which are 3-year UG programs. 

Some of the top recruiters from LPU, for their online courses are- Wipro, Vistara, MAX Life Insurance, Toyota, OYO, among others. You can visit the official university website- https://www.lpuonline.com/#trending-course for more information.

I am currently pursuing an online BCA from LPU. I was recommended this course by my friend because LPU offers a well-structured online BCA program for students to upskill themselves without being present on campus. 

As for placements, LPU offers online placement support services to guide students regarding industry requirements, and to motivate them to acquire additional skills outside their main curriculum. LPU offers placement drives for its online students, just as it does for its regular students.

The top recruiters for BCA students who graduate from LPU are- Wipro, Vistara, Videocon, Pantaloons, Amazon, Tata Strive, Paytm, and many others. After the completion of your online BCA degree, you can work in the following sectors-

• Database Administrator- INR 7-10 LPA payscale on average. (Avg. Experience- 2-5 years).
• Web Developer- INR 2.6-3.1 LPA on average. (Avg. Experience- 2-4 years).
• Technical Expert- INR 2.8-5.8 LPA on average. (Avg. Experience- 1-6 years). 
• System Analyst-INR 2.6-11.2 LPA on average. (Avg. Experience- 2-6 years).

Thus, LPU is a decent option in terms of placements if you want to pursue an online BCA.

I am a second year MBA student at LPU. 

LPU offers scholarships to meritorious students to bring down their academic expenses and offer financial support.These scholarships are based on various categories. As for an MBA, LPU offers Scholarships to students based on their graduation and LPUNEST score.

Here is the scholarship detail for the MBA Admissions Phase II, 2024 to give you a basic idea-

Scholarships offered for Phase II MBA Admissions (based on Graduation marks) at LPU

I hope this gave you a general idea on the scholarships offered to MBA students at LPU.

I am a second year MBA student at LPU.

Yes, LPU charges an exam fee each semester, which is not included in the programme fee. LPU charges an examination fee of INR 4500 per semester. This fee is payable along with the programme fee for next semester (or before).

You must note that the programme fee for next semester is payable before the end of teaching for the current semester. So basically, the sem 1 exam fee is payable before the end of teaching for that semester, along with the programme fee for sem 2. 

I hope this has cleared your doubt about the examination fee system at Lovely Professional University.

I am a second year MSc. Hotel Management student at Lovely Professional University.

LPU offers a 2-year M.Sc. in hotel management at the PG level. Aspirants must meet the entry requirement for admission to this program. The entry requirement for this course is that candidates must pass their graduation with 50% marks. 

Every year, around 80% of the students get placed at LPU. The highest salary package offered to M.Sc. Hotel Management students at LPU is INR 17 LPA, and the lowest offered package is about INR 2–3 LPA. The average package offered by the top recruiters is INR 4-5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Radisson Blu, Taj Hotels, and Hyatt Cruise Lines.

Thus, MSc. in Hotel Management is a decent course at LPU with good placements.

The Online M.Sc. in Mathematics is a 2-year (4 semester) program offered by Lovely Professional University at the PG level. This program provides students with cutting-edge mathematical training. 

To gain admission in this course, candidates need to pass a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with mathematics as a subject OR they need to pass B.Tech., B.E., B.Sc.(Engineering) or equivalent UG program. The fee for online M.Sc. in Mathematics from LPU is INR 20,000 per semester. 

The online M.Sc. in Mathematics at LPU is excellent in terms of placements. Top recruiters offer jobs to graduates from this program. Some top companies which offer placements for this course are IndiGo Airlines, Kotak Bank, LIC, Oyo Rooms, Pantaloon, PayTM, Videocon, Vistara, and many more.