The admission process at Lovely Professional University (LPU) includes filling an entry form, taking the LPU NEST entrance exam, and online verification of details, with scholarships based on exam scores or 90%+ board exam results. Tuition fees are INR 61,000 per semester and hostel fees are INR 52,000 annually for a 4-seater air-cooled room. Scholarships, worth up to INR 40,000 per semester, make education affordable, with full fee waivers for Punjab SC/ST students funded by the state government.
The faculty, comprising a mix of experienced and fresh teachers, maintains a 30:1 student ratio, offering an interactive and industry-focused learning approach. On average, 30-35% of students secure jobs through campus placements, with Biotechnology boasting a 100% placement rate. The highest package offered is INR 3 crore by a German company, while the average package ranges from INR 3 lakh to 8 lakh per annum. Approximately 75-90% of students applying for placements receive job offers, with over 650 companies participating in recruitment drives.
The placement cell is highly active, offering professional enhancement classes every semester. Internships commence from the third year, with stipends between INR 5,000 to 20,000, sometimes leading to job offers. Scholarships, like those from the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), cover up to 50% of tuition fees. Students with over 90% in 12th grade can avail a 50% scholarship without an entrance exam. LPU partners with banks for educational loans, easing the financial process.
The fee structure is considered moderate, with installment payments and no current fee hikes, though hostel fees may rise annually.
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