The students are offered a study grant of INR 3 lakhs for studies in institutions such as IIT, NIIT, NIFT, NLU, etc. under the qualification of LPUNEST.
LPU Scholarship 2024: The lovely professional university offers a plethora of scholarships to the students who need them the most. Vision- Lovely professional university strongly believes that no student should be absurd with the idea of not getting a quality education. Ample scholarships help students to pursue higher education and open the door for more and more opportunities. The University offers various scholarship programs for the classes 10th, after 10th, 12th and after 12th and for graduation purposes too.
Core Values of Lovely Professional University
The core values of Lovely Professional University are mentioned below.
- Accountability for actions and results
- Respect for diversity
- Integrity and professional ethics
- Freedom of thought and expression
- Pursuit of excellence through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Important dates of Lovely Professional University Scholarship 2024
The students must understand that admission to Lovely Professional University is done in different phases. Phase 1 has already started in January and it will continue till 25th June 2024. The amount of scholarship decreases with each phase.

- University offers scholarships worth INR 1.7 lakhs per student for class 10th and after 10th students
- University offers scholarships worth INR 4.9 lakhs per student for class 12th and after 12th students.
- University offers scholarships worth INR 3.8 for students after graduation.
On which criteria LPU scholarships are based?
To know more about LPU scholarship and look at the given below table:
| Scholarships based on Percentage obtained in Qualifying Exams and Special Scholarships for Toppers of State and Central Boards | This particular scholarship is applicable for the students for class 10th, 12th, diploma and after graduation. Also, there are various scholarships formulated especially for toppers of the state and central boards |
| Scholarships based on the National Level Entrance Tests | The university offers scholarships to students who have scored the top ranks in the national level entrance exams. Some of the top national level entrance exams are: JEE Main, CMAT, GATE, LSAT, NEET, CAT/ MAT/ XAT, GPAT, CEED, NATA, NMAT, CLAT, UCEED, etc. |
| Scholarships based on Performance in Extra-Curricular Activities | These types of scholarships are given by the university to the students who show exceptional performance in Sports, Social Service, Cultural and Co-curricular activities, Bravery Awards, TABS, R&D, etc. |
| Scholarships based on LPUNEST 2024 | The university conducts its scholarship test popularly known as LPUNEST. |
The table below will tell all of us about the percentage of scholarships for all the programs.
| Phase | Bracket 1 | Bracket 2 | Bracket 3 |
| Phase 1 | 50% | 40% | 30% |
| Phase 2 | 40% | 30% | 20% |
| Phase 3 | 30% | 20% | 10% |
What are the benefits of LPUNEST?
Students who qualify the LPUNEST opens the lifetime opportunity for studying in the topmost colleges such as IITs, NLUs, NIDs, NITs, IHMs, IITs [IDC/ DoD], IIITDM, NIFTs, etc. of their choice. The scholarship offers worth INR 1 lakh for those who qualify LPUNEST. To know about more advantages look below:
- The top 500 students who qualify LPUNEST in science that is B. Tech will get an opportunity to be in IITs/NITs
- The top 100 students who qualify LPUNEST in design will get an opportunity to be in IDC/ DoD]/ NIDs/ IIITDM/ NIFTs.
- The top 100 students who qualify LPUNEST in law stream will get an opportunity to be in NLUs
- The top 100 students who qualify LPUNEST in hotel management stream will get an opportunity to be in IHMs
- Also, students who qualify LPUNEST will be eligible to avail scholarship worth INR 5 lakhs.
Key Points to Remember:
Scholarship amount will depend upon the students taking admission in which phase. LPU admission takes place in different phases. Let’s see different phases of LPU.
- Phase I- Early January 2024 to end of April 2024
- Phase 2 and phase 3 are only formed when seats are left in the first phase.
Also, LPU provides various scholarships for Defence and Central Armed Police Forces [CAPF] and their dependents, Certain Disability and Orphan students. And students who get 80-81% are only applicable to the scholarships.
Important things to know about LPUNEST:
Criteria for different LPU scholarships are listed below, scholarships based on LPUNEST.
- The first thing is that Lovely professional university conducts its national scholarship test known as LPUNEST.
- LPUNEST forms the basic eligibility criteria for almost all programs and scholarships in the university.
- The amount of scholarship depends on various factors such as the fee of the program, date of admission and performance of a student in the test.
Requirements of LPUNEST.
LPUNEST by the lovely professional university for all programs:
| Requirements of LPUNEST | Scholarship Amount |
| A score greater than or equal to Category 3- cut off | 30% of the programme fee |
| A score greater than or equal to category 2- cut off | 40% of the programme fee |
| A score is greater than or equal to the category 1- cut off | 50% of the programme fee |
Scholarships based on the Sports and Co-Curricular Activities:
The lovely professional university provides various scholarships to the students who excel in sports, Co-curricular, Social Service, Bravery Awards and LPUTABS. And to know more look at the below table.
Sports Championship
| Category | Eligibility | Scholarships |
| B- Grade | University Games [Participation]All India University Games {Non-Olympic}, Senior State/ Junior State/ School State [First 3 Positions] | Tuition fee waiver equivalent to the amount awarded to the student scoring more than or equal to 90% to 94.99% |
| A+ grade | International ParticipationSenior National,All India Inter-University, Junior National, SGFI National, Khelo India University Games | Full Tuition Fee waiver for the studentsFee stay in the Dormitory ResidenceFree Food FacilityFood SupplementsNo application fee |
| A Grade | North Zone Inter-University Games [First 3 Positions]All India Inter-University, Senior/ Junior National/ SGFI National, Khelo India University Games [Participation | A tuition fee waiver of 100% for Physical Education and Arts Courses80% tuition fee waiver for other programsFree stay in the Dormitory ResidenceFree food facilityNo application fee |
| C Grade | Senior State/ School State/ Junior State [Participation]Senior District/ School District/ Junior District, All India University North Zone {Non-Olympic} [All 3 positions] | Tuition fee waiver equivalent to the amount awarded to the student scoring more than or equal to 80% to 89.99% |
TABS – Trial/ Audition Based Scholarship
| Category | Eligibility | Scholarship |
| A+ grade | It will depend upon the performance of the students | fee waiverFree stay in the Dormitory ResidenceFree FoodFood supplementsNo application fee |
| B grade | Students getting more than 90-95% will get a tuition fee waiver | |
| A grade | 100% tuition fee waiver for Physical Education and Arts Courses80% tuition fee waiver for other courses | |
| C grade | Tuition fee waiver equivalent to the amount awarded to the student scoring more than or equal to 80% to 89.99% |
Scholarships for PhD students
- Sports scholarships
| Category and scholarship | Eligibility criteria |
| 70% | Senior National,All India Inter-University {Only applicable on the games which are included in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World University Games and as per the list of the university},Junior National,SGFI National,Kh elo India University Games (First three Positions)International participation is there. |
| 50% | North Zone Inter-University Games (First three Positions)All India Inter-University,Senior/ Junior National / SGFI National, Khelo India University Games (Participation) |
| 40% | North Zone Inter-University Games Participation (Olympic Games, Asian Games and World University Games, Commonwealth Games)Senior State/ Junior State/ School State, All India University Games {Non-Olympic Games} (First three Positions) |
| 30% | Senior State/ Junior State/ School State (Participation)Senior District / Junior District / School District, All India University North Zone {Non-Olympic Games} (First three Positions) |
Know about Scholarships based on the student’s performance in Cultural, co-curricular activities.
- International Festivals
| Category | Eligibility criteria | Scholarship |
| A+ grade | C-A11- The first top 3 positions representing India after the approval of the Ministry of Youth Cultural and Sports Affairs/ AIU /ICCR in festivals coming under Annual International Cultural Calendar.C-A12: They should have participated as a member of a combined university team at an International Level | 100% tuition fee waiver depending on the performance of the students.Free meals |
| B grade | C-C11: they must have presented India. | Tuition fee equivalent to 90-95% scoring in an exam. |
National Youth Festivals/ Inter-University Youth Festivals
| Category | Eligibility | Scholarship |
| A+ Grade | C-A21: First 4 positions at National Level Festival C-A22: First 4 positions at All India University level C-A23: Overall Winner of National TV Reality Show | Tuition fee waiverFree meals and stay |
| A Grade | -B21: They should have participated in the National Youth FestC-B22: First 3 positions at Zonal Youth FestivalsC-B23: Top finalists in Grand Finale of National TV Reality Show | Free stay and mealsTuition fee waiver equal to 95% |
| B Grade | C-C21: 4th position at Zonal Youth FestivalsC-C22: First 3 Positions at Scheduled State Level Event or Sangeet Natak AcademyC-C23: First 3 Positions at Inter Zonal CompetitionC-C24: Semifinalist/ Quarterfinalist at | Tuition fee waiver equal to 90-95% |
Scholarships for Teaching Fraternity and Industry Professionals:
- 50% of the scholarships are given to the people who have expertise in corporate field, scholarships for corporate trainers, industry experts and industry professionals from the companies that are listed in the Fortune India 500/ Forbes 500/ Gallup/ ET 500 company/ Bloomberg Top 500.
- Also, 40% scholarships are given by overly professional university to the people working in public sector. They can be Corporate Trainers, Academicians, LPU Associated Universities, Coachings and Schools.
- Lovely professional university also offers 20% scholarships to academicians other than LPU candidates.
Special Scholarships other than mentioned above.
- Defence and central armed forces are benefited and their descendants as LLU provides a fee concession
- Toppers of education board are provided with special scholarships by the university
- Scholarships for orphan applicants are also provided by the university.
LPUNEST Study Grant
- Students can get up to INR 3 lakh for their studies or entrance exams such as IIT, NIIT, NIFT, NLU etc. for their chosen field if they qualify LPUNEST.
Steps to apply for Lovely Professional University Scholarship 2024
- Fill out the Application Form and deposit the application form fee. Remember to check the eligibility criteria.
- Appear for LPUNEST by booking the slot for the examination.
- After clearing the Counselling and Interview (if applicable).
- Select the Course for admission.
- Fill out the admission form.
- Pay the initial fees
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the remaining fees and secure a seat in LPU.
Ph.D. Program scholarship
The candidates who are willing to take admission in Ph.D. programs but due to some financial difficulties, they are not able to pay fees then such candidates will be provided with Lovely Professional University Scholarship 2024.
First you have to pass the scholarship test to get benefit of up to 100% scholarship.
Students with a good percentage in the scholarship test are given upto 100% scholarship to bear the educational expenses. The result of the scholarship test is declared after the Ph.D. interview result.
The students must check the Lovely Professional University website to know about the scholarship test result as well as the Ph.D. interview result. You will also be notified about the results through the registered email. Once the interview for the selected Ph.D. course is over. A list of the selected students is released on the website of Lovely Professional University. The students who are eligible for the scholarships are informed.
FAQs
Que. Does LPU provide their own scholarship?
Ans. Well yes, they provide more than 150+ scholarships to the candidates of different fields so that they can achieve their AIM easily.
Que. Do they take any test exam for the scholarship program?
Ans. Yes there is a scholarship exam so that they can choose the deserving candidate easily.
Que. What is the scholarship exam name?
Ans. The name of the scholarship program is LPUNEST. The full form of the term LPUNEST is Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test.
Que. What is the mode of scholarship examination?
Ans. The LPUNEST examination is held offline as well as online mode. In the years 2021, 2022 and the current year 2024, the exam was taken online.
Que. What do the Scholarships based on Performance in Extra-Curricular Activities include?
Ans. The scholarship is awarded to the students who are talented and have performed well in Sports, Social Service, Cultural and Co-curricular activities, Bravery Awards, Research and Development, etc.
Que. Does the LPU scholarship apply only to the students of Lovely Professional University?
Ans. No, The students of Lovely professional university and other universities can also get 20% scholarships. However, the selection is based on the LPUNEST examination.
Que. How much study grant is given to the students under the LPUNEST?
Ans. The candidates receive up to Rs 3 lakhs for studies in IIT, NIIT, NIFT, NLU, etc. after qualifying for the LPUNEST examination.









