LPU MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Fee range
INR 5.80 Lakhs to INR 11 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel, lowest to highest fee group
Median pay
INR 6.77 LPA
Class of 2024, all specialisations
Intake
780
sanctioned MBA seats, NIRF 2025 data
Placement rate
42%
graduates placed, Class of 2024

About LPU MBA

Lovely Professional University offers a two-year, full-time MBA through its Mittal School of Business in 10 specialisations, with 780 sanctioned seats. The full fee without hostel is INR 9 Lakhs for the General group, INR 11 Lakhs for the Analytics group and INR 5.80 Lakhs for Tourism and Hospitality. You get in through LPUNEST or a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score, then a video essay and an interview. LPU does not publish a closing score for any specialisation. NIRF ranks it #44 in management for 2025, and it holds NAAC A++. The Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 6.77 LPA, and 42% of its graduates were placed.

LPU MBA at a Glance

ParticularsDetails
Course Duration2 Years
Number of MBA Specialisations10
Total Seats780
Admission ThroughLPUNEST or CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, then interview
Minimum EligibilityGraduation with 55% marks
Total FeesINR 5.80 Lakhs to INR 11 Lakhs
General Group FeesINR 9 Lakhs
Hostel + MessFrom INR 1,17,400 a year
Scholarship AvailableUp to 60% of tuition, top LPUNEST level
Median Package 2024INR 6.77 LPA
Placement Rate 202442%
NIRF Management Rank#44 in 2025

LPU MBA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 11.35 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 9 Lakhs for the General group. The tuition fee is INR 8.80 Lakhs of that, paid INR 2,20,000 a semester for four semesters. You pay more in the Analytics group and less in Tourism and Hospitality. You also pay an exam fee of INR 5,000 each semester.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition, General groupINR 8.80 LakhsINR 2,20,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Tuition, Analytics groupINR 10.80 LakhsINR 2,70,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Tuition, TourismINR 5.60 LakhsINR 1,40,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Examination feeINR 20,000INR 5,000 a semester, every course
Hostel and mess, lowest optionINR 2.35 LakhsINR 1,17,400 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel, General groupINR 9 LakhsTuition + exam fee
Total with hostel, General groupINR 11.35 LakhsTuition + exam fee + hostel and mess

LPU MBA Admission Dates

LPUNEST 2027 registration is expected from 3 Oct 2026 to 25 Mar 2027, and the phase 1 exam from 4 Jan 2027 to 2 Feb 2027. Last year the final phase closed with the last date of admission on 20 Aug 2026. Every date below is an estimate until LPU posts the 2027 calendar.

EventDateStatus
LPUNEST 2027 registration, phase 13 Oct 2026 to 25 Mar 2027Tentative
LPUNEST exam, phase 1 online slots4 Jan 2027 to 2 Feb 2027Tentative
LPUNEST phase 1 resultMay 2027Tentative
Phase 5 registration, the last chance to applyAug 2027Tentative
Video essay uploadAug 2027Tentative
Interview roundAug 2027Tentative
Seat offer and first semester feeAug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

LPU MBA Eligibility

You need a degree with 55% marks, and an LPUNEST pass or a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score. Business Analytics names the degrees it takes: B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BBA or BCA. A CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more lets you skip LPUNEST.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree and marksAny graduation degree with 55% marks in all
Business AnalyticsB.Tech, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BBA or BCA with 55% marks
Entrance scoreLPUNEST, or a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score
Skip LPUNESTCAT, MAT or XAT 80 percentile, CMAT rank up to 30,000, or NMAT 230

LPU MBA Admission Process

You finish in four steps: the entrance score, the video essay, the interview and the fee. A CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more skips LPUNEST. The video essay is due one day after your exam, and you pick an interview slot 2 to 7 days after your result. You then pay the first semester fee to keep the seat.

StepWhat you do
Register and book a slotApply on the LPU admission site and book an LPUNEST slot.
Write LPUNEST or send a scoreA CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more skips LPUNEST.
Upload the video essayUpload it one day after your exam date.
Give the interviewPick a slot 2 to 7 days after your result.
Pay the first semester feePay by the last date of admission to keep the seat.

LPU MBA Branches and Fees

The full fee is INR 9 Lakhs for General and three more courses, and INR 11 Lakhs for the five data and finance courses. Tourism and Hospitality costs the least at INR 5.80 Lakhs. LPU publishes no seats, cutoff or pay by course. Every course name below opens its own course page.

SpecialisationFull fee, no hostelTuition a year
MBA (General)INR 9 LakhsINR 4.40 Lakhs
MBA (Hospital and Health Care Management)INR 9 LakhsINR 4.40 Lakhs
MBA (Business Analytics)INR 11 LakhsINR 5.40 Lakhs
MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)INR 11 LakhsINR 5.40 Lakhs
MBA (Financial Markets)INR 11 LakhsINR 5.40 Lakhs
MBA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)INR 11 LakhsINR 5.40 Lakhs
MBA (International Business)INR 9 LakhsINR 4.40 Lakhs
MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management)INR 5.80 LakhsINR 2.80 Lakhs
MBA (Fintech)INR 11 LakhsINR 5.40 Lakhs
MBA (Digital Marketing and Social Media)INR 9 LakhsINR 4.40 Lakhs

LPU MBA Entry routes

A CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more, a CMAT rank up to 30,000 or an NMAT score of 230 skips LPUNEST. Everyone else writes LPUNEST. Every route ends in the same video essay and interview, and LPU publishes no closing score for any course.

RouteWho can use itWhat decides the seat
LPUNESTAny graduate with 55% marksYour LPUNEST score, video essay and interview
CAT, MAT or XAT80 percentile or moreVideo essay and interview, no LPUNEST
CMATRank up to 30,000Video essay and interview, no LPUNEST
NMATScore of 230 or moreVideo essay and interview, no LPUNEST

LPU MBA Placements

The Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 6.77 LPA, and 42% of its 625 graduates were placed. In 2025 the highest MBA offer was INR 49.46 LPA across 1,129 offers. LPU publishes one figure for the whole MBA batch, not by specialisation.

MetricValue
Median pay, Class of 2024INR 6.77 LPA
Graduates placed, Class of 2024261 of 625, which is 42%
Highest offer, 2025INR 49.46 LPA
MBA offers, 20251,129
Top recruiters, 2025KPMG, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, Broadridge, Aditya Birla

LPU MBA Scholarships

The biggest waiver is 60% of tuition for the top LPUNEST level, and CAT, MAT, XAT or NMAT scores give 20% to 30%. The waiver gets smaller in each later admission phase. So the phase you apply in matters as much as your score.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
LPUNEST Category ATop LPUNEST score level60% of tuition
LPUNEST Category BSecond LPUNEST score level50% of tuition
LPUNEST Category CThird LPUNEST score level40% of tuition
LPUNEST Category DFourth LPUNEST score level30% of tuition
National test, top levelCAT or XAT above 90 percentile, MAT above 95, NMAT 280 or more30% of tuition
National test, second levelCAT or XAT 85 to 90 percentile, MAT 90 to 95, NMAT 260 to 27925% of tuition
National test, third levelCAT or XAT 80 to 85 percentile, MAT 85 to 90, NMAT 240 to 25920% of tuition

LPU MBA Ranking

NIRF ranks LPU #44 in management for 2025, down from #38 in 2024. Collegedunia ranks its MBA #133 for 2026. NIRF ranks on teaching, research and outcomes, and Collegedunia on fees, placements and reviews.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF, Management2025#44
NIRF, Management2024#38
NIRF, University2025#31
Collegedunia, MBA2026#133

LPU MBA Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess cost from INR 1,17,400 to INR 2,53,400 a year, and the price depends on the room and the food plan. Hostel is optional. The MBA is taught at the Mittal School of Business on the main campus in Phagwara.

ItemDetail
Hostel and mess, lowest optionINR 1,17,400 a year
Hostel and mess, highest optionINR 2,53,400 a year
Laundry, optionalINR 5,400 a year
Business schoolMittal School of Business

LPU MBA specialisations

Master of Business Administration [MBA]
2 Years · Full Time · 10 courses
Total fees
INR 5.80 Lakhs to INR 11 Lakhs
3.9342 reviews2.8K views last year
Median pay
INR 6.77 LPA, Class of 2024, all courses
Eligibility
Graduation with 55% marks
Exams accepted
LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT
Selection
Entrance score, video essay and interview
Offered by
Mittal School of Business
INR 9 Lakhs
Total fees
3.9387 viewslast yearCompare
Tuition a year
INR 4.40 Lakhs
4.2191 viewslast yearCompare
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INR 4.40 Lakhs
INR 11 Lakhs
Total fees
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INR 5.40 Lakhs
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INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 11 Lakhs
Total fees
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INR 5.40 Lakhs
No rating yet77 viewslast yearCompare
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INR 5.40 Lakhs
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INR 4.40 Lakhs
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INR 2.80 Lakhs
INR 11 Lakhs
Total fees
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Tuition a year
INR 5.40 Lakhs
No rating yet11 viewslast yearCompare
Tuition a year
INR 4.40 Lakhs

Which MBA specialisation should you pick at LPU?

Specialisation
MBA (General)
INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 4.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 3.9 by students.
Pick it if:
You want the widest choice of jobs: most MBA offers here are sales and marketing jobs in banks, FMCG and EdTech companies.
You want to hear from many seniors first: this course has more student reviews on Collegedunia than any other LPU MBA course.
You hold a CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more: you skip LPUNEST and go straight to the video essay and interview.
Skip it if:
You want the lowest fee: only Tourism and Hospitality costs less, at INR 5.80 Lakhs for 2 years.
You need a sure job to repay a loan: only 42% of the whole MBA batch of 2024 was placed through the university.
MBA (Hospital and Health Care Management)
INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 4.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 4.2 by students.
Pick it if:
You want to manage a hospital, not a sales team: this course trains you for hospital, clinic and health insurance office jobs.
You want a health care MBA at the General fee: it costs INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as the General course.
You care about what students say: it holds a 4.2 student rating, tied for the highest among LPU MBA courses.
Skip it if:
You want a rating built on many reviews: its 4.2 rating comes from only three student reviews on Collegedunia.
You have no LPUNEST or national test score yet: every LPU MBA seat needs one of them, plus a video essay and an interview.
MBA (Business Analytics)
INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 5.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 3.8 by students.
Pick it if:
You want business jobs that work with data: LPU offers this course with EY, and it trains you for analyst jobs in companies.
Your degree is B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BBA or BCA with 55% marks: you meet the Business Analytics rule, which names these degrees.
You can pay the higher fee: it costs INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years, against INR 9 Lakhs for General.
Skip it if:
You want the lowest fee: Business Analytics costs INR 11 Lakhs, the highest fee in the LPU MBA list.
You do not like working with numbers: this course is built around data, statistics and analysis tools.
MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 5.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 4.0 by students.
Pick it if:
You want jobs in warehouses, shipping and online retail: this course trains you to plan how goods move from the factory to the buyer.
You want an industry partner in the course: LPU lists this course with Safeducate, a company that trains people for logistics jobs.
You have a CMAT rank up to 30,000: you skip LPUNEST for this course, as for every LPU MBA course.
Skip it if:
You want a rating built on many reviews: its 4.0 rating comes from just one student review on Collegedunia.
You want the General fee: it costs INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years, against INR 9 Lakhs for General.
MBA (Financial Markets)
INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 5.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 4.1 by students.
Pick it if:
You want jobs in share markets, banks and trading firms: LPU teaches this course with NSE Academy, the training arm of the National Stock Exchange.
You want a rating built on many reviews: only General has more student reviews on Collegedunia than this course, which holds a 4.1 rating.
You hold an NMAT score of 280 or more: you skip LPUNEST and also get a 30% scholarship on tuition.
Skip it if:
You want the lowest fee: it costs INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years, against INR 5.80 Lakhs for Tourism and Hospitality.
You do not like tracking markets every day: this course is built around share markets, trading and money data.
MBA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)
INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 5.40 Lakhs a year. No student rating yet.
Pick it if:
You want business jobs that use AI tools: this course teaches data science and AI next to the usual MBA subjects.
You compare fees across the tech courses: it costs INR 11 Lakhs, the same as Business Analytics and Fintech.
Skip it if:
You want to hear from seniors first: this course has no student rating on Collegedunia yet.
You have never worked with data or code: you study data science from the first semester, so a weak base makes it harder.
MBA (International Business)
INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 4.40 Lakhs a year. Rated 4.2 by students.
Pick it if:
You want export, import or foreign trade jobs: this course trains you for companies that buy and sell across countries.
You want a trade MBA at the General fee: it costs INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as General.
You care about what students say: it holds a 4.2 student rating, tied for the highest among LPU MBA courses.
Skip it if:
You want to study one year abroad: LPU offers that through a separate MBA with International Credit Transfer, not this course.
Your degree marks are below 55%: you do not meet the LPU MBA marks rule for any course.
MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
INR 5.80 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 2.80 Lakhs a year. Rated 2.5 by students.
Pick it if:
You want jobs in hotels, airlines and travel firms: LPU lists this course as Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality.
You want the lowest MBA fee here: it costs INR 5.80 Lakhs for 2 years, the least of all ten courses.
Skip it if:
You go by student ratings: it has a 2.5 rating, the lowest of the LPU MBA courses, from two reviews.
You want a desk job in finance or IT: this course trains you for travel, hotel and airline work instead.
MBA (Fintech)
INR 11 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 5.40 Lakhs a year. No student rating yet.
Pick it if:
You want jobs in digital payments and banking technology: LPU lists this course as Fintech and AI, for banks and payment companies.
You compare the tech courses: Fintech costs INR 11 Lakhs, the same as Financial Markets and Business Analytics.
Skip it if:
You want to hear from seniors first: this course has no student rating on Collegedunia yet.
Your MAT score is below 80 percentile: it does not let you skip LPUNEST, so you must write LPUNEST too.
MBA (Digital Marketing and Social Media)
INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years without hostel. Tuition INR 4.40 Lakhs a year. No student rating yet.
Pick it if:
You want online marketing jobs: this course trains you for ads, social media and brand work that companies do online.
You want a digital course at the General fee: it costs INR 9 Lakhs for 2 years, the same as General.
Skip it if:
You want to hear from seniors first: this course has no student rating on Collegedunia yet and the fewest views.
You can only apply in a late phase: the scholarship gets smaller with each later phase, so apply as early as you can.
Counsellor's advice
If you want the widest choice of jobs, pick General at INR 9 Lakhs. Pay INR 11 Lakhs only if you want that exact field. Apply in an early phase, when the scholarship is biggest.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree and marks: Any graduation degree with 55% marks in all.
Business Analytics: Your degree must be B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, BBA or BCA, with 55% marks.
Entrance score: An LPUNEST pass, or a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score.
Skip LPUNEST if: You have 80 percentile or more in CAT, MAT or XAT, a CMAT rank up to 30,000, or NMAT 230 or more.
Same rule, every specialisation: Every other course uses the same 55% rule and the same exams.
MBA Admission Process▾
Register and book a slot: Apply on the LPU admission site and book an LPUNEST slot, online or at a centre.
Write LPUNEST or send your score: A CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more skips LPUNEST.
Upload the video essay: It is due one day after your exam date.
Give the interview: Pick a slot 2 to 7 days after your result. The interview result comes within a day.
Pay the fee to keep the seat: Pay the first semester fee by the last date of admission. The phase you join in sets your scholarship.

MBA Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out. These dates are estimates for every specialisation.

Tentative
3 Oct 2026 to 25 Mar 2027
LPUNEST 2027 registration, phase 1
Apply early. The scholarship gets smaller in each later phase.
Tentative
4 Jan 2027 to 2 Feb 2027
LPUNEST exam, phase 1 online slots
You book a slot and write it online or at a centre.
Tentative
May 2027
LPUNEST phase 1 result
In 2026 each result came within 3 working days of the exam.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Phase 5 registration, the last chance to apply
In 2026 this phase opened on 1 Aug and closed on 15 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Video essay upload
Due one day after your LPUNEST exam date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Interview round
You pick a slot 2 to 7 days after your result. In 2026 the last day was 19 Aug.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat offer and first semester fee
Pay by the last date of admission. It was 20 Aug in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring the original mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12 and your degree.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected soon after the last date of admission.

Source: LPU admission notices for 2026 and 2027.

Lovely Professional University MBA Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost. Tuition differs by specialisation group: tap yours.

Fee group
Tuition fee, General group
Per semester × 4, INR 2,20,000 a semester
INR 8.80 Lakhs
Tuition fee, Analytics group
Per semester × 4, INR 2,70,000 a semester
INR 10.80 Lakhs
Tuition fee, Tourism
Per semester × 4, INR 1,40,000 a semester
INR 5.60 Lakhs
Examination fee
Per semester × 4, INR 5,000 a semester
INR 20,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess, lowest option
Per year × 2, INR 1,17,400 a year
INR 2.35 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 9 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee, General group, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 11.35 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee + hostel and mess, General group
Total course fee
INR 11 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee, Analytics group, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 13.35 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee + hostel and mess, Analytics group
Total course fee
INR 5.80 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee, Tourism, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.15 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + exam fee + hostel and mess, Tourism
Education loan EMI
INR 15,175
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
75%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 19,137
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
60%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 18,547
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
62%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 22,509
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
51%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,779
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
117%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,741
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
83%
median first-year pay INR 6.77 LPA, all specialisations, vs the full fee

Source: LPU MBA fee notice for the 2026 session.

Which MBA branches will your score get you at LPU?

Pick your exam and score. Ranges change with the exam.

Your exam
Your LPUNEST result
Your CAT, MAT or XAT percentile
Your CMAT rank
Your NMAT score
LPUNEST · result qualified
Yes, you are in: every branch. Upload the video essay, then clear the interview to get the seat.
LPUNEST · result not written yet
Almost there: every branch. Book an LPUNEST slot in the next phase. The score also sets your scholarship.
LPUNEST · result did not qualify
Not this route: every branch. Write LPUNEST again in a later phase, or use a CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more.
CAT, MAT or XAT · percentile 90 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST, and above 90 percentile in CAT or XAT you also get a 30% scholarship.
CAT, MAT or XAT · percentile 80 to 89.9
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST. The video essay and the interview decide the seat.
CAT, MAT or XAT · percentile below 80
Almost there: every branch. Below 80 percentile the score does not skip LPUNEST, so write LPUNEST as well.
CMAT · rank up to 10,000
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST. The video essay and the interview decide the seat.
CMAT · rank 10,001 to 30,000
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST. The video essay and the interview decide the seat.
CMAT · rank above 30,000
Almost there: every branch. A CMAT rank above 30,000 does not skip LPUNEST, so write LPUNEST as well.
NMAT · score 260 or more
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST and get a scholarship of 25% or 30% of tuition.
NMAT · score 230 to 259
Yes, you are in: every branch. You skip LPUNEST. The video essay and the interview decide the seat.
NMAT · score below 230
Almost there: every branch. An NMAT score below 230 does not skip LPUNEST, so write LPUNEST as well.
EDITOR'S NOTE

LPU does not publish a closing score for any MBA course. What it publishes is who skips LPUNEST, so every verdict above follows that rule. The interview still decides the seat, so prepare for it as seriously as for the exam.

Lovely Professional University MBA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the waiver on the General group fee.

Your exam
Your score level
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

LPUNEST Category A waiver
INR 5.28 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: top LPUNEST score level, 60% of tuitionApply by Mar 2027
Not eligible on your answers
LPUNEST Category B waiver
INR 4.40 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: second LPUNEST score level, 50% of tuitionApply by Mar 2027
Not eligible on your answers
LPUNEST Category C waiver
INR 3.52 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: third LPUNEST score level, 40% of tuitionApply by Mar 2027
Not eligible on your answers
National test waiver, 30%
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: CAT or XAT above 90 percentile, MAT above 95, NMAT 280 or moreApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
National test waiver, 25%
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: CAT or XAT 85 to 90 percentile, MAT 90 to 95, NMAT 260 to 279Apply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
National test waiver, 20%
INR 1.76 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Cuts the tuition fee of every semester, at the 2026 rates.
Who qualifies: CAT or XAT 80 to 85 percentile, MAT 85 to 90, NMAT 240 to 259Apply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5.28 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.72 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 4.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.60 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 3.52 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.48 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 6.80 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.76 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 7.24 Lakhs

LPU MBA Placements

Figures for the MBA only, not the whole university.

Class of 2024 MBA batch, all specialisations. Highest offer and offers are from 2025.

Median pay
INR 6.77 LPA
Batch placed
42%
Highest offer
INR 49.46 LPA
Offers made
1,129

Source: LPU NIRF 2025 data and the 2025 MBA placement report.

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8 points higher
39%
3 points lower
89%
47 points higher
Seatssanctioned MBA intake
780
NIRF 2025 data
720
60 fewer
960
180 more
1,145
365 more
670
110 fewer
NIRF rankManagement, 2025
#44
Management
#32
12 places higher
#78
34 places lower
#49
5 places lower
#36
8 places higher
In short
Chandigarh University costs INR 2.15 Lakhs less, has a higher median pay and placed 84% of its batch. If you get a seat there with a similar scholarship, it is the stronger pick on these numbers.
In short
Chitkara costs about the same and has the highest median pay here, but placed only half its batch. If you get into both, compare the scholarship each offers before you choose.
In short
Amity Noida costs INR 7.56 Lakhs more for a lower median pay and a lower placement rate. On these numbers LPU is the better value, unless you need to study near Delhi.
In short
UPES costs about twice as much but placed 89% of its batch at a higher median pay. Pick UPES only if the extra INR 9.80 Lakhs fits your budget.

FAQs on Lovely Professional University MBA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA at LPU worth the fee?▾
It can be, if a scholarship brings the fee down. The full fee is INR 9 Lakhs for the General group, and the Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 6.77 LPA with 42% of graduates placed. So do not count on the campus job alone to pay it back. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your real fee before you decide.
Which specialisation should I pick at LPU?▾
Pick the field you want to work in, then check the fee. General, Hospital and Health Care, International Business and Digital Marketing cost INR 9 Lakhs. The five data and finance courses cost INR 11 Lakhs, and Tourism and Hospitality costs INR 5.80 Lakhs. Read who each course suits in the block above before you apply.
Should I pay INR 11 Lakhs for Business Analytics or Financial Markets?▾
Only if you want that exact field. These courses cost INR 11 Lakhs against INR 9 Lakhs for General, and LPU does not publish a separate pay figure for them. They come with EY and NSE Academy as partners. If you are not sure of your field, General costs less and covers more job types.
Will I get a job after MBA at LPU?▾
Many students do, but not all. NIRF data shows 261 of 625 graduates of the Class of 2024 got placed, which is 42%, at a median pay of INR 6.77 LPA. In 2025 the MBA got 1,129 offers and a highest offer of INR 49.46 LPA. Build your skills and use the internships, because the placement cell does not promise you a job.
Who should skip MBA at LPU?▾
Skip it if you need a sure job to repay a big loan. Only 42% of the Class of 2024 got placed through the university. Also skip it if your degree marks are below 55%, because no course takes them. If neither applies, compare your fee after scholarship with the median pay of INR 6.77 LPA.
Should I use LPUNEST or my CAT score for admission?▾
Use LPUNEST if you want the bigger scholarship. The top LPUNEST level cuts 60% of tuition, while a CAT or XAT score above 90 percentile gives 30%. A CAT, MAT or XAT score of 80 percentile or more lets you skip LPUNEST. Check both routes in the score checker above before you book a slot.
Should I join LPU now or wait a year for a higher ranked B-school?▾
Wait only if you can raise your CAT score by a lot. LPU is #44 in NIRF management for 2025. A year of study may get you a higher ranked school, but it also costs you a year of pay. If your CAT percentile is below 80, write LPUNEST now and decide after you see your scholarship.
Is Tourism and Hospitality a good choice to save money?▾
Only if you want hotel, airline or travel work. It costs INR 5.80 Lakhs, the lowest LPU MBA fee, but it holds the lowest student rating at 2.5. Pick it for the field, not the fee, and ask seniors about their jobs before you pay.
Does pay differ by specialisation?▾
LPU does not say. It publishes one median for the whole MBA batch, which was INR 6.77 LPA for the Class of 2024. So pick your course by the field you want. Ask the placement cell which companies hired from your course last year before you pay the fee.
Is the fee the same for every specialisation?▾
No. The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 9 Lakhs for the General group, INR 11 Lakhs for the Analytics group and INR 5.80 Lakhs for Tourism and Hospitality. Hostel and mess add from INR 1,17,400 a year. Tap your group in the fee block above to see your total.
How do I get admission to MBA at LPU?▾
Apply online and write LPUNEST, or send a CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or NMAT score. Then upload a video essay one day after your exam and give an interview. Pay the first semester fee by the last date of admission to keep your seat.
How much scholarship can I get at LPU?▾
It depends on your score and your phase. The top LPUNEST level cuts 60% of tuition in the 2026 table, and CAT, MAT, XAT or NMAT scores give 20% to 30%. The waiver gets smaller in each later phase. Apply early and use the calculator above to see your amount.
Can I pay the MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes. LPU charges the fee semester by semester, so you pay one quarter of the tuition at a time. The next semester fee is due before teaching ends in the current semester, so plan your money early.

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LPU Master of Business Administration [MBA]: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 342 Reviews

Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program characterized by a straightforward online admission process. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 65% marks to qualify, with entrance exams required for some courses. Notably, there is no application fee, and the admission cycle spans from July to September. LPU is renowned for its placement opportunities, boasting a high placement rate of 95% with top companies like Amazon, Cognizant, Deloitte, EY, and Accenture.

The highest salary package offered is 32 lakhs per annum, while the average salary ranges from 8 to 10 lakhs. However, there are some concerns regarding the quality of placements in finance and investment banking roles. The university supports students financially through scholarships that can reduce an MBA semester fee from 190,000 INR to 127,000 INR. Scholarships are awarded based on performance in exams like LPUNEST, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, and NMAT, offering up to 50% off tuition fees.

The program includes four semesters with a structured curriculum, mixing core and elective subjects, supplemented by internships that begin as early as the second semester. The faculty at LPU is well-qualified, with many possessing advanced degrees and over a decade of experience. The student-to-faculty ratio ranges from 1:25 to 1:30, ensuring personalized attention. Faculty members are generally seen as professional, approachable, and supportive, contributing to a strong academic environment despite a few exceptions.

Overall, LPU provides a comprehensive education experience with an emphasis on practical exposure and career readiness.

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aafiya yadgir
May 4, 2024 15:58
What is the last date for LPUNEST Phase 2 Registration for BTech?
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Ashish Ramtari
May 6, 2024 08:05

The last date to apply and book slot for examination will be three days before the conduct of the LPUNEST Examination. The results of the examination will be released within 48 working hours.

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ashim saikia
Apr 9, 2023 23:15
process to get seat in MPT in sports
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 17, 2023 21:54

Lovely Professional University offers MPT program with three specializations. They are Cardiopulmonary, Neurology and Orthopedics. Admission to these programs is based on the merit of LPUNEST followed by counseling. Students seeking admission in MPT programs must have a BPT degree with at least 60% marks from a recognized university. 

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puligari archana
Mar 10, 2023 11:55
What is the process to get seat in PhD foresenic science?
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Krishan Kumar
Mar 10, 2023 14:55

To get admission to P.hD in Forensic Sciences, you must have completed Post Graduation in relevant field with a valid score in LPUNEST exam.

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anamika singh
Oct 1, 2022 13:23
Sir I'm doing my 2 year but I want to take transfer to this college is it possible?
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Kirti S
Oct 4, 2022 14:26

You can contact the administrative department of your college by talking to them about the same. They will guide you whether it is possible or not. If possible, then procedure will also be shared by them.

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raju kumar
Aug 22, 2022 19:30
I have completed diploma in computer science engineering from bihar,,, I want to get admission In LPU for Lateral entry B-tech ,,I'm eligible or not ,please tell me
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 26, 2022 17:48

Yes, since you have completed a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering you can apply for lateral entry in the B.Tech CSE course of LPU. You will be granted direct admission if you have scored 90% marks or above in the diploma degree, otherwise admission is based on the merit of LPUNEST.

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himanshi upadhyay
Aug 13, 2022 15:03
Meri 12 th hogyi h mujhe one year k diploma krna chahti hu fashion designing m is it available or not?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 16, 2022 18:09

LPU does not any one-year diploma courses in Fashion Designing. However, the university offers a three-years Diploma in Fashion Designing course that can be pursued right after passing Class X examination.


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