Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, offers a Ph.D. (Psychology) in full-time mode only. It is a three-year research degree, and you can take up to six years to submit the thesis. The university holds NAAC A++ and stands #31 in the NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.20 Lakhs for three years, paid as INR 50,000 a semester. You get in through the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) test and an interview; NET and GATE holders face only the interview. There is no campus placement for a Ph.D. After coursework, the teaching fellowship pays INR 21,600 a month, about INR 2.59 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 6.49 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 3.20 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3 Lakhs for three years. You pay INR 50,000 every semester, and you keep paying until you submit the thesis. The thesis evaluation charge of INR 20,000 is paid once, at thesis submission. Hostel and mess are extra and you choose the room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Thesis evaluation charge | INR 20,000 | One time, at thesis submission |
| Hostel room, cheapest | INR 2.16 Lakhs | INR 72,000 a year, 3 years |
| Mess, basic vegetarian plan | INR 1.13 Lakhs | INR 37,800 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.20 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.49 Lakhs | Full course |
The next date is the last date to apply, expected in Nov 2026 for the January 2027 batch. The August 2026 batch is already in class. These dates are estimates based on the last January cycle, when the last date to apply was 15 Nov 2025. LPU posts the exact dates on its LPUNEST page.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration, last date to apply | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| LPUNEST (Ph.D.) entrance test | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| LPUNEST (Ph.D.) result | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview slot booking | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview result and seat offer | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment, last date | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and reporting | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need a Master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% if you are SC, ST, OBC or EWS. A four-year bachelor's degree with 75% also counts. You then write LPUNEST (Ph.D.) unless you hold NET, GATE or a national fellowship.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 55%, or 50% for SC, ST, OBC and EWS |
| Or a 4-year bachelor's | 75%, or 70% for SC, ST, OBC and EWS |
| Entrance | LPUNEST (Ph.D.), or a valid NET, GATE or national fellowship |
| Mode | Full time only for Psychology |
The steps are LPUNEST (Ph.D.), an interview, the seat offer and the admission fee. LPU ranks you on 70% test marks and 30% interview marks. You must also clear the minimum mark in the interview, so prepare your research idea.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register | Fill the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) form on the LPU site |
| 2. Write the test | Two hours, 100 questions, no negative marking |
| 3. Book the interview | Pick a slot after the test result |
| 4. Face the interview | Talk about your research idea; it carries 30% |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the admission fee and bring original papers |
A score of 150 out of 200 in LPUNEST (Ph.D.) puts you in scholarship Category A. Scores of 120 and 90 mark Categories B and C. LPU calls these cutoffs tentative and fixes them with the result. They decide your scholarship, not your seat.
| Category | LPUNEST score out of 200 | Scholarship, full time |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | 150 | 60% of the fee |
| Category B | 120 | 50% of the fee |
| Category C | 90 | 40% of the fee |
The teaching fellowship pays INR 21,600 a month after coursework, and 22 LPU Research Fellowships pay INR 31,000 a month for two years. A Ph.D. has no campus placement, so the pay comes from fellowships. Most Ph.D. holders in psychology go on to teaching and research jobs.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teaching fellowship | INR 21,600 a month, after coursework |
| LPU Research Fellowship | INR 31,000 a month for two years, 22 seats |
| UGC JRF fellowship | INR 37,000 a month plus HRA |
| UGC SRF fellowship | INR 42,000 a month plus HRA |
| Campus placement | Not offered for a Ph.D. |
The schemes cut the tuition fee by INR 60,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years. NET with JRF gives the most, an 80% waiver. Only one scheme applies. The 20% aid for women and LPU alumni applies only if you get no other scholarship.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| NET with JRF | UGC NET with JRF | 80%, INR 2.40 Lakhs |
| NET for Assistant Professor | UGC NET for Assistant Professor and Ph.D. | 60%, INR 1.80 Lakhs |
| LPUNEST Category A | Score at or above the Category A cutoff | 60%, INR 1.80 Lakhs |
| LPUNEST Category B | Score at or above the Category B cutoff | 50%, INR 1.50 Lakhs |
| LPUNEST Category C or NET for Ph.D. only | Category C score, or NET for Ph.D. only | 40%, INR 1.20 Lakhs |
| Aid for women and LPU alumni | Any woman, or an LPU alumnus, with no other scholarship | 20%, INR 60,000 |
NIRF ranked LPU #31 among universities in 2025, and #15 on research and on perception. The university holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the university files each year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #31 |
| NIRF research score, universities | 2025 | #15 |
| NIRF perception score, universities | 2025 | #15 |
| NAAC | Current cycle | A++ |
Coursework comes first, in a weekend, monthly or intensive format with the same 14-credit syllabus. You need 55% in each course and 40% in each end-term exam. Then you work on your thesis with your supervisor.
| Stage | What you do |
|---|---|
| Coursework, weekend format | Saturday afternoons and full Sundays |
| Coursework, monthly format | Four days in the third week of each month |
| Coursework, intensive format | 15 days in May or June, or November or December |
| Research and thesis | Research with your supervisor, then submit the thesis |
The cheapest hostel room costs INR 72,000 a year and the basic vegetarian mess costs INR 37,800 a year. Rooms go from 1 to 8 students, and a room with fewer students costs more. Mess is booked separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cheapest room | INR 72,000 a year, 5 or more to a room, air cooled |
| Single AC room | INR 1.47 Lakhs a year |
| Vegetarian mess | INR 37,800 to INR 52,200 a year |
| Campus | On the Jalandhar to Delhi GT Road, Phagwara, Punjab |
This course suits students who want a research or university teaching career in psychology and can study full time.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on the January 2026 cycle. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: LPUNEST (Ph.D.) notices on lpu.in. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. The rows use the Autumn Term 2026 fee list. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: LPUNEST (Ph.D.) fee and scholarship page, lpu.in. Exam fees are extra. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and your route. The cutoff ranges below are for your Master's marks.
The marks rule only lets you apply. Your seat depends on the test and the interview, and you must clear the interview minimum, so bring a clear research idea.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Only one scheme applies. Confirm the final amount with LPU.
Each scheme below needs a different test or NET result. LPU gives only one scheme to each scholar.
Tap a college to see it next to LPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a better rank, an easier marks rule.
Fees and ranks can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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LPU ECE Highlights
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Parameter |
Details |
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Placement Rate |
90%+ |
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Average Package |
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Highest Package |
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Admission |
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