University of Lucknow MPH : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Master of Public Health at Lucknow University is INR 1,12,320 for the complete 2-year programme, structured as INR 56,160 per year. The programme is self-financed, meaning fees are higher than regular government-funded PG programmes at LU. Students should confirm the final fee from the official LU admission portal or the offer letter before making payment, as fees are reviewed each year.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS), Nursing, Pharmacy, or any allied health or life science discipline from a recognised university. A minimum aggregate of 45% marks is required for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates. No upper age limit is specified. Admission is through merit and a personal interview, and there is no separate entrance examination required for this programme.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required for MPH admission at Lucknow University. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying bachelor’s degree followed by a personal interview conducted by the department at Lucknow University. Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance in the qualifying degree. The final selection is confirmed after the interview and document verification round conducted at the university campus.

Ans. MPH graduates can work in government health departments, national health programmes such as the National Health Mission, international organisations such as WHO and UNICEF, and NGOs focused on community health. Academic and research careers in public health are also accessible after completing a Ph.D. Graduates are also eligible for roles as health consultants, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and health policy analysts in both public and private health sectors.

Ans. Lucknow University offers 50 seats in its Master of Public Health programme. Admission is merit-based and seats are filled through a process of application, academic shortlisting, and personal interview conducted by the MPH department. Category-wise reservation norms apply as per the university’s standard reservation policy for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, and EWS candidates.

Ans. The MPH programme at Lucknow University is designed for candidates with a background in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or life and health sciences. Arts or commerce graduates without a health science background typically do not meet the disciplinary eligibility requirement for MPH. Candidates from social science or psychology backgrounds may check with the LU admissions office as eligibility criteria can vary and are subject to departmental discretion.