LPU MA admission 2023 is open now. Admission to MA at LPU will be done through the LPUNEST entrance examination. The last date to submit the LPUNEST 2023 application form is January 20, 2023. Aspiring candidates can apply online on the official website - admission.lpu.in. Slot booking for the online examination will begin on December 26, 2022. LPUNEST 2023 will be conducted between January 25 and February 7, 2023.

LPU MA Fees

LPU MA fees vary for each specialization. Mentioned below are the details for the same:

Specializations Total Fees
PsychologyTheatre INR 1,20,000
Journalism & Mass Communication INR 2,88,000
Clinical Psychology INR 1,20,000
English INR 1,20,000
Political Science INR 1,20,000
Public Administration INR 1,20,000
Sociology INR 1,20,000
History INR 1,20,000
Education INR 1,20,000
Hindi INR 56,000
Punjabi INR 56,000
Philosophy INR 1,40,000
Theatre INR 1,40,000

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LPU MA Admission 2023 Dates 

Events Dates
Online Registration opens 1st Week of November 2022
Last date for submission of LPUNEST 2023 application January 20, 2023
Slot booking for online examination December 26, 2022, onwards
LPUNEST 2023 Exam January 25 - February 07, 2023
LPUNEST 2023 Result February 10, 2023
Last Date of Admission Within 48 working hours

LPU MA Course

A Master of Arts at LPU is a two-year degree designed to provide students with a broad theoretical foundation for understanding past and future field experiences, as well as to develop abilities for professional employment. LPU also offers a MA program (Part-time) via Lovely Professional University Distance Education (LPUDE). Mentioned below are the specializations for the same:

LPU MA Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for LPU full-time and part-time MA are as follows:

  • MA (Regular): BA in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.
  • MA (Distance Education): Graduation in the relevant discipline.

LPU MA Admission 2023

The selection process is based on your performance on the qualifying exam. Candidates must have completed BA in the relevant field with valid marks i.e. at least 50% aggregate as instructed by the university.

Step 1: Signup

  • Register onto LPUADMIT with basic details (Name, Email ID, Mobile No., State, Gender and Password). Your email id will act as your username for the portal and the password will be set by you while registering on the portal.
  • You will get a mail on your registered email id regarding this.
  • Login to the LPUADMIT with an already created username/ password.

Step 2: Application for Admission

  • Fill out the application form.
  • Select your program from the Available Programme List.
    • Deposit initial payment of INR 10,000. After the successful realization of the payment:
      • A Unique Provisional Registration No. will be generated and sent to your registered Email ID.
    • Upload the documents.
      • Recent Photograph
      • Date of Birth proof (Matric certificate, Aadhaar card)
      • Qualifying exam Certificate/ Marksheet. Also, if the applicant is claiming a scholarship on the basis of qualifications previous to eligibility qualification he/ she is required to submit the previous qualifications exam certificate/ marksheet also. In case the exam certificate/ marksheet is not available at the time of filling this application form (recently appeared), it may be submitted later also.
    • Apply for residential / mess / transportation / parking facility as per the requirement.
    • All the submitted documents are to be verified from the originals within the prescribed timelines.
    • Deposit the balance fee within the timelines prescribed by the university.

Step 3: Apply for LPUNEST

LPUNEST is an online entrance test conducted to offer admission to programs you are interested in. Admission to MBA is done based on performance in LPUNEST and Interview. 

  • Deposit the test fee:
  • The application form and a soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit cost INR 1000 (for boys) and INR 500 (for girls).
  • The cost of the application form and the printed LPUNEST kit is Rs.1500 (for boys) and INR 1000 (for girls).
  • Fill out the test application form.

Step 4: Book the exam slot

  • Book the time slot as per your preferred date, time, and venue to appear in the test.
  • Download the examination hall ticket.
  • Appear and qualify for the exam.

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LPU MA Placements

Lovely Professional University is one of Northern India's leading student placement support providers. A group named the Division of Career Services is in charge of placements. This group's goal is to assist students in acquiring relevant job experience to supplement their academic studies, as well as developing the necessary skills and knowledge to work alongside the top minds in many industries. Recruiting drives and job fairs are held on a regular basis by the Division of Career Services. Apart from that, it provides numerous services such as resume writing sessions, career advising services, and aptitude development programs to help students get better jobs. Every year, industry-leading firms come to Lovely Professional University for recruitment drives.

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LPU MA Scholarships

LPU provides scholarships to its students on the basis of various parameters. Given below are the details of the same:

  • Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in Qualifying Exam
Details Scholarship Percentage
90% or above aggregate marks in 12th 60% of Programme Fee
80% - 89.99% or above aggregate marks in 12th 50% of Programme Fee
70% - 79.99% or above aggregate marks in 12th 40% of Programme Fee
  • Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST
Details Scholarship Amount (per semester)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category I cut-off 60% of Programme Fee
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category II cut-off 50% of Programme Fee
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category III cut-off 40% of Programme Fee
  • Scholarship on the basis of their performance in Sports, Cultural, R & D, Co-curricular, Social Service, Bravery Awards.
  • Fee Concession for Defence and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel and their dependants
  • Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board.
  • Scholarship for Orphan Applicants.
  • Scholarship for Persons with Certain Disabilities.

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LPU MA FAQs

Ques. Is it a good option to pursue MA from LPU?

Ans. Yes, LPU is one of India's most prestigious universities. It provides students with world-class facilities as well as a knowledgeable faculty to guarantee that they have a positive learning experience. The educational environment of LPU is shaped by its teachers, whose dedication to teaching challenges and encourages students.

Ques. How is the LPU MA’s faculty?

Ans. LPU's teaching staff includes experts and teachers who have worked in their professions for decades in some cases, resulting in instruction that is relevant to real-world situations and provides students with a deep understanding of the subject. Because of their industry-first approach, they generate qualified individuals who are ready to face challenges in their field of study.

Ques. What are facilities available to MA students at LPU?

Ans. Students at LPU have access to high-tech computer labs, a state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of over 1000, a large Library, gyms, and hostels, among other amenities.

Ques. How to get admission to MA at LPU?

Ans. Each program has its own set of requirements for admission. LPU's official entrance and scholarship tests are known as LPUNEST. Apart from that, LPU also admits students based on their academic performance. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online through the university's official website.

Ques. What are the career prospects after pursuing MA English from LPU? 

Ans. After pursuing MA English from LPU, the candidates can be hired as a Lecturer, Anchors, Magazine or newspaper Editors, Writers, PR, Copywriter, and such.