Lovely Professional University (LPU), located in the suburbs of Jalandhar, Punjab, was established to provide efficient distance learning programs. It offers a variety of courses under both the UG and PG programs, including BBA, BCA, BA, B.Com., B.Sc. (IT), Distance MBA, MCA, M.Com., M.Sc. (IT), and MA. LPU's distance learning courses are recognized by esteemed organizations such as UGC - DEB, AICTE, and AIU.

Aspiring candidates can easily apply for admission to LPU's distance learning programs online and access the prospectus from the official website. LPU has an excellent placement assistance program that attracts top companies like Wipro, Amazon.in, ICICI, Club Mahindra, and Reliance Digital for recruitment drives.

For those seeking to acquire essential skills as per the latest market trends, LPU's online MBA program is highly recommended. The distance education MBA program is particularly preferred by working professionals due to its diverse curriculum and international standard of teaching methods.

The MBA Program is intended for students with ambitions to become future business leaders and managers. Its objective is to provide essential knowledge, skills, and self-assurance to enable effective and successful management amidst dynamic and fiercely competitive national and international business arenas.

As for rankings, LPUDE has been ranked among the top distance education institutions in India by various publications and organizations. It has been ranked as the Best Distance Learning Institute in Punjab by the Dialogue India Academia Awards, and it has also been ranked among the Top 100 Distance Learning Institutes in India by Careers360 magazine.

• Recognized by the University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau.
• The Technical Education/ Professional Programmes (MBA & MCA) are duly approved by the AICTE.
• Ranked 62nd amongst Top Universities and Colleges in National Institutional Ranking Framework 2021.
• LPU Distance Education Degree is approved by World Education Services (WES) for recognized study in Canada & USA.

The students may choose core speicalization or major-minor among the following areas of specializations offered by LPU-Distance Education

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Finance
• Data Science
• Operation Management
• International Business
• Inforamtion Technology
• Digital Marketing
• Business Analytics

Course Fees- The course fee for the program is exclusive of one time Application Fee of Rs 500/- to be paid at the time of new admission

Programme Fee ₹ 12000/- (per semester)

Examination Fee ₹ 1500/- (per semester)

Study Material Fee ₹ 1000/- (per semester)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to any program:

A candidate must process a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline.

OR

They may have completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

OR

Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or complete Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI).

Note: Eligibility, admission criteria, or any other conditions mentioned herein or elsewhere for admission to any program are subject to change as perscribed by the university.

• Prospectus & Application form: The student has to avail the Prospectus from the Division of Admission at the University Campus or as specified by the university or may also download the same from LPUDE official website, www.lpude.in 


• Attach Documents: The applicant should submit the following self-attested documents and should ensure that corresponding original document (s)/ testimonial (s) are produced for verification at the time of admission.
1. Photocopy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate bearing testimony to Date of Birth.
2. Photocopy of Detailed Marks Card of the qualifying exam and other exams as prescribed by the university.
3. Photocopy of valid ID proof with photograph issued by Government and Residential Proof.
4. Photocopy of Disability Certificate/ Employment certificate/ Service proof in case of Defence or Paramilitary forces (if applicable).
5. Undertaking by the applicant in case of any pendency (Result awaited/ Reappear/Backlog or any other pendency)
6. Undertaking for Gap Period if the applicant is applying after gap in his/ her studies
7. Two additional passport size coloured photographs (apart from the one pasted on the Application Form).
8. Demand Draft (DD) for the prescribed fee(in case of offline fee payment).


• Make Payment
1. Submit of Application Form: Applicants are required to submit the Application Form and fee, as per the schedule of admission given in the Prospectus or the website (www.lpude.in) or otherwise announced by the university from time-to-time.