Lovely Professional University Distance Education

The Lovely International Trust began its first business and IT school in Phagwara, Punjab, in 2001. By 2005, establishment of Lovely Professional University (LPU) took place. This private institute got recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2006. In 2007, LPU Distance Education University commenced open and distance learning programs. LPU was offered membership to the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in 2010. In 2014, LPU got recognition from Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA.

For the distance BBA and BCA programs, the applicant must have completed 10 + 2 level of education or its equivalent.

For the distance MBA program, the applicant must have completed any of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent education
• Company Secretary (CS) from Institute of Company Secretaries in India (ICSI)
• Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
• Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

For the distance MCA program, the applicant must have completed any of the following:

• BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science) / B.Sc. (Information Technology) / Bachelor degree in computer science engineering or equivalent
• Any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years with Mathematics/Statistics/QT/Business Maths as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent
• A. or B.Com. or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with Mathematics /Statistics/QT/ Business Maths as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent (with additional bridge courses)

Only B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering) candidates need not study any additional bridge courses. Other B.Tech. candidates of any branch have to complete other bridge courses.

• ICICI Bank
• Competent Synergies
• HDFC Bank
• Videocon
• Kotak Mahindra Bank
• TATA Strive

To apply to the distance courses, you can obtain the prospectus from the Division of Admission at the university campus or as per specifications from the university.  This prospectus consists of the application form. After filling up the application form, you need to attach the relevant photocopies and photographs. In the case of written application, you should use a Demand Draft for payment of fees.

You can also download the prospectus at the URL (www.lpude.in). If you prefer the online admission process, admission counsellors at the university campus send you an email that has a link, login ID and password of the admission application interface. You have to open the link, log in using the credentials, fill the application form and transfer the fees. For payment of fees, you can use debit cards, credit cards, UPI, Wallets or Net Banking.

• Total number of placement drives: 190+
• Total number of companies in placement drives: 100+
• Total number of students placed: 1,370+

Recruiters:

• Wipro
• The Royal Bank of Scotland
• Amazon.in
• Reliance Retail
• Apollo Munich Health Insurance
• Sony
• Globe Toyota
• Policy Bazaar
• Max Life Insurance
• Videocon
• Bajaj Allianz
• Airtel
• Tata Sky