Lovely Professional University
(LPU)Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Established
2005
Campus Size
600.00 Acres
Total Students
50,000
Faculty
3,500
Student-Faculty
14:1
LPU Cutoff 2025 - LPUNEST, JEE Main & Program-Wise Admission Criteria
Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers admission through LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) - its proprietary entrance exam - as well as national exams like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, CLAT, and CUET. As India's largest single-campus university (600+ acres, 30,000+ students), LPU has a high acceptance rate, making it accessible to students across a wide score range. LPUNEST also doubles as a scholarship test - higher scores unlock fee waivers up to 100%.
B.Tech Cutoff - JEE Main & LPUNEST
| Program | JEE Main Percentile (2024) | LPUNEST Score | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 40-55 percentile | 130-170/300 | ~2,500 |
| B.Tech CSE (Data Science) | 40-50 percentile | 120-160/300 | ~500 |
| B.Tech ECE | 30-45 percentile | 110-150/300 | ~600 |
| B.Tech Mechanical | 25-35 percentile | 100-140/300 | ~400 |
| B.Tech Civil | 20-30 percentile | 90-130/300 | ~200 |
| B.Tech CSE (AI/ML) | 40-55 percentile | 130-170/300 | ~500 |
LPU's JEE Main cutoffs (40-55 for CSE) are among the most relaxed of NIRF-ranked private universities. LPUNEST is offered multiple times per year (January-June), giving students several attempts. Top LPUNEST scorers receive scholarships: 90%+ score → 50% fee waiver, 95%+ → 75%, 98%+ → 100% fee waiver.
MBA Cutoff - CAT, MAT & LPUNEST
| Program | CAT Percentile | MAT Score | LPUNEST Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 35-50 percentile | 450-520/800 | 120-160/300 |
| MBA (Marketing) | 35-50 percentile | 450-520/800 | 120-160/300 |
| MBA (Finance) | 40-55 percentile | 470-540/800 | 130-170/300 |
LPUNEST Scholarship Structure
| LPUNEST Score Range | Scholarship | Effective B.Tech Fee/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 98%+ (top 2%) | 100% tuition waiver | ₹30,000-50,000 (hostel/misc only) |
| 95-98% | 75% tuition waiver | ₹70,000-1,00,000 |
| 90-95% | 50% tuition waiver | ₹1,25,000-1,50,000 |
| 80-90% | 25% tuition waiver | ₹1,75,000-2,00,000 |
| Below 80% | No scholarship | ₹2,40,000-2,80,000 |
LPUNEST scholarships make LPU one of the most affordable private university options for high-performing students. A student scoring 98%+ on LPUNEST pays only ₹30,000-50,000/year - comparable to NIT fees.
Year-Wise Cutoff Trend - B.Tech CSE
| Year | JEE Main Cutoff (Percentile) | LPUNEST Cutoff | Total Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40-55 | 130-170 | ~1,20,000 |
| 2023 | 35-50 | 120-160 | ~1,00,000 |
| 2022 | 30-45 | 110-150 | ~80,000 |
LPU vs Other Accessible Private Universities - Cutoff Comparison
| University | B.Tech CSE JEE Main Cutoff | MBA CAT Cutoff | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIT Vellore | 85-90 percentile | N/A | Upper tier |
| SRM KTR | 70-80 percentile | N/A | Upper-mid tier |
| Amity Noida | 55-65 percentile | 40-55 | Mid tier |
| LPU | 40-55 percentile | 35-50 | Accessible tier |
| Chandigarh University | 35-50 percentile | 30-45 | Accessible tier |
LPU competes primarily with Amity, Chandigarh University, and Sharda University in the accessible private university tier. Its advantage: largest campus, highest placement volume (8,000+ offers), and merit-based scholarships that can bring costs below government college levels.
LPU CAT Cutoff (2023)
| Year | Branch / Programme | Category | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | General | 70.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | OBC-NCL | 60.00 |
| 2023 | Round 1 | SC | 55.00 |
Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks and scores listed for LPU are based on previously published data from the relevant entrance exams and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs vary each year based on applicant pool and seat availability. Verify current cutoffs from the institute's official website or the respective exam authority's official website.