Does LPU offer any Part time Ph.D?

Yes, LPU offers a part-time Ph.D. in various programmes and it will be worth doing a Ph.D. from LPU (Lovely Professional University). The university is one of the best universities in Punjab. With the help of highly skilled teachers, LPU provides a supportive environment to its Ph.D. students. The university is also known for its record-breaking placements in multiple disciplines. It also organizes workshops and guest lectures every now and then for its students so that they get to learn from experts. Let me share something about the Ph.D. programme at LPU. Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify for the LPU NEST exam if you have not qualified for a national level test such as GATE UGC NET CSIR, GPAT etc. The entrance will have 70% weightage in selection. After that, you have to appear for an interview and qualify for the same and have 30% weightage for the final selection. You may avail of scholarships also on the basis of LPU NEST or National Level Test. There is a special scholarship for female students to pursue a full-time or part-time Ph.D. at LPU. The highlight of the programme is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work. Option 1 Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) Option 2 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) Note: LPU is not offering this option of coursework to agriculture students. Option 3 15 days of coursework (In the month of April/May ) LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI. For more details, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps Thanks.

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The university is having tie ups with many foreign universities and reputed companies thus facilitating higher education abroad and good placements respectively for their students. Not only this, but the university has also set up high tech labs for the benefit of students. Yes, it will worth doing a Ph.D. from LPU (Lovely Professional University). The university is one of the best universities in Punjab. With the help of highly skilled teachers, LPU provides a supportive environment to its Ph.D. students. The university is also known for its record-breaking placements in multiple disciplines. It also organises workshops and guest lectures every now and then for its students so that they get to learn from experts. If you want to apply for a Ph.D. at LPU, you would have to take the LPUNEST exam (Ph.D. ) and an interview. Students studying post-graduation can apply for the exam. The test will act both as a scholarship test and an entrance test. With full time as well as part time programmes offered, LPU will provide you with just the right academic platform to pursue your Ph.D. LPU is offering Ph.D. programs both in regular & the part-time mode in various disciplines. The highlight of the programme is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work. Option 1 Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) Option 2 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) Option 3 15 days of course work (In the month of April/May 2019) LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI.

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Yes LPU does offer Part-Time Ph.D. The programme which is offered by many universities & colleges in India helps those students who want to work on something else while getting a Ph.D. It merely means that an individual can pursue a Ph.D. according to his or her convenience and pace in a part-time Ph.D. programme. There are many rules & regulations need to be followed while taking on Part-Time Ph.D. programme. Different universities & colleges have various Sets of rules that you can find on the official websites of the universities & colleges. LPU's curriculum also imbibes rigorous training and internships along with live projects to make their scholars a ready fit for the industry. The efforts put in this direction makes all the students place-able and earns record placement each year. LPU is best in regards to curriculum, pedagogy, placements and industrial exposure. While I was comparing the curriculum and pedagogy of the institutions offering the option for Ph.D. LPU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Council of Architecture (COA) and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). LPU's School of Agriculture is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Internationally, LPU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The School of Law is temporarily approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) until 20182019. The distance education programs are approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). LPU offers overall more than 50 courses. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Lovely Professional University 99 overall in 2020, and 78 among universities. It also ranked it 49 in the management ranking 29 in the pharmacy ranking and 87 in the engineering ranking.

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Well for pursuing Ph.D. you always do possess research oriented approach. In doctoral level study, you need to be highly focused & methodical to your domain of study so that you could be able to complete your Ph.D. in minimum time frame with Good Research Publication. I had pursued my B.Tech. MBA from one of the renowned & globally esteemed University of India I. e Lovely Professional University. Now planning to pursue Ph.D. in Part time mode from LPU itself. Both Full Time & Part time Ph.D. programs are available in LPU. It will not very difficult to get admission in Ph.D. programme in LPU if you prepared well. Admission steps involved 55% in Post-Graduation (in relevant subject) + LPU NEST Exam + Interview. You will get proper guidance with sample questions, question paper pattern, Syllabus etc. Before taking up Exam & Interview. LPU offers flexible course work in three different options : Option I Duration - One semester - every Saturdays & Sundays Option II Duration - 4 days every month Option III Duration - 15 days Special Benefit for Full Time Ph.D. students : After presenting a State-Of-the-Art (SOTA) seminar, there is fair chance to the students to pursue teaching assistantship in LPU only. Though the selection is completely depends upon selection committee & requirement. Scholarship Opportunity: There are huge scholarship opportunities for the Ph.D. students majorly in the following basis (Upto 90% for Full Time and 70% for Part Time) 1) On the basis of LPU NEST cut off 2) On the basis of GATE/ GPAT/ SPM/ JRF/ NET (LS)/ affiliations and/ or research outcomes provided candidate working in Defence Labs / ICAR / ICMR / Comes /DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic. 3) Based on Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) or Patents. 4) To Industry Professionals from Private / Public listed companies (depends upon standard of company) & many more options in terms of scholarship. For more details you may visit LPU website. Hope this helps !

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LPU has a part-time Ph.D. option in the institute. LPU provides an exceptional environment for research and development in all disciplines. One of the best things about doing a Ph.D. from LPU is that you get everything that you may need to successfully complete your research, be it guidance from renowned faculty members, hi-tech infrastructure, and other resources. LPU conducts LPU NEST for Ph.D. aspirants. Students, who have completed their post-graduation or are in the final year of the same, are eligible to take this examination. This test is conducted online across the nation for all disciplines. Students will be able to get the double advantage of this examination as it will act as an entrance test as well as a scholarship test. For more details, you can visit the official website of LPU and get in touch with its officials. Hope this answers your question! The part-time Ph.D. courses offered at LPU are for a minimum duration of 3 years, which is a decent time period for you to get through the research. I hope it helped.

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Being a alumni of LPU, I would say, lpu offers part time Ph.D programmes. Lovely Professional University is committed to providing an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all the disciplines. The gamut of LPU research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and providing impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. Lovely Professional University is conducting a National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for Ph.D. aspirants. Students studying in Post-Graduation can apply for LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). Since its inception in 2009, more than 50,000 students are appearing in this exam (LPUNEST) every year. The test will be conducted through online mode throughout the country for all disciplines as per the schedule mentioned under the head "Important Dates". LPU follows the eligibility norms very stringently, so the research scholar has to fulfill the criteria. LPU offers flexible coursework options- 1) Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) 2) 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) 3)15 days course work (November/December) The eligibility is: Masters degree with 55% aggregate marks in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to clearing LPUNEST and Interview. If you are UGC/NET qualified then you are exempted from LPUNEST but to avail the maximum scholarship it is advisable to appear in LPUNEST.

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Yes Indeed LPU offers a part-time Ph.D. , but that depends on which area of the field, you would like to pursue Ph.D. in because there are some courses that need full-time involvement. Lovely Professional University is committed to providing an outstanding environment for excellence in Research and Development in all disciplines. The gamut of LPU research activities makes it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking and provides impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly skilled motivated researchers. Lovely Professional University is conducting National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for Ph.D. aspirants. Research Scholars studying in Post-Graduation can apply for LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). From the outset of the LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) numerous aspirants have been appearing in the LPUNEST exam every year. LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) provides an extensive opportunity to the aspirants who wish to join Ph.D. programme at LPU and pursue their career in the direction of research. The purview of this exam is to identify Ph.D. aspirants that have the potential to engage in ground-breaking research and inspire future generations. Further details can be referred under the head "Important Dates". This test will have a twofold advantage as it will act as Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. Entrance Test: LPUNEST (Ph.D. ) will provide a gateway to all Ph.D. programs in LPU and will act as an entrance test for admission in Ph.D. Programs at LPU. Extensive Scholarship: LPU envisages to usher an era of accessible and affordable quality higher education to the youth of our country on the basis of score in LPUNEST (Ph.D. ). For details visit LPu Website.

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Lovely Professional University is one of the best universities in the country with world class infrastructure, modern facilities and highly qualified faculty from IITs, IIITs, NITs, IBSs, etc. The university is having tie ups with many foreign universities and reputed companies thus facilitating higher education abroad and good placements respectively for their students. Not only this, but the university has also set up high tech labs for the benefit of students. Yes, it will worth doing a Ph.D. from LPU (Lovely Professional University). The university is one of the best universities in Punjab. With the help of highly skilled teachers, LPU provides a supportive environment to its Ph.D. students. The university is also known for its record-breaking placements in multiple disciplines. It also organises workshops and guest lectures every now and then for its students so that they get to learn from experts. If you want to apply for a Ph.D. at LPU, you would have to take the LPUNEST exam (Ph.D. ) and an interview. Students studying post-graduation can apply for the exam. The test will act both as a scholarship test and an entrance test. With full time as well as part time programmes offered, LPU will provide you with just the right academic platform to pursue your Ph.D. LPU is offering Ph.D. programs both in regular & the part-time mode in various disciplines. The highlight of the programme is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work. Option 1 Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) Option 2 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) Option 3 15 days of course work (In the month of April/May 2019) LPU researchers won a huge research grant worth 10.8 Million through Indo Canadian Impact project from DBT, GOI.

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Dear Sameeksha, Part time Ph.D. is offered to the working professionals as NOC is required from the current organisation then only part time Ph.D. will be offered. Kindly note that Part time Ph.D. is not offered in Agriculture programmes. Good Luck!

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Yes, LPU offers a part-time Ph.D. As per my opinion, a part-time Ph.D. is best for working professionals, LPU also takes care of their students, especially in the case of a part-time Ph.D. such as they manage their work-study balance. Moreover, you will get flexible coursework there. Let me share about the Ph.D. course work then I will share about eligibilty. The highlight of the programme is the Flexi-Course Work option specially designed to accommodate professionals wherein a student can choose the best-suited option to complete the course work. Option 1 Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only) Option 2 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun) Note: LPU is not offering this option of coursework to agriculture students. Option 3 15 days of course work (In the month of April/May ) Eligibility: You should have a minimum of 55% marks in your master's degree in a relevant subject. After that, you have to qualify if the LPU NEST exam if have not qualified national level test such as GATE UGC NET CSIR, GPAT etc. The entrance will have 70% weightage in selection. After that, you have to appear for an interview and qualify for the same and have 30% weightage for the final selection. You may avail of scholarships also on the basis of LPU NEST or National Level Test. There is a special scholarship for female students to pursue a full-time or part-time Ph.D. at LPU. For more details of the Ph.D. programme and flexible course work at LPU, you may refer to their website or can call them on the following numbers: Tel: +91-1824-404404 Toll Free: 1800 102 4431 Toll Free: 1800 274 0615 I hope this helps Thank You!

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