To get admission in Lovely Professional University (LPU), start by filling out the online application form on the official LPU website. Most programs require appearing for LPUNEST, which serves as both an entrance test and scholarship exam. After qualifying, students must select their preferred programme, upload required documents, and complete counseling or interview if applicable. Once the seat is allotted, candidates need to pay the initial fee and verify documents online or at campus. Admissions for some courses may also be based on national-level exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, or CLAT. The process is completely online and student-frie
Is LPU an AICTE approved university?
Asked by Sudipto Chandra
-
Sudipto, LPU is a UGC approved university.
http://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php
A UGC approved university doesn't need AICTE approval. The Supreme Court has ruled in the famous Bharathidasan University versus AICTE case that it is not obligatory for a university, created under an Act of a competent legislature, to seek and secure prior approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to start a department for imparting a course or programme in technical education or a technical institution as an adjunct to the university itself to conduct technical courses of its choice and selection.What it means is that the AI...more -
As per law, universities don't require approval from AICTE to run its courses. It's the institutes which are affiliated to universities needs AICTE approval. As LPU is a Bonafide University established by a State Act, it does not require AICTE approval.
Universities need recognition from UGC.
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar is recognized by UGC (University Grant Commission).
Universities need approval for certain professional courses from the concerned Councils which regulate the courses in a certain discipline such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture, Distance Learning, etc.
Wherever recognition by Statutory Bodies is...more -
Dear Aspirant LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY is recognised by UGC hence it doesn't need any approval from AICTE. Universities need approval for certain professional courses from the concerned Councils which regulate the courses in a certain discipline such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture, Distance Learning, etc. Wherever recognition by Statutory Bodies is required or mandatory, LPU has obtained such recognition/ approval. -
LPU is a full-fledged UGC-recognized university, hence AICTE approval is not required.
Let me explain you the approvals and accreditations of lovely professional university
1) UGC University Grants Commission (UGC)
2) Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
3) University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
4) National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
5) Council of Architecture (COA)
6) Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI)
7) Bar Council of India (BCI)
8) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
9) The Institution of Engineers (India)
10) Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI)
All India Council for Technical Educat...more -
Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. Lovely Professional University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India, under section 2 (f) of the UGC ACT 1956. AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled Bharathidasan University & ANR. V/S ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL ED...more
-
LPU is not approved by AICTE. To the best of my knowledge, a university doesn't need AICTE approval to run any technical programme if already recognised by UGC. Well, Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India, under section 2 (f) of the UGC ACT 1956. AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled Bharathidasan University & ANR....more
-
Hi Sudipto, LPU is not AICTE approved because it does not need the approval. LPU is an independent UGC recognised university. AICTE approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled Bharathidasan University & ANR. V/S ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION & ORS, and various other cases. If any college is already approved by UGC, then approval from AICTE is not necessary.
-
Lovely Professional University (LPU) is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which is the major regulatory agency for Indian universities. As a full-fledged university by a state legislature act, LPU is exempt from needing AICTE approval for its traditional on-campus degree courses—this is consistent with Supreme Court directives and national policy. Yet specific definite programs like MBA and MCA run in distance and online modes are AICTE-approved. For all other technical and professional courses, the UGC recognition of LPU validates and makes its degrees national as well as valid, and students are not at any loss i
...more -
Hi there, Being a student of LPU I would like to answer your question that AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) approval is not required for a university to run a course in technical education as has been held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in its judgment CWP2056 of 1999 titled Bharathidasan University & ANR. V/S ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION & ORS, and various other cases. List of Accreditation
*University Grants Commission (UGC)
*Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
*University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB)
*National Council For Teacher Education (NCTC)
*Council of Architecture (COA)
*P...more -
Lovely Professional University (LPU) is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which is the major regulatory agency for Indian universities. As a full-fledged university by a state legislature act, LPU is exempt from needing AICTE approval for its traditional on-campus degree courses this is consistent with Supreme Court directives and national policy.
Yet specific definite programs like MBA and MCA run in distance and online modes are AICTE-approved.
For all other technical and professional courses, the UGC recognition of LPU validates and makes its degrees national as well as valid, and students are not at any loss in pl
...more
Similar Questions for you
Vidushi Sharma
For admission to Lovely Professional University (LPU), applicants generally need the following documents: 10th and 12th marksheets/certificates, transfer or migration certificate, Aadhaar card or valid ID proof, passport-size photographs, and category or caste certificate (if applicable). For programs requiring entrance exams, LPUNEST/JEE/NEET/CLAT scores must be submitted. For postgraduate admissions, graduation marksheets, degree certificates, and character certificate are required. International students may need passport copies, visa, and equivalence certificates. Additional documents like gap certificates or medical certificates m
...more
Vidushi Sharma
hi,
Students can apply for admission to various courses at Lovely Professional University (LPU) through a simple online process. They must visit the official LPU admission portal, register with basic details, and fill out the application form. After selecting their desired program, students need to appear for LPUNEST, which acts as both an entrance and scholarship exam. Those with valid national-level scores (JEE, NEET, CAT, etc.) may be exempted. Once the test is cleared, they can participate in counseling, upload documents, and pay the initial fee to confirm their seat. The entire process is streamlined and accessible from anywhere.
&
...more
Vidushi Sharma
hi,
Yes, direct admission is possible at Lovely Professional University (LPU) for several programs, depending on eligibility criteria. For many courses, students can be admitted directly based on their qualifying exam marks (10+2 or graduation). However, LPU encourages students to appear for LPUNEST, which is required for certain programs and also helps in securing scholarships. Some courses, especially B.Tech, MBA, Law, and Health Sciences, may require LPUNEST or national-level exam scores. Direct admission is usually available for programs with no mandatory entrance requirement. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria is essential f
...more
Vidushi Sharma
Yes — Lovely Professional University (LPU) is currently open for admissions.
If you like, I can check whether admissions are open right now for your course of interest (e.g. B.Tech / MBA / online diploma) at LPU — would you like me to fetch that information for you?
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 681k Reviews
- 1800k Answers
