LPU PhD Admissions 2021 – Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar invites application for PhD admissions through entrance test LPUNEST (Ph.D.) for the academic year 2021-22. Check more details below.
About LPUNEST (PhD)
- LPU Jalandhar is conducting National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for PhD aspirants.
- Considering current situation LPUNEST for PhD would be conducted in online mode only i.e. remotely proctored online LPUNEST from home will be conducted.
Departments offering Full Time PhD Programs
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Mathematics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agronomy
- Ayurvedic Pharmacy
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Microbiology
- Design
- Entomology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Food Science and Technology
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Geospatial Information Science and Technology
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Law
- History
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Plant Pathology
- Zoology
- Horticulture (Fruit Science)
- Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
- Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
- Performing Arts-Music
- Performing Arts-Theatre Physical Education
- Planning
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Punjabi
- Sociology
LPU PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates
| Particulars | August (2021) Schedule |
| Start of Online Registration | 24 March 2021 |
| Last date of Registration | 26 May 2021 |
| Dates of Entrance Test | 28 and 30 May 2021 |
| Result of LPUNEST (PhD) | 04 June 2021 |
| Interview Slot Booking | 04 to 07 June 2021 |
| Interview schedule | 10 to 15 June 2021 |
| Result of Interview | 19 June 2021 |
| Last Date of Admission | 05 July 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria for LPU PhD Admission 2021
- Candidate should have Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks in aggregate
- Relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-abled category.
- Other conditions as prescribed in the Guidelines for PhD programmes.
Exemption from Entrance Test
- Candidates having qualified CSIR / UGC (NET/JRF)/ ICAR/ examination/ Other National Fellowships Examinations or passed MPhil Programme (in Regular mode only)
- Exemption is for LPUNEST (PhD) only but the applicant will have to fill the LPUNEST (PhD) form and appear for the Interview.
LPU PhD Admission 2021 Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website of LPU.
Read instruction carefully given on their website before applying.
Application Fee
| For Boys | Rs. 1000 |
| For Girls | Rs. 500 |
| Mode of Payment | Through online |
Selection Process
- Candidate will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of entrance examination LPUNEST (PhD) score.
- Selection for PhD admission will be based on the performance in the Entrance Test and Interview subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview.
- Weightage for selection
| Entrance Test | 70% weightage |
| Interview | 30% weightage |
- However if anyone is exempted from LPUNEST (PhD) entrance test, then 100% weightage will be given to Interview only.
For more details and to apply online – visit