LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022 (LPUNEST): Dates, Application Form

LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022 – Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar invites application for PhD admissions through entrance test LPUNEST (Ph.D.) for Aug 2022.
Check more details on LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022 below here.
About LPUNEST (PhD)
- LPU Jalandhar is conducting National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for PhD aspirants.
- LPUNEST (Ph.D.) will provide a gateway to all Ph.D. Programmes in LPU and will act as Entrance test for admission in Ph.D. Programmes at LPU.
Departments offering Full Time PhD Programs
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agronomy
- Ayurvedic Pharmacy
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Microbiology
- Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Entomology
- Fine Arts
- Food Science and Technology
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Geospatial Information Science and Technology
- History
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
- Performing Arts-Music
- Performing Arts-Theatre
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Planning
- Plant Pathology
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Punjabi
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
- Zoology
- Horticulture (Fruit Science)
- Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022 Important Dates
Current Schedule
Event | Dates |
Online Registration starts on | 26th May 2022 |
Last date of Registration | 6th July 2022 |
Dates of Entrance Test | 8th and 10th July 2022 |
Result of LPUNEST (Ph.D.) | 15th July 2022 |
Interview Slot Booking | 15th to 18th July 2022 |
Interview Schedule | 20th to 24th July 2022 |
Result of Interview | 28th July 2022 |
Last Date of Admission | 10th August 2022 |
Previous Schedule
Event | Dates |
Online Registration starts on | 1st February 2022 |
Last date of Registration | 25th May 2022 |
Dates of Entrance Test | 27th and 29th May 2022 |
Result of LPUNEST (Ph.D.) | 3rd June 2022 |
Interview Slot Booking | 3rd to 6th June 2022 |
Interview Schedule | 10th to 14th June 2022 |
Result of Interview | 18th June 2022 |
Last Date of Admission | 30th June 2022 |
Eligibility Criteria for LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022
For Non Agriculture Programmes
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
- Master’s degree with 55%* marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST and Interview.
- 5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-abled candidates.
Note:
- Applicants having relevant Post Graduation degrees in Engineering are only allowed to apply for the Ph.D. in engineering disciplines.
For example, applicants with M.Tech./ ME in CSE would apply for Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering), and applicants with MCA or M.Sc. (CS/IT) degrees should apply for Ph.D. (Computer Applications). - The applicants with masters degree in distance education or online mode are not allowed to take admission in the Ph.D. Engineering Programmes.
- An applicant who has completed the Company Secretary(CS) course from ‘The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’ (ICSI) with a Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission Ph.D. (Commerce) and Ph.D. (Management).
- An applicant who has completed the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course from ‘The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’ (ICAI) with a Minimum of 55% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for admission to Ph.D. (Commerce).
Selection Criteria
- An applicant will be short listed for interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPUNEST (Ph.D.).
- The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview.
Exemption from Entrance Test
Applicants who have qualified UGC (NET / JRF) / CSIR (NET/ JRF) / ICAR (JRF / SRF) examinations / SLET (Punjab only) / GATE or GPAT score card / ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) are exempted from entrance examination LPUNEST (Ph.D.).
Note:
- Exemption is for LPUNEST (Ph.D.) only but the applicant will have to fill the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) form and appear for the Interview. The applicants are required to bring the original documents against which exemption is sought at the time of interview.
- GATE/GPAT score should be valid at the time of admission.
- The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Interview (30% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. However if anyone is exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D.) entrance test, then 100% weightage will be given to Interview only.
For Agriculture Programmes
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
- Master’s degree with 65%* marks in aggregate in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST and Interview.
- For SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently-abled candidates relaxation of 5% of marks from 65% to 60% will be applicable.
Selection Criteria
- An applicant will be short listed for interview on the basis of his/ her score in the entrance examination LPUNEST (Ph.D.).
- The final selection for admission to Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (80% weightage) and Interview (20% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview.
Exemption from Entrance Test
Applicants who have qualified UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) examination/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE or GPAT score card/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) are exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D.).
Note:
- Exemption is for LPUNEST (Ph.D.) only but the applicant will have to fill the LPUNEST (Ph.D.) form and appear for the Interview. The applicants are required to bring the original documents against which exemption is sought at the time of interview.
- The final selection for admission in Ph.D. will be based on the performance in Entrance Test (80% weightage) and Interview (20% weightage) subject to scoring minimum marks in the Interview. However, if anyone is exempted from LPUNEST (Ph.D.) entrance test, then 100% weightage will be given to Interview only.
- In case a candidate has done Bachelor degree in 3 years and Master degree in 2 years will be required to complete additional remedial courses during their coursework.
LPU PhD Admission Aug 2022 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.
LPUNEST (PhD) Exam Details
Exam Pattern
It is divided into two papers, i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II.
Mode of test | No. of Questions |
Duration | 2 Hours |
No. of Questions for Paper-I | 50 Objective Type |
No. of Questions for Paper-II | 50 Objective Type |
Paper-I(Teaching and Research Aptitude) shall be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/ research aptitude reading comprehension, communication, reasoning (including mathematical), logical reasoning, data interpretation, information and communication technology (ICT), people and environment, higher education system: governance polity and administration.
Paper-II (Programme wise) shall consist of multiple objective type compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the candidate.
Note:
- Paper I of Agriculture disciplines will consist of questions from basic agriculture
- Each question will carry 1 mark. There would be no negative marks for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
Syllabus will be as per UGC-NET, UGC-CSIR, GPAT, ICAR, and GATE.
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Fee & Scholarship
For details of Fee & scholarship – refer “Fee and Scholarship”.
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Previous Admissions
LPU PhD Admission Jan 2022
Important Dates
Events | January (2022) Schedule |
---|---|
Online Registration starts on | 28th September 2021 |
Last date of Registration | 24th November 2021 |
Dates of Entrance Test | 26th and 28th November 2021 |
Result of LPUNEST (Ph.D.) | 4th December 2021 |
Interview Slot Booking | 4th to 7th December 2021 |
Interview Schedule | 10th to 15th December 2021 |
Result of Interview | 20th December 2021 |
Last Date of Admission | 5th January 2022 |
LPU PhD Admission Aug 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 |