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LPU scholarships pave your path to academic excellence, regardless of finances. Explore opportunities from diplomas to PhDs. With scholarships and financial aid, LPU empowers students from every background to excel. Discover diverse scholarships across LPU programs and make your educational dreams a reality.
Below are some of the key scholarship schemes available at LPU:
1. LPU NEST Scholarship (National Entrance and Scholarship Test):
- LPU conducts its own entrance exam, the LPU NEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test), which offers scholarships based on the performance of students in the test.
- Scholarship Amount: Students can receive up to 100% scholarship based on their NEST score.
- The higher the score, the greater the scholarship. For example:
- 90% to 100% marks in the NEST exam can result in a 100% fee waiver.
- 80% to 89% marks can offer a 50% to 75% fee waiver.
- 70% to 79% marks can provide a 25% to 50% fee waiver.
LPU NEST is typically available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including M.Tech.
2. Merit-Based Scholarships:
- LPU offers scholarships to students based on their academic performance in previous qualifying exams (e.g., 10+2 or Graduation).
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For M.Tech. students, the scholarship is often based on the percentage scored in the undergraduate degree (B.Tech, B.E., or equivalent).
- 90% and above marks can lead to significant fee discounts or partial scholarships.
- The exact percentage of the scholarship varies based on your performance and the program applied for.
3. Sports Scholarships:
- LPU offers sports scholarships to talented athletes who have excelled in national or international sports events.
- Students who have achieved success at the national or international level in various sports may be eligible for scholarships, which can cover partial to full tuition fees, depending on the level of achievement.
- These scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including those in M.Tech. programs.
4. Scholarships for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):
- LPU also provides scholarships for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- This is typically offered based on the family income of the student.
- The scholarship amount may vary and can help reduce the overall tuition fee burden.
5. Special Scholarships for Top Performers in Competitive Exams:
LPU offers scholarships for students who have secured top ranks in certain competitive exams, such as:
- GATE (for M.Tech. candidates): Students who have scored well in the GATE exam may be eligible for specific scholarships.
- JEE Mains and Advanced: Students who have a good rank in JEE Mains/Advanced can also avail of scholarships.
- Other National-level Exams: Scholarships are also available for students excelling in exams like GRE, GMAT, or CAT for postgraduate programs.
6. LPU Alumni Scholarship:
- Alumni of LPU who wish to pursue higher education at LPU (for example, M.Tech after completing a B.Tech) may be eligible for special Alumni scholarships.
- This scholarship aims to support alumni who have performed well academically and wish to continue their education at the same institution.
7. Early Bird Scholarships:
- LPU sometimes offers early-bird scholarships to students who apply and confirm their admission well in advance, giving them a discount on tuition fees.
- This scheme encourages students to complete the admission process early.
8. Financial Assistance for Students:
- For students who may not qualify for merit-based scholarships but are facing financial hardships, LPU provides financial assistance in the form of fee payment flexibility or smaller discounts.
These options may be available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
LPU offers a variety of scholarship options to help ease the financial burden for students, and the university makes efforts to reward academic excellence, sports achievements, and need-based assistance.