LPU Distance Education MBA/PGDM
In the recent years, Lovely Professional University (LPU) – distance Education program has played a massive role in boosting the idea of distance education and balances it with the present professional endeavor. The university is recognized and accredited by University Grants Commission for Distance Education (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), Council of Architecture (COA), The Institution of Engineers (India), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU). LPU-DE (Distance education) has successfully established its over 155 study hubs throughout the country, where the it provides a world-class education and harbors expert faculties having years of experience in the field of academics, industry, and consultation along with academic support to the students. The candidates are find he distance education feasible as it imparts self-paced learning, multi-tasking opportunities especially for professionals, easily available simple, precise and informative study material and other resources, for aiding the distance education course by LPU Punjab. The details about the study centers are available at:
https://www.lpu.in/admission/lpu-in-your-town.php
Distance Education MBA/PGDM Course Offered by LPU
Subsequent specialized courses are offered in distance management program:
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Operations Management
- Retail Management
The programs are designed as a 2 years course and divided into 4 semesters.
| Semester | Subjects |
| Semester 1 |
a. Business Environment b. Managerial Economics c. Management Practices & Organizational Behaviour d. Advanced Communication Skills e. Accounting For Managers |
| Semester 2 |
a. Research Methodology b. Financial Management c. Human Resource Management d. Corporate and Business Laws e. Marketing Management |
| Semester 3 |
a. Operation Management b. Strategic Management Besides these subjects on different specialized area are introduced in the curriculum |
| Semester 4 |
a. Operation Research b. Management Information system Besides these subjects on different specialized area are introduced in the curriculum |
Eligibility Criteria for Admission into LPU/PGDM Distance MBA
The Student should be Graduate in any discipline to take admission into LPU Distance MBA.
Entrance Test for Admission in MBA/PGDM Programme into LPU Distance MBA
The candidates are eligible to apply for the available courses on the basis of different entrance exams like CAT/GMAT/ MAT/ XAT / STATE LEVEL test scores. Candidates who have successfully qualified in IBSAT examination holds a GMAT score of 500 and above or have scored 60 or more percentile/percentage and above in CAT/ MAT/XAT/ STATE LEVEL test scores are considered as eligible candidates.
LPU Distance MBA/PGDM Admission Procedure
The eligible candidates are required to qualify the further selection process which comprises of group discussion followed by the Personal Interview. The final assortment of the students is based on the past academic record and performance of the candidates all together in group discussion and Personal Interview.
LPU Distance MBA/PGDM Fee Structure 2020
The fees structure for the above Business Administration courses are enlisted below:
| Course Name | MBA (Master of Business Administration) |
| Duration of the course | 2-5Years |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation in any discipline or equivalent |
| Programme Fee (per semester) | Rs. 10400 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | Rs. 1100 |
| Study Material Fee (per semester) | Rs. 1000 |
LPUNEST 2019:LPU MBA/PGDM Admission Important Dates 2020
LPUNEST 2020 Important Dates for MBA/PGDM Admission
| Event | Schedule-I | Schedule-II |
| Online Registration Starts on | 2nd week of September 2019 | 10th January 2020 |
| Slot Booking for Online Examination | 1st December 2019 | 1st March 2020 |
| Last date of submission of Application for LPUNEST | 9th January 2020* | 31st March 2020* |
| Dates of Entrance Examination | 10th January – 25th January 2020 | 10th April – 25th April 2020 |
| Display of Result | 31st January 2020 | 30th April 2020 |
| Slot booking for Interview | 31st January – 4th February 2020 | 30th April – 4th May 2020 |
| Dates of Interview | 5th February – 10th February 2020 | 4th May – 12th May 2020 |
| Result for Interview | 14th February 2020 | 14th May 2020 |
| Date of Admission | 14th February – 31st March 2020 | 14th May – 30th May 2020 |
LPU Distance MBA/PGDM Review and Ranking
Lovely Professional University is one of the top and high rated private universities in the country. The University is best known for its premiere education facilities and is the highly attended university in India. The distance learning MBA of the university has been approved and recognized by UGC and DEB. The LPU graduates are offered jobs in corporates such as Google, Amazon, IBM, Apple, Vodafone, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – LPU Distance Learning MBA
Ques. 1. Is LPU good for Distance MBA ?
Ans:- LPU is the biggest private university in India offering various distance education programs like MBA Accredited under ACBSP (USA). Lovely Professional University is ranked No.2 by Ministry of Human Resource Government of India in Management.
Ques. 2. How to get admission in LPU for Online MBA?
Ans:- Candidate should be CAT/GMAT/ MAT/ XAT / STATE LEVEL test scores qualified. Followed by a group discussion and Personal Interview passed.
Ques. 3. Is there any new guideline for LPU Distance MBA 2020-2021 batch?
Ans:- The application forms of LPUNEST 2020 for Phase 1 (Schedule 1) has been released and are available till March 31, 2020. For update students needs to visit the official website nest.lpu.in. There is no such update available now.
Ques. 4. What is the placement criterion of LPU?
Ans:- Candidates are placed in big coorperates such: Google, Amazon, IBM, Apple, Vodafone, etc. with an average package ranging from 4.8 LPA and the highest package is 28 LPA.
Ques. 5. Where have graduates from LPU ended up working?
Ans:- LPU students ended up working in organizations like Google, Amazon, IBM, Apple, Vodafone, Maxlife, Airtel, ClubManhindra, Wipro, Apollo, LIC, Toyota.