LPU Distance Education: Courses, Fees, Admission Open 2022

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LPU Distance Education (LPUDE), Jalandhar is recognized among the Top 10 Most Promising Distance Learning institutes in India for 2019 and 2020 and awarded as the Top 10 Most Promising Distance Learning Institutes in the World by Higher Education Review 2020.   It has an association with Lovely Professional University (LPU). The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the University Grants Commission-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB), and others have all recognized LPUDE.

UG and PG programmes in management, commerce, computer applications, the arts, and library and information sciences are all offered by LPUDE. Admission to LPUDE Jalandhar is evaluated on the candidate’s performance in the latest qualifying exam. All users of LPU DE have access to its study resources online.

Over 190 campus drives were held by the placement cell, and over 100 firms and 1370+ students were placed. Reliance, Sony, LIC, Airtel, Videocon, ICICI Bank, Club Mahindra, etc. are a few examples of possible companies. Degree programmes are offered by LPUDE in the fields of computer application, information technology, management, business, the arts, and library & information sciences.

 

LPU Distance Education Course Overview 2022 

Global Ranking74 
University TypePrivate
Approvals UGC-DEB, AICTE, WES
Application mode Distance
Courses Offered ●     Undergraduate (UG)

●     Postgraduate (PG)

●     Diploma

Admission Criteria●     UG- based on merit in class 12th

●     PG- based on merit in bachelor

Streams Offered ●     Management

●     Computer Applications (CA) or Information Technology (IT)

●     Commerce

●     Arts

●     Library and Information Sciences

UG Courses Offered●     Distance BBA

●     Distance BCA

●     Distance B.Sc IT

●     Distance B.Com

●     Distance BA

●     Distance Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences

PG Courses Offered●     Distance MBA

●     Distance MCA

●     Distance M.Com

●     Distance MA

●     Distance M.Sc IT

●     Distance Master of Library & Information Sciences

Exam Mode  Offline Exams at examination centres 
Placement 190+ placement drives
Recruiters ●     Wipro

●     Amazon.in 

●     Airtel

●     Videocon

●     LIC

●     Reliance

●     Max Life Insurance

●     RBS

●     Apollo Munich

●     Tata Sky

Student Support LPU e-Connect is LPU’s own online platform which is user-friendly and helps students to connect with the university at any time and from anywhere. 
Extra-curriculars Great encouragement for extra-curricular. 12 out of 13 students won medals in Tokyo Olympics 2020

 

LPU Distance Education Highlights

  • With a mission to provide affordable and accessible quality education to enhance the academic value and skills of students pursuing higher education, Lovely Professional University Distance Education has the vision to develop and establish a flexible and competent Open & Distance Learning system to meet the educational aspirations of society.
  • The LPU campus is easily accessible from the university by road and rail, and it is located on the Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. route in Punjab. From the university, students can easily go to airports, bus stops, and railway stations.
  • The University is recognized by the University grants commission – Distance Education Council (UGC-DEC), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), Council of Architecture (COA), The Institute of Engineers (India).
  • According to the authoritative news source The Hindu, “Lovely Professional University (LPU) recently secured a project worth 9 crores from the prestigious European Commission to head a consortium of 11 universities to research Sports Education in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia under the Erasmus plus project”.
  • The institute is awarded “Best Open & Distance Learning Initiative of the Year” 2012 by e-India.
  • For LPU e-connect, it won the WES 2014 Award in the area of “Higher education Innovative in Open and Distance Learning.”
  • Students at LPU-DE receive outstanding placement services; among the top employers are Videocon, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Sony, Airtel, and others. In the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, leading MNCs to hire more than 1000 students each year. More than 500 national and international companies have hired LPU students.
  • UG and PG programmes in management, commerce, computer applications, the arts, and library and information sciences are all offered by LPUDE.

LPU Distance Education Courses Offered

LPUDE offers UG and PG courses in the following specializations:

CoursesManagement Commerce Arts Computer Applications & IT Library & Information Sciences
Undergraduate (UG)Distance BBADistance B.ComDistance BADistance BCA

Distance B.Sc in IT

DistanceBachelor of Library and Information Sciences
Postgraduate (PG)Distance MBADistance M.ComMA in History

MA in political science

MA in Hindi

MA in Education

MA in Sociology

MA in English

MA in Mathematics

MA in Economics

MA in Psychology

MA in Punjabi

Distance MCA

Distance M.Sc in IT

Distance Master of Library and Information Science
DiplomaDistance Diploma in Computer ApplicationsDistance Diploma in Library and Information sciences

 

LPU Distance Education- Course Fee, Eligibility, and Duration

In addition to providing high-quality education, LPU’s distance learning programme is renowned for its competitive pricing. The entire cost of the distance learning courses at LPU ranges from INR 4000 to INR 11,000 only.’

LPU’s distance learning programmes provide you the freedom to finish your coursework at your own pace. This indicates that there is a minimum and maximum time frame in which you can finish your course. To learn more in-depth, please refer to the table below.

Stream Course NameDurationEligibility CriteriaThe Academic Fee of the Courses
ManagementBBA Distance Education3 years minimum- 6 years maximum10 + 2 in any stream or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 10400 per semester
MBA Distance Education2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 11400 per semester
Computer Application & Information Technology (IT)BCA Distance Education3 years minimum- 6 years maximum10 + 2 in any stream or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 10400 per semester
Distance Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)1-year minimum – 2 years maximum10 + 2 or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 10400 per semester
M.Sc IT Distance Learning2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 11400 per semester
MCA Distance Education2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 11400 per semester
B.Sc IT Distance Learning3 years minimum- 6 years maximum10 + 2 or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 10400 per semester
CommerceB.Com Distance Education3 years minimum- 6 years maximum10 + 2 in any stream or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 7400 per semester
M.Com Distance Education2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 7400 per semester
ArtsDistance Bachelor’s in Arts (BA)3 years minimum- 6 years maximum10 + 2 in any stream or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 4000 per semester
Distance MA in English2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in History2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Political Science2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Maths2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Hindi2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Education2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Sociology2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Psychology2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Distance MA in Punjabi2 years minimum- 4 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester
Library and Information sciencesDistance Diploma in Library and Information sciences1-year minimum- 2 years maximum10 + 2 in any stream or equivalent from a recognized boardRs. 4500 per semester
Distance Bachelor’s in Library and Information Sciences1-year minimum- 2 years maximumGraduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4000 per semester
Distance Master’s in Library and Information Sciences1-year minimum- 2 years maximumBachelor’s in Library and Information sciences or equivalent from a recognized universityRs. 4500 per semester

 

LPU Distance Education Admission 2022

All courses at LPUDE are accepted based on merit scores from the most recent qualifying exams. The prospectus and application form can be downloaded from the official website or obtained from the admission office by those who wish to apply for admission. Every year, the LPUDE admissions process is usually completed in February.

Candidates must submit an online application to be admitted to LPU Distance Education. Prospective applicants are advised to read the prospectus before completing the application. The Lovely Professional University’s official website has both the application form and the prospectus.

  • Visit LPU DE’s official website.
  • Select Admissions, then click on Application/Prospectus
  • Enter the necessary details, then click “Submit.”
  • The application form and entrance prospectus will be displayed on the screen.
  • Read the prospectus, complete the application with the necessary information, and attach the necessary paperwork.
  • Pay the fees 350/- in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favor of “ Lovely Faculty of Distance Education.”
  • Send the application form via registered mail or courier directly to the university.
  • It is suggested that students save a copy of their application form and payment receipt for their records.

 

List of reference documentation that must be submitted with the application

The following self-attested papers must be included with the application form by the applicants. Additionally, they must guarantee that they can provide all original copies of the documents that were attached for verification at the time of admission.

  • Photocopy of Class 10 or equivalent certificate for DOB proof
  • Photocopy of mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12, or graduation (as applicable)
  • Residential evidence and a valid ID with a photo issued by the government.
  • In the case of the Defense or paramilitary forces, a photocopy of the disability certificate, the employment certificate, or the service record (if applicable).
  • Undertaking in the event of any pending issues (backlog, delayed results, reappearance, etc.)
  • Two colored passport-sized photos (apart from the one attached on the application form)
  • Gap certificate (if applicable).
  • DD of the application fee specified (in the prospectus).

LPU Distance Education Facilities

Apart from varied courses, LPU provides a myriad of facilities to those who are unable to attend regular classes. Read further to know all the benefits you can get.

1. Placements

The placement cell at LPU DE helps students find jobs by organizing recruitment events and alerting them of available positions. More than 190 placement drives for students have been held by LPU DE. With more than 1370 students placed, more than 100 firms held placement drives for LPU DE. For on-campus hiring, prestigious firms like Amazon, Wipro, Reliance Retail, ICICI Bank, Sony, Policybazaar, Airtel, LIC, TATA Sky, MAX Life Insurance, etc. Below is a table with the number of pupils placed and some of the well-known corporations that have visited:

 

Policy BazaarHDFC BankKotak Mahindra
AON HewittLICICICI Bank
Bajaj AllianceVideoconMax Life Insurance
Indigo AirlinesING Vysya BankSony
ToyotaNevaAirtel
Club MahindraTata SkyKotak Securities

 

Following are some of the placement achievements at LPU Distance Education.

Company No. of Students Placed
ICICI Bank329
Competent Synergies243
HDFC Bank168
Videocon34
Kotak Mahindra Bank33
Tata Strive33

 

2. Personal Contact Programme (PCP)

For all of the distance learning courses, the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) is offered at the university campus in Phagwara, Punjab. The program’s goal is to promote communication between students and professors. Through this programme, students may network with their peers and lecturers. Additionally, it allows for conceptual comprehension of the material, which is crucial for courses like management and computer applications & IT.

 

 3. Events, workshops, and seminars

LPU periodically holds workshops for its distance education students to provide them with extra information and help them advance their skills. To help students better understand the trends in the business, these seminars are also led by topic specialists outside of the faculty.

As part of its engagement activities, the institution also hosts seminars and other gatherings where students and professors can interact and engage in enlightening learning opportunities.

4. LPU e-Connect

Lovely Professional Institution’s LPU e-Connect provides its students with a reliable and secure internet connection that connects them to the university ANY TIME, ANYWHERE. Based on innovative web portal technology, it effectively automates numerous administrative and academic distance learning processes while minimizing the drawbacks of physical distances by giving 24-hour accessibility through a variety of helpful features. To access the numerous interactive and dynamic elements of LPU e-Connect, students registered in LPU Distance Education are given a unique User ID and Password. Other ways to access LPU e-Connect include numerous mobile applications. The following are LPU e-main Connect’s characteristics:

  • My Account- Each student has a personal account called “My Account” to assist them with a variety of administrative and academic activities including paying fees, receiving receipts, getting ID cards, etc.
  • Personalized messages, notifications, and reminders provided through e-communication keep students informed about all university events.
  • Course Connect – This choice provides details on the current or previous enrollment status of the student in the course.
  • E-Resources- The most crucial section of the e-connect is the e-Resources section, which has more than 3540 academic resources, including self-study materials, programme manuals, previous year’s test questions, assignments, etc.
  • Exam Connect -This feature is very crucial since it provides all the information about the tests, including the schedule, location, admission cards, results, score cards, questions from past years’ exams, and registration forms.
  • Exam Connect -This feature is very crucial since it provides all the information about the tests, including the schedule, location, admission cards, results, score cards, questions from past years’ exams, and registration forms. Students can use this tool to sign up online for the Personal Contact Program (PCP) (PCP). Additionally, it provides the rules, timeline, etc. for the PCP for different courses.
  • Relationship Management System- This feature allows students to post questions about the institution, education, careers, and other topics in general, not only the course. Additionally, they are able to submit suggestions on this feature.
  • Feedback: Using this option, students can occasionally provide the university with feedback regarding their courses or the university as a whole.
  • Help Manual – This manual includes a thorough instruction manual that shows users how to access and efficiently use the many modules and functionalities of the LPU e-connect.

 

Does LPU Provide Online Professional Courses?

When it comes to online education, LPU is among the top colleges in the nation. Therefore, LPU does indeed provide professional online courses, and that too with a variety of curricula. It provides both undergraduate (UG) and graduate (PG) level professional online courses.

The institution has its own Learning Management System (LMS), an online platform that provides students with an engaging learning environment. The LMS improves student-faculty and student-student communication, as well as provides chances for networking among peers.

LPU provides great placement assistance to its online students as well. With the aid of practice interviews and resume writing, they assist the students in getting ready for recruitment drives. They also provide pupils with advice on their potential job prospects.

Here is the list of the online programs (along with their specializations) offered by the university in distance learning mode:

 Stream  Course Name SpecializationDurationCourses Fee
 Management Online MBA from LPU1. MBA in Finance

2. MBA in Marketing

3. MBA in Data Science

4. MBA in Human Resource Management

2 years & 4 sem 39,000 INR/Sem

Total fees: 1,56,000 INR

 Computer LPU Online MCA2 years & 4 sem 29,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  1,16,000 INR

 BCA Online from LPU3 years & 6 sem 29,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  1,74,000 INR

 CommerceOnline M Com from LPU University2 years & 4 sem 24,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  96,000 INR

B.Com Online from LPU University3 years & 6 sem 24,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  96,000 INR

 Arts MA Online from LPU1. MA Economics

2. MA English

3. MA History

4. MA Sociology

5. MA Political Science

2 years & 4 sem 19,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  76,000  INR

 BA Online from LPU3 years & 6 sem 19,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  1,14,000 INR

 Science Online M.Sc LPU1. Mathematics2 years & 4 sem 19,000 INR/Sem

Total Fees:  76,000 INR

 

About LPU Distance Education

Lovely Professional Distance Learning University is one of the most famous private universities situated in Punjab. The institution offers traditional and distance learning students UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programmes.

With a mission to provide affordable and accessible quality education to enhance the academic value and skills of students pursuing higher education, Lovely Professional University Distance Education has the vision to develop and establish a flexible and competent Open & Distance Learning system to meet the educational aspirations of society.

With the support of campus placements, the institution also provides a platform for students to channel their energy productively. You can get all the information you need on this blog about any university subject as well as the admissions procedure in its entirety.

Candidates who want to apply to the university must confirm that they meet the requirements for the specific course they want to enroll in.

 

FAQ

 Ques. Is there a minimum age requirement to enroll in LPU Distance Education?

Ans. No, LPUDE does not prohibit admittance based on age.

 Ques. Can I take multiple courses at LPU Distance Education at once?

Ans. No, you may only register for one course at a time at LPUDE Jalandhar.

Ques. Where is LPU located?

The location of LPU is in the outskirts of Punjab, namely on the Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. route.

Ques. How can I apply for LPU’s distance education programme?

Ans. For online registration, students can go directly to the LPU distant education department’s official website. They must submit the application by fully completing it online.

Ques. Can I Do the LPU distance course from Chandigarh?

Ans. The LPU distance office is located in Jalandhar. But you can enroll in LPU Distance Education programmes from anywhere in India, including Chandigarh.

 

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