Lovely Professional University Distance MBA Admission 2024

Lovely Professional University Distance Education MBA
Lovely professional university, popularly known as LPU is one of the largest private university in India offers various distance learning programs including MBA. University takes admission into its distance education MBA program every year.

Lovely Professional University - Distance Education is recognized by UGC-DEB ( University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau)

It is also a member of AIU ( Association of Indian Universities) which regularizes the universities in India.

The university has its study centers across India to reach students from every corner of the country. LPU also has an online education portal for students taking distance learning classes called LPU e-Connect, which brings all the ease to connect to various study centers, university & study resources.

About distance education MBA at LPU

Lovely professional university directorate of distance education offers one of the best distance MBA of its kind through its various study centers. Min. The duration of the program is 2 Years & Max. Duration is 5 Years. You can get a distance learning MBA degree in the following discipline.

(1) Finance
(2) Human Resource Management
(3) Marketing
(4) Information Technology
(5) International Business
(6) Operations Management
(7) Retail Management
A graduate degree or equivalent is required to take an admission into LPU distance learning MBA.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must have completed his/her graduation.

Even the graduation equivalent diploma (10+2+2 or 10+3+1) is accepted.
Eligibility Criteria for Lateral Entry Students
Graduation and a 1-year PG-level diploma in management from any state/central recognized university.
Or
M.Com from any state/central recognized university.

Fee Structure

LPU is known for offering various programs in affordable fee. The MBA program fee is Rs.10400 per semester & the Examination fee is Rs.1100 per semester. Students are required to pay the fee in the mode of DD/ Pay Order in favor of “LOVELY FACULTY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION” payable at JALANDHAR.

Fees Details

  • Program Fee INR 10,400 (per semester)
  • Examination Fee INR 1100 (per semester)
  • Study Material Fee  INR 1000 (per semester)
The students must pay the 1st-semester fee during the admission. The fees for the next three semesters are payable before the start of the corresponding semester End Term Examination. For example, students must pay the 2nd-semester fee before the start of 1st-semester examinations.

The examination fee must be paid along with the semester fee. 

To get printed course material, the student has to pay the study material fee of Rs 1000 each semester.

LPUDE accepts payments in 2 modes. The student can either pay through Demand Draft (DD) or pay online from LPU e-Connect account. The university do not accept any payment in cash. If you are paying via DD, write a DD in favor of LOVELY FACULTY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, Jalandhar.

How to apply for MBA admission at LPU?

Buy or download the prospectus by paying the amount & fill out the application form available in the prospectus.

Following documents, both self-attested & attested by the competent authority (i.e. a Gazetted Officer or Notary or any other appropriate authority as prescribed by the University) with a seal, should be submitted by the applicant:
  • Xerox/ Copy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate bearing testimony to D.O.B
  • Xerox/ Copy of Detailed Marks Card of the qualifying exam & other exams as prescribed by the University.
  • Copy of Proof of Residence (Passport/Voter Identity Card/Ration Card/Driving License/ Electricity Bill/Telephone Bill/Bank Account Statement)
  • Two additional Passport size colored photographs (apart from the one pasted on the Application Form).
  • Demand Draft (DD)/ Pay Order (PO)
Students have to submit the Programme Fee, Examination Fee, Late Fee (if applicable) and Application Fee (in case of downloaded Application Form) at the time of submitting the application form.

Student can submit the application form as per below

in person at the respective Study Centre/ Division of Admissions at the University Campus, Phagwara/ a Caravan Team or at a designated Camp Office of the University or at such other places as specified by the University

OR

by registered post/courier, addressed to the respective Study Centre1 or to Project Head (Admissions), Directorate of Distance Education, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T Road, (NH-1), Phagwara, Punjab-144411

For more details regarding the admission process & admission, students can visit the LPU official website.

LPU Distance MBA Program Structure and Specializations

LPU-DE offers 7 kinds of specializations in its MBA program. The students can choose the specialization based on their interests.

Here are the specializations in LPUDE Distance MBA program.

  • Human Resource Management
  • Retail Management
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • International Business
  • Information Technology

The first 2 semesters (first year) is focussed on the common subjects laying a strong foundation on the core principles of business and management. Two specialization subjects are included in each of the third and fourth semesters. Here's the program structure of Distance MBA from Lovely Professional University.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from LPUDE

LPU also offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management program and its minimum duration is 1 year. The eligibility criteria is graduation in any discipline. It is a 1-year course and the total fee is INR 11,500 including the examination fee.

Semester
Subjects
Credits
First Semester
Business Environment

Managerial Economics

Management Practices & Organizational Behavior

Advanced Communication Skills

Accounting for Managers
4

4

4



4


4
Second Semester
Research Methodology

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Corporate and Business Laws

Marketing Management


4

4

4


4


4
Third Semester
Operations Management

Strategic Management

Corporate Governance & Ethics

Specialization-1/Major 1

Specialization-2/Major 2


4

4

4


4

4
Fourth Semester
Operations Research

Management Information System

Specialization-3/Major 3

Specialization-4/Major 4 or Minor 1

Specialization-5/Major 5 or Minor 2


4

4


4

4


4

Placement Assistance

The placement cell at LPU-DE provides a good number of placement opportunities for their students. Their Employment Enhancement Programmes EEP is also up to the mark and equips students will communication, presentation and interview skills. Some prestigious firms like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Videocon, Tata Strive, Competent Synergies, Wipro, Amazon.in, LIC, Globe Toyota and many others are linked with placement cells at LPU DE to hire candidates.

Till now LPU DE has conducted almost 200 placement drives in which over 1500 students are placed. Dozens of reputed companies participate in placement drive every year.

LPU Distance MBA FAQs

1. Are there any additional fees do I need to pay other than the above-mentioned fee?

You may not need to pay any additional fee other than the fees mentioned in the Fee Structure section above. But, if the student needs additional service, he/she may have to pay fees for that as prescribed by the university. For example, if you want to change the exam center, you may have to pay a fee for that.

If you choose to attend PEP(Professional Enhanced Programmes) or EEP (Employment Enhancement Programmes) conducted by the university, you have to pay a fee as prescribed by the university.

2. What is LPU e-Connect?

LPU e-Connect is an online platform that provides easy access to the different services offered by the university to the students. It's a web portal to which students will have access 24/7. The students can download the ID card, check out their end-term and re-examination results and also access study material for their respective courses using LPU e-Connect. You can also download the LPU e-Connect mobile application on your Android phone.

3. Is LPU Distance Education UGC approved?

As per the latest UGC list of approved universities for distance education in India, Lovely Professional University is approved by UGC DEB for offering distance learning courses in India.

4. Is LPU good for distance education MBA?

Yes, LPU is one of the top 10 universities in India that offers a distance MBA program in India. The university is approved by UGC DEB and fee structure is quite affordable. If you're considering LPU for doing your distance MBA, it could be a great choice.

5. Is LPU a government university?

No, LPU is not a government university. It is a private university. The university was established in 2005 by Lovely International Trust, under The Lovely Professional University Act, 2005 and started operation in 2006.