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FEE AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR Ph.D. AUGUST TERM (2023)

Fee

Fee applicable to applicants admitted on the basis of LPUNEST (Ph.D.) will be as per details given below:
Discipline Name Fee (Per Semester) Discipline Name Fee (Per Semester)
Management ₹120000 Bioinformatics ₹80000
Engineering ₹120000 Chemistry ₹80000
Agriculture ₹120000 Physics ₹80000
Pharmaceutical Sciences ₹120000 Mathematics ₹80000
Law ₹120000 Economics ₹80000
Architecture ₹120000 Microbiology ₹80000
Planning ₹120000 Biochemistry ₹80000
Journalism and Mass Communication ₹120000 Food Technology ₹80000
Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences ₹80000 Medical Laboratory Sciences ₹80000
Hotel Management and Tourism ₹80000 Biotechnology ₹80000
Computer Applications ₹80000 Commerce ₹80000
Forensic Sciences ₹80000 Environmental Sciences ₹80000
Performing Arts ₹50000 Sociology ₹50000
Fine Arts ₹50000 Education ₹50000
Political Sciences ₹50000 Physical Education ₹50000
History ₹50000 English ₹50000
Library Sciences ₹50000 Punjabi ₹50000
Public Administration ₹50000

Scholarship

Lovely Professional University strongly believes in the fact that monetary constraints should not be an obstacle for a Research Scholar to have access to quality education. So the University offers India’s largest Scholarship scheme. The objective of the scheme is to realize the vast talents that may be hidden due to financial constraints. Under this scheme, Research Scholars have been awarded with scholarship worth ₹ 100+ crores in last year only.

1. On the basis of Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.)

The categories of scholarship are based upon performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.) The cut-off for each category will be announced along with the result of respective schedule. The scholarship details are as per the following table:
Performance in LPUNEST (Ph.D.) For Full Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category I cut-off 90% of Programme Fee 70% of Programme Fee
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category II cut-off 70% of Programme Fee 50% of Programme Fee
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category III cut-off 50% of Programme Fee 30% of Programme Fee

Note:
Applicant seeking test (LPUNEST (Ph.D.)) exemption on basis of, UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF)/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) examination/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE/ GPAT/ ICAR (NET), Teacher Fellowship holder or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) may appear for test LPUNEST (Ph.D.) in order to avail the scholarship as mentioned above.
The result of scholarship for Ph.D. applicants will be declared along with the Ph.D. Interview results.

Scholarships upto 90% of programme fee are offered to research associates in centrally funded labs, Professionals working in Industry/Corporate/Teaching and candidates with various research achievements.

2. Scholarship for Meritorious Research Scholars

For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable**
Category 90% Scholarship 70% Scholarship 50% Scholarship
Research Associates JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT qualified Research associates/ Scientists who are working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE’s/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers Research associates/ Scientists working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE’s/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers Other Research associates
JRFs JRF qualified with validity period as mentioned in the JRF award letter NA JRF qualified
Competitive Exam Qualified (NET/CSIR/GATE/GPAT) GATE percentile more than 95/ GPAT Rank 1 – 600 DST Inspire Fellow
OR
GATE percentile of 90-95/
OR
GPAT Rank 601 – 1200 		NET (LS) qualified
OR
GATE percentile of 85 - 89.99
OR
GPAT Rank 1201 – 1800
Research Outcomes Five Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index). (05)
with H-index >=2
OR
Patents (Granted= 02) 		Three Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (03)
OR
Patents (Granted= 01) 		One Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index) (01)
OR
PG-Gold Medalist
For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable
Category 70% Scholarship 50% Scholarship 30% Scholarship

Research Associates

 JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT qualified Research associates/ Scientists who are working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE’s/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers Research associates/ Scientists working in Defense Labs/ICAR/ICMR/COE’s/DRDO/CSIR/Space-Atomic Centers Other Research associates
JRFs JRF qualified with validity period as mentioned in the award letter NA JRF qualified
Competitive Exam Qualified (NET/CSIR/GATE/GPAT) GATE percentile more than 95/ GPAT Rank 1 – 600 DST Inspire Fellow
OR
GATE percentile of 90-95/
OR
GPAT Rank 601 – 1200 		NET (LS) qualified
OR
GATE percentile of 85 - 89.99
OR
GPAT Rank 1201 – 1800
Research Outcomes Five Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index).
with H-index >=2
OR
Patents (Granted= 02)		 Three Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index)
OR
Patents (Granted= 01)		 One Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publications excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation index)
OR
PG-Gold Medalist

3. LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship ^

Category Criteria Scholarship Fellowship
LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship (For Full Time candidates only) i) Criteria-1: Ph.D. Scholars who have cleared CSIR-UGC NET JRF/SRF/GATE (Rank 1-1000) /GPAT (Rank 1-500).
OR
ii) Criteria-2: 2 Scopus indexed research / review papers (accepted/ published) with minimum impact factor of 1 each for Science and Technology, and Applied Medical Sciences. For Business and Arts / 2 Scopus indexed research or review papers (accepted/ published) in Q1/A* category journal.
OR
iii) Criteria-3: 3 Patents filed/published out of which atleast 1 patent granted.

Note: The Selection committee will make the final decision after screening all valid applications. Click Here to Know Screening Process in Detail. 		Full Programme Fee Waiver i.e. No Tuition Fee maximum upto first 8 semesters with subject to minimum research outcome each year after which scholar needs to pay all applicable fee as per programme. Fellowship amount:
31,000/- per month upto maximum first 8 semesters with subject to fulfilment of condition of minimum research outcome

Fellowship Seats: Total Number of Fellowships seats are 22.
^Note:
  • LPU offers full fee waiver to meritorious scholars under "LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship for Full Time candidates only.
  • Minimum research outcome:
    (a) Each year the research scholar under this “Fellowship and Scholarship” shall be required to publish at least three Scopus indexed research/ review papers in Q1 journals with minimum impact factor of 2 each for LFTS and LFAMS and at least three Scopus indexed research/ review papers in Q1 or A* journals for LFBA.
    b) The research scholar under this “Fellowship and Scholarship” shall be required to Achieve at-least 2 research publications (1 can be under review and other or both accepted or minor review) in Scopus indexed in Q1 journals with minimum impact factor of 2 each for LFTS and LFAMS/and at-least 2 publications (1 can be under review and other or both accepted or minor review) in Scopus indexed/review papers in Q1 or A* journals for LFBA in first 6 months of each year from the date of award of the LPU Research Fellowship and Scholarship.
    c) If the scholars are not able to fulfil the terms and conditions as mentioned above, then it may lead to the cancellation of this “Fellowship and Scholarship” for the coming years. In all such cases, the scholars can be considered for other scholarships available if they are found eligible for the same.
  • Scholarship discontinuation: Non-fulfilment of the minimum research outcome may lead to the cancellation of this scholarship.
  • Scholarship Transfer case: If the scholars as per eligibility criteria-(i) are not able to fulfil the terms then it may lead to cancellation of this scholarship and they will be applicable for normal JRF scholarship given at the time of admission for the fixed time as per the university guidelines.
  • Click Here to Know Terms and Conditions for scholarship on the basis of Research.

4. Scholarship for Industry professionals and Teaching Fraternity

For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable
Category 90% Scholarship 70% Scholarship 50% Scholarship
Industry professionals Industry Professionals from companies listed in
-Fortune India 500/Forbes 500/ET 500 Company/Gallup/Bloomberg Top 500		 Industry Professionals from other public listed companies and from Government sector but except Contract/ Guest Faculty/Adhoc /Temporary basis Academician Industry Professionals from Private Ltd. Companies
OR
Unlisted public companies
OR
MSMEs
Teaching Fraternity NA All Government Academicians including Autonomous Organizations/ Govt.Aided Organization, but except Contract/ Guest Faculty/Adhoc /Temporary basis Academician All Private Academician but except Contract/ Guest Faculty/Adhoc /Temporary basis Academician
For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable
Category 70% Scholarship 50% Scholarship 30% Scholarship
Industry professionals Industry Professionals from companies listed in
-Fortune India 500/Forbes 500/ET 500 Company/Gallup/Bloomberg Top 500		 Industry Professionals from Other public listed companies and from Government sector Industry Professionals from Private Ltd. Companies
OR
Unlisted public companies
OR
MSMEs
Teaching Fraternity NA All Govt Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity) All private Academicians (Except Adhoc/temporary/Guest faculity)
Note: Each year (for maximum upto 4 years) scholar needs to provide the continuation proof of job on a academic organization letterhead / Salary Slip for applicability of this scholarship failing of which, the scholarship can be terminated.

5. Other Scholarship categories

  50% Scholarship 30% Scholarship
For Full Time# Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable All female candidates All male candidates
For Part Time Ph.D. Programmes Scholarship Percentage Applicable NA All female candidates
  • #Minimum 30% scholarship for male candidates and 50% scholarship for female candidates will be granted to full time candidates. In addition, full time candidates (except the ones getting any other fellowship like JRF) may also get Teaching Fellowship of Rs. 15,600 subject to qualifying the eligibility criterion of teaching fellowship and available vacancies.
  • LPU Alumni (done any previous qualification from LPU either in regular or distance mode) will be given 10% additional scholarship in Ph.D programme with a condition that the scholarship cannot exceed the maximum scholarship slab (i.e. 90% in case of Full Time and 70% in case of part Time) considering the fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Note:
  • The semester fee would be applicable till the time of thesis submission.
  • ** The scholars are required to submit the following document at the time of admission
    • a) No objection certificate (NOC) from employer
    • b) Proof of Leaves taken from the employer for the complete duration of Ph.D. programme
  • All documents presented for exemption should be valid at the time of admission.
  • If candidate applies from above categories or elsewhere from LPU, only one scholarship whichever is higher will be applicable.
  • Candidates enrolling in Full Time mode may be given three or more months of time period to complete their existing assignment and join the University for their full-time Ph.D.
  • If candidate qualifies JRF/NET/SPM/GATE/GPAT within 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D. Programme then he/she is eligible for scholarship on that basis in the immediate next term.
  • If candidate has been granted Patent with in 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D Programme then he/she is eligible for scholarship on that basis in the immediate next term.
  • Allotted scholarships to Research Associates, Industry Professionals and Academicians (Universities/Colleges/Schools) will continue in subsequent years only after the submission and verification of job continuation certificates.
  • If any of the candidate joins Centrally Funded Research  Labs or Industry or PSU as mentioned in above categories within 1 year of registration for Ph.D. with LPU, scholarship will be applicable (in the immediate next term).
  • If a candidate publishes research papers in Scopus or Web of Science Indexed Publication excluding ESCI (Emerging Source Citation Index) Journals within 1.5 years of registration in the Ph.D. Programme then he/she is eligible for the scholarship on that basis from the immediate next term.
  • Scholarship including contingency for Ph.D. Programme is applicable maximum of upto 4 Years from the date of admission.
  • Industry professionals and teaching fraternity can be given full time scholarship only in case they provide NoC from their organization specifying they are on long leave.
  • In case of any confusion, decision of Head, Centre for Research Degree Programmes will be considered final.

In addition to above mentioned scholarship categories, Scholarship is also available on the basis of:

Fee Details and Allied Issues:

  • Examination fee (per semester) is Rs. 4000 and examination fee of 1st semester is payable along with the fee of 2nd semester or before.
  • Examination fee includes fee for the evaluation of Seminars/ Presentation/ Annual Reports to be submitted/ prepared by the candidates after every term (semester).
  • Fee for successive semesters will be payable before the end of teaching of preceding semester.
  • Applicants may have to pay the additional charges as decided by the university on account of :
    • Thesis evaluation fee of Rs. 20000 is payable during the final thesis submission.
    • Expenditure in excess of amount, approved by DDB or provided by sponsoring agency for carrying out Instrumentation, Lab/ Experimentation/ Workshops/ Seminars/ Training/ Surveys/ Internships/ Projects etc.
  • The term ‘Programme fee’ as mentioned above, includes - Tuition and Development fees; University Fee for Registration/ Enrolment, Cultural, Sports, Club activities, Co-curricular activities etc.; Fee for Additional Services/ Facilities for Contingency, Outreach, Placement, Medical, Counselor etc. as prescribed by the University.
  • The examination fee and programme fee as mentioned above shall be paid for all terms (semesters) till the completion of the programme.
  • For Fee other than programme fee, please refer the head ‘Fee for Additional Services/ Facilities’ of ‘General Guidelines for Admissions’ in Part C of the Prospectus-2022.
  • ‘Terms and Conditions for LPU-Scholarship and its different phases’ as mentioned in Part B of Prospectus-2022 must be referred.
  • Semester Fee is to be paid by the Research Scholars as per schedule/ announcements otherwise Research scholar may get de-registered from the programme.
  • If the Fee of the programme is reduced due to any reason,scholarship amount for all the brackets/ categories will be reduced proportionately i.e. fee after scholarship etc. will not be reduced and will remain same.
  • For aggregate marks in qualifying exam, refer clause ‘Eligibility’ under General Guidelines for Admissions etc. in Part C of Prospectus-2022.
  • Scholarship is applicable for a period of 4 years only.
  • LPU Teaching Fellowship is applicable for 4 years (From the date of selection for Teaching Fellowship) (subject to successful completion of half-yearly review process).


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