LPU News & Latest Updates 2026
1. LPU Breaks Placement Records- ₹3 Crore Package
Headline: LPU Student Yasir M. Secures Historic ₹3 Crore International Package.
In a landmark achievement for Indian private universities, a B.Tech Computer Science student from LPU, Yasir M., has bagged a global package of ₹3 Crore at a top German tech firm. This achievement places LPU alongside the top IITs in terms of placement ROI. Additionally, another student secured a ₹64 Lakh package at Google.
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Key Takeaway: LPU is now a top destination for high-paying tech jobs.
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Read More: Official Placement News
2. NIRF Rankings 2024- LPU Among Top 50
Headline: LPU Ranks 50th in Engineering and 31st in University Category in NIRF 2024.
The Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, has once again recognized LPU's academic excellence. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, LPU has climbed the ladder significantly:
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Pharmacy: Ranked 13th in India.
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Architecture: Ranked 16th in India.
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Law: Ranked 16th in India.
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University Category: Ranked 31st in India.
3. LPU Students Shine at Asian Games & Olympics
Headline: LPU Students Win Big at Asian Games; Neeraj Chopra Continues to Inspire.
LPU has become a powerhouse for sports in India. In the recent Asian Games, LPU students and alumni contributed significantly to India's medal tally, winning Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in Athletics, Hockey, and Boxing.
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Neeraj Chopra, an LPU B.A. student, continues to make the university proud with his global javelin throw achievements.
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The university announced cash rewards worth crores for its student medalists.
4. NAAC A++ Accreditation
Headline: LPU Awarded A++ Grade by NAAC with 3.68 Score.
Lovely Professional University has achieved the highest grade of A++ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). With a cumulative score of 3.68 on a scale of 4, LPU is now among the elite group of universities in India with such a high score in its very first cycle of dual-mode accreditation.
5. Patent Filing & Research
Headline: LPU Tops Charts in Patent Filings in India.
Focusing on "Make in India" and innovation, LPU has emerged as a leader in research. The university has filed thousands of patents in recent years, ranging from Smart Hybrid Vehicles to Agricultural Drones.
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Update: LPU students recently developed a solar-powered driverless bus, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister during the Indian Science Congress hosted at LPU.
6. Admission 2026 Updates
Headline: LPU Admission 2026 Phase I Begins; High Scholarship Chances.
Admissions for the 2026 academic session are now open. Students applying in the current phase are eligible for the maximum scholarship benefits (Cutoff I).
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LPUNEST: Slots are available for online booking.
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Deadline: Check the official website for the current phase deadline.
Alert: Do not miss the scholarship deadline. Check Official Admission Deadlines