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Online MBA from Lovely Professional University

Master of Business Administration · Phagwara, Punjab

Updated 23 Oct 2026

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Total fee

₹2,00,000

Specialisations

12

UGC-DEB

Entitled to offer online programmes

About Lovely Professional University

LPU Online is the online division of Lovely Professional University, a large private university near Jalandhar in Punjab. It began offering UGC-entitled online degrees in 2020 and now runs online MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA, M.Sc, BBA, BCA and BA programmes, with new batches starting every six months.

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Online MBA from Lovely Professional University: overview

An online MBA is a two-year Master of Business Administration taught over four semesters, with lectures, assignments and exams delivered online. It is meant for graduates who want a management degree without leaving their job, and for people planning a move into a managerial or business role.

Key highlights

Key highlights
CategoryDetails
UniversityLovely Professional University
ProgrammeOnline MBA (Master of Business Administration)
EligibilityBachelor's degree from a recognised university (check the minimum marks on the programme page)
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
Total fee₹2,00,000
Fee per semester₹50,000
EMINo-cost EMI available
ModeLive lectures by LPU faculty, mostly on weekends, plus recorded sessions
ExamsOnline
ApprovalsUGC-DEB, NAAC, AICTE

Specialisations

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (check the minimum marks on the programme page)

A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. The minimum marks are set by each university, most often 50% overall, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Fees, EMI and scholarships

Fees
FeeAmount
Per semester₹50,000
Total programme fee₹2,00,000
EMINo-cost EMI available

₹50,000 a semester actual fee; ₹40,400 a semester with the 20% student grant valid until 24 Oct 2026. The 12 specialisations are taken from the programme pages in LPU Online's official sitemap (lpuonline.com/sitemap-program.xml, October 2026); single or dual specialisation.

Scholarships

  • 20% student grant on semester fees (valid until 24 October 2026 when checked)
  • Jai Jawan scholarship for defence personnel and their families (see LPU Online for terms)

Syllabus

Lovely Professional University doesn't publish a semester-wise syllabus for this programme online. This is the typical core syllabus; ask our counsellor for the university's own curriculum.

Semester 1

  • Management Principles and Organisational Behaviour
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Accounting and Analysis
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods
  • Business Communication

Semester 2

  • Human Resource Management
  • Financial Management
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Business Research Methods
  • Legal Aspects of Business
  • Management Accounting

Semester 3

  • Strategic Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Three or four specialisation electives
  • Summer or live project report (at some universities)

Semester 4

  • International Business or Business Ethics and Governance
  • Two to four specialisation electives
  • Capstone or major project

Rankings and approvals

Approvals
BodyStatus
UGC-DEBEntitled to offer online programmes (LPU publishes its 2025-26 entitlement application)
NAACA++
AICTEListed by LPU Online among its approvals

Admission process

  1. Choose your programme on lpuonline.com
  2. Apply on admission.lpuonline.com and pay the ₹1,000 registration fee
  3. Upload your mark sheets and ID
  4. Pay the first semester fee (or set up no-cost EMI where offered)
  5. Get your learning platform login before the batch starts

Career opportunities

Careers
RoleTypical salary
Operations ManagerAverage base pay about ₹9.7 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.4 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
Marketing ManagerAverage base pay about ₹8.7 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.1 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
HR ManagerAverage base pay about ₹8.5 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.1 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
Business Development ManagerAverage base pay about ₹8.1 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.1 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
Business Analyst (IT)Average base pay about ₹7.4 lakh a year for IT business analysts; middle 80% earn ₹3.3 lakh–₹20 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
Financial AnalystAverage base pay about ₹5.7 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2.7 lakh–₹10 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
Supply Chain ManagerAverage base pay about ₹11.8 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹4.4 lakh–₹30 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026)
IT Project ManagerAverage base pay about ₹18.1 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹5.4 lakh–₹30 lakh (PayScale India, updated April 2026)

Other universities for the Online MBA

Fees by university
UniversityDurationTotal feePer semester
Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka2 years₹1,60,000–Details
Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan24 months (4 semesters)₹1,84,000₹46,000Details
Parul University OnlineVadodara, Gujarat2 years (4 semesters)₹1,90,000₹47,500Details
NMIMS CDOEMumbai, Maharashtra2 years (4 semesters; valid for 4 years)₹1,96,000₹55,000Details
Shoolini University OnlineSolan, Himachal Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹2,00,000–Details
O.P. Jindal Global University OnlineSonipat, Haryana12–24 months (72 credits)₹2,00,000–Details
Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh2 years (4 semesters)₹2,07,000–Details
Chandigarh University OnlineMohali, Punjab2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years)₹2,38,000–Details
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FAQs

Is the Online MBA from Lovely Professional University valid?

Lovely Professional University is listed as: UGC-DEB Entitled to offer online programmes (LPU publishes its 2025-26 entitlement application); NAAC A++; AICTE Listed by LPU Online among its approvals. Check the programme on deb.ugc.ac.in for your session before you pay.

What is the fee?

The total fee is ₹2,00,000 (₹50,000 a semester). ₹50,000 a semester actual fee; ₹40,400 a semester with the 20% student grant valid until 24 Oct 2026. The 12 specialisations are taken from the programme pages in LPU Online's official sitemap (lpuonline.com/sitemap-program.xml, October 2026); single or dual specialisation.

What is the eligibility?

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (check the minimum marks on the programme page)

How long does it take?

2 years (4 semesters)

Is an online MBA valid for jobs and government exams?

An online MBA from a university entitled by UGC-DEB is, under the UGC's 2020 Regulations, to be treated as equivalent to a campus MBA. Check that the university and programme are on deb.ugc.ac.in for your admission session, and check any specific employer or exam notification, as a few set their own rules.

Do I need work experience?

Not for most online MBAs. A few universities ask for some experience or give it weight, and you will get more out of the course if you can apply it at work.

Is there an entrance exam?

Most universities admit on your graduation marks. Some hold their own online test or interview, and a few accept CAT, MAT, CMAT or similar scores instead.

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