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.
More about Lovely Professional UniversityOnline M.Com from Lovely Professional University: overview
An online M.Com (Master of Commerce) is a two-year postgraduate degree in accounting, finance, taxation and business, taught online over four semesters. It goes deeper into commerce subjects than a B.Com and is more academic and finance-focused than an MBA.
Key highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Lovely Professional University |
| Programme | Online M.Com (Master of Commerce) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree, usually in commerce (check the programme page) |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Total fee | ₹1,00,000 |
| Fee per semester | ₹25,000 |
| Mode | Live lectures by LPU faculty, mostly on weekends, plus recorded sessions |
| Exams | Online |
| Approvals | UGC-DEB, NAAC, AICTE |
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree, usually in commerce (check the programme page)
A B.Com, or a related bachelor's degree accepted by the university (such as BBA, BBM or BAF), usually with 45% to 50% marks.
Fees, EMI and scholarships
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per semester | ₹25,000 |
| Total programme fee | ₹1,00,000 |
₹25,000 a semester actual fee; ₹20,400 with the 20% student grant valid until 24 Oct 2026.
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 Concepts and Organisational Behaviour
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Business Statistics
- Business Environment
Semester 2
- Corporate Financial Accounting
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Research Methodology
- Income Tax Law and Practice
Semester 3
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Auditing and Assurance
- Two specialisation electives
Semester 4
- Strategic Management
- Indirect Taxes (GST)
- Specialisation elective
- Project or dissertation
Rankings and approvals
| Body | Status |
|---|---|
| UGC-DEB | Entitled to offer online programmes (LPU publishes its 2025-26 entitlement application) |
| NAAC | A++ |
| AICTE | Listed by LPU Online among its approvals |
Admission process
- Choose your programme on lpuonline.com
- Apply on admission.lpuonline.com and pay the ₹1,000 registration fee
- Upload your mark sheets and ID
- Pay the first semester fee (or set up no-cost EMI where offered)
- Get your learning platform login before the batch starts
Career opportunities
| Role | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| Financial Analyst | Average base pay about ₹5.7 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2.7 lakh–₹10 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026) |
| Tax Consultant | Average base pay about ₹6.9 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹3.2 lakh–₹10 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026; small sample of 72 profiles) |
| Accountant | Average base pay about ₹3.1 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.5 lakh–₹6.2 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026) |
| Relationship Manager (banking) | Average base pay about ₹4.5 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2.5 lakh–₹10 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2026) |
| Commerce lecturer (after NET or SET) | Pay in colleges follows UGC and state pay scales; private institutions set their own. |
Other universities for the Online M.Com
| University | Duration | Total fee | Per semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parul University OnlineVadodara, Gujarat | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹66,000 | ₹16,500 | Details |
| Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan | 24 months (4 semesters) | ₹1,08,000 | – | Details |
| Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹1,14,000 | – | Details |
| Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka | 2 years | ₹1,25,000 | – | Details |
FAQs
Is the Online M.Com 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 ₹1,00,000 (₹25,000 a semester). ₹25,000 a semester actual fee; ₹20,400 with the 20% student grant valid until 24 Oct 2026.
What is the eligibility?
Bachelor's degree, usually in commerce (check the programme page)
How long does it take?
2 years (4 semesters)
Can I do an online M.Com without a B.Com?
Many universities accept BBA, BBM or similar degrees, and some accept any graduate. Check the eligibility on the university's page.
Is an online M.Com valid for UGC-NET and lecturer jobs?
An online degree from a UGC-DEB entitled university is to be treated as equivalent to the regular degree under the UGC's 2020 Regulations. Check the specific exam notification for any extra conditions.
M.Com or MBA in finance?
An M.Com goes deeper into accounting, tax and commerce theory; an MBA in finance is broader and more managerial. Choose by the job you want next.