Programme Details
A two-year postgraduate degree program in Plant Pathology offers a robust and thorough education in the essential principles of plant pathology. This is achieved through a well-defined core of introductory courses mandated for all students in the field. The curriculum focuses on disease management strategies that are not only effective but also economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam)
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in either B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Hons.) over a duration of four years, contingent upon passing the LPUNEST*.
*The LPUNEST examination provides candidates with flexible options: it can be taken online with remote proctoring from home (as recommended by the university, depending on available resources) or at designated test centers.
Admission Criteria
Merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.
Fee
Scholarship Overview for University Toppers
- Eligibility: 100% scholarship on tuition and hostel fees for students from the top 50 NIRF/NAAC A++ universities.
Program Fee Structure
Criteria | Scholarship Amount (per semester) (in Rs.) | Applicable Fee after Scholarship (per semester) |
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LPUNEST score ≥ Category A cut-off OR 95%+ in Graduation OR 98%+ in 12th | 72,000 (60% of Programme Fee) | 48,000 |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category B cut-off OR 90%-94.99% in Graduation OR 95%-97.99% in 12th | 48,000 (40% of Programme Fee) | 72,000 |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category C cut-off OR 80%-89.99% in Graduation OR 90%-94.99% in 12th | 36,000 (30% of Programme Fee) | 84,000 |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category D cut-off OR 70%-79.99% in Graduation OR 80%-89.99% in 12th | 24,000 (20% of Programme Fee) | 96,000 |
Fee details and Allied Issues
Fees for subsequent semesters must be settled prior to the conclusion of the teaching period of the preceding semester. The examination fee of Rs. 4500 for the first semester is to be paid alongside the fee for the second semester or beforehand. For fees beyond the programme fee, please consult the section titled ‘Fee for Additional Services/Facilities’ in the ‘General Guidelines for Admissions.’ It is essential to review the ‘Terms and Conditions for LPU Scholarship’ as outlined on the University’s website.
The term ‘Programme fee’ encompasses Tuition and Development fees, University Fee for Registration/Enrolment, as well as fees for Cultural, Sports, Club activities, Co-curricular activities, and other Additional Services/Facilities related to Contingency, Outreach, Placement, Medical, and Counseling, as stipulated by the University. Should there be a reduction in the programme fee for any reason, the scholarship amounts across all categories will be adjusted proportionately; however, the fee post-scholarship will remain unchanged.
Please be advised that no representative of Lovely Professional University will request the transfer of funds to personal accounts or engage in private conversations with prospective students or their guardians. Any such occurrences should be reported immediately to int.admissions@lpu.co.in.
For information regarding aggregate marks in the qualifying examination, please refer to the ‘Eligibility’ clause under the General Guidelines for Admissions. Students seeking post-matric or any other form of scholarship, grant, loan, or financial assistance from government, semi-government, public undertakings, NGOs, private agencies, or other organizations are required to pay the necessary Programme fee, examination fee, and charges for residential and other facilities before the commencement of classes for each semester until the programme is completed, in accordance with the university’s payment schedule. The university will not engage with scholarship or loan providers and will not be responsible for submitting or uploading any documents related to the applied schemes on behalf of the students.
Modes of Payment in LPU
A Demand Draft or Pay Order should be made out to “LOVELY FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES” and is payable in Jalandhar. Cash deposits are permitted exclusively at the Division of Admissions located on the University Campus in Phagwara, Punjab. Credit and debit cards are accepted solely for the online submission of applications.
Scholarships
applicable for Admission 2025 (Phase-I):
Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in Qualifying Exam
Criteria | Scholarship Amount (per semester) (in Rs.) | Percentage of Programme Fee |
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95% or above aggregate marks in Graduation OR 98% or above in 12th | 72,000 | 60% |
90% – 94.99% aggregate marks in Graduation OR 95% – 97.99% in 12th | 48,000 | 40% |
80% – 89.99% aggregate marks in Graduation OR 90% – 94.99% in 12th | 36,000 | 30% |
70% – 79.99% aggregate marks in Graduation OR 80% – 89.99% in 12th | 24,000 | 20% |
Scholarship Criteria Based on LPUNEST Score
Percentage Slab | Scholarship Amount (per semester) (in Rs.) | Percentage of Programme Fee |
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LPUNEST score ≥ Category A cut-off | 72,000 | 60% |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category B cut-off | 48,000 | 40% |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category C cut-off | 36,000 | 30% |
LPUNEST score ≥ Category D cut-off | 24,000 | 20% |
Other Special Scholarships
Important Dates
Schedule | |
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Online Registration Starts on | 15th October 2024 |
Slot booking for online examination | 10th December 2024 onwards* |
Last date to apply and book slot for examination | 15th January 2025 |
Entrance examination dates# | 20th January to 5th February 2025 (Test Centre based exam) 10th January to 5th February (Remotely proctored exam) |
Result of exam | 8th February 2025 |
Online Counselling and Seat Allocation | 8th February 2025 onwards^ |
Details of Online Counselling and Seat Allocation
Schedule
Details of Online Counselling | Update Online Seat Preferences | Result of Allotment | Date of Admission (subject to availability of seats) (scholarship subject to prevalence of scholarship scheme) |
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Round I | 8th February to 10th February 2025 | 12th February 2025 | 12th February to 20th February 2025 |
Round II | 12th February to 20th February 2025 | 22nd February 2025 | 22nd February to 28th February 2025 |