Planning to enroll in LPU distance education? Here's a complete breakdown of eligibility criteria for every program available in 2026.
Post-Graduate Programs (PG)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)
- Age Limit: No upper age limit
- Work Experience: Not required (but beneficial)
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
- Eligibility: BCA / B.Sc. (IT/CS) or any graduation with Mathematics as a subject
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Age Limit: No upper age limit
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
M.Com (Master of Commerce)
- Eligibility: B.Com / BBA or equivalent from a recognized university
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
MA (Master of Arts)
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Subjects Available: English, Hindi, History, Punjabi, Sociology, Education, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Under-Graduate Programs (UG)
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized board
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics from any recognized board
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
- Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized board (Commerce preferred but not mandatory)
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
BA (Bachelor of Arts)
- Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized board
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate (relaxed for some subjects)
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Diploma Programs
DBA, DCA, DLIS
- Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognized board
- Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate
- Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Important Notes
- No entrance exam — All admissions are direct/merit-based
- Final year students can apply with provisional admission
- Working professionals are welcome — no employer NOC required
- Gap years are accepted — no restriction on gap after previous qualification
- Reserved categories get 5% relaxation in minimum marks
Documents Required for Admission
- 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates
- Graduation marksheets (for PG programs)
- Aadhaar card / ID proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Contact our free counseling helpline at 1800-1025-888 for personalized eligibility guidance.
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