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 MA from Lovely Professional University: overview
An online MA (Master of Arts) is a two-year postgraduate degree in a humanities or social-science subject, studied online over four semesters. Universities offer it in subjects such as English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication.
Key highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Lovely Professional University |
| Programme | Online MA (Master of Arts) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Total fee | ₹80,000 |
| Fee per semester | ₹20,000 |
| Mode | Live lectures by LPU faculty, mostly on weekends, plus recorded sessions |
| Exams | Online |
| Approvals | UGC-DEB, NAAC, AICTE |
Specialisations
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Most universities accept any stream, often with 40% to 50% marks; a few ask for the subject at graduation level, especially for Psychology and Economics.
Fees, EMI and scholarships
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per semester | ₹20,000 |
| Total programme fee | ₹80,000 |
₹20,000 a semester actual fee (MA English); ₹16,400 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
- Foundation courses in your subject (e.g. Literary Theory, Microeconomics, Political Theory)
- Research and Academic Writing
- One elective
Semester 2
- Core courses in your subject (e.g. Indian Writing in English, Macroeconomics, Indian Government and Politics)
- Research Methodology
- One elective
Semester 3
- Advanced core courses
- Two subject electives
- Skill or value-added course
Semester 4
- Advanced core course
- Subject elective
- Dissertation or project
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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher (with B.Ed) or Lecturer (with NET/SET) | Average base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year for high-school teachers; middle 80% earn ₹1.1 lakh–₹8.8 lakh (PayScale India, updated May 2026). Government school pay follows the state or central pay scale. |
| Content Writer or Editor | Average base pay about ₹3.4 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹6.7 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026) |
| Journalist | Average base pay about ₹3.8 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹2 lakh–₹9.9 lakh (PayScale India, updated July 2025; small sample) |
| Social Media Manager | Average base pay about ₹3.6 lakh a year; middle 80% earn ₹1.8 lakh–₹8.4 lakh (PayScale India, updated June 2026) |
| Research or Policy Analyst | Varies widely by organisation; think tanks and NGOs often pay less than corporate roles. |
Other universities for the Online MA
| University | Duration | Total fee | Per semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jain OnlineBengaluru, Karnataka | 2 years | ₹15,000 | – | Details |
| Parul University OnlineVadodara, Gujarat | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹66,000 | ₹16,500 | Details |
| Online ManipalJaipur, Rajasthan | 24 months (4 semesters) | ₹80,000 | – | Details |
| Shoolini University OnlineSolan, Himachal Pradesh | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹84,000 | – | Details |
| Chandigarh University OnlineMohali, Punjab | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹1,00,000 | – | Details |
| Amity University OnlineNoida, Uttar Pradesh | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹1,30,000 | – | Details |
| O.P. Jindal Global University OnlineSonipat, Haryana | 12–24 months (12 courses) | ₹3,00,000 | – | Details |
FAQs
Is the Online MA 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 ₹80,000 (₹20,000 a semester). ₹20,000 a semester actual fee (MA English); ₹16,400 with the 20% student grant valid until 24 Oct 2026.
What is the eligibility?
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
How long does it take?
2 years (4 semesters)
Which subjects can I study in an online MA?
It depends on the university. Common subjects are English, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communication. Each university page lists its options.
Can I do an MA in a subject I didn't study at graduation?
Most universities accept graduates of any stream for most subjects. A few ask for the subject at graduation, especially for Psychology and Economics.
Is an online MA valid for NET, SET and teaching jobs?
Under the UGC's 2020 Regulations, an online degree from an entitled university is to be treated as equivalent to the regular degree. Check the specific exam or job notification for any additional conditions.