Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar was ranked 99th in the NIRF Ranking for Engineering colleges for the year 2020. It offers a number of degree courses like B.TECH, M.TECH, M.Sc., PHD and B.TECH + M.TECH (dual degree) in many disciplines.
The college offers M.TECH under various streams like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Robotics, Power System etc. to name a few.
HOW TO APPLY?
In order to apply for admission in LPU, the students must fill up the application form provided by the university. The application fees for the online form and soft copy of LPUNEST is INR 800 for male candidates and INR 500 for female candidates.
ADMISSION PROCESS:
The students must appear for LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Scholarship and Entrance Test) conducted by LPU, Jalandhar in order to take admission in M.Tech.
The admission in M.Tech at LPU, Jalandhar is done on merit basis of the qualifying examination conducted by the university.
FEES STRUCTURE:
The fees per year for M.TECH at LPU is around INR. 54,600 per semester. The total fees that a student needs to pay for the two year course of M.TECH is around INR 2.18 lakhs.
ELIGIBILITY:-
The student must have secured an aggregate of at least 60% marks in their graduation (B. Tech/ B.E./MCA/M.SC).
They must have graduated from the same or an equivalent stream in which they wish to pursue M. Tech.
PLACEMENTS:-
The college offers excellent placement opportunities to the students.
The highest domestic package offered at LPU, Jalandhar was around INR. 42 lakhs per annum offered by Microsoft.
The average package was around INR. 5 LAKHS per annum. The students from Engineering receive the maximum number of offers.
In the year 2019, over 650+ companies visit the campus for placement.
An IT Expert company named Capgemini alone recruited 130+ Engineering students.
Among the top recruiters at LPU, Jalandhar are: - AMAZON, MICROSOFT, COGNIZANT, CAPGEMINI, TECH MAHINDRA, BOSCH and WIPRO to name a few.
Being a student of LPU, I can provide the perks I received since I chose it. LPU has a better NIRF Ranking as compared to SHUATS. LPU was ranked 27 as per NIRF 2023. LPU also provides ample opportunities for internships and has a good placement track record. T
LPU also has an updated curriculum, industry exposure, and also partners with top organizations to help their students. I have seen LPU offering placements to all its students from UG to PhD. The highest package for an agriculture PhD Student was 1 Crore per annum.
The top recruiting companies were Dhanuka, Reliance Retail, Syngenta, Bio Seed, Nestle, etc. The highest package was 19.25 LPA and the average package was 3.4 LPA in my current placement session. All LPU students also get placement classes to help them and prepare for future.
Both LPU and CGC are good institutions, but LPU has certain factors in its favor.
LPU has better rankings, infrastructure, and placements. It was established around 20+ years ago, while CGC is a newly formed institution. Because of these reasons LPU has better rankings.
LPU is ranked 50th in the NIRF 2023 Engineering Rankings, while CGC is in the 101-150 ranking list.
Companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Capgemini, etc. visit the LPU campus each year for placements.
Thus, LPU is comparatively a better choice than CGC.
Yes, LPU offers Psychology programs.
You can opt for BA (Hons.) in Psychology at LPU. The Eligibility criteria for this course is that you must score min. 60% in class 12th with English as a compulsory subject. You’ll be required to successfully complete LPUNEST for the admission. In addition to BA Hons. program, LPU also offers an MA in Psychology.
I am an alumnus of LPU, but my honest opinion is based on my personal experience. LPU offers good infrastructure, faculty, academics, and placements. Though placements depend on the students’ effort and dedication, it is also a college’s responsibility to bring in good companies.
IBM, Microsoft, Google, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro, DLF, Nokia Siemen, Indian Navy, HDFC Bank, Ranbaxy, Royal Bank of Scotland, Tata, Wipro, Accenture, Convergys, Reliance, Dell, Taj Hotels, Provogue, Nestle, Coca Cola, Barclays, Deloitte, etc. are some of the companies that visit the LPU campus for hiring.
Moreover, LPU is positioned 50th in the NIRF 2023 Engineering Rankings.
Based on all these reasons, and out of my own positive experience of studying at LPU, I would recommend the university for higher studies.
I am in my final year of BTech CSE from LPU. I can personally say that our program stands because of the facilities, faculty members, and curriculum. It also helps us get industry exposure and gain both theory and practical knowledge.
LPU provides projects, internships, and industry collaborations with both domestic and international organizations. I could also give time to extracurricular activities and pursue my other interests. I also could join clubs and societies. I also participated in competitions such as hackathons, codings, etc and represented the university at both national and international levels. LPU helps you to gain confidence and get an edge as well.
Presidency University is a relatively newly established institute in 2013 whereas LPU was founded in 2006. LPU was ranked 99th for the overall by NIRF and Presidency University Bangalore was awarded with University of the year 2018 by EduTech review.
Placements Stats:
Presidency University, Bangalore:
Lovely Professional University, Punjab:
Since Presidency University is relatively newly established, when compared to LPU, thus the alumni network and organisation connect is not that strong as of now. Faculty at both institutes are highly qualified and impart in-depth knowledge. A student with diligence can excel in any field.
At Lovely Professional University, you will be part of a diverse student community of over 25,000 students from various backgrounds. The university is ranked as the best engineering college in India and offers a practice-based and project-oriented approach to learning.
Here are some of the highlights of the engineering program at LPU:
You are suggested to choose LPU over IEM Kolkata for a comprehensive engineering education and a fulfilling career in the field.
All six universities are well established institutes providing the computer science industry with excellent graduates that excel in their fields of choice. While the information provided below is mainly based on placements, fee structure and eligibility, students can consider other parameters like faculty, course focus areas and rankings.
Fee structure and eligibility:
The following table provides information on the fee structure and eligibility for B. Tech CSE at all six institutes:
College |
Fee Structure |
Eligibility |
Chitkara University |
INR 82,000 per semester |
10+2 with minimum 60% aggregate or 60% in PCM |
Lovely Professional University |
INR 98,000 per semester |
10+2 with 60% aggregate in PCM with LPUNEST or more than or equal to 90 percentile in JEE or 90% in 10+2 |
SRM University, NCR |
INR 1,70,000 per year |
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and at least 50% |
CGC Landran |
INR 47,000 for first semester |
10+2 with physics and mathematics with JEE rank |
Chandigarh University |
INR 1,60,000 per year |
10+2 with 50% aggregate marks |
PES University |
INR 3,30,000 per year |
10+2 with 45% and KCET |
Placements and focus areas:
Chitkara University:
LPU:
SRM University NCR:
CGC Landran:
Chandigarh University:
PES University:
Students can also consider the average package offered at each institute along with other aspects mentioned above in order to choose between the six colleges.
If we talk about choosing an MBA course between Amity and Lovely Professional University, then LPU might be a better option. As one of my friends is studying MBA at LPU, and he is satisfied with the college.
In the following table, you will get the basic information about Amity and the LPU MBA course.
Category |
Amity |
LPU |
Fees |
INR 13.44 Lakh |
INR 5.7 Lakh |
Average package |
6 LPA |
5-6 LPA |
Total Students Placed |
1706 |
1150+ |
Highest package |
23 LPA |
30 LPA |
LPU is a better option for pursuing MBA as it will provide you with all the facilities and good opportunities in future.