Both LPU and CU are good universities in terms of placements and academics. However, as an alumnus of LPU, I can only talk about my university. 

LPU has a good campus, infrastructure, and college life. Once at LPU, you’ll experience a lot more than just education. The campus is well structured and has all the modern facilities. 

The student crowd at LPU is quite diverse, consisting of individuals from different ethnicities and backgrounds. There is a strict attendance criteria at LPU, and the students have to follow it religiously. The university follows a single centralized system (UMS) for all academic activities. The campus operations are mainly conducted in online mode. 

There are around 2300 faculty members on campus, and all of them are experienced and qualified in their specialized fields. 

Overall, LPU is a renowned private university. 

I am currently a B.Tech 2nd year student at LPU. This makes me eligible to answer your query.

LPU is a private university with a structured education system and academics. It provides good sports and extracurricular facilities. The faculty at LPU is good. The teachers offer extensive knowledge and real world experiences during their lectures. The professors are skilled in their fields, and approachable at the same time. 

There are clubs for singing, dancing, sports, etc. at LPU. The university provides lectures on job counseling each semester. Furthermore, there are a variety of career groups for job related guidance and information exchange. 

The classrooms are provided with a writing board and a screen projector. Industry visits are a frequent affair. The library is well equipped and has printers and computers.

Some companies that recruit from LPU are- TCS, Infosys Technologies, Keane India, L&T Infotech, Hughes Communication, Nokia- Siemens Network, Vodafone, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Cipla Ltd., Airtel, etc. 

As a private university, LPU has good infrastructure. The commercial center of its campus contains food courts, gadget shops, department stores, and other such facilities. 

Overall LPU is a decent choice for higher studies, especially for its infrastructure and facilities.

To book a residential facility, students can pay an initial deposit of INR 10,000. The balance or pending charges must be deposited by the prescribed date before joining or reporting to the university residence.

Companies like Indigo, Air India, Collins Aerospace, Autodesk, and DRDO come for placements at Lovely Professional University for Aerospace Engineering students.

About 60-70% of students get placed in the Aerospace Engineering branch with an average package ranging from INR 5 LPA to INR 6 LPA.

B.Pharm Recruitment at LPU:

Some of the companies that visit Lovely Professional University (LPU) to hire B.Pharm students include:

• Cipla
• Sun Pharma
• Mankind Pharma
• Dr. Reddy
• Root Analysis
• Himalayas
• Patanjali

The highest package offered was INR 8 Lakhs per annum 100% of students are placed in the B.Pharm course at LPU, with an average package ranging from INR 35,000 to 4,00,000 per annum.

For BBA at LPU, the placement record is commendable. Companies from various sectors participate in recruitment drives. Some prominent recruiters include:

• Deloitte
• Amazon
• ICICI Bank
• HDFC Bank
• TCS
• Wipro
• Infosys
• KPMG
• EY
• Tech Mahindra

Life at LPU is vibrant and dynamic. Here are some aspects:

• Campus: The 600-acre campus of LPU has very modern facilities like libraries, laboratories, sports halls and hostels.
• Diversity: LPU hosts students from various cultural backgrounds and creates a multicultural environment.
• Events and Activities: LPU organizes workshops, seminars, concerts, hackathons and cultural events, offering students many opportunities to learn, grow and showcase their talents.
• Placements: LPU has a strong placement unit that connects students with top companies. The Aspiring Mind 2020 Employability Award highlights this success in apprenticeships.
• Research and Innovation: LPU encourages research and innovation by fostering an intellectually stimulating atmosphere.

LPU has the best tech and annual fests. The "One India" event at LPU allows students to represent their state's culture. Cultural coordinators from each school prepare students for the event. Candidates are selected based on their registration and interview procedure.

Preparation starts about a month before the event, focusing on representing state traditions and culture. Students showcase dance, food, lifestyle, famous architects, state symbols, and dressing style. The event occurs over two days in a large shed area on campus. Participants fro different colleges are also allowed to take part in various activities. 

Various food items and entertainment like dance and music are enjoyed. Students learn teamwork, coordination, art, music, dance, and painting skills. Students develop acting skills, confidence, and awareness of social issues through these events. Some of the annual and technical fests include:

• "One World" event includes One India, with students from various countries representing their cultures.
• "Youth Vibe" is a popular event where students from different universities showcase singing, drama, and dancing talents.
• "Nukkad Natak" activities, often by the Mittal School of Business, spread social awareness through their act.

LPU offers authentic and average residential facilities. Amenities include a 24-hour power supply, gym, laundry, mess, Wi-Fi, etc. The hostel's mess provides good quality and hygienic food four times a day. Over 1 Lakh meals are prepared daily. The menu is decided by the university, focusing on health and a balanced diet and students aren’t allowed to decide on the menu for each day.

Each meal consists of 4 to 5 items, blending essential nutrients. Meals served include breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner. They also prepare special menus for festive occasions. Students are free to choose between Standard Mess and South Indian Mess.

Standard Mess offers a mix of North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, and Italian cuisines. Appointed food inspectors conduct regular quality checks. The menu is different each day. The food quality is highly appreciable, but in terms of cost, it is quite costlier than the local mess outside the university.

LPU has set a milestone in providing placement to students from various branches, similar in case of BTech electrical engineering. Placement and faculty is good for this branch. LPU brings the best recruiters for the students, providing them a better career and placement. For this, the university faculties train the students from the first year. They give them practical experience in different industry-related aspects. 

The faculty members are experienced in both academics and practical knowledge. They contribute 40% towards placing a student in the best company. They teach students using modern techniques and smart classes to give them an idea about the outside world. They prepare the students with probable questions that recruiters may ask them at the interview.