Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar - Reviews

I completed BTech CSE from LPU back in 2016. You might say that LPU has changed since then, but I am still in touch with my juniors and here is my experience:

• Placements: More than 550+ MNCs and startups visit the LPU campus for placement. In recent news, Yasir M., student of LPU, grabbed an offer of INR 3 crore in Germany. The highest CTC offered for the engineering programs at LPU is INR 42 LPA.
• Scholarships: People might think LPU is pricey since it is a private colleges, but LPU provides scholarships to bright students with good academic records, good track record in sports, or extracurricular activities. LPU also helps students in the education loan facility.
• Research: In terms of research, Stanford University has ranked almost 13 LPU faculty members amongst the top 2% of scientists in the world. 
• Faculty: The faculty members are from top institutes like IITs, NITs, IIMs, and top-ranked universities globally.

I am a BTech Mechanical graduate from LPU. Here is an honest review on the placement scenario at LPU (in engineering)-

The placement scenario is poor for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical. Few companies visit these departments for placements, and hire a maximum of 5-10 students in total. But if someone knows basic coding, they can sit for IT placements. 

Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, etc. visit the CSE/IT departments for mass hiring. Very few core companies visit the ECE department for recruitments, so the students rely on IT companies. A mere 40/50 out of 1000 ECE students get hired by an Electronics company from the campus. The IT companies mass hire students at a CTC of around 3.5 LPA. 

This is the engineering placement scenario at LPU. 

Being a graduate from LPU, I found the campus life quite joyful as everyone in the university is supportive. I liked the following things about the University:

• Students get success in placements based on their learning and skills provided by the University. The University trains the students to grab high-quality job offers.
• LPU receives numerous companies for placements, although only a fraction of students secure high-paying offers, partly due to the large student population.
• LPU's campus can accommodate its many students, with classes divided into manageable sizes for effective teaching.
• The university's popularity is high due to its large student population from different regions of India.
• LPU offers international exposure to students from foreign countries, enhancing language skills through interaction.
• LPU maintains a strict anti-ragging policy and provides a secure environment with extensive CCTV surveillance.
• Non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited on campus, reflecting the university's policies.
• LPU provides a platform for personal growth and learning, although it may not suit those solely focused on academics.
• Online resources supplement classroom learning, addressing potential gaps in teaching quality.
• The university offers generous scholarships, making education more affordable for students.