BCA (Lateral Entry) 

at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office, Connaught Place

• The BCA at LPU is designed to develop skills for building efficient and resource-optimised software/website/cloud/mobile applications. The eligibility for the course is pass with 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 (with English or equivalent). LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs, etc. Are an integral part of the curriculum.
• BCA graduates have a good scope in jobs as a Web Developer, Web Designer, Network Administrator, System Manager, Computer mer, Software Developer, Software Tester, etc. Depending on the skills you acquire during your BCA. Various companies, organizations, and MNCs offer the above-mentioned jobs to BCA candidates. Provide an introduction to the fundamentals of Information Technology, Imparts knowledge of networks tools and techniques by understanding various existing wired and wireless networking models and protocols.
• The course includes Open Systems Interconnection communication model, local area networks, bridges, routers, and gateways, addressing, and local and remote procedures. Simulating the physical layer basics, network protocol algorithms, error handling, flow control, multihop routing network reliability, timing, advanced network protocols, and infrastructure, applications of high-performance networks.
• Computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organisation, and implementation imparting knowledge with a systematic way to create, retrieve, update and manage data. This course would examine the concepts and principles of DBMS, database design, data modeling, database management, data & query optimisation, and database implementation. Provides skill in the system software for creating and managing database learning and how mers create, retrieve, update and manage data. It provides knowledge of relational database models, manipulating data with an interactive query language (SQL), and database ming.
• The highest salary offered was INR 19.25 LPA and the average package was INR 3.1 LPA.

Candidates who have completed Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%-60% aggregate in English can apply for the BCA course. Check below BCA specialisation-wise eligibility:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BCA (Hons) (Cyber Security)	Class 12 with 60% aggregate with English or equivalent
BCA (Big Data Analytics) in tie-up with IBM	Class 12 with 60% aggregate with English or equivalent
BCA	Class 12 with 50% aggregate with English or equivalent

LPU NEST exam dates are announced. LPU NEST 2025 phase 1 exam will be conducted from January 20, 2025 to February 5, 2025. The examination is conducted for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The application form for LPU NEST will be available online. Candidates willing to join Lovely Professional University should keep a check on the dates of LPU NEST on the official website and submit the application form before the deadline. LPU NEST 2025 slot booking must be done 48 hours before the exam. 

Candidates could download their LPU NEST 2025 admit card after booking the exam slots. The admit card was available on the official website. The admit card was an mandatory document to be taken for the exam. If candidates choose to book their LPU NEST slot for 2025 on their own, their LPU NEST 2025 admit card will be generated immediately. However, if Lovely Professional University books the slot for the candidates, the LPU NEST hall ticket 2025 will be generated 48 hours after receiving the application form. However, all application received before the start date of the slot booking will be processed only when Online Slot Management will be activated.

Admission to Lovely Professional University BCA course is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. LPU conducts LPUNEST or Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test is an online test. The test acts as an Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. Aspirants can qualify LPUNEST to avail scholarship and get admission to BCA course. Candidates need to pass Class 12 with at least 50%-60% aggregate depending on the specialisation. Additionally, LPU also accepts CUET UG score for admission to BCA course. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions to avoid rejection.  After the completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university. The total fee for BCA course ranges between INR 4.80 lakh and INR 7.20 lakh. The fee is calculated based on semester fee. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled.

The total fee for BCA ranges between INR 4.80 lakh and INR 7.20 lakh. Check below the fee structure for BCA courses of LPU:

Course	Semester Fee	Total Fee
BCA	INR 80,000	INR 4.80 lakh
BCA (Big Data Analytics) in tieup with IBM	INR 1 lakh	INR 6 lakh
BCA (Hons.) (Cyber Security)	INR 1.20 lakh	INR 7.20 lakh

LPU does not release cutoff. Candidates can apply for admission if they fulfil the eligibility requirements. LPU accepts Class 12 marks for UG courses. Check below the Class 12 eligibility requirements for some of the top LPU UG courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility Requirements
BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotechnology and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate for BTech Biotechnology, Food Tech and Biomedical
BBA/ BBA (Hons)	Class 12 from a recognised board with 50%-60% aggregate with English or equivalent
BA LLB (Hons)	A minimum of 60% aggregate in Class 12 (any stream) with English or equivalent
BCA	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50%-60% aggregate in English
BDes	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% in English

The slot booking window for the LPU NEST 2025 can be done three days before the exam. The last date to book the slot booking will be announced soon. The candidates should make sure that the slots are booked before the exam date. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

MBA/PGDM at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office: Good Choice?

Here's an overview of the pros and cons of pursuing an MBA/PGDM at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office:

Pros:

* Good Placement Record: Almost 90% of students were placed, with the highest package being around 18 LPA and the minimum package being around 34 LPA.
* Helpful Teachers: Teachers were considered helpful and knowledgeable, guiding students throughout their MBA journey.
* Modern Infrastructure: The university has good infrastructure, including Wi-Fi connectivity, modern classrooms, and comfortable hostels.
* Moderate Competition: While the competition is high, it's still manageable, allowing students to shine academically and professionally.

Cons:

* Hostel Quality: The hostel quality was considered mediocre, with subpar food offerings and strict rules.
* Limited Industry Exposure: Some students reported limited exposure to industry practices and expectations.
* High Semesters Exams: Exams can be challenging, and students need to put in effort to pass.

Overall Assessment:
Based on student reviews and feedback, pursuing an MBA/PGDM at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office appears to be a good choice for those seeking a balanced academic and professional experience. While there may be areas for improvement, the university offers a solid foundation for future success. With its strong placement record, supportive teachers, and modern infrastructure, LPU seems to be a viable option for aspiring management professionals.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Placement Cell Success Rate for MBA/PGDM Students at Lovely Professional University

Based on student reviews and feedback, here's what we found out about the placement cell:

* Job Security: Unfortunately, there isn't enough information provided by students to determine the success rate of the placement cell in securing jobs for MBA/PGDM students.
* No Specific Figures Provided: None of the reviewed statements mentioned specific figures or percentages regarding the placement cell's performance.
* General Feedback: While some students praised the faculty's ability to make them "industry-ready," others didn't mention anything about the placement process or its outcomes specifically.

In conclusion, while Lovely Professional University seems to excel in providing excellent facilities and infrastructure, there is limited information available about the effectiveness of its placement cell in securing jobs for MBA/PGDM students. More research would be needed to gain a better understanding of this aspect.