M.Sc. in Information Technology 

at Lovely Professional University, Admission Office, Ludhiana

No, Lovely Professional University does not offer direct admission. However, there are few courses to which admission is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

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

As per the latest report, the highest package offered to the BTech batch 2024 at Lovely Professional University stood at INR 64 LPA. More than 1,500 students of the 2024 batch received job offers ranging between INR 10 LPA and INR 64 LPA. Earlier, the LPU the highest package offered to the BTech and MBA students during the LPU placements 2023 stood at INR 54.75 LPA and INR 29.29 LPA, respectively. Further, 1,107 recruiters participated at Lovely Professional University in 2023 and offered over 5,500 job offers to the Class of 2023. The top recruiters of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in 2023 and 2024 include Microsoft, Google,  Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS,  ICICI Bank, etc. The key highlights of LPU placements for the overall Class of 2023 and 2024 are presented in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 64 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	NA
Total recruiters	1,107	NA
Total offers	5,500+	NA
Students placed between INR 10 LPA and INR 64 LPA	NA	1,500

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023 and 2024. The above-mentioned details may vary once the final placement reports are out.

Along with the scholarship the University also offers financial aid to candidates with certain disabilities, orphans and need-based students. 

Yes, LPU offers scholarships for graduation courses. The table below mentions the Phase III scholarship for the popular Engineering and Management courses after Class 12th:

Phase III Scholarship: After 12th (Fee After Scholarship)
Engineering	As per LPUNEST Cutoff I for 48% Scholarship OR 95% marks and above	As per LPUNEST Cutoff II for 43% Scholarship OR 90-94.9%	As per LPUNEST Cutoff III for 38% Scholarship OR 80-89.9%
BTech - All Branches	INR 62,400	INR 68400	INR 74400
BTech CSE	INR 86400 (28%)	INR 92400 (23%)	INR 98400 (18%)
BTech (Robotics and Automation)/ BTech (ECE-IOT)	INR 78000	INR 85500	INR 93000
BTech CSE- Data Science with ML/ BTech (CSE- DevOps (Software Development and IT Operations)/ BTech (CSE- Cloud Computing)/ BTech (CSE- User Experience (UX)/ User Interface (UI)/ BTech (CSE- Big Data Analytics)/ BTech (CSE- Decision Science and Machine Learning)/ BTech (CSE- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	INR 108000 (28%)	INR 115500 (23%)	INR 123000 (18%)
BTech (CSE - AI and Data Engineering)	INR 152000 (20%)	INR 161500 (15%)	INR 171000 (10%)
BTech (Hons) (CSE- Data Science and Data Engineering)/ BTech (Hons) (CSE- Cyber Security and Block Chain)/ BTech (Hons) (CSE- Full Stack Software Development)	INR 136800 (28%)	INR 146300 (23%)	INR 155800 (18%)
BTech (CSE- Software Product Engineering)	INR 152000 (20%) LPUNEST: NA	INR 161500 (15%) LPUNEST: NA	INR 171000 (10%) LPUNEST: NA
Management	As per LPUNEST Cutoff I for 48% Scholarship OR 95% marks and above	As per LPUNEST Cutoff II for 43% Scholarship OR 90-94.9%	As per LPUNEST Cutoff III for 38% Scholarship OR 80-89.9%
BBA	INR 49600 (38%)	INR 53600 (33%)	INR 57600 (28%)
Integrated BBA-MBA	INR 74400 (38%)	INR 80400 (33%)	INR 86400 (28%)
BBA (Hons)	INR 74400 (38%)	INR 80400 (33%)	INR 86400 (28%)
BBA (Financial Markets)	INR 62000 (38%)	INR 67000 (33%)	INR 72000 (28%)
BBA (IT)	INR 49600 (38%)	INR 53600 (33%)	INR 57600 (28%)
BBA (International Finance)	INR 62000 (38%)	INR 67000 (33%)	INR 72000 (28%)
BBA (Blockchain)	INR 62000 (38%)	INR 67000 (33%)	INR 72000 (28%)
BBA (Business Analytics)	INR 62000 (38%)	INR 67000 (33%)	INR 72000 (28%)

According to the latest report, the highest package offered during LPU BDes placements 2023 stood at INR 18 LPA. Further, the LPU average package offered to BSc Fashion Technology and BDes in 2023 stood at INR 4 LPA. The key highlights of Fashion Designing placements at Lovely Professional University in 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 18 LPA
Average package	INR 4 LPA
Placement rate	84%
Total offers	47

{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.

The fee remains same in both regular and direct admission. LPU fees varies for each course. Below table includes top courses along with their LPU fee:

Course Name	Total Fee
BTech	INR 4.5 lakh - INR 16 lakh
MBA	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 10 lakh
BBA	INR 3.2 lakh - 9.6 lakh
BCA	INR 1.5 lakh - 7.2 lakh
MCA	INR 1.2 lakh - 4.8 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.