B.Tech. in Biotechnology 

at LPU, Jalandhar

Yes, LPU offers scholarships to BTech students based on their performance in the respective entrance exams and aggregate obtained by them in previous qualifying exam/ degree. The details for the same are as follows:

Scholarship: After 12th (Fee After Scholarship)
Engineering	As per LPUNEST Cutoff I for 50% Scholarship OR 95% marks and above	As per LPUNEST Cutoff II for 45% Scholarship OR 90-94.9%	As per LPUNEST Cutoff III for 40% Scholarship OR 80-89.9%
BTech - All Branches	INR 70,000	INR 77,000	INR 84,000
BTech CSE	INR 98,000 (30%)	INR 1,05,000(25%)	INR 1,12,000 lakh (20%)
BTech (Robotics and Automation)/ BTech (ECE-IOT)/ BTech (AE- Electric Vehicle Design)/ BTech (CE- Building Information Modeling)	INR 85,000	INR 93,500	INR 1.02 lakh
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 1,19,000 (30%)	INR 1,27,500 (25%)	INR 1,36,000 (20%)
BTech (CSE- AI and Data Engineering)	INR 1,60,000 (20%)	INR 1,70,000 (15%)	INR 1,80,000 (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 1,40,000 (30%)	INR 1,50,000 (25%)	INR 1,60,000 (20%)
BTech (CSE- Software Product Engineering)	INR 1,60,000 (20%)	INR 1,70,000 (15%)	INR 1,80,000 (10%)

The LPU CSE average package offered to the BTech batch during the 2024 placement drive is stood at INR 7.92 LPA. The following table showcases the LPU CSE average package offered to BTech and MTech courses during LPU placements between 2023 and 2024:

Course	Average Package (2023)	Average Package (2024)
BTech CSE	INR 7 LPA	INR 7.92 LPA
MTech CSE	INR 6.5 LPA	NA

• The total fee for BTech ranges between INR 4.5 lakh and INR 16 lakh. The fee is calculated based on the semester fee.  Admission to BTech course is based on LPUNEST or CUET UG score. After completion of the selection rounds, shortlisted aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their admission. 
• Apart from this, candidates are first required to register with an application fee for LPUNEST. The exam fee for LPUNEST is INR 1,000 for males and INR 500 for females.

After passing BTech from LPU, students are open to multiple opportunities. Take a look at some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates below.

Career Options after BTech
Computer Science Engineer	Mining Engineer
Mechanical Engineer	Ceramic Engineer
Civil Engineer	Production Engineer
Automobile Engineer	Robotics Engineer

 

The key highlights of LPU placements 2022 is presented in the below-mentioned table:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA
Total recruiters	1,057
Total offers	6,645

Note: In the absence of course-specific data, generic placement data is taken.

The total fee for BTech (LE) course at LPU ranges between INR 9.60 lakh and INR 13.60 lakh. The fee is calculated based on the semester fee. Check below the BTech (LE) specialisation-wise fee structure:

BTech Course	Semester Fee
BTech (lateral entry)	INR 1.40 lakh
BTech (lateral entry) (Robotics and Automation), BTech (lateral entry) (ECE - IOT)	INR 1.70 lakh
BTech (lateral entry) (Construction Technology)	INR 1.20 lakh
BTech (lateral entry) (CSE)	INR 1.40 lakh

LPU BTech is offered in full-time mode for the duration of 3 years to 4 years. The University is ranked 50 by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. LPU BTech fee structure includes tuition fees ranging from INR 6.8 Lakh to INR 16 Lakh. The total BTech course fees ranges from INR 10.1 Lacs to INR 20.4 Lakh,  depending on the duration and level of course along with various components. A fee structure entails various components such as tuition fees, hostel fees and one-time payment which further totals to be the course fees. 

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. As of now, the LPU highest package offered to the BTech batch 2024 stood at INR 53 LPA. Further, 1,611 recruiters participated at Lovely Professional University in 2024 and offered over 7,443 job offers to the Class of 2024. The LPU average package offered to BTech CSE batch 2024 was INR 7.92 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611
Total offers	5,500+	7,443

{Source: M.E./M.Tech students & alumni}

Is M.E./M.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU) a Good Choice?

Here's a summary of the feedback from students and alumni:

Infrastructure and Facilities
* All facilities are good, with over 500 shops available within the campus.
* Well-equipped labs, including world-class equipment like FESEM.
* Good hostels and mess facilities, with ample opportunities for dining outside.
* Free Wi-Fi availability throughout the campus.

Teaching and Faculty
* Faculties are moderate, with some considering them helpful and cooperative.
* Teachers provide necessary materials and explanations, arranging guest lectures and workshops.
* Mentorship system ensures students receive guidance and support.

Curriculum and Research Orientation
* Curriculum is designed well, providing hands-on experience through projects.
* Course is research-oriented from the beginning, encouraging creativity and innovation.

Placement and Job Opportunities
* Placement rate is high, with over 90% of students opting for placements.
* Average salary package ranges from INR3-15 lacs per annum.
* Top recruiters include data analytics firms, offering roles like Data Scientist and Business Intelligence Developer.

Overall Assessment
While individual experiences may vary, overall, M.E./M.Tech at LPU seems to offer a good combination of infrastructure, teaching, curriculum, and placement opportunities. However, as with any institution, it's essential to weigh these factors against personal preferences and career goals before making a decision.

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