Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at LPU, Jalandhar

Candidates also need to pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or any graduation with computerScienceas a course in all three years of graduatio  with at least 60% aggregate to apply for MCA course. Aspirants who have passed BA/ BCom/ BSc (any discipline) with Mathematics /Statistics / QT/ Business Math at Class 12 level or graduation level (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU) can apply for MCA course. Additionally, the university shorlists candidates for MCA based on LPUNEST score. LPUNEST is the acronym for Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test. It is conducted in online mode every year for admission to various courses of LPU.

Admission to LPU MCA course is based on LPUNEST score. Candidates also need to pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or any graduation with computer Science as a course in all three years of graduation with at least 60% aggregate to apply for MCA course. Aspirants who have passed BA/ BCom/ BSc (any discipline) with Mathematics /Statistics / QT/ Business Math at Class 12 level or graduation level (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU) can apply for MCA course. As soon as the selection rounds are over, candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their seat. The total fee for MCA ranges between INR 1.20 lakh and INR 4.80 lakh. The fee is calculated based on semester fee. Click here to know more about LPU MCA admission.

MCA is one of the top courses of LPU. LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. After completion MCA from LPU, students are open to plethora of jobs. Check below the job profiles available after completing MCA from LPU:

• App Developer
• Database Engineer
• Manual Tester
• Hardware Engineer
• Ethical Hacker
• Business Analyst

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MCA is a two-year course divided into four semesters. After completing graduation, candidates can apply for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses. Check below MCA specialisations:

LPU MCA/ MCA (Hons) Specialisations
MCA	MCA (Hons) Data Science	MCA (Hons) Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

The total fee for LPU MCA and MCA (Hons) course ranges between INR 4 lakh and INR 4.80 lakh. The fee is calculated based on semester fee. Check below the fee structure for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses of LPU:

Course	Semester Fee	Total Fee
MCA	INR 1 lakh	INR 4 lakh
MCA (Hons)	INR 1.20 lakh	INR 4.80 lakh

BTech is one of the top courses of LPU. The Engineering course of LPU has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies. In NIRF 2023 rankings, LPU was ranked at 50 under the 'Engineering' category. Apart from NIRF, other ranking bodies have also ranked LPU. Check the details below:

Ranking Body	Rank
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023	23 (overall)
	6 In Engineering
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022	27
Times Higher Education Emerging Economics University Rankings 2022	5

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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.

IIM has limited seat and getting into an equally good college for MBA can be difficult. LPU has marked a place among the top private universities. LPU gives students qualifying CAT an advantage to get into the top university with their CAT score. Wheather, it is ranking, placement, fee; the MBA course of LPU is a great option.

Rankings

When we talk about rankings, LPU MBA course has been ranked by NIRF under the 'Management Category' in 2023 rankings at 32. The university is ranked in Business and Economics at 2nd position in the World University Rankings 2023. 

Placements

LPU has an excellent placement record. Looking at the past placement data of LPU, it gives a tough fight to low ranked IIM. During LPU placements 2022, 1,050 recruiters participated in the placement process and placed students in various new-age job roles. The LPU the highest package offered in 2022 stood at INR 64 LPA (domestic).

Fee

IIM has very high fee when we compare it with LPU. So, getting into LPU can be easy financially than IIM. The fee range of LPU MBA is between INR 7.60 Lacs and INR 9.60 Lacs whereas, for top IIM fee ranges between INR 20 Lacs and INR 27 Lacs as per an unofficial source.

{Source: BHMCT students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

* Placement Opportunities: Most students (70%) got placed with a median salary of 2.47 LPA - 8.14 LPA. Companies like Taj, Radisson Blu, Hyatt, Accor, Oberoi, and many more visited the campus.
* Internship Opportunities: 75% of students got internships, providing valuable industry exposure.
* Teaching Quality: Faculty members are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. They provide guidance and support throughout the program.
* Curriculum: The course covers every aspect of Hotel Management, ensuring students are prepared for the industry.
* Campus Life: The campus has a lively atmosphere with various events, fests, and cultural activities. The Wi-Fi-enabled campus provides access to resources and information.
* Facilities: State-of-the-art infrastructure includes modern labs, smart classrooms, and a real hotel. Hostel and mess facilities are also available.
* Career Growth: Many students pursue higher education, while others opt for employment in reputed companies. Alumni have reported successful careers and placements worldwide.

Based on these factors, BHMCT at LPU appears to be a good choice for aspiring hotel managers. However, individual preferences may vary, and it's essential to research further to determine whether this programme aligns with your goals and aspirations.

CAT score is the total marks a candidate receives out of the maximum marks, calculated by subtracting the marks of incorrect answers from the marks of correct answers. For every correct answer, +3 is given to the candidates, for every incorrect -1 is deducted from the overall score. Apart from this, a candidate's rank is calculated by normalizing the scores of all candidates and placing them on a common scale based on the difficulty and attempts of the candidates. It is important to understand the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile because IIMs and all MBA colleges in India select candidates on the basis of their CAT and other MBA related exam percentiles and not score.

The CAT percentile is referred to as the rank of a candidate against the rest of the test takers. The percentile indicates the total percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to a particular candidate in CAT. 

Suppose,1,000 people take an exam and you bag the top rank, which means 999 candidates scored less than you. Then your CAT percentile will be 999/1000*100 = 99.9.