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LPU MCA Eligibility & Highlights 2026
MCA and MCA (Hons) are two-year courses each divided into four semesters. LPU offers MCA and MCA (Hons) in two specialisations. Additionally, the university also offers MCA in online and distance education modes through the LPU Centre for Distance & Online Education. After completing graduation, candidates can apply for MCA courses. LPU shortlists candidates for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses based on LPUNEST score. LPUNEST is a scholarship test conducted by Lovely Professional University. Check below the LPU MCA eligibility and selection criteria:
Selection criteria: LPUNEST
Eligibility: 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 55% 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.
Note: 5% to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/Wards of Kashmiri Migrants. Also, the minimum aggregate as per the awarding board/ university are considered.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
Students should pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or have any graduation degree with computer Science as a course with at least 60% marks to apply for MCA course. Students BA, BSc or BCom degree with Mathematics and allied subjects at Class 12 are eligible to apply. Admission is done basis LPUNEST score.
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. Enlisted below are 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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After completing MCA from LPU, students are open to multiple jobs. The salary offered to various job profiles depends on the entry-level as well the experience and skills of the professionals. Those who have minimum experience of 3-5 years can expect to earn in the range of INR 6-12 LPA in top companies. Check below the list of MCA jobs and the average salary offered to the respective job profiles. The salary data is according to the website Payscale.com.
| Job Position | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| System Engineer | INR 5 LPA |
| Software Tester | INR 5 LPA |
| System Administrator | INR 6 LPA |
| Web Developer | INR 7 LPA |
| Software Developer | INR 10 LPA |
A total of 550 companies offered package of INR 5 LPA and above during LPU placements 2023. The total number of companies that offered INR 5 LPA package and above over the past five years are presented below:
Placement Year | No of Companies |
|---|---|
2023 | 550 |
2022 | 504 |
2021 | 421 |
2020 | 224 |
2019 | 135 |
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LPU MCA Admission Dates 2026
Check below the important deadlines for LPU MCA admission:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Dec '26-Jan '27 | CUET PG 2027 Application ProcessTentative |
Feb '27-Mar '27 | CUET PG 2027 Admit CardTentative |
Mar '27 | CUET PG 2027 Exam DatesTentative |
Apr '27 | CUET PG 2027 ResultTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Yes, candidates can get direct admission in LPU. Aplicants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria set by the colleeg. They need to apply online on the official website of college.
No, CUET marks is not a compulsory requirement for getting admission in MSc programme of LPU. However, the university accepts valid scores of CUET as well as it's own in-house entrance exam called LPUNEST for giving admission in MSc at LPU.
LPU top courses include BTech and MBA. Other than this, the university offer courses in Design, Arts, Animation, Nursing, etc. The popular LPU courses along with eligibility and selection details are mentioned below:
Course Name | Common Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
BTech | Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with 60% marks 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 Selection Criteria: LPUNEST + JEE Main + CUET |
MBA | Eligibility: Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) Selection Criteria: LPUNEST / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT + GDPI |
BBA/ BBA (Hons) | Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board with 50%-60% aggregate with English or equivalent Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET UG (merit-based for some of the BBA specialisations) |
MCA/ MCA (Hons) | Eligibility: A minimum aggregate of 60% in BCA or BSc (CS/IT) or any other UG degree with CS/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Maths/ Business Statistics/ QT as a subject at UG or Class 12 level) Selection Criteria: LPUNEST |
LPU eligibility is different for each prorgramme. The university selects students who qualify the preset admission requirements. A general idea of LPU course eligibility is as below:
| Course-level | General Eligibility |
|---|---|
| LPU UG courses | Class 12 with relevant subjects |
| LPU PG courses | Graduation in a relevant field |
| LPU PhD courses | PG degree in a relevant field |
Note: This is a generic eligibility. The detailed admission criteria is available on the website.
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Check below LPU MCA specialisation-wise intake:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 120 |
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