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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 |
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 |
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LPU MCA Admission Dates 2026
Check below the important deadlines for LPU MCA admission:
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26 | CUET PG 2026 Result |
6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26 | CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses 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.
The remote proctored exam and test centre exam started on May 4, 2026. Admission last date was May 20, 2026.
LPU NEST application form fee for a soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 Kit is INR 1000 for boys and girls. The printed copy of the LPU NEST Kit is available for INR 1500 for boys and girls. The application fee can be paid online if the application form is filled out online. The application fee can be given as a demand draft if the application form is submitted offline. If the DD is not enclosed or DD is wrongly drawn, the application form will not be accepted. The application fee has to be paid to submit the application form.
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Check below LPU MCA specialisation-wise intake:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 120 |
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MCA course duration is 2 years. It is divided into 4 semesters. After completing graduation, students can apply for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses. MCA specialisations detail is mentioned below:
| 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) is INR 4 lakh - INR 4.80 lakh. The fees is calculated based on semester fees. Check below fee structure for MCA and MCA (Hons) at LPU:
| Course | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| MCA | INR 4 lakh |
| MCA (Hons) | INR 4.80 lakh |
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 |
According to the latest report, the highest package in LPU BDes placements 2024 was INR 18 LPA. Further, the LPU average package offered to BSc Fashion Technology and BDes in 2024 stood at INR 4.44 LPA. The key highlights of Fashion Designing placements at Lovely Professional University in 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 18 LPA | INR 18 LPA |
Average package | INR 4 LPA | INR 4.44 LPA |
Placement rate | 84% | 91% |
Total offers | 47 | 31 |
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