LPU - Lovely Professional University Jalandhar Answered Questions

As a faculty at LPU, I would recommend LPU over CU for the following reasons: LPU is much better than any other University. It is a UGC recognised and a renowned University and is considered as one among top 5 universities of the country because of its quality education and unbeatable placements, immense on course exposures and a beautiful 600 acres campus to live in with the latest facilities. Unbeatable Placement Records is Now a Habit:-LPU has one of the best placement records in the whole of India and that is why students want to join LPU to get placed. Right from Google to Microsoft, LPU alumni are working with the top brands at the package of 1 crore and above. Annually, more than 450 brands come to LPU to recruit the students, where 90% of them are MNCs. Moreover, 80+ companies that recruit from IITs and NITs also recruit from LPU. Over the last three years, Cognizant alone has recruited 1900+ students from LPU campus and has been titled with the Most Employable Students consecutively twice in a row by the India's top talent company Aspiring Minds. Barring few names in south, there are hardly any college which can boast of such tall records. According to the recent NIRF ranking 2021 LPU is ranked 62nd among all government and Private universities in India. LPU school of Law ranked among the top 25 law institutions in India. Lpu school of pharmacy ranked among the top 25 pharmacy institutions in India. Mittal school of Business ranked among the top 40 Management institution in India. LPU school of Architecture and design ranked among the top 15 architecture institutions in India. LPU Engineering Faculty ranked among the top 65 engineering institutions in India. LPU Engineering school has been ranked 66th among the top Engineering Universities and colleges of India.

Dear Saezy, LPU and MSU are good private universities and doing well in the education sector. Coming to the journalism programme, I recommend LPU based on the following. The programme is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic, and New Age Media. As we all know, Mass Communication is a medium of dispersing information to many people. The term is not limited to only journalism but spreads its branches to various other media fields including newsgathering and reporting, film direction and production, event management, public relations, advertising, corporate communication, and the list continues. My cousin told me that the course is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic, and New Age Media. The focus is on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography, etc. The focus is on
1. Better student-teacher interaction through mentoring sessions
2. Orientation of curricular content for enhancing employability
3. Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities for achieving all-around development. 4. Moocs
5. Curriculum benchmarked against renowned global institutions
Career prospects are Journalists/Correspondents: Reporters, Editors/ Sub- Editors/ Assistant Editors Public, Relations Executives, Event Managers, Photojournalists, NewsMakers, Academicians and FilmMakers
Companies which have visited as of now are: Hindustan Times, Indian Express, The Hindu, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, The Tribune, Times Now, CNN IBN, ABP News, India TV, NDTV India, Zee News, India Today, and Outlook
Hope this helps. Thanks!

Lovely Professional University is regarded as one of the Best Design colleges in India and Punjab, LPU School of Design offers its students cutting-edge labs and equipment to simulate the industry environment with practical exposure to fashion industry right from designing to merchandising. The school provides a platform for students to experiment with creative designs, patterns, fabrics and colors. Live with fashion events, visits by renowned national and international fashion designers, innovation and creativity is fostered in the students at every step. Students are encouraged to experiment with different materials to create conceptual wear and accessories. Also students are exposed to fashion shows, craft fairs, industry internships and craft documentation. She got Intensive exposure to practical work in Pattern making, Draping, Weaving, Printing, Dyeing, Garment Construction labs. Students are given various Live-projects during the course of the programme to create commercially viable designs. Department organized Face Painting and nail painting competition for students to showcase their creative talents. Workshop on "Fashion styling" by Anuj Lalawani (Renowned Designer & Stylist) where students got training in different creative endeavors like body fit, make up, dressing and grooming. Aditya Raina, a Final year student of Diploma in Fashion Design got an opportunity to work as a Fashion stylist (intern) for ace Fashion designer J Vallaya for his upcoming collection. Students are taken to educational tours to complement in-class learning. Students visit various monumental buildings and industries across India such as marble industries, tile industries, Thermax industry, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors etc. University prepares its students for placements through special inputs in the form of placement classes. Students are given a lot of on-job training as well as work on projects where they can earn also. B. Design placements of the university are very good with students getting high packages.

As faculty at LPU, i can share the highlights of CSE programme at LPU.
CSE is one of the branches in LPU having wonderful placements. Most of students get placed in reputed companies with few opting for higher studies. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements.
Professors are easily approachable in the college and are well experienced. They are very supportive of all technicalities. Students can contact them anytime for their study purpose. Latest teaching methods are used in the classroom.
Curriculum in CSE branch is very well designed such that they can learn everything from basics to the in-depth knowledge of their field. The College takes them for the industrial visit for more growth and experience. It hands on experience by also working on live projects to develop a sense of problem-solving and critical thinking in order to gain real-life understanding along with skill enhancement. In addition to core curriculum, the course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality.
From Google to Microsoft to Apple, Computer Science students of LPU are working with hundreds of leading IT giants of the world. CSE/IT students secured salary package of up to Rs42 LPA and placement opportunities from companies like Amazon, Adobe, Bosch Engineering, VMware, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Kony India, SAP Labs, Schneider Electric India, HP India, LG Soft India, ITC Infotech, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, KPIT, Morgan Stanley, Drishti Soft Solutions, etc.
The Highest Package Availed by Engineering (CSE) Student Ms. Tanya Arora is 42 LPA for batch 2019 by Microsoft.
Apart from above, some of the big recruiters are:
GAMESKRAFT TECHNOLOGIES = 32 LPA
INTERVIEW BIT = 31 LPA
CODE NATION = 31 LPA
MEDIA NET = 29.78 LPA

Dear Suman, LPU, SRM, and KIIT are good private universities. In my opinion, you should join LPU as you have got a maximum scholarship. There is very little chance to get a good scholarship at LPU as the competition is very high there. Being alumni of LPU, let me share a few details of LPU with you
LPU is spread over 600 acres of campus having 30000+ students and 3500+ faculty and staff. Many students come across the world which makes you feel like you are in a foreign country. LPU offers more than 200+ programmes every year in different fields including economics, law, performing arts, management, engineering, fashion design, journalism, zoology, etc. Students can gain a Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. Good Placement: Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. A few of them are Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, etc. In which they are placed. The maximum package availed for the Engineering programme is 42 LPA till now. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking:
1. Ranked 1st for Focus on Affordable and clean energy in India
2. Ranked 2nd for Decent Work and Economic Growth in India
3. LPU has been ranked among the top institutions in India for many of its disciplines by NIRF ranking 2021. LPU is 12th in Architecture, 24th in Law and 23rd in Pharmacy, 37th in Business Management, 66th in Engineering, and 62nd in Universities across India.
4. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
5. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps
Thanks!

Dear Khushi, I would recommend LPU for the law programmes among LPU, Amity, and Sharda. LPU is ranked 24th among all the law schools across India by NIRF ranking 2021. My friend also completed his B.A. LL.B. Programme last year from LPU and now opened his own law firm. He is further planning for LL. M. from LPU itself. LPUs School of Law is approved by the Bar Council of India. The students are groomed for bright professional careers by providing a wide range of exposure to theoretical as well as practical aspects of the law. The school organizes international conferences, visits by nationally acclaimed law practitioners to allow the students to gain skills and experience in the field of law. Students get real-time experiences through moot court competitions organized at national and international levels. Students completed their internship with Jalandhar Police Commissionerate and learned vital aspects of the handling of sensitive cases by police. Policing posits a host of challenges to the police personnel who have to strike a balance between competing values of individual freedom and the establishment of peace. Students were exposed to the saliency of weapon handling, undertaking patrolling and surveillance tasks, resolving general law and order issues by police as part of the duty. Students are groomed through internship exposure and individual-oriented mentoring for a bright career in the legal arena. Our students have interned in reputed law firms and under High Court judges of different states. Workshop for Students going for internships is conducted for 7 days to meet with the industry requirements. Pre-Internship interviews and internship drives are regularly held. Special career counselling led by industry experts and members of academia is held for students who register for placements to determine their niche area of interest in the legal field. And also various benefits are:
Practical exposure through Moot Courts, District Court, and Legal Aid Clinics visits. The curriculum is made following the Bar Council of India (BCI) norms. Workshops/Seminars on computer applications and client interaction is an important aspect of the curriculum
In addition to core curricula, the course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. The curriculum is designed to facilitate students in preparing for various competitive examinations. Positions such as Law Officer and Legal Advisors can be explored. Thanks.

Dear Pankaj, I did my MBA from LPU. To the best of my knowledge, LPU is still giving admission to the various programmes and for an MBA programme 2022, they have started an online application form for an entrance exam. I recommend you visit the LPU website and explore more about the programmes and their admission deadlines. LPU offers a number of programmes in various fields such as engineering. Pharmacy, law, architecture, fine arts, management, etc. LPU offers more than 200+ programmes. You can get a degree from a Diploma to a doctoral level. Commendable Placement: In LPU, more than 550+ national and multinational companies visit for placement. A few of them are Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, etc. In which they are placed. The maximum package availed for the Engineering programme is 42 LPA till now. Scholarships/Financial Assistance: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Research Achievement:
1. Stanford University ranks 13 LPU faculty members amongst the top 2% of scientists in the world
2. Researchers endorse 'Wild Himalayan Fig' aka Bedu as a natural pain reliever
Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: Every facility is available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking:
1. Ranked 1st for Focus on Affordable and clean energy in India
2. Ranked 2nd for Decent Work and Economic Growth in India
3. LPU has been ranked among the top institutions in India for many of its disciplines by NIRF ranking 2021. LPU is 12th in Architecture, 24th in Law and 23rd in Pharmacy, 37th in Business Management, 66th in Engineering, and 62nd in Universities across India.
4. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021.
5. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps
Thanks!

LPU School of Hotel Management and Tourism is among India's best Hotel Management and Tourism colleges that groom students through industry endorsed the curriculum and intensive service oriented practical with industry exposure in excellent infrastructure. Students are surrounded by peers from 70+ countries giving them an international edge. The school provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs that expose the students to real-life situations and environment. LPU is a proud member of FHRAI (Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India) and ICHRIE (International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education). It offers 6 courses under this division:
1. B.A. Culinary Arts
2. B.Sc. Hotel Mgt
3. Bachelor of Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology
4. B.Sc. (Airlines, Tourism & Hospitality)
5. B.A. (Airlines & Airport Management)
6. B.A. (Tourism & Hospitality)
LPU provides, live sessions and trainings, industry exposure and experts inputs that polishes their flow of both productions & services. LPU students of Hotel Management are working in reputed organizations all around the globe. MNCs like Voltas International (Muscat), P&O Cruise (USA), Hettich (APAC), Wilmar International (EMEA), Diyar Infotech (Mid-east), Al Thiqa Restaurant (Mid East), Zamil Infra (EMEA), Must Garments (Hong Kong), Hyatt (USA), Ritz Carlton (USA), Adani Wilmar (Africa), Altruist (Africa), Al-Rakha (Dubai), Dharam Consultancy (USA) etc. Recruited LPU students to work across the globe.

Of course LPU has its own farms, trained faculty, cutting edge course content. It surely is good for B.Sc. Agriculture. Let me tell you agriculture courses are very popular because LPU is the first private university to get an ICAR approval. The programme the LPU agriculture programme is designed with a target of holistic development of students. School of Agriculture offers programs with up-to -date curriculum designed to suit the aspirations of agricultural industries as well as major research and development sectors. The laboratories of the School are world class. The dedicated faculty gives the students a hands -on training experience by assigning live projects (Agricultural work) in university agricultural research farms and experiential learning on different agricultural units. It includes disciplines like Agronomy, Horticulture Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Economics, Extension, etc. The major emphasis of the programme is to get the students acquainted with knowledge and hands-on experiences in the above mentioned discipline and apply that knowledge to high value agricultural production in a sustainable manner. The ICAR approved programmes include:
B.Sc (Hons. ). Agriculture
M. ScAgriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science)
M. ScAgriculture (Agronomy)
M. ScAgriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
The minimum age required for enrolling in the programme is 16yrs. Merit in qualifying examination LPU NEST subject to eligibility criteria. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is also an option to join a partner university abroad for a semester. Students are engaged towards evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE programme to build interpersonal skills. The students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that create an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. Emphasis on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios is given. This year the maximum salary offered to a student was 9.55 Lacs per annum while average salary was 4 Lacs. The overall NIRF rating of the university is LPU is 62.