LPU - Lovely Professional University Jalandhar Answered Questions

Dear Avdhesh, Yes, LPU offers B.J. M. C. course. LPU is best for pursuing a B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) and M.A. As my cousin completed his degree last year. 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. So, pursuing the degree from such an institute of repute is the need of an hour. Addressing your query, LPU offers more than 250 programmes out of which mass communication is high in demand. One of my nieces took admission to LPU and 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!

LPU does offer a course B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) which is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc. Department of Journalism and Film Production, is a leading education institute in Northern India. The department offers UGC recognised undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mass communication, journalism, television and film production. It offers well-structured and comprehensive programmes in the field of journalism, mass communication, television and film production with focus on employability and providing unparalleled job opportunities. The programmes are specifically focused on skill-based learning in wide range of knowledge spanning across from individual concepts like news, film, public relations, event management etc. To a collective fabric of wisdom like nation development, intercultural communication, and changing media ecology. The presence of students from almost all the states of India and many international countries gives a wholesome and global learning approach to the department. The programme highlights are
Exposure to Print, Electronic and New Age Media (journalism). Exposure to editing, direction, scriptwriting, cinematography, and sound design (Film). Faculty with Industry exposure
Well-equipped studios for Journalism and Films. Focus on project work to sharpen practical skills. Cultivation of industry relevant technical skills. Opportunity for interaction with industry experts. Active training and assistance for internship and placement. I hope the information helps.

Dear Menu, Yes, Lovely Professional University is a good choice in terms of placements. I have also studied at LPU and am happy with my decision. Let me share something about placements at LPU. LPU created a new record in the whole of North India by placing its student Tanya Arora with Microsoft, who bagged a package of 42 LPA. Besides, other record-breaking placements for LPU includes:
the highest Placement (Engineering) Rs. 42 Lacs per annum (Microsoft)
the highest Placement (Management) Rs. 21 Lacs per annum (SOBHA Developers)
the highest Placement (Design) Rs. 36.5 Lacs per annum (SIXT India)
Amazon recruited LPU students on a package of 28 LPA
The highest internship stipend is up to 80k per month. (which is really hard to get in other universities)
The reason why LPU has better placement records than other universities is because of its unique career cell. It enables students in getting relevant work experience to complement their studies and develop appropriate skills and knowledge. Resume writing, aptitude development workshops among other activities are hosted for the overall development of students and prepare them to crack the interviews easily. Alumni of LPU are working with top-notch brands globally with a package of more than 1 crore. Right from Google to Apple, students are working worldwide. Some of the top recruiters are Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Accenture, Cognizant, Amazon, TCS, IBM, Informatica, Capgemini, SAP, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bosch, Ashok Leyland, Voltas, Mercedes Benz, Honda, Daikin, Renault Nissan, Sony, Adobe, Virtusa, KPIT, Morgan Stanley, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Trident Group, Infineon, KPMG, Colgate-Palmolive and the list still goes on. LPU received an Employability award by Aspiring Mind in 2020 for best placement Institute in India. LPU is ranked 10th best university for Training and Placement in 2019 by Knowledge Review
LPU got the Golden Star Award 2018 for being the University with the best placements in India. I hope this answer is helpful to you. !
Good Luck!

LPU is good in terms of Placements, Infrastructure, and faculty members. In order to take admission in LPU for a maximum of the courses, the percentage required in 10+2 is 60% along with that subjects of study are also mentioned and the candidate needs to appear for LPU NEST Exam. In order to take admission in any course you need to qaulify the eligibility criteria and along with that you need to appear for LPU NEST which depends of the domain that you are planning to take admission. Yes, there is a cut off for LPU NEST for every course that you need to attain to get an admission into that course. The test is an objective test and the structure of the test depends upon the course that you are intending to take admission. LPU NEST exam time also depends upon the course that you wish to take admission. For B.Tech courses even the previous year sample test can be downloaded from the LPU website. In order to apply the candidate needs to visit LPU website and apply and according has to book a slot. LPU NEST will be conducted online while the candidate is sitting at home in a proctored mode. Application fee for LPU NEST is INR 1000 for boys and INR 500 for girls. However, For Printed LPU NEST Kit
Cost of Application form and Printed LPU NEST Kit is INR1500 (for Boys) and INR1000 (for Girls). Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories:
1. Scholarship:Eligibility Qualification/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification: The scholarship will also be offered on the basis of Eligibility qualification. For example, on the basis of performance in 10+2 for Undergraduate Programmes and Graduation for Postgraduate ProgrammesLPUNEST: (LPU National Entrance & Scholarship Test)Certain National Level Tests (like JEE Main NEET UCEED CAT MAT GATE GPAT etc. )Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery AwardsScholarships/ Fee Benefits for Ph.D. Scholarship Scheme for Toppers of School Education Boards
2. Financial Aid: Financial Aid for Serving/ Retired Defence/ CAPF/ Para- Military Personnel and their Dependents, Financial Aid to Orphans, Financial Aid to Persons with Certain Disability.

LPU has very good reviews when it comes to engineering. It is considered to be one of the best private university. LPU had an overall rank 125 in the year 2019. The students of LPU has been placed in the top companies with high salary packages. The placements have been divided as dream packages and bulk recruiters. Apart from placements, many eminent companies approach LPU to hire students for internships. Computer Science and Engineering programme is a popular branch among students and offers decent job opportunities after graduation. Students who are interested in programming, software development, computer Science and have good analytical and reasoning skills may pursue this course. With the high demand of computer Science and technology in the industry, B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering courses have gained potential which land students in various positions- Systems Analyst, Web Developer, Finance Programmer, Software Engineer, Product Manager, Game Developer, and many more. The University has tie ups with variuos industries like Google, Intel, DellEMC, BOSCH, CISCO, VMware IT academy, PEGA, Automation Everywhere, CompTIA in order to keep the students in pace with the changing technological advances. Tie ups with industry also enables the content delivery by Industry Experts, Projects in Collaboration with Industry and Internships to provide practical hands on experience. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of curriculum. LPU has the best placement for B.Tech CSE. Tanya Arora, a final year B.Tech Computer Science Engineering student of Lovely Professional University, has bagged a whopping Rs 42 Lac job offer from Microsoft. LPU alumni, Utkarsh, placed at Google HQs in Silicon Valley Rs. 1Cr. + package. LPU becomes the favourite landing place for top recruiters like Cognizant Technology Solutions, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Amazon, Bosch Engineering, Tata Consultancy services, Meditab and many more. I hope the information helps.

Dear Isha, Yes, LPU is the best for aerospace engineering and its placement, The highest package for this programme at LPU is 31 LPA and average package is 4.8 LPA
LPU Sets up Center for Space Research with Mission Control facility
The Center will enable students and researchers to communicate with the International Space Station (ISS), download lives satellite images, and receive telemetry, Science/engineering data from nano-satellites and larger spacecraft. This course will provide the basic fundamentals to analyze suitable professional level while learning the latest techniques, interpret and apply the expertise and knowledge learned in the course of the degree programme, integrate independent and original work of practical importance, develop and critically evaluate different solutions, understand the methods in the field of study and effectively implement that, develop a suitable professional level while learning the latest techniques. For industry immersion. The Center will enable students and researchers to communicate with the International Space Station (ISS), download live satellite images, and receive telemetry, Science/engineering data from nano-satellites and larger spacecrafts
There are training electives, to enable students to develop specific training oriented towards practicality and hands-on exposure. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING This course will help in analyzing the suitable professional level while learning the latest techniques, interpret and apply the expertise and knowledge learned in the course of the degree programme, integrate independent and original work of practical importance, develop and critically evaluate different solutions, understand the methods in the field of study and effectively implement that, develop a suitable professional level while learning the latest techniques. INDUSTRY CO-OP PROJECT
The programme comes with engineering minors too: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPACE ENGINEERING and pathway electives: ADVANCED AEROSPACE TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION Recently a team from Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab called Visionauts comprising seven B.Tech Mechanical Engineering final year students represented the university in the annual event held on April 12-13 at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. I hope this helps
Thanks!

LPU is an internationally acclaimed Private University situated in Jalandhar(Punjab) and is known for its premier engineering programmes. LPU is the best single-campus university poised with latest technologies and world class facilities for delivering effective and quality education to the students.LPU is the best mechanical engineering college in Punjab.Mechanical Engineering Discipline is the among best Mechanical Engineering colleges in Punjab, India equipped with 40+ labs and modern machining to provide an extra edge to the existing curriculum which focuses on developing a strong basic knowledge. A Mechanical Engineering student goes through an experiential learning process surrounded by high-end latest labs and equipment including robotics and automation. International tech-fests and competitions encourage all-round development in our students in addition to giving them an international exposure.
So far the companies that has visited the campus include Spectraforce Technologies,MVM Industries,Code Nation,DXC Technology,Thermax, Bristlecone ,TexFasteners,GigaSolar,Westline Shipping, Raam Group, Nylocore Transmisisons, Saint Gobain Glass India, CHC Consultancy,GE Power,Delhivery etc.
11 students from LPU School of Mechanical Engineering were recruited by Indo Farm Equipment for their Manufacturing and R&D unit in Baddi, HP.LPU alumni are working in top MNCs across the globe like Voltas International, Honda Two Wheelers, Asahi India Glass Ltd., Indo Farm Tractors Ltd. Etc. LPU Students have been offered International locations like Dubai and Oman by Voltas.Honda 2 wheelers selected 2 Mechanical Engineering students from LPU at an annual package of 7.9 Lakhs.Hettich India and Giga solar selected 11 students from Mechanical Engineering for package worth 5.0 Lacks and 2.4 Lacks for on job trainings. The students have got top packages from leading tech companies. Students of Mechanical engineering are placed in Honda, VOLTAS, XL Dynamics, Anglo Eastern Ship Management, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai Constructions, and many more.
I hope the information helps.

Dear Prince, You have taken a good decision to do a BBA programme after your 12th class in commerce. Being alumni of LPU, I recommend LPU for this programme based on the following point. The Business School of LPU is accredited by ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry-experienced faculty members. The Training and Placement Cell of the University has a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals. The training & placement cell of the university conducts many programs for Enhancing employability such as Professional Enhancement classes, industry experts, Workshops, Mock Drives, Guest Lectures, Summer Internship, and many others. Students can avail of the opportunity like summer programme, credit transfer, international exposure, etc. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of students. Around 650+ companies visit every year for campus recruitment of students from LPU. The highest package for the programme is 19.25 LPA and the average package is 3.4 LPA. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student of LPU. Companies like Colgate Palmolive, Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, Asian Paints, Bajaj Allianz, CEAT, Rallis India, etc. Visit LPU for recruitment purposes. For more details of BBA at LPU, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps. All the Best. !

LPU is an internationally acclaimed Private University situated in Jalandhar (Punjab) and is known for its premier engineering programmes. LPU is the best single-campus university poised with the latest technologies and world class facilities for delivering effective and quality education to the students. In order to take admission into B.Tech degree in LPU you need to qualify the eligibity criteria. Eligibility criteria is 60% in 10+2 with English Physics & Mathematics )+ LPUNEST
For Biotechnology, Food Tech and Biomedical engineering. English Physics Chemistry and Maths/ Biology/ Biotech and rest all same
For Chemical English Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and rest all same. LPU NEST cut off scores varies with different domains of B.Tech. JEE (Mains) exam score may be considered for scholarship but you need to qualify the eligibility criteria first. Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories:
1.1. Scholarship: Eligibility Qualification/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification: The scholarship will also be offered on the basis of Eligibility qualification. For example, on the basis of performance in 10+2 for Undergraduate Programmes LPU NEST (LPU National Entrance & Scholarship Test)Certain National Level Tests (like JEE Main )Performance in Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery AwardsScholarships/ Fee Benefits for Toppers of School Education Boards
2.2. Financial Aid : Financial Aid Need Based, Financial Aid for Serving/ Retired Defence/ CAPF/ Para- Military Personnel and their Dependents, Financial Aid to Orphans, Financial Aid to Persons with Certain Disability. Hope the above information helps. Thanks.

Dear Vaibhavi, Yes, you can take admission in LPU for the various programme, but before the start of classes. Being alumni of LPU, let me share something about LPU. LPU offers more than 200+ programmes every year in different fields
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 available 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. For Focus on Affordable and clean energy, LPU has 1st rank in India
2. For Decent Work and Economic Growth, LPU has 2nd rank in India
3. Among the top 80 Universities in India
4. Among the top 90 engineering colleges in India
5. Among the top 50 business management schools in India
6. Among the top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges
7. 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).
8. 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.