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Which university is better, LPU and Manipal University?

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Tridha Mitra Posted On : June 16th, 2022
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Lovely Professional University

Manipal University is a better option than LPU. It is a reputed private college with an excellent placement record. Manipal University placements 2022 had an average CTC of around INR 38 LPA. Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Oracle were some of the major recruiters for the institute.  

Manipal University has an excellent campus with decent facilities. It also has a less number of students compared to LPU which gives equal exposure to everyone. The alumni base of Manipal University is better than LPU. 

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Which is better: Sharda University, LPU or Chitkara?

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Naman Mehndiratta Posted On : October 13th, 2020
MBA Human Resources & Marketing, Lovely Professional University- LPU (2016)

Sharda University and Chitkara University have been ranked 151 out of the top 200 universities in India by NIRF 2020. Whereas, LPU has been ranked 99 for overall by NIRF.

Sharda University-

It offers graduation, post-graduation, research programs, and certificate courses.

  • Admissions in BTech is done by JEE mains or UPSEE or SUAT, BArch is done by JEE mains/ NATA/ UPSEE, MTech is done by GATE or NET/ MBA is done by SUAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT, MDS, MS, MD is done by NEET, Ph.D. is done by University entrance exam score or UGC/ CSIR( JRF)/ NET/ GATE.

  • Admissions in all other undergraduate and postgraduate programs are merit-based.

  • The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and for the post-graduate degrees, it is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

LPU-

LPU offers more than 200 programs.

  • The admission in Engineering is done by JEE mains or LPUNEST, MBA is done by CAT/ XAT/ MAT, Ph.D. is done by LPUNEST.

  • Admissions to various undergraduate courses are done by LPUNEST and various diploma degrees are done based on merit.

  • The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and for a post-graduate degree, it is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Chitkara University-

Chitkara University has 12 schools in various fields comprising more than 13000 students.

  • The admissions for BE is based on JEE mains, B.Arch is done by JEE mains and NATA, MBA is done by CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ CMAT, ME is done by entrance test, Ph.D. is done by GPAT/UGC NET/ CSIR NET. Admissions in other undergraduate courses are merit-based.

  • The minimum eligibility criteria for an undergraduate degree is 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% and that of post-graduate degree is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

The placement records for the institutes are mentioned below.

Institute

Sharda University

LPU

Chitkara University

Highest CTC

65 LPA

42 LPA

29 LPA

Average CTC

4.5 LPA

4 LPA

4.5 LPA

Amazon, iGate, Wipro, Audi, HDFC Bank, IBM are some of the major recruiters at these institutes.

Sharda University, LPU, Chitkara University offers almost equal average placement. Candidates can opt for any of them according to their will and preference.

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Which is good for a b.tech, LPU, or Sharda University for mechanical?

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Srija Mahato Posted On : October 3rd, 2020
M.B.A Management & Finance, Lovely Professional University- LPU (2019)

LPU has been ranked 99th (overall) by NIRF and the Engineering department has been ranked 87th by NIRF 2020. Whereas Sharda University has been ranked 92nd for Engineering by India Today.

Admission:

LPU-

  • At LPU any B. Tech at Mechanical Engineering aspirants must have at least 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English or, any subject that is equivalent to qualifying LPUNEST.

  • For students, those who have secured 90% in 10+2 or 90 percentile in JEE Mains are exempted from LPUNEST and can directly apply for the admission.

Sharda University-

  • In the case of Sharda University, Mechanical engineering aspirants must have at least 60% aggregate in 10+2 in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

  • SUAT, JEE Main, or UPSEE scores are considered for BTech admission at Sharda University.

At Sharda University fees for B. Tech courses are ?1.59 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) whereas, at LPU the fees for B. Tech programs are ?1.37 Lakhs (1st Year Fees).

Placement:

Sharda University-

  • For B. Tech programs at Sharda university the placement record was 91%.

  • In last year’s placements, the institute witnessed the highest salary package of 65 LPA

LPU-

  • At LPU the highest salary package offered was 42 LPA.

  • The top recruiters at the institute are Google, IBM, TCS, Infosys, etc.

These are the major factors that you need to consider while choosing the institute. As for which institute should be better for you, you should decide that for yourself.

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Is the Lovely Professional University a good college for civil engineering?

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Aliyah Bose Posted On : August 14th, 2020
PhD in Mathematics, Lovely Professional University- LPU (Expected 2022)

Here is a brief tabular representation of the key features about Civil engineering at Lovely Professional University

NIRF (ENGINEERING)

87

TOTAL FEES

APPROX 5.5 LACS

ELIGIBILITY

>60% IN 12TH

ADMISSIONS

JEE-MAIN/LPU NEST

AVERAGE PACKAGE

5.3 LPA

Over the last few years, the trends reveal there has been a significant rise in the number of dream companies participating not only in the hiring process, but also offering internship opportunities. Highest internship stipend bagged by a student was 80,000. Collaborations with leading industry giants such as BOSCH, Bentley Institute, Automation Anywhere enable the students to get familiar with modern technologies and master them as the most sought-after skills. The esteemed faculty members hone the students’ skills at the following levels:

  • Design and development of solutions and engineering knowledge

  • Conduction of investigation for complex problems and modern tool utilisation

  • Project management and finance

  • Team spirit and competitive skills

Apart from the core curriculum, industry and practical exposure of the students is increased by timely educational visits to hydraulic project sites, dams, sewage treatment plants and construction sites. Workshops, guest lectures, competitive events and participation in other community projects are an integral part of the course which enhances the skillsets of aspiring engineers for specific job profiles. Salient features about the placement statistics are:

  • Lovely Professional University provides study abroad opportunities in 30+ foreign universities some of which are California State, North Dakota, Warsaw and San Francisco State University

  • 800+ recruiters comprising government and private sectors take part in hiring process

  • Average placement rate over 70%

  • Highest package offered was 15LPA

  • Average package offered was 5.3LPA

  • Top recruiters are Decathlon, Directi, OYO, Federal Bank, Club Mahindra among many others

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Should I join Manipal University Jaipur (CSE) or Chandigarh University (CSE) of LPU (CSE)?

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Abhay Sukla Posted On : October 8th, 2020
Computer Science Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur (2018)

Manipal University Jaipur was ranked 54th for Engineering by India Today 2020. Chandigarh University(CU) is a NAAC ‘A+’ graded university which is AICTE and UGC approved. CU is the Limca Book of Record holder for the highest number of placements during 2017 and was ranked 28th for Engineering by Times 2020. LPU has been awarded ‘Best Private University’ by ASSOCHAM 2017. LPU is also ranked 87th for Engineering by NIRF 2020.

Admission:

Manipal University and LPU offer BTech courses for CSE. Whereas, CU offers a BE program for the same.

  • Admission to B.Tech CSE programs at CU, Manipal University, and LPU is done through scores obtained at JEE Main/JEE Advanced entrance test.

  • Alternatively, students can appear for the MET test and LPUNEST for entry into B. Tech programs at Manipal University and LPU.

  • The total fees for CSE at LPU are 6.27 lakh, at CU is 6.40 and at Manipal University Jaipur it is 11.86 lakh.

Facilities:

  • CSE labs at Manipal University are equipped with NVIDIA graphic card and Param Shavak(supercomputer) of CDAC, Pune. The department has 34 industry collaborations, offering scholarships of about 16lakhs, with faculty members who are Ph.D. holders.

  • CSE department at CU has the highest number of Industry-sponsored labs such as Microsoft Innovation Centre, IBM Software Lab, Virtusa Robotics & Automation Center, and HP center of excellence. The course modules follow the CBCS system.

  • Competitive projects, Hackathons, Industry Certifications, and Incubation Projects form an integral part of the CSE department at LPU.

Placement:

Placement statistics for CSE at Manipal, CU, and LPU are as follows.

Criteria

Manipal University Jaipur

CU

LPU

Students Placed

96%

94%

90%

Average Salary

7 LPA

9 LPA

6 LPA

  • Major recruiters at Manipal University Jaipur include TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, Amazon, Google, Sapient, ByJu’s, etc.

  • Recruiters at CU include Bajaj Allianz, Wipro, TCS, HP, HCL, Dell, Deloitte, Motorola, Raddison, Videocon, YesBank, etc.

  • TCS, Goldman Sachs, Flipkart, Cognizant, HSBC, Dell, and KPMG are major recruiters at LPU.

All the institutes are reputed with high placement and offer decent academics. So, you should choose according to your convenience.

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What is the fees structure for MBA in Lovely professional university?

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Ria Dhar Posted On : August 14th, 2020
MBA in Human Resources & Marketing, Lovely Professional University- LPU (Graduated 2016)

Here is a brief tabular representation of the key features about MBA at Lovely Professional University

NIRF (MANAGEMENT) 49
TOTAL SEATS 360
ELIGIBILITY 55% IN GRADUATION
ADMISSIONS LPU NEST AND INTERVIEW
AVERAGE PACKAGE 4.3 LPA

The fee structure for the various programmes offered under MBA at Lovely Professional University is shown below:

COURSE FEES (PER SEMESTER IN LACS) SCHOLARSHIP BASED ON LPUNEST
MBA 1.16 CATEGORY 1: 40% OF PROGRAMME FEE CATEGORY 2: 30% OF PROGRAMME FEE CATEGORY 3: 20% OF PROGRAMME FEE
MBA (International Business) 1.16
MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) 1.16
MBA (Hons) 1.52
MBA (Financial Markets) 1.52
MBA (Business Analytics) 1.52
MBA (Supply Chain & Logistics) 1.52

Few salient features about the course are:

  • Internationally accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program (ACBSP)
  • Provides opportunities to work on live business projects to enhance managerial skills, personality and employability.
  • The university provides study abroad opportunities in 30+ foreign universities some of which are California State, North Dakota, Warsaw and San Francisco State University
  • 800+ recruiters comprising government and private sectors take part in hiring process
  • Average placement rate over 70%
  • Highest package offered was 21LPA
  • Average package offered was 4.3LPA
  • Top recruiters are Apollo Munich Health Insurance, Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd., OYO, Federal Bank, Club Mahindra among many others
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LPU vs Sharda Which University is good for CSE?

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Kushal Sharma Posted On : September 22nd, 2020
B.Tech Business Development & Digital Marketing, Sharda University (2019)

Sharda University offers a full-time 4 year BTech program in CSE that has been accredited by NAAC with a Grade ‘A’. LPU’s Engineering program in CSE has been ranked at 87 by NIRF. Both the universities offer a well-structured curriculum but let us have a look at some key points of difference that will help you narrow down your decision.

Infrastructure:

Sharda University- Sharda University has one of the best academic campuses in Greater Noida with updated labs, computer operating facilities, technological appliances, workshops, and seminar halls. The campus is spread across 63 acres and houses a huge library, hostel facilities, multiple restaurants, cafeterias, and a well-equipped sports complex.

LPU- LPU has a wide campus that is spread across 600 acres that offers students with all the modern facilities like high-speed internet all across the campus and hostel, good quality mess food, practical lab services, the largest library in India, and a nine-floor academic building.

Admissions:

Sharda University- For admissions in CSE BTech at Sharda University students need to keep the following points in mind.

Criteria

Minimum score

10+2

60% in aggregate with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry

JEE

300000 rank

UPSEE

50000 rank

Students with a rank below 3, 00,000 in JEE Mains, and below 50,000 in UPSEE are automatically exempted from appearing from SUAT, which is the test conducted by the university for rest of the students in order to be eligible for admissions. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a personal interview based on the rank obtained.

LPU- For admissions at LPU students can find the information given below.

Criteria

Minimum score

10+2

60%

JEE Mains

250000

LPUNEST

N/A

Seats

480

Students with a 10+2 score of above 90% or above 90 percentile in JEE Mains, will be exempted from applying for the LPUNEST test, which is conducted by the university.

Placements:

Sharda University- It observes placement from over 350 companies in total. For the CSE department, the university recorded 91% placement rate with the highest CTC of 12 LPA. Top recruiters at the institutes are 99acres, Asian Paints, Amazon, HDFC Banks, IBM.

LPU- LPU on the other hand observes placements from top MNC’s due to its industry tie-ups and partnerships. The placement record was 90% with the highest CTC of 42 LPA. Top recruiters at the institutes are Capgemini, Colgate, Bosch, TCS, Unilever.

Students can make a well-informed choice between the two universities for the CSE program based on the important points given above.

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Which university is better, LPU Jalandhar or ITM University Gwalior?

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Arunima Roy Posted On : September 29th, 2020
B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, ITM University Gwalior, Turari Campus (Graduated 2017)

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, and ITM University Gwalior are one of the best private Universities in India offering the students with Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in various disciplines. Both Universities are trying to provide the students with the best facilities and education. Here is a comparison between the two in many aspects.

Campus Facilities

  • LPU: At LPU, the college campus has various facilities like a library with 43 lakh books, apartment-style housing, a gym, in-house laundry, canteen, a stadium with a sports facility, and medical assistance.
  • ITM University: At ITM University Gwalior, the campus has a rich library, museums, state-of-art laboratories, and the latest software.

Admission

  • ITM University: Admission to UG and PG programs is given at ITM University Gwalior by entrance exams like ITM NEST, JEE, Pre MCA, PAT, NATA, GATE, CMAT, ATMA, and CAT. For admission in PG or Ph.D. programs, students have to give a written exam and appear in an interview.
  • LPU: At LPU, students get admission in UG programs on the basis of LPUNEST 10+2 result and in PG programs on the basis of entrance exams like CSIR NET/GATE/CLAT/CAT.

Scholarships

  • LPU: Applicants at LPU get a 35% exemption in tuition fees of UG courses if they score more than 90% in 10th or 12th exams or score equal to Category I cut-off in LPUNEST.
  • ITM University: At ITM Gwalior, students are provided with an early bird scholarship worth 25%-5% if they take admission to any of the graduate programs before the specified date.

Events

  • ITM University: Many International Conferences, Webinars, Certificate courses, Innovation Summit, Conclave have been organized at ITM University Gwalior to provide the students with an opportunity to get a better insight into technological advances in their field of study.
  • LPU: At LPU, many events are organized like musical concerts by Coke Studio, Devil’s hunt, Glow Run-Electrica, Efficycle, Go Karting, Anveshan, Fanfest, and many more.

Placements

  • ITM University: Top recruiters placing the students of ITM University Gwalior are Infosys, TCS, HP, and Wipro.
  • LPU: It has become one of the preferred Universities for the top recruiters in India like Cognizant Technology Solutions, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Amazon, Bosch Engineering, Tata Consultancy Services, and many more. 42 lakhs was the highest salary package received by an LPU graduate.

While looking at many aspects, LPU appears as the better college providing the students with the best academics and industrial exposure during the course of their study.

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Which college gives the best placements between LPU and Sharda University?

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Ritika Bhowmik Posted On : September 22nd, 2020
MBA Master of Business Administration Degrees, Lovely Professional University- LPU (2016)

LPU has been ranked 49 for management and 87 for engineering courses in India by NIRF. With the student-faculty ratio of 13:1; LPU has a 98% placement rate in 2020.

Sharda University has a placement rate of 91% in 2020. University is ranked among the top 200 best Engineering colleges in India by NIRF-2020.

Placement statistics:

LPU:

  • 839 companies participated in the campus recruitment process in 2020.

  • Top recruiters in recent years include Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Bosch, Wipro, Capgemini.

  • 800+ students were placed in campus recruitment this year with an average CTC of 7LPA.

  • The highest domestic CTC offered in 2020 is 42LPA by Microsoft for a final year B.Tech CSE student.

  • The highest package offered for the management course is 19.75LPA whereas for Design course is 15LPA this year.

  • Students at LPU have got internship opportunities with the highest stipend of 80,000/month.

Sharda University:

  • Overall 350+ companies worldwide participate in the recruitment process every year which includes 150+ MNCs and 30+ fortune companies.

  • Top recruiters include Amazon, IBM, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, WIPRO, Infosys.

  • MBA course has a placement record of 100% at Sharda University.

  • 91% of the students pursuing B.Tech get placed at top IT companies with an average salary of 12 LPA.

  • The highest domestic CTC offered for a CSE graduate to date is 65LPA for B.Tech and 54LPA in case of an MBA program.

  • 600+ students were recruited on campus in 2019.

The tabulation below gives a brief overview of the placement record at both institutes:

LPU

Sharda University

Discipline

Highest package

Placement rate

Discipline

Highest package

Placement rate

Engineering

1.2Cr

93%

Engineering

65LPA

91%

Management

19.75 LPA

100%

Management

54 LPA

100%

Design

15LPA

91%

M.Sc

10LPA

88%

The placement rate varies with the branch/course you opt for. Both the institutes are known for its student satisfaction and experience with good placement statistics. Aspirants must decide about which is best for them by going through given parameters.

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What was the highest package offered in the CSE branch at LPU?

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Poonam Kaur Posted On : August 14th, 2020
MBA Human Resources & Marketing and Advertisements, Lovely Professional University

Coming to the placements offered at LPU, the highest overall package offered to a student was in the CSE branch of the engineering department. The offer was of 42 LPA and was made by Microsoft to Tanya Arora, a final year engineering student in the CSE branch of the batch of 2020. According to the placement statistics of the institution, there has been a massive increase in the highest package offered this year as compared to the previous years’ records with last year’s highest package being 31 LPA and in the years prior to that the highest packages offered were in the mid 20 lakhs range per annum.

The maximum no. of offers was made by Cognizant followed by Capgemini, Amazon, Bosch, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. More than 130 companies offered packages more than that of 5LPA. as compared to around 45 over the last two years. 3 students of the CSE branch in engineering were also recruited by Amazon in the field of AI for packages around 28 LPA.

The average packages of the CSE students range from 3.5 LPA to 6 LPA. To add to this, there were also a significant no. of offers that were made from companies like SAP Labs, Synopsys India, Hindustan Unilever – Ltd., TCS, CEAT and Flipkart.

The placement drives organized by the Division of Career Services along with the various job fairs that were regularly conducted helped the students in getting better and reasonable placements. Rather this resulted in Cognizant hiring 550 students on the first day itself. All this had played a role in the university being recognized by the National Employability Award for producing one of the most employable students in universities and having the best placement rate.

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