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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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.
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
Admission
Scholarships
Events
Placements
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.
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.
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.