I visited the campus of both LPU and Manipal University for admission to the BTech IT course. 

I observed that LPU is one of the best private engineering colleges in Punjab. According to the World University Rankings, LPU got the 23rd rank among top universities in India in 2023 and was ranked 25th in India by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. Some of the highlights of LPU are given below:

• Placements: According to the 2023 placement, the highest package offered is up to 3 CR. The top recruiters are global brands like Apple, Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Bank of America, Intel, BOSCH, etc.
• Ranking: According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, LPU has the 25th rank in India.
• Fee: The fee structure of the BTech course is around INR 4.5 lakhs - 16 lakhs, depending on the specialisation. 

If you get 50% marks in class 12th, you will get direct admission at LPU for the BSc airline tourism and management course.

The BSc airline tourism and management course at LPU is designed for those students who are interested in tourism/ hospitality and airline sector jobs. After completion of this course, you will be able to do jobs in managerial roles. You need to qualify for the LPUNEST or CUET exam to get admission to the BSc Airline Tourism and Management course.

Yes, you are eligible for LPU’s BJMC course. If you have scored 74% in the 12th grade, you will get admission to the BJMC course at LPU. The eligibility criteria for this course is that candidates need to pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent.

BJMC is a very good course for you to pursue at LPU. The BJMC course at LPU is designed to expose students to all dimensions of print, electronic, and new-age media. The objective of this course at LPU is to enhance technical skills in reporting, news design software, video editing, photography, etc.

The syllabus of the LPUNEST 2024 exam contains topics like physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, English, and general aptitude questions. Candidates who are preparing for the LPUNEST 2024 must be aware of the subject-wise syllabus. 

Chemistry

• States of Matter
• Atomic structure
• Chemical bonding and molecular structure
• Chemical thermodynamics
• Redox reactions and electrochemistry
• Chemical kinetics
• Hydrogen
• p-block elements
• d and f-block elements
• Environmental Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic compounds 
• Polymers
• Practical Chemistry
• Biomolecules

Physics

• Motion
• Kinematics, Gravitation, and Oscillations
• Thermal Physics
• Electricity and magnetism
• Atomic Structure and Optics
• Electrical & Electronics

Maths

• Sets
• Relations
• Function, limit, and continuity
• Sequences and series
• Matrices
• Determinants
• Vector algebra
• Permutations
• Combinations
• Mathematical induction
• Binomial theorem
• Derivatives
• Definite integrals
• Differential equations
• Coordinate geometry
• Statistics and probability
• Trigonometry

Biology

• Diversity and Structural Organisation
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction, Genetics, and Evolution
• Biology, Biotechnology, and Human Welfare
• Ecology and environment

English

• Grammar
• Comprehension passages

Aptitude

Numbers, Percentage, Profit, Loss, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Calendar & Clocks, Coding-Decoding & Alphabet test, Direction sense test, Syllogism, and Data sufficiency.

If you have scored 57.4% in class 12, you are not eligible to appear in the LPUNEST, CUET, or JEE Main for BTech admission at LPU. 

The eligibility criteria for BTech CSE at LPU is that candidates need to qualify for class 12th with 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, and English or equivalent. You need to be eligible for the entrance test (LPUNEST CUET or JEE Main) for BTech admission at LPU. 

My seniors who have graduated recently got placed as risk advisory analyst at KPMG and trainee scientific officers. So I would say there are good career opportunities after doing MSc from LPU.

LPU offers around 11 MSc specializations including Statistics and Data Analytics, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Embryology, Clinical Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences, and many more. The eligibility criteria for admission in the MSc course at LPU is that candidates must pass a bachelor's degree (any stream) or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks.

LPU offers a variety of scholarships to support all deserving candidates. LPU provides scholarships based on one’s performance in LPUNEST or based on other scholarship schemes offered by the university. 

Performance in sports, cultural, R&D, co-curricular, social service, bravery awards, or performance in national-level tests like JEE (Main), NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc. are the reasons for getting scholarships. Up to 70% of students benefit from the scholarships.

There is no management quota for MBA admission in LPU. To get admission for an MBA at LPU, you need to qualify for the CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, or CMAT. An interview is a necessary part of the admission process after passing the LPUNEST exam. To fulfill the eligibility criteria, you must pass a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% overall.

VARC stands for verbal ability and reading comprehension. This is a very common section of the CAT exam. If you are aiming to crack the VARC section specifically for LPU, you can take note of the following points:

• You need to give regular mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.
• You need to read newspapers, magazines, and books regularly.
• Be thorough with the current affairs.
• I personally recommend joining online coaching classes for guidance and resources.

DILR stands for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. The DILR section is the main section of the CAT exam and is designed to assess applicants’ abilities to solve logic-based questions and comprehend data sets. 

The DILR section is the most the most unexpected and challenging part of the CAT exam. So, candidates need to choose the correct strategy for this section. 

You need to start your preparations by solving questions relating to simple concepts such as ranking, seating arrangements, mathematical reasoning, Venn diagrams, etc. 

I have listed the strategies that I followed to prepare the DILR section:

• Time management
• Understanding the question pattern
• Practicing via mock tests
• Solving previous year question papers