Yes, LPU offers diploma courses that can be pursued by students after class 10. These courses are 3 years long and consist of 6 semesters. Students must score 50% marks in class 10 to pursue diploma courses of their choice. My friend did a diploma course from LPU followed by BTech and currently works in a MNC. CSE, mechanical engineering, business administration and architectural assistantship are some of the popular diploma courses at LPU. 

LPU offers diploma courses in the following disciplines. 

• Engineering
• Management
• MLT or Paramedical Sciences or Embryology
• Architecture
• Design
• Fashion Design

No, to secure admission to a BTech course at LPU, you are required to clear the LPUNEST entrance exam. LPUNEST is the university entrance exam conducted by LPU to provide admission to its various courses.

For BTech, you should have a minimum of 60% marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology from a recognised board. After class 12, you should focus on qualifying LPUNEST to get selected. LPU used to offer admission to its BTech courses based on JEE Main score but now it has stopped.

You can use your 75% JEE Main score to secure a scholarship at LPU. The university offers attractive scholarships to exceptional students or those with good scores in entrance exams.

Yes, there are many hotel management courses offered by LPU at different levels. The School of Hotel Management and Tourism (SOHMT) is one of the leading hospitality education institutes in India. It is certified by the Federation of Hotel Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI). The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs in hotel management. The university also provides lateral entry to its BSC and BHMCT courses. 

The School of Hotel Management and Tourism (SOHMT) boast a strong placement record and many of my friends have received excellent job offers through the campus drive. It has industry tie-ups with premier institutions like Radisson, CBL, GEM, AIESEC and more. More than 60 recruiters visit the campus every year for placement. The average package for the top 10% of students was INR 7.20 Lakhs with the highest salary being INR 32 Lakhs.

VIT offers BTech courses in around 20 specializations. Some of the popular specializations at VIT for BTech courses are AI, Cyber Security, ML, CSE, etc. The BTech fees is divided into 2 groups which is as follows.

Group A – BTech (Civil, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Fashion Technology)

Group B- All Other BTech Specializations

VIT Vellore offers a vast number of UG and PG courses in the field of Science, Technology and Management. Here is a list of courses offered at VIT Vellore-

• B.Tech- CSE, Biotechnology, Mechanical, Biomedical, Bioinformatics, ECE, Civil, and more.
• BCA
• BBA
• BSc. Hons. in Agriculture
• B.Des
• MBA
• MSc.- Data Science, Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biomedical Genetics, and Physics.

These are the various undergraduate and postgraduate level courses offered at VIT Vellore.

Yes, in my opinion, LPU will prove to be a good choice for your PhD programs. I enrolled for a PhD course in 2021. As a current student at LPU, I can list down some of the things that would help you understand why LPU is worth it for a PhD course.

• LPU has one of the most versatile faculty. Their Faculty has expertise in various research areas and improves the quality and effectiveness of our research. Their guidance and mentorship is one of the most important thing for a PhD Student like myself. 
• LPU provides students with modern research facilities, labs and a good infrastructure in all disciplines such as engineering, science, technology, management and humanities. All the schools are well equipped and helped me with my PhD degree.
• As research students at LPU we can do interdisciplinary research, go for industrial collaboration and visits, take part in projects, and attend conferences, seminars, workshops and publications.
• LPU also offers financial support in terms of scholarships to support the students. 
• LPU has a good overall ranking and is one of the top 50 universities overall in India as per NIRF
• Ph.D. students at LPU can also publish/present their research and papers in renowned journals, conferences and forums. LPU offers opportunities to network with industry professionals, academic experts, researchers and colleagues to help us get an edge while doing our PhD.

As a PhD Scholar from LPU, I would recommend studying law from here. The university’s law department has emerged as a pioneering institution in recent years. It is ranked at the 16th spot by NIRF in the law category in 2023.

The university also features two moot courts to provide students with a court-like environment for practising, showcasing LPU’s dedication to providing students with the best facilities. Further, the law courses at LPU are recognised by the Bar Council of India. Career Guidance Magazine and Higher Education Review have also recognised the law school as one of the ten most promising institutions in India. It has also signed an MOU with NLSIU Bangalore for various programs. The law school also boast an excellent placement record with top companies like Tech Mahindra, Awareness Attorneys, Decathlon and more visiting the campus. The highest recorded salary package during the 2023 campus placement was INR 9 LPA. 

I have completed my BTech in Mechanical from LPU in 2021. The few things that worked for me and proved that LPU was a great choice included reasons like placements, syllabus, faculty, ranking, accreditations and more. I have listed some of them down for your reference.LPU is one of the top universities in India and offers great training in this area. It is easy to find employment as well through campus placements which makes it a good choice. Several top companies visit LPU during the placement season. During my placements, tech giants such as TCS, IBM, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc offered job opportunities to us. LPU also collaborates with companies to offer hands-on training and projects to focus on the practical aspect of studies. The collaborations also helped us to secure job placements as mechanical engineering graduates.

Apart from the placements, the updated curriculum is also a great advantage. LPU students also have all the facilities at one place. You can enroll for extracurricular activities such as swimming, take part in competitions or societies, and cultural events. The hostel is fully equipped as well and there is a gym too. Modern labs, extensive libraries, and advanced infrastructure along with a knowledgable faculty was also something that gave LPU an edge.In conclusion, Lovely Professional University stands out as a great choice if you want to pursue mechanical engineering.

LPU provides both UG and PG Fashion Designing Courses in several specializations. I started doing my graduation in 2016. The BDes Fashion Design course has a comprehensive curriculum and taught me a lot of things including contemporary expertise. The LPU Fashion Designing programs also focus on using cutting-edge technologies and updates the students regarding the current market trends.

LPU has a high focus on both the theory and practical aspect of a subject. I attended several workshops, fashion shows, field visits, and industry interactions to focus on the real life industry and help in my training. I studied at the LPU School of Design and was mesmerised by the labs as well where we are encouraged to experiment with different materials to create designs and accessories.

Apart from the curriculum, infrastructure, and pedagogy, the placements at LPU for Fashion design graduates also have a great success record. After completing our graduation we could work at top design houses where our alumni have also secured job opportunities such as Anshul Rajwansh, Archana Kochhar, Aslam Khan (Delhi), Pam Mehta (Delhi), etc. In the last placements students have also been placed at top companies like H & M. The highest package also goes up to 14 LPA or more at times.

As a BTech student at LPU, I can provide the first-year syllabus for BTech in CSE. The first-year syllabus generally covers foundational subjects required to develop a strong base in students to understand computer science. The year is divided into 2 semesters which are called Autumn Term and Spring Term at LPU. The syllabus for both terms is mentioned in the tables below.

Students can also pursue four elective courses in various specialisations and aspects during the curriculum to develop additional skills and competency.