What is the LPU MCA course duration and eligibility criteria?

The MCA is a 2 years program with 4 semester in it

The eligibity criteria for MCA is 60% ( BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or
any Graduation with computer science as a course
in all three years of graduation.) + LPUNEST
OR
60% (BA/B.Com/B.Sc. (any discipline) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or graduation level. (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU)) + LPUNEST

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The MCA program at LPU is designed, keeping in view the diverse needs of the industry. The program aims at professionally grooming the students so that they can flourish in the corporate IT Sector. MCA is more focused on the practical implementation of various computing aspects such as programming, databases, networking, web development, etc.

LPU's School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. Students from all across India and 15 plus countries around the globe are expertly mentored by an experienced and proficient team of faculty members. Students have instant access to the latest technology labs like iMac, SAP, etc that keeps them updated with the ever-changing technologies.

The eligibility for the course is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years OR B.A. or B Com or B Sc (any Graduation) with (Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent.

In case a student has not studied computer as a subject in graduation, then he/she shall have to go through bridge/ additional courses (subjects) which may be scheduled before the commencement of classes or along with the regular classes. Students need not pay any additional amount for bridge/ additional courses. Clearing LPUNEST is a must.

The topics dealt with in the course are Analysis & design of complex problems, Coding skills, Ethics, Communication, Societal Impact.

The student can even go to an international university that the university is partnered with.

The highest package offered was 31 LPA and the average salary was 4 lakhs.

The best jobs one can get after an MCA are :

• Database Engineer.

• Hardware Engineer.

• Software Developer.

• Cloud Architect.

• Technical Writer.

• Web Designer and Developer.

• Data Scientist.

• IT Architect

Cloudera, Codenation, Commvault, Q2Ebanking, Cyberock, CHutney, Securonix, Mcafee, Teradata, Apisera, Edufa, Mailmodo, Quantifi, Vcompli, Frugal testing, pratian, Capegmini, calypseso, Hitachi, COgnizant, Credenc, Mobisy, and many more companies visited LPU campus for campus placements. You don't need to worry about campus placements because LPU has the best placement network.

As far as I came to know from one of the academic counsellor, LPU is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. Students from all across India and 15 plus countries around the globe are expertly mentored by an experienced and proficient team of faculty members.

• Lovely Professional University is one of the best private universities in Punjab which has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. The institute was established in 2005 and offers various bachelor, Masters’s, and Doctorate courses to its students.
• LPU ranks among the top 100 private colleges under Outlook 2019 rankings.
• Some of the most popular courses offered by the university include B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA.
• Innovative pedagogy for teaching is opted at LPU.

To apply for this programme at LPU you need to meet eligibility terms which says Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years OR with ((BA/B.Com/B.Sc. (any Graduation) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or graduation level) or equivalent.

Change in the duration of #MCA Program from 3 years to 2 years w.e.f. 2020-21 has been approved. It was decided to reduce the course duration by one year, in the 545th Meeting of University Grant Commission (UGC) held in December 2019. From the coming academic session, MCA programme will be taught as per the new course duration.So far, the course was of three years' duration.

Thus course duration in 2020 of MCA programme at LPU-2 years comprised of 4 semesters

Hope this information helps.

The Master of Computer Applications Course at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab is of two year duration and you need to appear for the LPU NEST Examination to secure admission. LPU is one of the leading private universities in India with excellent infrastructure, faculty and placement opportunities. For more information do folliw the link below

https://www.careers360.com/university/lovely-professional-university-phagwara/mca-course