Which option is better: SRM Chennai or LPU?

I faced lot of confusion in selection of university at the time of my graduation. After long comparison I felt good for LPU. It gave me extra edge in everything. I am an alumni of LPU and I have seen and heard his experience during his UG. From infrastructure to faculty members. From education quality to rankings and facilities in university. In everything LPU performed remarkable. The centralized system of LPU is so much strong that makes things easy to understand. The most important priorities of LPU is best quality of education and placements at great places. They follow these things and result is lot of deserved and eligible students got the best places and those who are not able to achieve anything due to their own mistakes then Grapes are sour. You understand what I mean. Moreover, LPU has Best Lifestyle and College Life. You will find lot of things to enjoy apart from the education. LPU campus is well planned and advanced in terms of facilities and technologies. LPU is good in all perspectives whether it is teaching, placements, infrastructure or other facilities. You will find the students and staff from about 50 Countries; from Cities, Suburbs, small Towns; from every ethnic & religious background. There is strong system for attendance, education and examination. You have to follow the timetable for your classes and maintain the good percentage in attendance. UMS is the best and main toll actually that is centralized one system for all Academic operations. Almost everything is online in the campus. LPU has around 2300 faculty members in the university. It has experienced, specialised and well qualified faculty members. LPU has earned many affiliations, recognition and accreditation and mark itself among the few of the top private universities.

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Dear Aagam, Both SRM Chennai and LPU are growing day by day in the field of education and becoming famous nowadays. Being alumni of LPU, I would love to share the information about LPU with you. LPU is spread over 600 acres of campus having 30000+ students and 3500+ faculty and staff. Many students come across the world which makes me feel like I'm in a foreign country. LPU offers more than 200+ programmes every year in different fields Good Placement: Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. A few of them are Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, etc. In which they are placed. The maximum package available for the Engineering programme is 42 LPA till now. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: 1. For Focus on Affordable and clean energy, LPU has 1st rank in India 2. For Decent Work and Economic Growth, LPU has 2nd rank in India 3. Among the top 80 Universities in India 4. Among the top 90 engineering colleges in India 5. Among the top 50 business management schools in India 6. Among the top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges 7. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 8. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps Good Luck!

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<p data-start="0" data-end="1048">When comparing SRM Chennai and Lovely Professional University (LPU) as options for higher education, LPU clearly stands out as the better choice overall, especially if you prioritize placements, industry exposure, and overall growth. LPU has built a massive and diverse campus environment with students from all over India and abroad, which enriches cultural exchange and networking opportunities. The university's placement ecosystem is one of the strongest in the country, attracting thousands of recruiters from sectors like IT, engineering, management, finance, healthcare, design, agriculture, and more. This wide recruiter base ensures that students from almost every discipline have access to quality job offers, not just limited to top performers but extended to a larger percentage of the batch. LPU consistently records higher placement numbers and competitive salary packages, including substantial domestic and international offers, along with robust internship opportunities that often lead to pre-placement offers.&nbsp;Beyond placements, LPU emphasizes holistic development through industry-aligned curriculum, practical training, live projects, hackathons, and industry collaborations that keep students technically and professionally updated. The university's career development cell starts preparing students from early semesters with soft skills training, resume building, mock interviews, and continuous technical skill enhancement, which significantly improves employability. The campus infrastructure, research centers, labs, innovation hubs, and student clubs facilitate well-rounded learning that goes beyond academics.&nbsp;While SRM Chennai does offer decent opportunities, LPU's scale of recruitment, breadth of programs, structured career support, and consistent placement records make it the better choice for students who want a balanced and career-oriented university experience.</p>

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According to my know how, SRM or Chennai all are fine. But I believe that LPU is one of the best universities among all the B schools as well as other ranked universities. I will share certain facts which would justify the same. 1. Accreditation: As LPU got accreditation from Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, USA (ACBSP). Not only LPU is highly accredited but also it is having numerous international tie ups for instance university of North Alabama, Livingstone College etc. 2. Size: LPU is spread over 600 acres campus consisting of 3000+students and 3500+ faculty members and staff. Students are taking the admissions not from all over India but across the borders as well which make me feel that I am in a foreign land. 3. Ranking: LPU has following ranking: 1. Impact rankings 2021 2. National Employability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds 3. Outlook has ranked LPU as 5th among top 50 universities 4. Knowledge Review rated LPU as 10 th among Best training and Placement Institute 4. Infrastructure: LPU in itself a town as all the amenities a student could found at one place there is no need to move out of the campus. From Central Library to Hospital, Bank, ATMs, JIM facility, swimming pool. A student could enjoy his or her life in the best way. 5. Placements: LPU is having outstanding Placements record for the students. As every year not only national companies but also international ones are also hiring the LPU students for instance Amazon offers 30 Lacs package per annum. The Corporates which have visited the campus are Microsoft, Amazon, DBS Bank etc. 6. Faculty: LPU composed of the best faculty members from IIM, IITs and the other best B schools. 7. Upgraded Approach: LPU is highly upgraded in its parameters as it includes paperless attendance, online assignments, submission etc. We can also raise our grievances online itself.

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<p>Dear reader, </p><p>As a LPU student this is my perspective towards asked question.</p><p>Lovely Professional University (LPU) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai) are both esteemed, NAAC A+ rated establishments. While LPU offers an unmatched worldwide recruitment ecosystem and secured a record-breaking domestic package of ₹2.5 crore for its 2025 class, SRM is praised for its deep-rooted academic tradition in the south.</p><p>For more information kindly contact their concerned department.</p><p>I hope this information helps.</p>

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SRM, Chennai and LPU both are equally good and renowned but I must say that the Lovely Professional University has been known for its consistent growth in Academics for the last 20 years. It has been able to prove its mark on almost all the grounds as it offers lucrative career growth, placements, well-equipped technologies, space, and a widespread alumni network. Lovely Professional University is a great and fully diversified university that provides a better opportunity for the students to express or enhance their skills in any domain. Some of its well know achievements are: 1. Top 50 Private Universities by India Today 2. Ranked as Best Private University by ASSOCHAM recently. 3. Ranked 2nd by Hack Earth in the race of most technologically aware crowd thrusting LPU ahead of IITs and NITs 4. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach and Inclusivity by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. 5. The University is ranked 19th in India's Leading Top 50 B-Schools by India Business Journal. 6. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every one of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. 7. LPU becomes India's first Private University to get ICAR Accreditation and lot more Lovely Professional University is therefore a great and fully diversified university that provides a better opportunity for the students to express or enhance their skills in any domain. Apart from these, LPU has been ranked 2nd the highest Indian University in its debut year itself, LPU has outshined various institutions like IITs, NITs, state and central universities across India. LPU bagged commendable positions on parameters like Affordable and Clean Energy and Decent Work and Economic Growth. It is elated to share this extraordinary achievement with our LPU family, as it gives us a huge reason to celebrate and take pride in the fact that we are a part of this unmatchable institution. It also now on the list of Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021! LPU has indeed made India proud as it is among the only three Indian universities to make it to the Top 200 in the World in THE Impact Rankings!

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Aagam, LPU is one of the best universities in India. It is a UGC approved university which has been ranked highly by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its faculty, its placements, its teaching practices etc. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. For better learning emphasis is on the practical learning therefore students participate in a no.of workshops and live projects that are conducted frequently by the university. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. Students also go for on-job training (OJT) where they are paid stipend too. The university leaves no stone unturned to shape the future of its students. It is definitely the first choice of both national and international students.

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Hi, Selecting a university is a big decision and a very difficult task, as our career depends upon that. I would highly recommend LPU because of the following reasons. 1. Infrastructure: The University is spread over 600 acres which provide each and every facility to its students inside the campus. Well, considering education, well-equipped labs are designed with experienced faculty and lab assistants that make you excel in the study. 2. Faculty: Every semester, the syllabus is updated. The faculty members are available all the time of the week so that the student can approach any time of the week. LPU has lots of experienced faculty members specialised in certain fields that can help you boost the knowledge, help build up your projects, guide you in your pace of life, any personal or educational issues, etc. 3. Diversity: The University with the most diverse student population. Students from all across the world live in the hostel, which comes the closest to being 'a home away from home'. The mixture of races and religions helps to build a decent environment. It's very exciting because you will get a chance to interact with people from different nationalities, cultures, and different backgrounds. 4. Campus Life: At the end of a tiring day or week, everyone expects Entertainment and refreshing ways to uplift their daily boring schedule. But here in LPU, they conduct so many big events where they call popular celebrities and help their students to feel more alive and energetic, which makes life in LPU more fun. 5. Placements: LPU has excelled in the placement records as students are trained with the professional enhancement programme classes, where they teach and educate you about the interview skills and etiquettes. Moreover, the university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. Companies that visit LPU are Amazon, Tech Mahindra, ITC, Trident Group, Khimji Ramdas, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Capgemini, Bosch, TCS, Nestle, Adobe Systems India Private Limited, Vlcc Health Care, Hdfc, Crescendo Group, Rallis India, and several other firms. The highest Package Availed by Engineering (CSE) Student MS Tanya Arora is 42 LPA by Microsoft. Students are placed in AMAZON at a package of 30 LPA. More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average package of 6-12 LPA. Thanks.

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Hi, I would recommend you to go for SRM University. Below mentioned are the reasons for same: 1. Infrastructure. 2. Innovation. 3. Course module. 4. Foreign exchange. 5. Brand value. 6. Internship and placement opportunities. 7. Overall ranking. All the best.

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