Are lateral entries supported in LPU?
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Dear Student, Yes you can pursue lateral entry course at LPU after completion of your Diploma or other related course. As per the information available on their website you can pursue lateral entry in following disciplines:EngineeringManagementPharmaceutical SciencesComputer Applications and ITCommerceAyurvedic Pharmaceutical SciencesDesignHotel Management and TourismPhysiotherapyFashion DesignArchitectureMLT/ Paramedical SciencesInterior and Furniture DesignProduct and Industrial Design
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Dear aspirant, LPU gives lateral entry admissions to those having done Diploma in the concerned disciplines. Following are the programmes in which you can get admission through lateral entries. LPU is one of the best private universities spread over 600+ acres of land providing 200+ courses, and every year thousands of students apply for admission in LPU and give LPU NEST exam and study also on the basis of a scholarship. Also, they do offer lateral entry in various courses. One can take admission to Lovely Professional University after completing their Diploma course and even get a scholarship based on their performance. Hope it helps...more -
Hi there, of course, lateral entry is definitely offered at LPU. B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Information Technology) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Robotics and Automation) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Biotechnology) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Food Technology) [Lateral Entry]
B.Tech. (Autom...more -
LPU has almost 250+ programs. Yes, LPU take lateral entry if you fulfill the eligibility of that programs. You can choose programme from that I write below and take the lateral entry:
Engineering
Management
Design
Computer Applications and IT
Commerce
Interior and Furniture Design
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hotel Management and Tourism
Product and Industrial Design
Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences
Architecture
Fashion Design
Physiotherapy
Medical Laboratory Sciences
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You can take admission to Lovely Professional University after Diploma and even get a scholarship as well based on their performance. These programs are often called as Lateral Entry programs. I will list some of the streams where Lateral Entry is offered.
Engineering
Computer applications
Management
Commerce
Hotel management & tourism
Architecture
Interior design and furniture
Physical education
Pharmaceutical sciences
Product and industrial design
Medical laboratory sciences
Physiotherapy. -
Hi,
Let me just share the Lateral Entry Courses that are offered in Engineering I. e Diploma and B.Tech. LPU does provide Lateral Entry courses with excellent learning opportunities and they are.
1. Diploma (engineering. ). [Lateral Entry] : The eligibility is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in ITI (in Technical field) 1 year/ 2 years Certificate course after 10th or 2 years Diploma from SLIET or 10+2 Vocational (in Technical field) or 10+2 (Non-Medical) or equivalent from any recognised Board/ Council. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants)
2. B.Tech....more -
You can take admission to Lovely Professional University after Diploma and even get a scholarship as well based on their performance. These programs are often called as Lateral Entry programs. I will list some of the streams where Lateral Entry is offered. ENGINEERING
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
COMMERCE
HOTEL MANAGEMENT & TOURISM
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNITURE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
PRODUCT AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Moreover, LPU offers different types of scholarships on the basis of marks in either of the last two qualifications, LPU NEST Sports, and many more subject to...more -
Yes, LPU offers lateral entry programmes as well in different domains, For your relevant domain, you can check the details from the official website of LPU and apply as per the dates for admission are available. Hope it Helps !
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Hi, LPU offers 200+ programmes. LPU does offer Lateral entry programmes and save your 1 year. You can join in various lateral entry courses that LPU offers like in Engineering, Management, Design, Hotel Management and Tourism. Product and Industrial Design, Fashion Design etc. You can check the eligibility norms at the website after identifying the area of interest. Recently I heard admissions are ongoing at LPU for the 2020 admission session. For further queries or to know more visit- https://www.lpu.in/
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Hi Vikas, Yes lateral entries are accepted in LPU. For more details visit lpu. In.
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