Can I apply for BCA? What is the last date for BCA course?

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Vibha Gupta · Answer

LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is a UGC-approved university which has been ranked well by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its faculty, its placements, its teaching practices, etc. This year LPU has already relaxed their eligibility norms, the criteria to be qualified for the programme is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. Also, you can avail scholarship benefits as LPU offers scholarship based on several categories. Admissions are going fast, apply on or before 30th June to grab the opportunity.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Shaqib, The program at LPU is designed to build programming skills for developing efficient and resource optimized software/website/cloud/mobile applications. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is : Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. Few relaxations: (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defense Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) Since the heavy scholarships are likely to be reduced after 15th july, you must finish up with your online admission process before that. So, it appears that with 55% you are eligible for the program. With program outcomes like following and great placements upto 7.5 LPA ! This is ideal program for you. # Employability : Ability to get employment opportunities in corporate/government/private sectors or to be a successful entrepreneur # Environment and sustainability : Understand the impact of sciences and computers to craft solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. # Modern tool usage : Ability to use the modern programming languages, tools, techniques and skills necessary for design, develop and deploy software based applications. # Life-long learning : Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of upcoming information technology changes. # Domain Knowledge : Ability to apply exploration to study and analyze problems in different areas of information technology. # Knowledge enhancement : Comprehend the fundamentals, principles, applications and importance of computational concepts. # Higher Education : Capability to move on to higher level learning based on computer Science fundamentals. # Ability to analyze, interpret and present findings effectively using mathematical and communication skills. # Understand the fundamentals and applications of programming, data structures, databases, networking, mobile computing, information security and data analysis. # Amalgamate knowledge of information technology and computational tools for simulation. # Ability to effectively apply the computer Science concepts to analyze, design and develop cost-effective, efficient and secure solutions to the societal problems. Hope this helps DVD.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! You can apply for BCA if you fulfill the following eligibility criteria. Eligibility is 50% in Class 12th, with English. Admissions for 2020 batch is already going on through online mode. BCA Course at LPU is designed to build programming skills for developing efficient and resource optimized software/website/cloud/mobile applications. In simple terms, BCA Programme at Lovely Professional University has lots to do with Computer Science and programming. Students are given knowledge on topics like Programming languages, hardware and software, computer networks, World Wide Web, Database Management, Logic, Multimedia etc. CA graduates have good scope in jobs as a Web Developer, Software Tester, etc. Depending on the skills you acquire during your BCA. LPU provide career pathways and accordingly changes are done in the students curriculum based on the pathway being opted by students like:Corporate jobs. Government Jobs. Higher studies. Entrepreneurship and Research. Previous year at LPU, BCA students got maximum package of 5 to 7 LPA and average package was 3 LPA. Major Highlights of Placements are : More than 550 students hired on a single day by Cognizant, TWICE that is more than 1000 students. LPU has a collaboration with Google to provide specialisation Android courses to computer application students. LPU provides free training on SAP Business Suite to the students leading them to the SAP Consultant Certification. LPU has a tie-up with VMware IT ACADEMY for giving students and faculty exposure to products like vSAN, sphere, NSX, Workspace, Airwatch and cloud, including certifications. LPU was ranked SECOND by Hacker Earth leaving behind most IITs among more than 5000 universities, from all around the world. Amazon, a leading MNC selected Bhavna Chaudhary, a BCA student at a starting package of 3.65 LPA. Tech Mahindra is one the of leading MNCs that originated in India. Tech Mahindra selected 2 LPU Students at a package of 4.25 Lacs pa. Venture Pact also recruited 4 students at a decent package. I hope this helps you. Thanks!

Tashi · Answer

Yes you can take admission in BCA in LPU but for that you need to meet the eligibility which is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent . I also came to know from the counsellor of LPU that LPU promotes following scholarship: 1.On the basis of marks in previous class 2.LPUNEST 3. Defence/Co-Curricular/Sports 4. COVID-19 5. National Level Test 6.Board Toppers 7.For Orphan students or person with certain disabilities # From the above mentioned scholarships, candidate will get one that too which will be maximum one The counsellor also mentioned that the programme is designed to build programming skills for developing efficient and resource optimized software/website/cloud/mobile applications with following outcomes as: #Ability to analyze, interpret and present findings effectively using mathematical and communication skills. #Understand the fundamentals and applications of programming, data structures, databases, networking, mobile computing, information security and data analysis. #Amalgamate knowledge of information technology and computational tools for simulation. # Ability to effectively apply the computer science concepts to analyze, design and develop cost effective, efficient and secure solutions to the societal problems. The counsellor highlighted the features and career prospects of course: Salient Features #Contemporary Curriculum #Seminar and Project driven courses are designed to enhance technical and presentation skills #Professional Enhancement #Software Skills #Industry Immersion #Holistic Development Career Prospects #Primary Prospects: Professional positions as Developers, Design Engineers, Data Base Administrator, Network Administrator, Data Analyst in leading IT companies like Cognizant, Accenture, HCL , Wipro Technologies, TCS, LG Soft, #Secondary Prospects: Career in teaching as Lecturer or Assistant Professor in various universities a #Tertiary Prospects: Entrepreneurship ventures such as consultancy, coaching institutes, training centres can be started Regarding placements, LPU provides great platform for placements and also prepare the students for better performance. The counsellor mentioned that last year LPU provided placement the maximum package was 5 Lacs per annum and average packages were 3.6 Lacs I will advice you not to wait for last date because the programme is high in demand , so book the seat online at the earliest.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi, Eligibility is 50% in Class 12th, with English. The admissions are already taking place in the online mode. 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. ACHIEVEMENTS: School of Computer Applications participated in e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative (eLSI) sponsored by MHRD under the National Mission on Education through ICT program (An initiative by IIT Bombay that aims to create the next generation of embedded systems engineers with a practical outlook LPU student Rohit Kumar has been enlisted in 'Facebook-Hall of Fame 2018 during a security conference 'BountyCon' organised jointly by Facebook and Google in Singapore in March, 2019. He is considered one of India's foremost ethical hackers Representing India among 1,500+ competitors from 60 countries, our BCA student Shubham Singh has charmed us all by being one of the 19 Young Indian medallists at the prestigious World Skills 2019 competition held at Kazan, Russia. Shubham has bagged the coveted Medal of Excellence award in Cyber Security at this international competition making the entire nation proud! So maximum placements are being done for the students to the best of the ability. INCUBATION CENTRE:To make LPU MCA students exposed to real time software development environment, LPU runs In-house Incubation Centre where students get chance to work on third party project during their six months internship. Browse the website to start the admission procedure in the online mode. You need to start the admission procedure soon as the seats are filling fast due to online admissions.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

HI Shaqib, Yes, you can Apply for BCA. LPU has designed this programme to build programmeing skills for developing efficient and resource optimized software/website/cloud/mobile applications. # This year due to Covid-19 pandemic, Lovely Professional University is progressing through their Website in Online Mode only. Online Admissions are going you can proceed further if you are eligible to get Admission in BCA. # Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants). # For more and better information you can call them at their toll free number or you can visit their University Website for the further proceedings of Admission. # For the Maximum scholarships benefits, LPU officials are asking to take Admission as soon as possible. All the best.

N Pathania · Answer

Yes, you can apply for BCA. LPU offers different types of scholarships on the basis of marks in either of the last two qualifications, LPUNEST, Sports, Defence, COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship, and many more. If you are eligible for more than one scholarship, only one scholarship you will get is the maximum one. The best thing is if you get the scholarship, the tuition fees after getting a scholarship will be applicable every semester except for a few types of scholarships. The last date for admission to avail maximum scholarship is 15th July 2020. For more information, you can either visit their website or call on their toll-free number- 1800 102 4431, 1800 274 0615. Thanks

Gagan Chopra · Answer

Yes, BCA is good career option if you like the programming, databases, Networking etc. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement with the help of a dedicated Division of Career Services. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements of our students. More than 550 companies visit every year for such activities and campus-recruitment of students from LPU; and this year for batch graduating in 2020, already more than 500 placement/internship drives have been conducted till January 2020 with leading industry giants (more than 90% being MNCs) and generating more than 3000 offers just in the first half of the academic session. At Lovely Professional University, they not only talk about job placements, but career placements. As per students interest and inclination towards his or her career choice LPU provide career pathways and accordingly changes are done in the students curriculum based on the pathway being opted by students like: Corporate jobs. Government Jobs. Higher studies. Entrepreneurship Research. Last year, BCA students got maximum package of 5 to 7 LPA and average package was 3 LPA.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Dear Shaqib, You can take admission in BCA, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria which is: Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. Check the link for more details: http://www.lpu.in/programmes/bachelor-of-computer-application-bca For more information, visit LPU camp office in your town: http://www.lpu.in/admission/lpu-in-your-town.php#lpu-town

Amita Sharma · Answer

Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or in case marks scored in 10+2 are 80% or above, then LPUNEST will be exempted and candidate may apply for admission. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. Last date is May 31, 2018.

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