Can I pursue BCA from this college after 12th? I am weak in maths but my computers is strong and I am an arts student.

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Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, Yes, you can opt for BCA at LPU. You need not to worry if you are weak in Maths. BCA doesn't include much of maths, and moreover faculty and curriculum at LPU is designed in such a way that it focuses from the base onwards. Faculties are so helpful that they will be there at your help always. Eligibility for Admission is 50% in Class 12th with English. You can definitely apply for BCA at LPU. 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. So, if you are looking for admission, better be fast as seats are filling up due to online admission. Thanks.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Subhankar, 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.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Subhankar, you can pursue BCA from LPU if you fulfill the eligibility criteria which is pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. Check the link below for more details http://www.lpu.in/programmes/all/12th/Computer_Applications_and_IT/BCA#Details Don't worry if you are weak in a subject, our faculty is very supportive and goes an extra mile to help weak students. Extra classes are given to weak students.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

In the situation of Covid-19, LPU has relaxed their eligibility norms. The eligibility criteria of this programme is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. Therefore you can proceed for your admissions and also you can apply for LPUNEST exam for scholarship purpose. LPU is one of the leading private universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. 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 one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books and lectures, LPU has experimented with books, interactive problem-solving interactions and working through real-world applications. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement. Companies which recruit from IIT's, IIM's also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Capgemini, Verizon, SAP Labs, Qualcomm, Drishti Soft Solutions, L&T Infoetch, Tek Systems, Alight Solutions, Tivo Corporation, Wipro, Interviewbit, LG Soft India, Click Labs, PEGA and many more visit lpu for placement of students.

Rishvanjas Sharma · Answer

HI Subhankar, The difference lies in the fact that you can specialise in a certain subject in BCA (Hons), whereas, BCA (Regular) gives you an overview of all those subjects taught in the honours course. It is always better to go for Hons course. You are given few more additional advantages at LPU, if you opt for Hons. Subject such as in hostel pooling, books issue at library, elective selection and few more. Hons. student will be studying one more subject as an additional from regular course students. LPU offers ample practical experience to students in the form of workshops, projects, on-job training, etc. Placements in LPU are best. # 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. All the Best.

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, The program at LPU is designed to build programming skills for developing efficient and resource optimized software/website/cloud/mobile applications. The eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. LPU provides ample opportunities for each and every eligible student to secure a good placement. Companies that recruit from IIT's, IIM's also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Amazon, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Capgemini, Verizon, SAP Labs, Qualcomm, Drishti Soft Solutions, L&T Infotech, Tek Systems, Alight Solutions, Tivo Corporation, Wipro, Interviewbit, LG Soft India, Click Labs, PEGA and many more visit LPU for placement of students. Thanks

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi, LPU carefully nurtures its students and propels them to the pinnacle of success so that their hard work culminates to a zenith. 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. PROJECTS: Students of MCA, M.Sc., BCA and B.Sc. work on live and entrepreneurial projects and show case their talent at various platforms. An event named Pre Project Expo is organized by the school annually where the students showcase their projects. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CELL: Student Entrepreneurship Cell at Lovely Professional University organized its 3rd annual Indian Entrepreneurship Congress(IE-Con) 2019, where top entrepreneurs stimulated thousands of LPU students including the students of School of Computer Application to Think Big, adopt entrepreneurial career and learn to convert their ideas into society needed sell-able products 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. Such feats will boost you to study hard. The faculty too is very helpful. Still if you need extra guidance then remedial classes are there for your help. Though the potion of maths is minimum so you need not worry much. You can check details from te website of te college. Good Luck.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Shubhankar, 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. BCA graduates have good scope in jobs as a Web Developer, Software Tester, etc. Depending on the skills you acquire during your BCA. # not much difference among BCA and BCA (Hons.) BCA (Hons.) is better. The difference lies in the fact that you can specialise in a certain subject in BCA (Hons), whereas, BCA (Regular) gives you an overview of all those subjects taught in the honours course. It is always better to go for Hons course. You are given few more additional advantages at LPU, if you opt for Hons. Subject such as in hostel pooling, books issue at library, elective selection and few more. Hons. student will be studying one more subject as an additional from regular course students. LPU offers ample practical experience to students in the form of workshops, projects, on-job training, etc. Placements in LPU are best. # 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. All the Best.

Gagan Chopra · Answer

You can take admission in BCA without maths subject in 10 +2 but there will be maths in the curriculum of BCA. Which is importance also. I have done Graduation in BCA with same as yours and I still remember I got maths in two semesters but the good thing is LPU faculty members are so good they made it so easy and I passed both time with good grades and marks. Best wishes to you also.

Arshia Singh · Answer

Yes, you can definitely pursue BCA from Lovely Professional University with your profile. For BCA, Maths is not compulsory, and students from Arts background with Computer knowledge are eligible as long as they have English in 12th and around 50–60% marks. Since you have 60%, you meet the criteria. Your strength in computers will actually help you more in this course. From a student point of view, BCA focuses on programming, software, and IT basics, so if you're interested in coding and technology, you can do well even without strong maths. Just stay consistent with practical skills, and you'll be able to manage the course comfortably.

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