How is LPU in Mechanical Engineering as compared to Thapar?

I need to know the exposure, more than placements and brand value.

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    Lipika Dhingra | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Few points told by my brother who did his studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision:
    A Mechanical Engineering student goes through an experiential learning process surrounded by high-end the latest labs and equipment including robotics and automation. International tech-fests and competitions encourage all-round development in our students in addition to giving them international exposure. Lovely Professional University provides several programs that include B.Tech, B.Tech (Hons. ), a dual degree programme for B.Tech and M.Tech and B.Tech and MBA and integrated programs like B.Tech and MBA and B.Tech and M.Tech. Here at
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    Ayush Raj | Guide-Level 12

    4 years ago
    It is unmatchable, LPU offers great academic exposure to its students. It is a UGC-approved university that has been ranked well 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 one of eligible students to secure a good placement. Special inputs in the form of professional enhancement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. These are some of the reasons that LPU has become the first choice of both national and international students. Talking about placements of mechan
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    Rajdeep Sharma Alumni of Lovely Professional University | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest & immortal Engineering disciplines. Expertise of Mechanical engineers is not only limited to design, develop, build, and test but also they can deal with anything that moves, from components to machines to the human body. Being a proud alumni of Lovely Professional University, I would like to quote some of unique features of School of Mechanical Engineering of LPU which I got to know from my fellow batchmates & alumni pages & happenings of LPU.
    1) Faculty : The school has well qualified and experienced faculty members with specialisation in various fields like, Aerospace Engineering, Automobi
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    preeti gogna Faculty at LPU | Guide-Level 15

    3 years ago
    Thapar is definitely good. The LPU offers a B Tech in Mechanical Engineering. It is an Engineering programme which seamlessly articulates the concepts from basic Science to technology with relevant practice through lab and projects for building the problem solving skills, keeping industry requirements in place for Design, Manufacturing, Thermal etc. Specialisation. The Eligibility Criteria is (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics Mathematics and English or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST/ JEE (Mains). For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English
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    Neharika sharma | Guide-Level 13

    4 years ago
    When it comes to choosing the best university for engineering, IIT becomes the first preference but IIT is not just the only option. Few of the other leading options for engineering are :
    National Institute of Engineering
    Lovely Professional University
    Thapar University
    UPES Dehradun
    College of Engineering, Pune
    Symbiosis Engineering College
    Delhi College of Engineering
    Among these options, I would suggest you to checkout Lovely Professional University. I have heard a lot about LPU, LPU has well qualified faculties, great infrastructure, complete placement assistance, live projects, well equipped labs and lot more.
    My cousin brother is pursuing
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    Poonam Angural Alumni Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Hi, LPU is the best mechanical engineering college in Punjab. Mechanical Engineering Discipline is the among best Mechanical Engineering colleges in Punjab, India equipped with 40+ labs and modern machining to provide an extra edge to the existing curriculum which focuses on developing a strong basic knowledge. A Mechanical Engineering student goes through an experiential learning process surrounded by high-end the latest labs and equipment including robotics and automation. International tech-fests and competitions encourage all-round development in our students in addition to giving them an international exposure. So far the companie
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    Arijit Roy | Contributor-Level 8

    5 years ago
    If you get admitted in lpu, you get to great exposure like full time labs facility after class, great faculty members with good knowledge, make your own customized project, get for financial support based on projects, participate in project expo exhibitions for lpu, make money based on project rides like gocart. Etc. If you have more questions and queries log onto lpu. In.
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    Parul Arora | Contributor-Level 7

    5 years ago
    The LPU Mechanical school has well qualified and experienced faculty members with specialisation in various fields like, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, CAD/CAM, Engineering Design, Industrial Engineering, Machine Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Metallurgy, Robotics, Thermal Engineering, etc.
    1. Achieving Curriculum Feedback from Industry: some always initiate to discuss its curriculum with the industry persons to take feedback from them and do the necessary alteration in the syllabus as per the industry requirements so as to make its student industry ready
    2. Immersive Mentor-ship Model: Experienced faculty m
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    Neetu Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    My brother has completed B.Tech Mechanical from Lovely Professional University, LPU is helping him grow professionally and personally with its career-oriented programs and support. Few points told by my brother who did his studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision:
    A Mechanical Engineering student goes through an experiential learning process surrounded by high-end the latest labs and equipment including robotics and automation. International tech-fests and competitions encourage all-round development in our students in addition to giving them international exposure. Lovely Professional University provides several progra
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    pradeep kumar Sr. Section Engr(Design) | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    If we SEE the latest Universities NIRF ranking than Thapar is at 27 while LPU at 101-150. The comparison of notch of Universities are given below. Thapa (TIET) :
    1. NIRF ranking Thapar : 27
    2. NAAC A+ Accredited
    3. 8th top University in placements
    4. 30th QS Indian University ranking
    5. The highest package : 43 Lacs
    6. Total companies visited (2018-19) : 332
    7. Total students placed : 1249
    8. Total offers : 1324
    LPU :
    1. NIRF ranking : 101-150
    2. Students hired : 800+
    3. The highest package : 42 Lacs
    4. Companies visited : 639
    So from above facts and figures are in favor of Thapar (TIET).

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