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I completed my diploma in mechanical engineering and I want computer science in B.Tech. Can I get admission in a later entry program in LPU?
Asked by Somesh Jain
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LPU is one of the highly regarded universities in India, it attracts talent from all over India as well as about 70 more countries. B.Tech Computer Sciences and Engineering is flagship course of university. Yes you can take admission in CSE with Diploma in Mechanical engineering, the website of LPU clearly mentions :
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years. After 10+2 (Non-Medical) or http://B.Sc.(Non-Medical) or http://B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent
So, you have to attain 60% marks in order to get into the coveted course, h...more -
Hello, Yes, you can pursue B.Tech CSE after your Diploma from any specialisation. I remember my friend has taken admission on the basis of his Diploma and he got admission in second year as an lateral entry. You need to fulfill the minimum eligibility scores in Diploma, which is 60%. Admission is already going on through online mode these days. For more details you can visit the website and contact LPU counselors. I hope this helps. All the Best. ! -
The eligibility for B.Tech CSE at LPU is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years. After 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. 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. Students will develop competence in areas like programming, Database Management Systems, Networks and Security, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing etc. B.Tech in Computer Sc...more
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Hi there, you can get admission for sure however, you need to fulfill the eligibility conditions. The eligibility is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years after 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. The B Tech CSE programme is one programme that LPU is known for. Well-tailored course content to meet the global industrial needs, good faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities have left many NITs far behind. The B Tech CSE programme primarily deals with the development as well as designing of...more
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Dear Somesh, The eligibility for B.Tech CSE at LPU is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 years. After 10+2 (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. I would say, Lovely professional University is the best engineering college in Punjab for CSE. , Number of admissions in CSE department have been increased rapidly and has become one of the popular courses among engineering aspirants. It focuses on the basic elements of computer programming and networking. I am saying this because my cousin brother has completed same course from Lovely...more -
Yes definitely you can proceed for the admissions for your desired programme. The eligibility criteria for your desired programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (engineering. ). (any stream) (3 years after 10th or 2 years after 10+2 (Non Medical) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA or equivalent. LPU is a well renowned university, 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 a...more
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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 (Engg.) [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 recognized Board/ Council.
(5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants)
2.B.Tech. [Lateral Entry]...more
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