I want some reviews about the dual degree BCA-MCA course from Lovely Professional University.

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    Manish Motwani | Guide-Level 14

    7 years ago
    The BCA+MCA degree has seen more successful entrepreneur alumni rather than the ones who are placed in placement drives. Though the course curriculum can be directly compared to one of the esteemed educational institutions, but the question paper may seem easy. But it is not. LPU exams are way easy to pass but extremely difficult to get distinction as the marking schemes become much precise about your grades and overall performance when you head one step above in the CGPA. Being an BCA aspirant, isolate yourself to the very specific part of computer application than engineers who are supposed to know everything about every course, at l
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    Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    The BCA+MCA degree has seen more successful entrepreneur alumni rather than the ones who are placed in placement drives. Though the course curriculum can be directly compared to one of the esteemed educational institutions, but the question paper may seem easy. But it is not. LPU exams are way easy to pass but extremely difficult to get distinction as the marking schemes become much precise about your grades and overall performance when you head one step above in the CGPA.
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    sartaj cheema | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    The dual degree (BCA-MCA) is designed for learners with an intent to construct strong basic conceptions and then hone their understanding in a specific domain and implementation through industry internship. Further, LPU is a university which have industrial tie-ups with Oracle and SAP. Studying these courses as a part of the curriculum would provide a wildcard entry to the industry. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible students to secure good placement.
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    DISHA RANI | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    Hi,
    The BCA+MCA degree has seen more successful entrepreneur alumni rather than the ones who are placed in placement drives. Though the course curriculum can be directly compared to one of the esteemed educational institutions, but the question paper may seem easy. But it is not. LPU exams are way easy to pass but extremely difficult to get distinction as the marking schemes become much precise about your grades and overall performance when you head one step above in the CGPA. All the best.
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    LPU has a stellar record in developing the right curricula for the programs on basis of industry consultations and feedback. BCA-MCA integrated is a five year 10 semester programme specifically designed for industry. Apart from Basic and Core courses, Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs, etc. are an integral part of curriculum. Four elective courses in a related area to develop a competency beyond the major area:
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    Aaravi Sarmah | Guide-Level 12

    5 years ago
    The School of Computer Application, Lovely Professional University 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. The Dual degree BCA-MCA programme is designed for learners intend to construct strong basic conceptions
    The Campus Placement of students is the core objective of any educational institute. The School of Computer Application, Lovely Professional University are putting no stone unturned to achieve this expectation. Placements of school ha
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    Nitin Vij | Contributor-Level 9

    5 years ago
    It is a good option for the students who are determined to achieve higher level of education. Normally BCA is a 3 Year programme and the same applies to MCA as well. However, students opting for BCA-MCA pursue MCA and save one valuable year as the tenure for the programme is 5 Years.* The intent of the programme is to construct strong basic conceptions and then hone their understanding in a specific domain and implementation of the same. The programme is strengthened with well-planned industry- centric curricula and pedagogy, Dedicated Labs, Emphasis on learning through real time problem solving and In house exposure through industry c
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    Tashi | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    LPU floats more than 250 programmes out of which computer applications is one among them. Addressing your query, LPU offers
    1. Dual BCA MCA
    2. Dual BCA (H)-MCA (H)
    The courses are designed for learners that intend to construct strong basic conceptions and then hone their understanding in a specific domain with the assimilation and implementation through industry internship. Broadly, the curriculum includes:
    #Foundation Courses: Provide base for learning the core courses
    #Core Courses: Provide base for learning the basics of major area / programme / discipline. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Wo
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    Sachin Gupta | Guide-Level 12

    5 years ago
    Dear Shantanu,
    It a big question in the mind of a student as well as parents that what will the offers and placement scenario of educational institute when the student will be about to complete the course. LPU is a international university with more than 700+ tie ups with industries and companies to support academic and placement of his students. My cousin done BCA and MCA from here and she got placed in Cognizant with top package. Other friends of her also placed in other companies such as Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, BOSCH, Amazon, SAP, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Sandisk, Moserbear. Their junior Tanya Arora who is recently in news, got
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    Ahana Sharma | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hi,
    LPU is Punjab Best Computer Application College. LPU School of Computer Application 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. Students have instant access to the latest technology labs like iMac, SAP, etc. That keeps them updated with the ever-changing technologies.

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