Percentage of 12th matters for admission of MCA is LPU?

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Ashish Sharma · Answer

Dear, Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) to pursue MCA is that candidate must be Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years or with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Maths or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent. So it doesn't really matter, however the admissions of 2020 intake, LPU is considering the marks of two previous qualifications for scholarship. So even if you don't have scholarship marks in graduation but in 10+2 you have, you will be eligible for scholarship. All the best for your future.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

For MCA at LPU, You should be qualified in 12th exams. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years or with (Mathematics or Statistics or Business Maths or Business Statistics or QT as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent. So it doesn't really matter, however the admissions of 2020 intake, LPU is considering the marks of two previous qualifications for scholarship. So even if you don't have scholarship marks in graduation but in 10+2 you have, you will be eligible for scholarship. DVD.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Saezy, No, the percentage of 12th does not matter to get admission in MCA. Being alumni of LPU, let me share the eligibility for this programme at LPU. Eligibility Criteria: You should have passed with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years or B.A. Or B.Com. Or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with (Mathematics as one of the subjects at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent. LPU is Punjab's 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. Innovative Learning School of Computer Applications (SCA) Students Gain Competitive Edge Through In-House Training Opportunities MCA Students were given 6 months of house training in the final semester at the Incubation Center to help them implement theory into the practical world. Students Work On Live, Entrepreneurial, And General Projects SCA students applied the knowledge gathered through classroom teaching on live, entrepreneurial, and general projects. BCA and MCA students have developed 64 such projects! Innovative Projects Presented During Project Expo 2017 12 groups of MCA students participated in Project Expo 2017, held at LPU, one of India's the largest. Innovative projects like drones and mobile apps were put on display by the students. MCA Students Developed Home Security System MCA students developed a Home Security System which was displayed during Project Expo 2017. The security system featured an alarm and also a security alert on the user's mobile. Placements LPU has become the landing place of many leading industries for recruitment. LPU has many top rankings in placements. The students of LPU have been placed in the top companies with high salary packages. The placements have been divided into dream packages and bulk recruiters. Apart from placements, many eminent companies approach LPU to hire students for internships. I hope this helps Thanks!

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

Well, it depends from University to University and based on different curriculum, but I don't think it matters the most. MCA course is a full-time degree course with a duration of 3 years with 6 semesters of study covering various aspects of computational theory. As per my knowledge, LPU is one of the best universities to pursue MCA. Scholarships are provided on the basis of graduation scores. The campus environment is good. Placements: Placements of this university are awesome, and many companies like Amazon, CTS, TCS, Flipkart, and Solve, etc. , visit the campus for placements. Almost 90% of students get placed during the course, while the placements also depend on the students' performance. LPU offers all of the above-mentioned courses with certain eligibility and needs the LPU NEST entrance test to qualify for availing scholarships and further Admission into the programme. LPU has been also been known on many grounds particularly: 1. Top 50 Private Universities by India Today 2. Ranked as Best Private University by ASSOCHAM recently. 3. Ranked 2nd by Hack Earth in the race of most technologically aware crowd thrusting LPU ahead of IITs and NITs 4. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach and Inclusivity by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. 5. The University is ranked 19th in India's Leading Top 50 B-Schools by India Business Journal. 6. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every one of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. The University continues to closely monitor the evolving situation of COVID-19 and is following the guidelines issued by State/Central Government from time to time. In response to the current pandemic condition in India, the University has taken the following initiatives to support the prospective students along with the existing LPU community. LPU indulges into Fully Online Application and Admission process: Students can complete all the stages of admission from Application to appearing for the test, interview, taking admission, and uploading of documents through online mode only. Proctored Test/ Interview from Home: LPU has also initiated the conduct of remotely proctored online LPU NEST (Eligibility and Scholarship Exam from home and remote video Interviews for admission. For more details, visit LPU Website.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a professional Masters degree in computer Science. It focuses on providing a theoretical as well as practical training to students in the related field. " The MCA course comprises of four contents like Mathematics behind Computer Science, concepts in core computers and systems Science, non-core computer courses and software development or design. There are many institutes of India who are offering MCA course, but being a alumni of Lovely professional University, I do definitely recommend LPU for Pursuing MCA course. Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years or B.A. Or B.Com. Or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with (Mathematics as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) In this context, I feel privileged to quote one of best achievement LPU has bagged very recently which makes every Indian Proud. LPU had participated in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 & below is the result - 1)LPU makes it to the TOP 200 Universities Globally 2)LPU is ranked 2nd in India. Only three Indian Universities made it to the TOP 200 list globally. 3)As a matter of fact, LPU left behind all the participating IITs & NITs. 4)LPU ranked 59th Globally & 2nd in India for Decent Work & Economic Growth. 5)LPU ranked 22nd Globally & 1st in India for focus on Affordable & Clean Energy. School of Computer Application in LPU is having multiple key points like following, 1. School of Computer Application, LPU is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. 2.90% of Faculty members of the School are Doctorate. 3. Students have an instant access to the latest technology labs like iMac, SAP, Cisco, etc. That keeps them updated with the ever-changing technologies. MCA last Year Placement record: 12.5 LPA (National Instruments) was the highest salary package last year. 93% students got placed. 4.7 LPA was the average salary package for the batch. Students are placed in the best brands like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Flipkart, Bosch, IBM, CTS, TCS, Tech-Mahindra, ITC Limited etc. Hope your query is resolved !

Poonam Angural · Answer

Hi, Yes. As of now the eligibility is 60% BCA or B.Sc. Computer Science or B.Sc. IT or any Graduation with computer Science as a course in all three years of graduation. ). Or 60% (BA/B.Com/B.Sc. (any Graduation) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or graduation level. (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU). MCA is a good course to go for at LPU. This course is to develop entrepreneurial-minded professionals and to Understand the impact of software solutions in a societal context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development. The course highlight include Regularly updated schemes and syllabi based on feedback from industry, academia and students State-of-the-art computing resources Industrial Visits for students to give them industry exposure Personality Development classes for students to improve their employability Placement-Oriented Special training sessionsforstudents All-round development of students through various co-curricular and cultural events Strong team of experienced and dedicated faculty members actively involved Research Workshops and Training Sessions for faculty upgradation Some of the companies where students are working are Cognizant, Josh, Zycus, ITC, Oracle, Think and learn, Osscubes, Exlservices, Syscom, Venturepact, Code brew labs, To the new digital Eninov, Amdocs etc.

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