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LPU is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free campus for all its students. With strict anti-drug policies, 24/7 security surveillance, and regular awareness programs, the university ensures a disciplined and supportive environment. LPU actively collaborates with law enforcement and health professionals to prevent any form of substance abuse. 

Moreover, LPU's hostel facilities are monitored round-the-clock, ensuring a secure and comfortable stay for students from across the country and the world. The university promotes a vibrant lifestyle through various extracurricular activities, fitness programs, and student clubs, keeping students engaged in positive pursuits. As a result, LPU continues to uphold its reputation as a premier educational institution, where students thrive in a drug-free and inspiring environment, preparing them for a bright and successful future.

The institution's proactive approach, including counseling services and student engagement programs, creates a space where young minds can focus on academic and personal growth without negative influences.

Currently Chandigarh University is actually one of the fastest-growing universities. They got ranked #231 in QS World Rankings by Subject 2025 and are #20 in NIRF 2024 among both government and private universities in India. That's just remarkable.

This place is not just about books. They have all these labs where students actually work on projects with real life impact. AI, cybersecurity, data Science – they have it all. The placement scene is also very strong. Big names like IBM, Amazon, and TCS come here to hire students. They even have a team that helps students with interview prep, coding tests, and soft skills.

LPU is also good and has a big campus, but in terms of ranking and industry connections, this university is ahead. Parul University is fine as well, but it's not at the same level as the other two in rankings or placements.

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Yes, scholarships at Lovely Professional University (LPU) are offered on a yearly basis, provided you meet the required eligibility criteria. Scholarships at LPU are usually awarded based on academic performance, entrance tests like LPUNEST, sports achievements, cultural excellence, or other specific categories. If you have already availed of a scholarship during your first year, you can continue to receive it in subsequent years, but it depends on maintaining the required academic performance or any other conditions stated in your scholarship offer letter.  

For students already enrolled, scholarships are generally renewed annually if they meet the specified criteria, such as maintaining a minimum CGPA or excelling in extracurricular activities. It is important to review the scholarship policy thoroughly to ensure you are aware of the requirements for continuation.  

LPU's diverse scholarship options make it accessible to many deserving students, ensuring financial support throughout their academic journey.  

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When it comes to Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), every student look for a university which has modern infrastructure, excellent placements, friendly faculty, dedicated labs and libraries, affordable fees and a lot of opportunities and one such university where you can get these all is Chandigarh University. 

For the MCA programme at CU, its only about books and lectures, the department teaches several new-tech courses like Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Android, JAVA, and more which are collaborated with op-tier industry labs like Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Academy and Google Android Lab. 

And you know that the department also has partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft, Oracle, and Tech Mahindra which gives you a platform to learn practical experience. 

If I talk about career growth, then the department helps students a lot to get placed in MNCs like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, SAP Labs, VMWare, HP, Deloitte, Cognizant, Sapient, Hitachi, Practo Technologies, Flipkart, Gwynniebee India, etc. with very high packages. 

For extra-curricular activities, the department organizes various fests, workshops, hackathons, etc. which gives a platform to students to showcase their talent.