What is the eligibility for MCA at LPU?

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    Sampreet Kaur | Contributor-Level 6

    6 months ago

    To be eligible for MCA (Master of Computer Applications) at LPU, you need to meet certain criteria:

    1. Educational Qualification: You should have completed your graduation with at least 50% marks (or 45% for reserved category students) from any recognised university or equivalent. The degree should preferably be in Computer Science, IT, or related fields, but students from other backgrounds can also apply if they have studied Mathematics in their 12th or graduation.

    2. Subject Requirement: It's important that you have studied Mathematics either in your 12th grade or as a part of your undergraduate course. This is a key requirement because MCA

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    ParmSidhu | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    The eligibility criteria for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU) are as follows:

    1. Educational Qualification:

      • A candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), or any equivalent degree.
      • Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at the graduation level are also eligible.
    2. Entrance Exam:

      • Admission to the MCA programme may require a valid score in LPUNEST (LPU’s National Entrance and Scholarship Test), though some admissions might be based on merit.
    3. Age

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    rinku | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    To be Eligible for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Program at Lovely Professional University you must meet the following criteria -: 

    Pass with 60% aggregate marks in BCA or B.SC (Computer Science)or B.SC (InformationTechnology)or any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years.

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    Pass with 55% 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 subject to qualifying LPUNEST.

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    Pass with 80% aggregate marks in BA or B.COM or B.SC (any graduation with mathematics or Statistics or QT or Buisness Math as one of

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    Shreya Roy

    a year ago

    The eligibility for MCA at LPU, candidates must meet the following criteria:

    Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Attain a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Information Technology), or any three-year Graduation with Computer Science as a major. Alternatively, candidates with a B.A., B.Com., or B.Sc. (in any field) must have Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Techniques, or Business Mathematics as one of the subjects.

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    Riya

    a year ago

    The more one code in the lab, the more one becomes employable is the credo behind the design of this program. It is ensured that the learner has coded more than 2000 lines of code during industry internship projects. To qualify, refer to the following.

    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 B.A. or B.Com. or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with (Mathematics or Statistics or QT or Business Math as one of the s

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    Riya Sharma | Contributor-Level 9

    2 years ago

    In addition, candidates must complete a BCA, Bachelor of Computer Science, or Bachelor of IT degree, or major in Computer Science with a cumulative score of 60% or higher in all four years to apply for the MCA course. I have. Applicants who have passed her BA/BCom/BSc (any discipline) in Mathematics/Statistics/QT/Business Mathematics at class 12 level or postgraduate level (must complete bridging/supplementary courses after attending LPU) Yes) can apply for MCA. course. Additionally, the university selects MCA candidates based on her LPUNEST scores. LPUNEST is the abbreviation for Lovely Professional University National Adoption and Sc

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    YASH SHARMA | Scholar-Level 17

    2 years ago

    According to Shiksha.com - candidate who have passed BCA Or B.Sc in Com. Science or B.Sc. IT or any Graduation with computer sciences as a course in all three years of graduation from arecognisedInstitute/ University or Candidate passed B.A./ B.Com/ B.Sc are eligible for LPU MCA Course. 

  • Applicants seeking admission to Lovely Professional University's (LPU) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme are required to pass the LPUNEST entrance exam and fulfill specific prerequisites.
    Eligibility criteria for the MCA program include obtaining a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Information Technology), or any other three-year graduation with Computer Science as a subject. Alternatively, applicants with a B.A., B.Com., or B.Sc. (any graduation) must have Mathematics, Statistics, QT, or Business Math as one of the subjects at the graduation or 10+2 level, or an equivalent qualificat

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    Ankita kapoor | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    In order to be considered for admission to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program at Lovely Professional University (LPU), candidates must meet certain requirements and pass the LPUNEST entrance exam.
    A minimum of 60% overall in BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Sc. (Information Technology), or any other three-year graduation with Computer Science as a topic is required to be eligible for the MCA program. Alternatively, candidates with a B.A., B.Com., or B.Sc. (any graduation) must pass LPUNEST or CUET in addition to having Mathematics, Statistics, QT, or Business Math as one of their topics at the 10+2 or graduation level, or

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    PRIYANKA KARMAKAR | Contributor-Level 7

    a year ago

    For MCA (Regular) and MCA (Hons) from LPU, candidates should have completed three years of BCA, BSc (Computer Science), BSc (Information Technology), or Computer Science degree, while MCA (Distance Learning) requires a degree from a recognized university. Eligibility Criteria for MCA (Career Exam)

     

    Passed with an overall score of 80% in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or a final examination with Computer Science as a subject in three years.

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    Passed with an overall score of 55% in BCA or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.Sc. (Information Technology) or a final examination with Computer Science as a subj

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