When comparing Lovely Professional University (LPU) and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in terms of placements, LPU emerges as the stronger option due to its wide industry network, diverse programs, and dedicated placement support. While UPES specializes primarily in petroleum, energy, and allied sectors, LPU offers a broader range of courses including engineering, computer science, management, law, sciences, and emerging technologies. This diversity attracts a larger number of recruiters from multiple industries such as IT services, product-based companies, startups, manufacturing, and multinational corporations, pro
Which is the best college for placements among UPES and LPU?
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There is actually no comparison. LPU is far ahead of any other private university. With over 650 plus companies, more than 60 offering above 10 LPA and over 100 out of fortune 500 club! LPU runs the largest placement process all across the country with over 900 placement drives. Some big recruiters are
MICROSOFT INDIA = 42 LPA
GAMESKRAFT TECHNOLOGIES = 32 LPA
INTERVIEW BIT = 31 LPA
CODE NATION = 31 LPA
MEDIA NET = 29.78 LPA
AMAZON SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD = 28 LPA OPTMYZR = 24 LPA
ADOBE SYSTEMS INDIA = 22.3 LPA
GOLDMAN SACHS INDIA SECURITIES PVT LTD = 22 LPA
DE SHAW INDIA PVT LTD = 18 LPA
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHi Ayushman, LPU is one of the best universities in the country with world class infrastructure and modern facilities. The university is having tie ups with many foreign universities and reputed companies thus facilitating higher education abroad and good placements respectively for their students. The university provides scholarships and study/ education loan assistance to the students. LPU is a brand in itself. It has been ranked as one of the best universities by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its placements, its pedagogy, its faculty, to mention a few. The university is having tie ups with many foreign univers...more -
Initiatives taken by any University in terms of Placement of their students must be considered as prime parameter for selecting BEST University. Being alumni of LPU, I must say that, LPU is always pro-active for providing the best placement opportunity to its student. Being alumni I must say, Lovely Professional University is always concerned about all round development of the students. Because of LPUs approach towards equal priority focus to all the students of all the courses for their future career prospect in terms of Placement, LPU bagged the highest placement record almost 100% in all the courses. In terms of placement in 2020, i...more
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Dear Ayushman,
As a general rule for placements, a lot more will depend upon your own hard work, communication & presentation skills and overall preparation. This would be true for any university you enroll in.
Also, in my view, I think you should not worry about the placements. If you work hard in the course and learn as much as you can, any company visiting the campus would be happy to hire you. However, you must not neglect polishing your communication skills as well, because companies will check that in their interviews. LPU provides plenty of opportunities to its students to take part in events, competitions, fests in order to let t...more -
Well in my opinion, I will recommend Lovely Professional University. Lovely Professional University is one of the largest support providers in student placements in the Northern India. Placements are administered by a team called Division of Career Services. This team aims to help students in obtaining relevant work experience to complement their academic studies and to develop appropriate skills and knowledge to be ready to work in tandem with best minds across industries. Campus placement at Lovely Professional University has always been a sought after event for the final year students. Division of Career Services sets up recruitment...more
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Hi, LPU offers outstanding job opportunities. Many top recruiters, including Amazon, Tech Mahindra, ITC, Trident Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Capgemini, Bosch, TCS, and many others, visit the LPU campus to hire graduates. A girl was recently assigned to a 42 LPA package. WorkIndia at the package of 35 LPA. Amazon has hired LPU students at 30 LPA. Every year, many companies come to LPU for recruitment, with an average of 5-12 LPA packages. Every year, the number of visiting companies grows, and the University has the highest placements in North India to date. The university makes every effort for their students by offering pla...more
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In the past three years an increasing trend can be seen in the highest package recorded at UPES. The highest package recorded in 2024 stood at INR 52 LPA. Have a look at the table below to know more:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| the highest Package | INR 36 LPA | INR 49 LPA | INR 52 LPA |
During UPES placeemnts 2025 the placement rate achieved was 92%. The tabe below provides the placement rate recorded in the past three years:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 94.40% | 92.41% | 92% |
The overall UPES average package for 2025 has not been released yet. In 2024 the average package stood at INR 6.69 LPA. UPES has released its school wise average package for 10%. Have a look at the table below to know more:
| School | Average Package for Top 10% (2025) |
|---|---|
| School of Advanced Engineering | INR 18.2 LPA |
| School of Advanced Engineering (BTech) | INR 17.9 LPA |
| School of Computer Science | INR 42 LPA |
| School of Computer Science (BTech) | INR 42 LPA |
| School of Business | INR 14.2 LPA |
| School of Business (MBA) | INR 15.8 LPA |
| School of Business (BBA) | INR 8.6 LPA |
| School of Design | INR 9.1 LPA |
| School of Law | INR 8.9 LPA |
| School of Health Sciences and Technology | INR 6 LPA |
| School of Liberal Studies and Media | INR 5 LPA |
Yes, the placements at UPES are good. Have a look at the table below which provides the placement statistics recorded in the past three years:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 94.4% | 92.41% | 92% |
| Students Placed | 2179 | 2686 | 2444 |
| the highest Package | INR 36 LPA | INR 49 LPA | INR 52 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 6.67 LPA | INR 6.69 LPA | N/A |
| Companies Visited | 535 | 663 | 800 |
During the 2025, UPES placements a total of 2,444 people secured placements. Have a look at the table below to know more about the students placed in recent yaers:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 2179 | 2686 | 2444 |
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