B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Lovely Professional University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹10.1 lakh – ₹20.4 lakh (roughly ₹3.37 lakh a year).

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Lovely Professional University is a other institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Lovely Professional University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Lovely Professional University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Lovely Professional University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Lovely Professional University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Lovely Professional University on its website (www.lpu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a highest package of ₹52.08 lakh at Lovely Professional University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Lovely Professional University runs 20 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science with ML) in tie up with upGrad
• B.Tech. in CSE (AI and Data Engineering) in tie up with Futurense
• B.Tech. in Food Technology
• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.TECH ?? ECE (WITH SPECIALIZATION IN IOT)
• B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. (Hons.) in CSE (Cyber Security and Block Chain)
• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹10.1 lakh – ₹20.4 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Lovely Professional University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Jalandhar?