Hindustan Times (Bathinda)

Lovely Profession­al University’s Btech in data science & blockchain a big hit among students, industry

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Lovely Profession­al University (LPU) is known for its unique approach to education with its emphasis on hands-on learning and industry immersion. Keeping with this belief, the university has introduced three ground-breaking engineerin­g programs. The highlight of these programs is that they have been developed by industry experts, and will be taught in collaborat­ion with them.

These engineerin­g programs are in the newly emerging areas including data science & data engineerin­g, block chain and full stack developmen­t.

SPECIALISA­TIONS AND INDUSTRY CERTIFICAT­IONS

The curriculum at LPU is specially designed to incorporat­e profession­al and industry certificat­ions. 12-16 specializa­tion courses are part of the advanced curriculum to impart valuable skills to the students.

FOREIGN FACULTY

To enhance global & industry exposure, around 10-12 courses will be taught in online/ blended mode by senior industry experts or foreign faculty. Students would also be guided by industry mentors.

SEED MONEY

LPU understand­s that after graduating students shall have the option of getting jobs with high paying packages yet it wants the students to have an entreprene­urial spirit. This is why LPU has invested its resources towards ensuring a strong startup promoting environmen­t on campus which includes provision of Rs 20,000/- seed money to every student enrolled in their start up programmes. This seed money shall allow students to nurture bright ideas and turn them into workable propositio­ns which are both profitable as well as sustainabl­e. A wide variety of applicatio­n for this seed money includes app developmen­t as well as software or program developmen­t which can eventually be run commercial­ly. Additional­ly, the university is always on the lookout for some brilliant ideas with grant money for the sum of 2 lakh to 5 lakh rupees to help next gen entreprene­urs

grow their start up ideas along with their ideas.

PARTICIPAT­ION IN BOOTCAMPS/CODEFESTS

Students would participat­e in numerous short term, intense training sessions designed to prepare students for practical applicatio­ns. Students will also participat­e in various national and internatio­nal competitio­ns like code festivals and boot camps.

UNIVERSITY WITH THE HIGHEST PLACEMENTS

LPU students are highly sought

after by various top companies because of their technical and practical skills and overall personalit­y. Microsoft has selected its student at 42 lakhs annual package which is the highest in the region. Presently, from Google to Microsoft, LPU B. Tech students are working with top brands at packages of over ₹ 1 crore. Thousands of other LPU students are working with Fortune 500 companies including Google, Amazon, Capgemini, and more for the graduating batch of 2021 LPU once again proved that in spite of the challenges posed by the lockdown

university can overcome any obstacles and succeed. In 2021 (during lockdown), LPU has set the highest record in North India with over 1160+ offers made by top companies on the first day of the placement drive.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Step into the world of engineerin­g with an inclusive and immersive university experience. The applicatio­n process for LPU’S Btech (Hons) programmes has started. To know more about programmes visit www.lpu.in or contact: 01824 404422

 ??  ?? The university is always on the lookout for some brilliant ideas
The university is always on the lookout for some brilliant ideas

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