Located in Phagwara, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is one of India’s largest private campuses, consistently recognized for its massive scale and industry-aligned education. For those pursuing a Master of Computer Applications (MCA), the university offers a 2-year postgraduate program that stands out for its specialized tracks in trending domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. The curriculum is designed with a heavy focus on hands-on technical skills, integrating industry certifications from partners like IBM and Google, and emphasizing project-based learning through hackathons and coding marathons.

2-year MCA program with online and potentially on-campus options, featuring specializations like AI & ML, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity.

Around ₹4.2 Lakhs for the entire MCA duration

• LPU claims to have one of the largest residential capacities in the world, accommodating over 25,000 students on campus.
• houses over 24 lakh books, 30,000+ journals, and offers 24/7 access to residents.
• All classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with projectors and “Lecture Capturing Systems” to record sessions for later review.
• A full-fledged hospital (Uni-Hospital) with 30 beds and 24/7 ambulance service, a post office, and several banks/ATMs (SBI, PNB, ICICI).
• A professional cricket stadium, football grounds, hockey fields, a 400m track, and facilities for archery, boxing, and volleyball.

LPU’s MCA admission involves signing up on the LPUADMIT portal, filling the application, appearing for the entrance exam (LPUNEST, which also offers scholarships), and then proceeding with seat booking and final admission after verification and fee payment. Eligibility generally requires a BCA, B.Sc. (CS/IT), or a relevant bachelor’s with 60% marks, including Mathematics in 12th grade.