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Phagwara, Punjab
Admission to M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Program, 2027

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Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Phagwara, Punjab
Admission to M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Program, 2027

Programme Overview
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Lovely Professional University’s M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) is a two-year postgraduate programme focused on advanced computing and research. The curriculum covers artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering and high-performance computing.
LPU is accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. Practical learning includes computing laboratories, research projects and thesis work, along with opportunities to participate in workshops, hackathons and industry-led activities. The programme is suited to students seeking advanced roles in software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity and cloud computing, or careers in research and academia.

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Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
  • Pass with 55% aggregate marks in B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering) or MCA or M.Sc. (Information Technology or Computer Science) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST * or GATE.
  • *LPUNEST will be exempted if candidate scores 80% or more marks in the qualifying exam.
  • 5% relaxation in aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be applicable for candidates from North-East states and Sikkim, Defence Personnel, their dependents, and wards of Kashmiri migrants.
  • *The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: Online remotely proctored from Home (recommended by the university, based on available resources) or Test centre-based options.
Admission Criteria for M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
  • Admission is based on LPUNEST or GATE merit, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Important Dates
  Current Schedule
Online registration starts on 29th September, 2026
Slot booking for online examination 10th December, 2026 onwards*
Last date to apply and book an examination slot 15th January, 2027
Entrance examination dates# 20th January, 2027 to 5th February, 2027 (Test centre based exam)
10th January, 2027 to 5th February, 2027 (Remotely proctored exam)
Display of result Within 4 working days of appearing for the exam
Last date of admission 20th February, 2027
Note:
  • For the above mentioned Schedule, LPU is providing the following options to appear for the LPUNEST Exam. Students can choose the best-suited option to appear for exam:
    • Online Remotely Proctored LPUNEST exam from home (Recommended by the university, based on available resources. Click here to view General Guidelines) and Click here to view frequently asked questions(FAQ's) about remotely proctored exam.
    • Test Centre-Based Exam
  • The declaration date of offline exam results may vary from the above schedule. Candidates will receive their test results directly within their portal.
  • The remotely proctored exam will be monitored live through various Artificial Intelligence tools and by the invigilators.
  • This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
  • No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.
  • Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant .
# Candidate can select any suitable venue (if applicable), date and time, subject to its availability.
* It is advised not to wait for the last moment as you may not get the desired venue (if applicable), date and time for the exam.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses: Provide base for learning the core courses.
Core Courses: Provide base for learning the basics of major area / programme / discipline.
Elective courses from within the discipline, to give more depth or breadth to a student's core competencies.
Tie ups with industry
  • Content delivery by industry experts
  • Projects in collaboration with industry
  • Internships to engage deeply in hands on real-life situations
Summer/Winter School/International Exposure:
  • These Programmes generally happen in the summer vacations or winter vacations of the academic year. A summer/winter school/international exposure is as form of educational Programme that offers courses, both academic and non-academic. View Details
Semester Exchange:
  • Gain a competitive superiority on your fellow students by spending a full semester at partner foreign university. View Details
  • Autumn Term:
    - ADVANCED SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    - ADVANCED SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT LABORATORY
    - DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING
    - DISSERTATION-I
    - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH
    - MOBILE AND ADHOC NETWORKS
    - SOFT COMPUTING
    - SOFT COMPUTING LABORATORY
  • Spring Term:
    - AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGIES
    - APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING
    - DISSERTATION-II
    - NETWORK SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY
    - NETWORK SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY LABORATORY
    - RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN
    - SOFT SKILLS
  • Autumn Term:
    - CLOUD COMPUTING PARADIGMS
    - DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 1
    - DISSERTATION-III
  • Spring Term:
    - DISSERTATION-IV
Electives Offered In Curriculum
Business Analytics
Course emphasizes on the practice of data analytics, the role of the data scientist and the main phases of the data analytics lifecycle. Student will analyze the data sets provided by the instructor and report usual and unusual finding.

Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval
This course includes topics related to word stemming, bag of words model, sentiment analysis and opinion mining. This course also helps to deal with various application of NLP in field of AI such as text-word processing, speech to text conversion and vice-versa.
Note: The Curriculum is subject to changes and/or review as and when prescribed by the University.

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Programme Fee (Admission 2027)

For International Applicants

Details Scholarship Amount
(Per Semester)
Applicable Fee After Scholarship
(Per Semester)
For LPU RISE (Recognizing India’s Scholarly Excellence)
(100% Scholarship on Full Programme Fee and Hostel Accommodation (4 seater Non- AC))*
Group A Group B
National Rank Holders in Competitive Exams (Open Merit) Admission to Elite Institutions (Confirmed Seats)
*Terms and Conditions Applied. Click here to view details
Rs. 1,00,000/-
(i.e. 100% of the programme fee)
Nil
LPUNEST score equal to or higher than the Category A+ cut-off
Or
90% or above aggregate marks in Post Graduation or Graduation.
Or
95% or above aggregate marks in 12th.
Rs. 70,000/-
(i.e. 70% of the programme fee)
Rs. 30,000/-
LPUNEST score equal to or higher than the Category A cut-off
Or
85% - 89.99% aggregate marks in Post Graduation or Graduation.
Or
90%–94.99% aggregate marks in 12th.
Rs. 50,000/-
(i.e. 50% of the programme fee)
Rs. 50,000/-
LPUNEST score equal to or higher than the Category B cut-off
Or
80% - 84.99% aggregate marks in Post Graduation or Graduation.
Or
85%–89.99% aggregate marks in 12th.
Rs. 40,000/-
(i.e. 40% of the programme fee)
Rs. 60,000/-
LPUNEST score equal to or higher than the Category C cut-off
Or
70% - 79.99% aggregate marks in Post Graduation or Graduation.
Or
75%–84.99% aggregate marks in 12th.
Rs. 30,000/-
(i.e. 30% of the programme fee)
Rs. 70,000/-
Examination Fee   Rs. 5,000/- (Per semester)
Uniform Fee   Rs. 4,000/- (One-time)
- The programme fee remains the same throughout the duration of the programme.
- Scholarships/Financial Aid remain applicable throughout the duration of the programme.*
*For complete details, please refer to the Terms and Conditions provided in the Prospectus (Part B).

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How to Apply
  • Step 1 – Sign Up
    • Register on the LPUADMIT portal by providing your basic details, including your name, email address, mobile number, state, and gender. Your email address will serve as your username, and you will set your password during registration.
    • You will receive a registration confirmation email at your registered email address.
    • After successful registration, log in to LPUADMIT using your username and password.
  • Step 2 – Apply for LPUNEST (Entrance and Scholarship Test)
    LPUNEST is LPU’s national-level online entrance and scholarship test, used to evaluate candidates for admission and determine applicable scholarship benefits based on their test performance.
    • Pay the applicable fee:
      - The cost of the application form, including a soft copy of the LPUNEST Kit, is Rs. 1,000/-.
      - The cost of the application form, including a hard copy of the LPUNEST Kit, is Rs. 1,500/-.
    • Fill in the test application form.
  • Step 3 – Book the Exam Slot and Appear for the Exam
    • Book a slot to appear for the LPUNEST exam:
      - For the test centre-based exam, book the preferred venue, date, and time.
      - For the remotely proctored online exam, book the preferred date and time. Click here to view the General Guidelines.
    • Appear for LPUNEST and qualify to proceed to the next step.
  • Step 4 – View Result
    • View your LPUNEST result and proceed with the admission process.
  • Step 5 - Confirm Your Admission
    • Deposit an initial payment of Rs.10000. After successful payment, a unique candidate ID will be generated and sent to your registered email address.
    • Upload the documents:
      - Recent Photograph
      - Matriculation Marksheet
      - Qualifying Examination Certificate/Marksheet
      Also, if the applicant is claiming a scholarship based on an earlier qualification, the certificate/marksheet for that qualification must also be submitted. If this certificate/marksheet is not available at the time of filling in the application form, as in the case of recently appeared candidates, it may be submitted later.
      - Address Proof
    • Apply for residential, mess, transportation, or parking facilities, as required.
    • Get all submitted documents verified against the originals within the prescribed timelines.
    • Deposit the balance fee within the timelines prescribed by the University.

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Published By: Sahadeb
Published On: 03 Nov 2026
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