LPU offers a three-year, full-time B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry with 60 seats through LPUNEST. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #45 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #50 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.35 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through LPUADMIT counselling. The General route seat closed at score 70 in final schedule of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.6 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed.
LPU B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Fees
The full course costs INR 7.35 Lakhs without hostel and INR 12 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 7.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 4.65 Lakhs over three years.
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; LPUNEST registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a LPUNEST score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks
75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam
LPUNEST score from any session
Age
No upper age limit
LPU B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Admission Process
LPUADMIT offers the seat on your score and your programme choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
Step
What you do
1. Write LPUNEST
Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill programme choices on LPUADMIT
List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat
Pay the seat fee within five days of offer
4. Report
Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter
LPU B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 65 in 2025. These are the LPUADMIT final schedule closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
The Class of 2025 placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 9.6 LPA. The median is INR 8.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 18 LPA. Construction and infrastructure firms hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12
INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver
EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
The college stands #45 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #50 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Maths, engineering drawing and basic civil labs
Year 2
Surveying, building materials and structural analysis
Year 3
Geotechnical engineering, transport and water resources
Year 3
Estimation, design project and site training
LPU B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are offered rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
Item
Detail
First-year room
Shared rooms, offered before classes start
Single room
From year 3, on request
Mess
Included in the hostel fee, standard meals a day
Campus
One campus in a large private campus
Should you pick B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry at Lovely Professional University?
This course suits students who want a core construction job and can live in a large private campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You have a diploma: lateral entry starts in year 2, so your diploma marks matter before any test score.
You want core recruiters, not only service construction: the branch-wise placement table lists the same civil recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a large private campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for final marks: upload documents before the last date, or the offer can close.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want civil site and design roles. If your fee plan is not ready, ask LPU in writing before you pay.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
LPUNEST registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
LPUNEST LET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
LPUNEST result and scorecard
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
LPUADMIT programme choice
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Offer schedules
Six schedules are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each schedule.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last schedule.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: LPUADMIT 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Lovely Professional University B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1.20 Lakhs a semester
INR 7.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.55 Lakhs a year
INR 4.65 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 7.35 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 12 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 12,393
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
131%
average first-year pay INR 9.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 20,233
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
80%
average first-year pay INR 9.6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Civil at Lovely Professional University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JoSAA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Lovely Professional University B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 6.95 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 7.35 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.95 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.95 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 5.45 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Lovely Professional University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Chandigarh University costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Chandigarh University; if it clears only LPU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot schedule.
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Chitkara University places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below LPU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Amity Noida charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If LPU gives you a seat in any schedule, take it; Amity Noida belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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SRM IST costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses LPU in the early schedules, list SRM IST right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Sharda is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If LPU offers you a seat in any schedule, take it and keep Sharda only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Lovely Professional University B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Civil Engineering Lateral Entry at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 7.35 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 9.6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General route seat closed at score 70 in final schedule and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with construction and infrastructure companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.6 LPA, the median was INR 8.5 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a large private campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 85% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9.6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Civil if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Civil places a bigger share of its batch with core recruiters, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Civil, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the LPUNEST exam and fill this college in your LPUADMIT choice list. A seat comes in the schedule your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days LPUADMIT gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 7.35 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 12 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
The college offers excellent placement opportunities, surpassing many other universities. Students begin receiving placement offers starting from their 5th semester. Notable companies such as L&T, VIVO, OPPO, Microsoft, Google, Myntra, Flipkart, and Apple recruit from the college, with the highest package reaching about 43 lakh INR, especially for CSE students.
The college maintains strong ties with various organizations, offering students numerous employment options. Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides a variety of scholarships that can reduce fees by up to 40%. These scholarships are available for academically talented students, athletes, individuals with disabilities, and front-line fighters, highlighting the university's dedication to supporting a diverse student body.
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LPU: 144 Answered Questions
Is ece is best in this college?
Vinima Bhola
LPU’s ECE program is well-regarded for its placement opportunities, infrastructure, industry connections, and practical curriculum. It is a solid option for students seeking a career in electronics, communication, or a related IT field.
Which is better for Computer Science LPU or Amity Gwalior?
SatnamB.Tech CSE student at LPU
I am currently pursuing B.Tech CSE at LPU. According to me, LPU is one of the best institutes for BTech in Computer Science because of its excellent academics, top placements, scholarship facility, and more.
LPU was ranked 50 by NIRF in 2023 for its Engineering courses. Other than that, LPU has attained the 3rd rank because of the coding expertise demonstrated by its students on the International Coding Platform- HackerEarth. More than 90 students of B.Tech Computer Science at LPU cleared the TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT). The highest package offered to B.Tech Computer Science students at LPU is around INR 64 LPA, and the average package is around INR 14.97 LPA.
I don’t know much about Amity Gwalior, but LPU is definitely a good choice for B.Tech Computer Science.
Which will be better for a BCA, IMS Ghaziabad or LPU?
NehaBCA student at LPU
I am a second year BCA student at LPU. I chose LPU over IMS Ghaziabad for BCA because of the following reasons:
LPU has received the highest A++ grade by NAAC.
LPU has a better placement record than IMS Ghaziabad. According to the LPU placement report 2023, 100% BCA batch got placed. The highest salary package offered to the LPU BCA students was INR 34.24 LPA during that year.
According to the IMS Ghaziabad placement report 2022, around 25% of students in the BCA program got placed, and the highest salary package offered to the BCA students was INR 10 LPA.
LPU offers BCA, BCA Hons, and BCA Big Data Analytics in a tie-up with IBM. This offers a great industrial exposure to students.
LPU offers scholarships to its students based on their percentage in the qualifying exam or LPUNEST or in the form of financial aid, and more.
LPU offers various skill development programs, professional training, and opportunities for industrial exposure to its students.
When a student chooses a university, they must consider factors such as academic environment, faculty, placement opportunities, ranking, industrial exposure, professional training, infrastructure, etc. So according to these factors, I can say BCA at LPU is better than IMS Ghaziabad.
Which university in Punjab is best for pursuing Electronics and communication engineering amongst Lovely Professional University, Chandigarh University and Chitkara University?
SushantB.Tech (ECE) from LPU
As a former student at LPU, I would suggest you go for a BTech ECE at LPU.
LPU has attained high rankings in the past years, and it is one of the best private universities in India. It has been ranked 50th among top Engineering colleges in India by NIRF Ranking 2023. Additionally, there are several options to pursue specialised BTech ECE programs with industry collaborations and international credit transfer option.
Here are some advantages of pursuing a BTech (ECE) at LPU-
The programme seeks an extensive grasp of the subject matter through a strong curriculum.
Several sections of the curriculum are taught by renowned academicians and professionals in the field.
Financial help and scholarships are available to BTech ECE students at LPU.
There are industry collaborations with top companies in the department like Cadence, Hughes, Pega, Nasscom, etc.
The department has an outstanding placement record, with INR 46.41 LPA as the highest package in 2023.
Due to these reasons, I selected LPU for my B.Tech ECE degree, and I would recommend the same to you as well.
Which is best for BArch Manipal University or LPU?
UpasanaB.Arch from LPU (Graduated 2022)
In my opinion, LPU is a better choice for pursuing a B.Arch. First of all, LPU is ranked #16 among top Architecture institutes in India by NIRF Ranking 2023.
The top advantages of pursuing a B.Arch at LPU are-
The program has a top-notch curriculum that aims to provide the students an extensive understanding of this field.
Financial help and several scholarships are available to B.Arch students at LPU.
Expert academicians and industry experts teach several sections of the curriculum.
There are opportunities for internships that emphasise controlling real-world scenarios.
The department has an outstanding placement record, with INR 31.69 LPA as the highest package in 2023.
Thus, based on these advantages, I would highly recommend LPU for your B.Arch degree.
Which one is best for Computer Science Engineering, Jaypee University of Information Technology (Solan), CGC, Chandigarh University, Chitkara University or Lovely Professional University?
Amrita ChoudharyBTech CSE (2022-Present), LPU
My suggestion would be to go for a BTech (CSE) at LPU. First of all, LPU is ranked 50 among top engineering institutes in India by NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, you’ll have the option to pursue specialised BTech programs at LPU, for e.g. industry collaboration, work integration, international credit transfer option, etc.
Here are some of the top features of pursuing a BTech (CSE) at LPU.
BTech at LPU has industry collaborations with top global conglomerates like Google, Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, Bosch, etc.
BTech Placements at LPU are excellent with the highest package being INR 64 LPA in 2023.
Every year there are over 900 recruiters that visit LPU for BTech placements.
Pursuing a BTech at LPU can give you the opportunity to serve as a campus ambassador for Google, Amazon, Intel, etc.
LPU offers various scholarships and tuition fee waivers for its BTech students.
Based on the above reasons, I would suggest you choose LPU for your B.Tech CSE programme.
Which one is better for a BBA: Amity University, Chandigarh, or LPU? How does the campus life vary in both?
Gulshan KaurBBA from LPU (Graduated in 2023)
As a former student at LPU, I would suggest you choose LPU for a BBA. LPU has a high ranking, and it is a good private university in India. It is ranked 32nd among Management colleges in India by NIRF 2023.
Additionally, there are several options to pursue specialised BBA programs with industry collaborations and international credit transfer at LPU.
The best features of campus life at LPU are:
Entrepreneurial setting: LPU has incubation centres, capacity-building programs, mentoring facilities, etc. to encourage the students to build their own startups. The LPU website showcases hundreds of such startups by the university’s alumni.
Part-time Jobs: At LPU you’ll be allowed to work part-time jobs alongside your studies which is a unique feature unlike any college in India.
Career Enhance Programs: LPU undertakes several initiatives for enhancing the soft skills of students which will ultimately help in their career growth, along with language lab, personal counselling etc.
Thus, I would suggest you choose Lovely Professional University for a BBA.
How much does LPU credit transfer programme cost overall for BTech?
Laksh MStudent at LPU (2023-Present)
LPU has a different fee structure for national and international students for the credit transfer program. I have listed the fee for the credit transfer program for you below.
Type of Students
Applicable Fee
National Students+International Students from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
INR 50000 + Tuition fee for 1st Semester (Term I)
International students from countries other than those mentioned above
Does LPU offer an undergraduate degree in paramedical studies? How can I get admission into it?
ShrutiBSc in MLT at Lovely Professional University
At the undergraduate level, LPU offers a BSc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT) which is a three year paramedical undergraduate program that trains students for a career as Medical Laboratory Technicians.
For admissions into this program at LPU, the candidates must clear their 10+2 with 60% aggregate (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects). For admission to this course, you must clear LPUNEST or CUET. The university also offers a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT).
I hope this answered your query regarding paramedical courses offered at LPU on the undergraduate/diploma level.
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