Programme Philosophy
& Core Principles

The programme is built on foundational principles that challenge conventional engineering education:

Learn by Doing, Not by Watching

70% of student evaluation is based on practical work—projects, internships, hackathons, industry certifications, and real-world problem-solving. Traditional exam-based assessment is complemented by outcome-based evaluation that mirrors how professionals are assessed in the workplace.

Industry Immersion Over Classroom Isolation

Students spend considerable time in India’s leading tech hubs such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and NCR, experiencing diverse startup and corporate ecosystems firsthand. This exposure is complemented by international immersion in global technology centres such as Dubai.

Dual Pathway: Placement + Entrepreneurship

Every student has the flexibility to pursue career-focused placements or entrepreneurship. The programme provides robust support for both pathways, ensuring students are not confined to a single career trajectory.

Personalized Learning Paths

AI-driven adaptive learning systems customise the curriculum based on individual student interests and career goals. Students can specialise across areas such as leadership tracks, entrepreneurship, and motivation theory, while pursuing challenge-based learning that keeps them engaged and motivated.

Immersion Schedule

YEAR/SEMESTER	LOCATION	FOCUS AREA & EXPOSURE
Note: - City-based immersion experiences are short-term (up to one month) and do not span the full semester. - If opted for, global immersion options involve an additional fee.
Year 1	Main Campus	Foundation building: Programming fundamentals, DSA, databases, algorithmic thinking. Industry visits and guest lectures.
Year 2 (Sem 3)	Bengaluru	India’s Silicon Valley: MNC ecosystem, startup culture, and venture capital exposure. Advanced programming and cloud fundamentals.
Year 2 (Sem 4)	Hyderabad	T-Hub exposure (world’s largest innovation campus), technology ecosystem, pharma-tech integration. AI/ML foundations with industry projects.
Year 3 (Sem 5)	Pune	IT services hub, automotive tech, manufacturing IoT. System design and architecture focus.
Year 3 (Sem 6)	Delhi NCR	Fintech hub (Gurgaon), enterprise tech, media tech, government tech initiatives. Deep specialisation and major projects.
Year 4 (Sem 7)	Dubai	International exposure: Startup ecosystems, fintech innovation, and cross-border business networking.
Year 4 (Sem 8)	Flexible	Final internship or capstone project at a preferred location. Pre-placement preparation or startup incubation.

YEAR/SEMESTER	LOCATION	FOCUS AREA & EXPOSURE
Year 1	Main Campus	Foundation building: Programming fundamentals, DSA, databases, algorithmic thinking. Industry visits and guest lectures.
Year 2 (Sem 3)	Bengaluru	India’s Silicon Valley: MNC ecosystem, startup culture, and venture capital exposure. Advanced programming and cloud fundamentals.
Year 2 (Sem 4)	Hyderabad	T-Hub exposure (world’s largest innovation campus), technology ecosystem, pharma-tech integration. AI/ML foundations with industry projects.
Year 3 (Sem 5)	Pune	IT services hub, automotive tech, manufacturing IoT. System design and architecture focus.
Year 3 (Sem 6)	Delhi NCR	Fintech hub (Gurgaon), enterprise tech, media tech, government tech initiatives. Deep specialisation and major projects.
Year 4 (Sem 7)	Dubai	International exposure: Startup ecosystems, fintech innovation, and cross-border business networking.
Year 4 (Sem 8)	Flexible	Final internship or capstone project at a preferred location. Pre-placement preparation or startup incubation.

YEAR/SEMESTER	LOCATION
Year 1	Main Campus
Year 2 (Sem 3)	Bengaluru, India
Year 2 (Sem 4)	Hyderabad, India
Year 3 (Sem 5)	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Year 3 (Sem 6)	Bangkok, Thailand
Year 4 (Sem 7)	Dubai, UAE
Year 4 (Sem 8)	Silicon Valley/Austin, USA

Curriculum Framework:
Core Domains

The curriculum is designed around core technology domains that are in high demand across the industry, with built-in flexibility for students to specialise based on their interests and career goals.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

AI/ML engineers command strong demand, with demand growing across every industry.

Machine Learning fundamentals and advanced algorithms
Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI
Computer Vision and Image Processing
MLOps and AI System Deployment

Cybersecurity & Application Security

Security fundamentals are critical for building and maintaining trustworthy software systems in today’s digital landscape.

Secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10
DevSecOps and security integration in the development lifecycle
Network security fundamentals
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001)

System Design & Scalable Architecture

Strong system design skills are essential for building reliable, high-performance applications at scale.

Distributed systems fundamentals
High-availability and fault-tolerant architectures
Database design (SQL, NoSQL, NewSQL)
Microservices and API design
Performance optimisation and caching strategies

Cloud Computing & DevOps

Cloud architects and DevOps engineers are critical for modern tech operations, with demand increasing 30%+ year-over-year.

AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform fundamentals and advanced services
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles

Industry Integration
& Mentorship

Extended Internship Programmes

Students complete a cumulative internship experience ranging from 10 to 18 months across four years, structured to provide progressive exposure.

Year 2: Summer internship (2-3 months) focused on foundational skills application
Year 3: Extended internship (2-3 months) with industry specialisation
Year 4: Pre-placement internship (6 months – 1 year) leading to full-time conversion opportunities

CXO Mentorship Programmes

High-performing students are paired with industry leaders including CTOs, Engineering Managers, Tech Architects, and Startup Founders who provide:

Structured mentoring sessions
Career guidance and industry insights
Project reviews and technical feedback
Networking introductions and referrals
Real-world problem-solving opportunities

Industry Certification Support

The programme supports students in pursuing selected industry certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, Azure certifications, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), MongoDB certifications, and security certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CEH.
These are indicative examples, and students may pursue some of these certifications based on eligibility, progression, and programme alignment. These certifications are aligned with programme objectives and help strengthen employability by validating industry-relevant skills.

Freelancing &
Entrepreneurship Pathway

Freelancing
Excellence Programme

Students are encouraged to build real-world portfolios through freelancing while continuing their academic learning. The programme provides structured guidance and exposure to widely used platforms, such as:

TOPTAL Elite platform connecting top 3% of freelance talent with high-value clients globally
UPWORK World's largest freelance marketplace with diverse project opportunities
TOPCODER Competition-based platform for developers with a community of over 1.5 million members
FIVERR & FREELANCER.COM Entry-level platforms for building initial portfolios
ARC.DEV & TURING Platforms for vetted developers seeking long-term remote positions

Benefits: Students earn while learning, build impressive portfolios, gain international client experience, and develop professional communication skills that are highly valued by employers.

Startup
Incubation Programme

For students interested in entrepreneurship, the programme offers comprehensive support through our startup incubation initiative:

MENTORSHIP Structured guidance from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
FUNDING SUPPORT Access to seed funding, investor connections, and pitch training
RESOURCES Co-working space, legal support, and technical infrastructure
NETWORKING Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners
GO-TO-MARKET Strategic planning and execution support for product launches

Benefits: Students can pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with reduced risk, professional guidance, and access to resources typically unavailable to early-stage founders.

Year-by-Year Progression

YEAR 1

Foundation Building

Main Campus

FOCUS

Building strong foundations in programming, mathematics, and computational thinking.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Python C++ Data Structures & Algorithms Database fundamentals Git & version control

*Indicative technical skill areas covered through coursework and practical learning.

OUTCOME

Students can solve algorithmic problems, build basic applications, and are prepared for competitive programming.

YEAR 2

Advanced Skills & First Immersion

Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Global

FOCUS

Deep dive into AI/ML, system design, and the first industry immersion experience in major tech hubs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Machine Learning Deep Learning System Design Cloud Computing API Development

*Indicative technical skill areas covered through coursework and practical learning.

OUTCOME

Students build AI-powered applications, understand scalable systems, and gain real startup exposure.

YEAR 3

Specialisation & Global Exposure

Dubai

FOCUS

Choose a specialisation track, participate in international immersion, and work on advanced capstone projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Advanced AI/ML Computer Vision NLP Blockchain DevOps & CI/CD

*Indicative technical skill areas covered through coursework and practical learning.

OUTCOME

Students develop deep expertise in their chosen domain, gain global perspective, and build strong industry connections.

YEAR 4

Career Launch & Final Projects

Main Campus + Industry Partners

FOCUS

Final year project, placement preparation, or startup launch support with dedicated mentorship.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Production Systems Leadership Research & Innovation Product Management Entrepreneurship

*Indicative technical skill areas covered through coursework and practical learning.

OUTCOME

Industry-ready professionals with a portfolio of real projects, ready for top tech roles or founding startups.

Expected
Student Outcomes

TARGET SALARY RANGE

₹30 LPA and above for select high-performers
TARGET COMPANIES

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, leading Indian unicorns, high-growth startups
PORTFOLIO

14+ months of internship experience, 3–5 significant projects, industry certifications
SKILLS

Deep expertise in chosen specialisation, strong system design skills, interview readiness

STARTUP LAUNCH

Validated business idea with initial traction and user base
FUNDING

Access to seed funding, accelerator programmes, and investor networks
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION

Full-stack development capability to build an MVP independently
BUSINESS SKILLS

Product management, marketing, sales, and leadership capabilities

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Advanced algorithmic thinking and real-world problem-solving abilities
COMMUNICATION

Professional written and verbal communication for global teams
ADAPTABILITY

Quick learner with the ability to master new technologies independently
NETWORK

Strong professional network across industry and academia

Programme Fee & Scholarship Structure

Merit-based scholarship slabs and applicable fee per semester (450000)

Details	Scholarship Amount (per semester)	Applicable Fee after Scholarship (per semester)
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off (Tentative LPUNEST Marks Required, cut-off 360 Marks out of 400,with variation of 20-25 Marks) Subject to minimum 70% aggregate marks in 10th or 12th. Or 98% or above aggregate marks in 12th or 10th.	157500 (i.e. 35% of Programme Fee)	292500
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off (Tentative LPUNEST Marks Required, cut-off 304 Marks out of 400,with variation of 20-25 Marks) Or 95% - 97.99% or above aggregate marks in 12th or 10th.	135000 (i.e. 30% of Programme Fee)	315000
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off (Tentative LPUNEST Marks Required, cut-off 220 Marks out of 400,with variation of 20-25 Marks) Or 90% - 94.99% or above aggregate marks in 12th or 10th.	112500 (i.e. 25% of Programme Fee)	337500
LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off (Tentative LPUNEST Marks Required, cut-off 140 Marks out of 400,with variation of 20-25 Marks) Or 80% - 89.99% or above aggregate marks in 12th or 10th.	90000 (i.e. 20% of Programme Fee)	360000
Examination Fee		5000 (Per Semester)
Uniform Fee		4000 (One time)

Note: If opted for, global immersion options involve an additional fee.

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech Computer Science & AI program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST*.
For a candidate who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off, provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in the English medium or an equivalent subject.
(10% relaxation on aggregate mark for North-East states and Sikkim candidates)
*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.

Merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

	Previous Schedule	Current Schedule
Online Registration Starts on	14th October 2025	26th January 2026
Slot booking for online examination	10th December 2025 onwards*	5th February 2026 onwards*
Last date to apply and book slot for examination	25th January 2026	10th March 2026
Entrance examination dates #	20th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Test centre based exam) 10th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Remotely proctored exam)	15th March 2026 to 31st March 2026 (Test Centre based exam) 15th February 2026 to 31st March 2026 (Remotely Proctored exam)
Result of exam	8th February 2026	3rd April 2026
Online Counselling and Seat Allocation	8th February 2026 onwards^	3rd April 2026 onwards^

Details of Online Counselling and Seat Allocation

Previous Schedule

Details of Online Counselling	Update Online Seat Preferences	Result of Allotment	Date of Admission (subject to availability of seats) (scholarship subject to prevalence of scholarship scheme)
Round I	8th February to 10th February 2026	12th February 2026	12th February to 20th February 2026
Round II	12th February to 20th February 2026	22nd February 2026	22nd February to 28th February 2026

Current Schedule

Details of Online Counselling	Update Online Seat Preferences	Result of Allotment	Date of Admission (subject to availability of seats) (scholarship subject to prevalence of scholarship scheme)
Round - I	3rd April to 5th April 2026	7th April 2026	7th April to 15th April 2026
Round - II	8th April to 15th April 2026	17th April 2026	17th April to 25th April 2026

Note:

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For the above mentioned Schedule, 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

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The declaration date of offline exam results may vary from the above schedule. Candidates will receive their test results directly within their portal.

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The remotely proctored exam will be monitored live through various Artificial Intelligence tools and by the invigilators.

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Seats falling vacant after the above mentioned rounds will be filled on first come first serve basis, subject to satisfying eligibility criteria as mentioned in Prospectus.

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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.

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Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant.

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# Candidate can select any suitable venue (if applicable), date and time, subject to its availability.
* t 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.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Signup

Register on the LPUADMIT portal by providing your basic details, including your Name, Email Address, Mobile Number, State, Gender, and a Password. Your Email Address will serve as your username, and the password will be set by you at the time of registration.
You will receive an email on your registered Email address regarding the registration confirmation.
After successful registration, log in to LPUADMIT using your created username and password.

APPLY NOW

STEP 2 - Apply LPUNEST (Entrance and Scholarship Test)

LPUNEST is an online test which acts as a gateway to programme you are interested in. Admission in this programme is done based on performance in LPUNEST. In addition, LPUNEST also act as Scholarship test and student can avail huge scholarship based on performance in this test.
Deposit the test fee:
- Cost of Application form with Soft copy of LPUNEST Kit is ₹1000 (for Boys and Grls).
- Cost of Application form with Printed LPUNEST Kit is ₹1500 (for Boys and Girls).
Fill the test application form.

APPLY NOW

STEP 3 - Book the Exam Slot and Appear for the Exam

Book the slot to appear in the LPUNEST Exam:
- For Test Centre Based Exam, Book preferred venue, date and time.
- For Remotely Proctored Online Exam, Book preferred date and time. Click here to view the General Guidelines.
Appear and qualify the exam.

APPLY NOW

STEP 4 - Result and Seat Allotment (Online Counselling)

Get your scorecard/ rank.
Fill the seat preference.
- The student can give preferences which can vary in stream and programme.
In the first round of counselling, depending upon the seat availability and preferences filled by the candidates, a particular preference number would be allotted.
Download the allotment letter and proceed for admission step.

APPLY NOW

STEP 5 - Admission

Deposit initial payment of Rs.10000. After the successful realization of the payment:
- A Unique Candidate ID will be generated and sent to your registered Email ID.
Upload the documents.
- Recent Photograph
- Matriculation Marksheet
- Qualifying exam Certificate/ Marksheet. Also, if the applicant is claiming scholarship on the basis of qualification previous to eligibility qualification he/ she is required to submit the previous qualifications exam certificate/ marksheet also. In case the exam certificate/ marksheet is not available at the time of filling this application form (recently appeared), it may be submitted later also.
- Address Proof
Additionally, apply for residential, mess, transportation, or parking facilities as required.
All submitted documents must be verified against the original copies within the prescribed timelines.
Deposit the balance fee within the prescribed deadlines to complete your admission.

NOTE: Subsequent rounds of counselling may follow depending upon availability of seats.

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B.Tech. (CSE - AI and System Design) with Global Tech Immersion

5+

100%

10-14

Programme Philosophy & Core Principles

Learn by Doing, Not by Watching

Industry Immersion Over Classroom Isolation

Dual Pathway: Placement + Entrepreneurship

Personalized Learning Paths

Tech Hub Immersion Programme: The Core USP

Why Tech Hub Immersion Matters

Immersion Schedule

Curriculum Framework: Core Domains

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Cybersecurity & Application Security

System Design & Scalable Architecture

Cloud Computing & DevOps

Industry Integration & Mentorship

Extended Internship Programmes

CXO Mentorship Programmes

Industry Certification Support

Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Pathway

Freelancing Excellence Programme

Startup Incubation Programme

Year-by-Year Progression

Foundation Building

FOCUS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OUTCOME

Advanced Skills & First Immersion

FOCUS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OUTCOME

Specialisation & Global Exposure

FOCUS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OUTCOME

Career Launch & Final Projects

FOCUS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OUTCOME

Resources & Student Support

Learning Resources

Competitive Programming & Hackathons

Expected Student Outcomes

Placement Pathway Graduates

Entrepreneurship Pathway Graduates

Universal Graduate Attributes

Programme Fee & Scholarship Structure

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Criteria

Important Dates

Details of Online Counselling and Seat Allocation

Previous Schedule

Current Schedule

Note:

How to Apply

Step 1 - Signup

STEP 2 - Apply LPUNEST (Entrance and Scholarship Test)

STEP 3 - Book the Exam Slot and Appear for the Exam

STEP 4 - Result and Seat Allotment (Online Counselling)

STEP 5 - Admission

Our Graduates Will Be Distinguished By

Programme Philosophy
& Core Principles

Tech Hub Immersion
Programme: The Core USP

Curriculum Framework:
Core Domains

Industry Integration
& Mentorship

Freelancing &
Entrepreneurship Pathway

Freelancing
Excellence Programme

Startup
Incubation Programme

Resources &
Student Support

Competitive Programming
& Hackathons

Expected
Student Outcomes

Our Graduates Will Be
Distinguished By