LPUNEST is a university level examination conducted twice in a year for admission in various courses like Engineering, Law, Agriculture, Design, Hotel Management and MBA. Besides admission, this exam is also treated as a scholarship test. Based on the performance of the test students can also get scholarship up to Rs 5 lakhs.
After applying for the exam, candidates are required to book slots. Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (B.Tech.) should have either completed or shall be appearing in the final examination of 10+2 from a recognised board. To be eligible for LPUNEST 2020 candidate should acquire 60% and above in their +2 examinations with the subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology/Mathematics/Biotechnology.
LPU NEST is conducted in online mode only and the university has created centres in more than 200 cities across India. The exam pattern followed in the LPUNEST 2020 is 30 questions in Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology and 20 questions in English. There is no negative marking and each correct answer fetches 4 marks in Physics,Chemistry,Maths/Biology and 2 marks in English. The syllabus for this test is similar to that of the +2.The application form of LPUNEST 2020 for Phase 1 (Schedule 1) has been released and are available till March 31, 2020. Apply Now!
| Exam Name | Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) |
| Conducting Body | Lovely Professional University |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Exam Type | University |
| Official Website | nest.lpu.in |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate Engineering/B.Tech courses |
| Events | Schedule-I | Schedule-II |
| Online Registration Starts on | 14th September 2019 | 16th January 2020 |
| Slot Booking for Online Examination | 1st December 2019 | 1st March 2020 |
| Last date of submission of Application form | 15th January 2020 | 31st March 2020 |
| Dates of Entrance Examination | 10th – 25th January 2020 | 10th – 25th April 2020 |
| Display of Result | 31st January 2020 | 30th April 2020 |
| Online Counselling and Seat Allocation | 30th April 2020 onwards | |
Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before they apply for LPUNEST 2020. The university sets minimum criteria for aspirants; if they fulfill the below-mentioned exam Eligibility Criteria, they can write the exam.
For B.Tech. Biotechnology, the subjects considered are Physics, Chemistry, English & Maths or Biology or Biotechnology, with 60% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent.
For B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (CHE), B.Tech. (Petroleum), the subjects considered are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, with 60% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online |
| Duration of Examination | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Medium of Language | English or Hindi |
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| Nature of Question | Objective i.e., Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 110 Questions |
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