LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test)

LPUNEST is the entrance examination conducted by Lovely Professional University (LPU) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The examination is also used to give scholarships to deserving students based on their performance.

A student writes the LPUNEST examination and receives a score.

Based on the score, students may become eligible for admission and scholarships in various courses offered by LPU.

Conducted by: Lovely Professional University (LPU).

📌 Quick Facts

Eligibility:

Class 12 pass - UG programmes

Bachelor's degree - PG programmes

Exam Pattern: Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of objective-type questions.

Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Total Questions: Varies depending on the course.

Total Marks: Varies depending on the course.

Frequency: Conducted multiple times during the admission cycle.

Qualification:

  • For Undergraduate (UG) courses - candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board.
  • For Postgraduate (PG) courses - candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • Students appearing for their final year in Class 12 or Graduation can also apply provisionally.
  • Some courses may have additional subject requirements. For example, Engineering programmes may require Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • Eligibility requirements vary depending on the course.

Age:

  • There is generally no upper age limit for appearing in LPUNEST.

Min mark:

  • Minimum marks requirements vary depending on the course.
  • Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for their chosen course.

Attempts:

  • Maximum of 2 Attempts: Candidates can take the LPUNEST examination up to two times during the admission year.
  • Flexible Choice: A student can choose any two exam dates that suit for them between January and June/July.
  • Improve Your Scholarship: If a student is not satisfied with their first score, they can appear again in a later phase to try for a better score and a higher scholarship.
  • Best Score Considered: LPU automatically considers the highest score obtained from the two attempts for admission and scholarship purposes.

Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates can choose to take the exam at a test center or as a home-based remote proctored test.

Frequency: Conducted in multiple phases during the admission cycle.

Duration: Varies depending on the course (usually around 150 minutes for B.Tech and MBA programmes).

Total Questions: Varies depending on the course (for example, 100 questions for B.Tech).

Total Marks: Varies depending on the course (for example, 400 marks for B.Tech).

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Fill in the Blanks (FIBs).

Question Paper Structure:

The LPUNEST examination pattern varies depending on the course selected by the candidate.

Marking Scheme:

  • Each correct answer carries marks as prescribed for the course.
  • No Negative Marking: No marks are deducted for incorrect or unattempted answers.
  • The exact marking scheme may vary depending on the course.

Important: LPUNEST scores are used for both admission and scholarship purposes. A higher score may improve admission opportunities and scholarship benefits.

LPUNEST scores can be used for admission and scholarships across various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Courses may include:

  • Engineering & Technology Programmes
    • B.Tech
    • M.Tech
    • Integrated B.Tech–M.Tech
    • Diploma Engineering Programmes
  • Management & Commerce Programmes
    • BBA
    • MBA
    • B.Com
    • Integrated Management Programmes
  • Computer Applications Programmes
    • BCA
    • MCA
    • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
    • Cyber Security Programmes
  • Design & Architecture Programmes
    • B.Arch
    • B.Des Fashion Design
    • B.Des Interior Design
    • B.Des Product Design
    • B.Des Graphic Design
    • B.Des UI/UX Design
    • M.Des
  • Science & Agriculture Programmes
    • B.Sc (Hons)
    • M.Sc
    • Agriculture Programmes
    • Biotechnology Programmes
    • Food Technology Programmes
  • Law & Arts Programmes
    • BA LLB
    • BBA LLB
    • LLM
    • BA (Hons)
    • MA Programmes
  • Health & Allied Sciences Programmes
    • B.Pharm
    • BPT (Physiotherapy)
    • B.Sc Allied Health Sciences
    • M.Sc Clinical Sciences
    • M.Sc Forensic Sciences

Note: This is a representative list. LPUNEST scores are applicable to more than 150 programmes offered by the university.

🌐 Official Website

Do you want to know the latest eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application dates, scholarship details, admit card information, results, or admission process? Visit the official websites below.

Note: LPUNEST is conducted in multiple phases throughout the admission cycle. Always refer to the official LPUNEST and LPU admission portals for the latest information regarding applications, exam schedules, scholarships, results, and admissions.