Score high in LPUNEST with these preparation tips

By: Kandarp Patel

Understand the high-scoring topics, refer to the correct study material or reference books, and give proper time to revise each topic to score high in LPU NEST.

The students willing to take admission in LPU need to secure high scores in their entrance exam - Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST). In this article, we will discuss some of the important topics and effective study material which could help in making your journey smooth to score high in LPUNEST 2020.

Before starting the article, I would suggest every student to refer to the exam pattern and syllabus of LPU NEST 2020 as it would make the work a little easier. This would help in formulating a plan to score high in LPU NEST.

To score high in any exam, there is no need to study for long hours or much hard work. First, understand exam pattern and syllabus, work on your strengths and weakness and learn some effective tips and shortcuts.

Here are some of the important topics with their weightage based on previous year’s LPU NEST papers.

Physics: Optics, Magnetics, Oscillations and Waves, Current Electricity, Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Induction and Waves, Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Kinematics, Rotational Mechanics, Logic Circuits and Atoms and Nuclei.

Chemistry: Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Carboxylic Acids, Alcohols and Ethers, Organic Nitrogen and Carbonyl Compounds, P- block Elements, Solid State, Thermodynamics, Polymers, Biomolecules, Hydrocarbons and Chemical Kinetics.

Mathematics: 3-D Geometry, Vectors, Probability, Differential Calculus, Integrals, Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Matrix and Determinants, Differentiation, Algebra, Trigonometry and Complex Numbers.

Biology: Diversity in Living World, Ecology and Environment, Structural Organization in Plants and Animals, Reproduction, Plant and Human Physiology, Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology and Biology and Human Welfare.

English: Tenses, Verbs, Prepositions, Nouns, Connectors, Antonyms and Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Word Analogies, Errors and Comprehension.

Right study material is important to score well in any exam. Here are some of the reference books for every subject.

Physics

• NCERT Textbook (Class 11 and 12)
• Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 and 2) – C. Verma
• Problems in General Physics – I.E.Irodov Objective Physics (Volume 1 and 2) - D.C. Pandey

Chemistry

• NCERT Textbook (Class 11 and 12)
• Textbook of Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry – Dr O.P. Tandon.

Mathematics

• NCERT Textbook (Class 11 and 12)
• Objective Mathematics (Volume 1 and 2) - R.D. Sharma
• Calculus Book - I.A. Maron

Biology

• NCERT Textbook (Class 11 and 12)
• Elementary Biology (Volume 1 and 2) – Trueman
• Objective Biology – Dinesh

English

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension - Nishit Sinha

Master Tips

• Try to attempt all questions as there is no negative marking in LPU NEST
• Give as many mock tests as possible during the preparation
• Solve at least five years of previous papers of LPU NEST
• Do not ignore the English section as it carries 40 marks in LPU NEST. This would help in enhancing scores in the exam.

About the Author:

Kandarp Patel is a student at Nirma University, Ahemdabad, pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (final year). He is also a campus representative with Shiksha.com since 2016.