LPU NEST 2024 Exam from January 20, 2024; Check Important Exam day Guidelines
Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2026 ( LPU NEST )
LPUNEST Phase 5 Application Form 2026
1 Jul '26 - 28 Jul '26
LPU NEST 2024 Phase 1 exam is to be conducted from January 20, 2024, to February 5, 2024. The exam will be conducted as a Test Centre-Based Exam or Online Remotely Proctored exam from home. Read further to know exam day guidelines.
LPU NEST Exam Day Guidelines
LPU NEST 2024 exam will be conducted from January 20, 2024, to February 5, 2024, either as an Online Remotely Proctored exam or Test Centre-Based Exam. Candidates can select either of the two options to appear for exam.
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If a student chooses to take a remotely proctored exam, they must enter exam's date and time. Candidates will get an email with guidelines. The remotely proctored exam will be monitored using various Artificial Intelligence tools and invigilators. If devices are unavailable, the candidate must attend exam at the Test centre. The LPU NEST exam day guidelines are given below.
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The selection of a test city is purely for indicating your preference during registration. The final slot booking will be done by the university on the basis of availability. The university reserves the right to book a slot as per the availability of the test centre. The university also reserves the right to add/ remove any test city in the above list. Under no circumstances can an applicant make any claim for a booking slot of a particular test city.
The LPU NEST 2026 test centre list will be available on the official website. The exam centre list will also be available in the brochure. The candidates must select the exam centre during the slot booking process. The selection of a test city is purely for indicating your preference during registration. The final slot booking will be done by the university on the basis of availability.
If slots on any of five dates chosen are not available, University may allocate any or date to applicant. Applicant can appear for exam only on date allotted. Candidates will not be allowed to attend exam on any or dates. Candidates must appear for exam without fail on date allotted.
The Lovely professional university conducts the LPUNEST exam in multiple phases. The current phase exam is ongoing, which started on June 6 and the last exam is scheduled on June 30.
The exams for the first three phases were held as per the schedule given here.
Phase 1 - January 10 to February 5, 2026
Phase 2 - April 4 to 30, 2026
Phase 3 - May 4 to June 2, 2026
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LPU NEST 2024 Exam Day Guidelines: Online Remotely Proctored LPU NEST exam from Home
- LPUNEST exam can be conveniently taken at home. To participate in exam from home, certain infrastructure requirements must be met:
- Two devices are needed for remotely proctored exam: a primary device (Laptop/Desktop - Windows/Linux/Mac) with a functional webcam and microphone, and a secondary device (iOS/Android smartphone) acting as a supplementary perspective. Both devices are mandatory; exam cannot be taken with only one device. The candidate must make sure functionality of both their Laptop/Desktop and mobile device. Confirm that camera and microphone of system are functioning properly.
- A dedicated room with appropriate lighting and no external disturbances is necessary. The student should be seated against a wall for the background.
- Candidates must have identity proof ready during the test.
- The candidates must keep a water bottle on table before the start of exam, as leaving the test screen during exam is not allowed.
- Throughout the entire test duration, candidate will be continuously monitored using artificial intelligence tools and by proctors through live observation. Any suspected activity will result in immediate termination of exam. The AI tools are equipped to identify facial and eyeball movements automatically. Candidate will be consistently monitored by a proctor via live feed to prevent any dubious activities. Audio and video streams will be recorded and subsequently analysed after examination.
LPU NEST 2024 Exam Day Guidelines: Test Centre-Based Exam
- Candidates are required to reach test centre at reporting time specified in Hall Ticket. Before commencement of actual test, there will be a pre-test process that involves registration and on-site orientation.
- A picture of the candidate will be taken at the test centre for verification purposes.
- Applicants should verify the assigned computer is powered on, and any computer issues must be informed to invigilator.
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