LPU NEST 2024: Exam Dates (Announced), Syllabus, Result, Application Form

Lovely Professional University conducts the National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to its various courses. It is conducted in online mode every year for admission to more than 150 programmes. The test acts as an Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. In the NIRF Ranking, 2023 LPU appears in Top 100 in its most crucial Overall Category, which includes IITs and Central Universities. LPU is also ranked 51st on the list of all government and private universities in the country. Lovely Professional University is NAAC A ++ Grade University.

Check the highlights of LPUNEST in the table given below.

• For the above-mentioned Schedule, LPU is providing the following options to conduct the LPUNEST Exam. Students can opt for the best-suited option to appear for the exam:

1. Test Centre-Based Exam
2. Online Remotely Proctored LPUNEST exam from home

• The remotely proctored exam will be monitored live through various Artificial Intelligence tools and by the invigilators. 
• The declaration date of offline exam results may vary from the above schedule. Candidates will receive their test results directly within their portal.
• Subsequent Rounds after Round-I (as mentioned above) will be conducted, only if seats remain vacant.
• Seats falling vacant after the above-mentioned rounds will be filled on a first come first serve basis, subject to satisfying eligibility criteria as mentioned in Prospectus-2023.
• Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates as mentioned above and apply as well as book and appear for the exam at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.
• This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above are subject to change at the discretion of the University.
• No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.
• Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant.

# Candidate can select any suitable venue, date and time, subject to its availability. 

* It is advised not to wait for the last moment as you may not get the desired venue, date and time for the exam.

Candidates who are eligible for filling out the application form can apply for the exam online and offline. To submit the application form in online mode, candidates should visit admissions.ipu.in to complete the application process. On the other hand, candidates who want to apply offline should reach the University campus and collect the LPUNEST kit by paying the requisite fee. 

LPUNEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria

For admission to BTech Programmes at Lovely Professional University, candidates need to fulfil the following Eligibility Criteria;

Nationality

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for LPUNEST (BTech)

Qualifying Examination

Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (BTech) should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2024, in final examination of 10+2 from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE, New Delhi) or State Board or any other Council, Institution, college etc. The board must be recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE), New Delhi or any other concerned apex body.

Eligibility Criteria in the Qualifying Examination:

• Candidates must have passed the exam with 60%* aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics and English) subject to qualifying LPUNEST (B.Tech.)
• There is a 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants as far as passing marks in the qualifying exams are concerned.
• There 10% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons (i.e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship) as far as passing marks in the qualifying exams are concerned, Subject to verification from the Selection committee of the University. The selection committee must comprise Head (DSW), Director Sports, Deputy Director Sports, Concerned Coach and VC Nominee.

Note: In case the applicant falls in both categories, then only one relaxation will be given.

For B.Tech. Biotechnology (BT), B.Tech. (Food Technology), B.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering) 

Subjects considered: Physics, Chemistry, English & either Maths or Biology or Biotechnology; other things remain the same as above.

For B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (CHE) and  B.Tech. (Petroleum Engineering)

Subjects considered: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English; other things remain the same as above.

Candidates seeking admission must be well acquainted with the syllabus. Prior to starting the preparation, they should check the complete syllabus to get an idea of what to study. LPUNEST syllabus 2024 encompasses chapters and topics, which are important from the exam point of view. Candidates should not leave any topic untouched that is mentioned in the syllabus. Check the LPUNEST 2024 syllabus for complete details.

Also Read: LPUNEST 2024 Admit Card

LPUNEST exam pattern 2024 will elucidate basic details of the exam such as total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, question type, subjects, etc. Candidates should be well aware of the exam pattern to make a concrete preparation strategy. The question paper shall contain total of 125 questions from different subjects and each question shall carry 04 marks. Click on LPUNEST 2024 exam pattern to check the details.

To help candidates prepare for the LPU NEST exam, LPU offers mock tests on their official website. A mock test is a practice version of the actual examination, which helps candidates get an idea of the format and difficulty level of the exam. The mock test for LPU NEST is available online and can be accessed by visiting the official website of LPU. It is recommended that candidates take the mock test to familiarise themselves with the exam format and to identify areas where they need to improve. This can help them score better in the actual LPU NEST exam.

• Taking mock tests helps to regularly revise the LPUNEST syllabus topics.
• By regularly taking the LPUNEST mock test, applicants will be able to manage other major influencing factors, such as time management.
• Candidates will be able to estimate the topics and subjects on which they need to work after analyzing the results of the online mock test.
• By taking the LPUNEST mock tests, applicants will become familiar with the exam's format and structure.

Candidates can follow LPUNEST preparation tips 2024 in order to obtain good marks in the examination. Some common tips that a candidate should follow while preparing for the exam are:

• Familiarity with the syllabus - Proper knowledge of the syllabus keeps the preparation on track.
• Notes making - Candidates should make their notes as it is easy to memorise handwritten notes.
• Regular revision - Candidates should revise their study material at regular intervals of time so that they can retain the studied things while writing the exam.
• Solving previous years’ questions - Solving previous years' questions helps in getting an idea of the difficulty level, and types of questions and analysing the preparation level.
• Appearing in the mock test - Take the mock test for time management so that no question is left unattended in the exam.
• Time management - Time management is very important to attempt all the questions in the stipulated time and it can be achieved by practice.
• Good diet - Candidates should eat well in order to keep their mental and physical health at a good level. It is important because a healthy mind exists in a healthy body.
• Sleep better - Candidates should sleep at least 6 to 7 hours as this is the time when the brain rests. Proper sleep is very important for memorising and recalling things.
• Regular exercise - Candidates may go for a walk or run to keep their minds fresh and active.

The admit card will be shared with the candidates after filling out the application form. Candidates should carry their admit card to the exam centre for writing the exam. Without LPUNEST 2024 admit card, no candidate can enter the examination hall. They should not alter any detail printed on the admit card otherwise their candidature might be cancelled. The admit card contains important details like the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, venue, etc.

Also Read: LPUNEST 2024 Results

After the conclusion of the exam, the admission authority announced the LPUNEST 2024 result. The result could be checked online by using the login credentials. Candidates who qualify the exam could participate in the counselling process.

LPUNEST counselling 2024 will be organised for successful candidates. Candidates have to deposit the fee online mode or manually by visiting the university campus/ Camp Office. The counselling procedure comprises various stages like downloading the scorecard, filling out the seat preference, seat allotment, fee deposition, completing the admission form, uploading required documents, document verification and balance fee deposition.

Also Read:

LPUNEST 2024 Test Centres

LPUNEST 2024 Application Form