LPU NEST Agriculture Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2025 ( LPU NEST )

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LPUNEST 2026 exam pattern includes scheme of the question paper. Candidates looking for admission through LPUNEST 2026 must check the exam pattern before starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like total number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Along with exam pattern, it is equally important to be well acquainted with the LPUNEST 2026 syllabus. It encompasses all the important topics to study for the exam. Read more details concerning the exam pattern below. 

 

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  • LPUNEST 2026 Exam Pattern: BTech
  • LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
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LPUNEST 2026 Exam Pattern: BTech

The LPU NEST 2026 will be conducted online. The LPU NEST question paper will include a total of 100 objective-type questions. There will be four sections, namely Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths (OR) Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology.  There will be twenty-five questions each in the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English sections. 

Name  Courses for Test Test Scheme No. of questions Marks (subject) MM Time Test Type & Mode of Admission
LPUNEST-2025 (B.Tech)
[1001]
Physics Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths
OR
Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology
Physics (PHY11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each) 100 400 150 mins Type 1(Through Counselling)
Mathematics Mathematics (MTH11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each) 100
Chemistry Chemistry (CHE11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each) 100
Biology Biology (BIO11): 25 Questions (4 marks each) 100
English English (ENG11): 25 Questions (4 marks each) 100
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any negative marking for the incorrect answers in LPU NEST?
A: 

Unlike other entrance exams, LPU NEST does not have negative marking. Consequently, candidates are not penalised for incorrect answers, resulting in a more favourable environment that encourages them to attempt questions without the fear of losing marks. This approach allows candidates to maximise their chances of scoring well by making guesses or eliminating unlikely options.

Q:   What is the weightage of one question in LPU NEST?
A: 

Each question carries four marks. There will be four marks awarded for each correct response. No marks will be deducted for a wrong response. The exam is conducted for a total of 500 marks. There will be 125 questions asked in the exam.

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LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme

Each correct answer in LPU NEST will be given 4 marks. There is no negative marking in LPU NEST. Therefore, no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

Subjects

Marks Per Question

Maximum Marks

Physics

4 marks

100 marks

Mathematics

4 marks

100 marks

Chemistry

4 marks

100 marks

Biology

4 marks

100 marks

English

4 marks

100 marks

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the subject-wise distribution of questions in the LPU NEST for B.Tech?
A: 

There will be 100 questions asked in total. The number of questions from each subject are as follows.

Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Chemistry - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions

(OR)

Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Biology - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions.

 

Q:   Is LPU-NEST conducted offline or online?
A: 

LPU NEST is conducted in online mode. LPU NEST can be attended by the candidate either from home as a remote proctored test, or they can attend from the test centres. If the candidate wants to take the test from home, they should make sure they have a stable internet connection.

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Counseling for LPU NEST is mainly related to allotment of seats on the basis of the merit of a candidate in the entrance exam, and preferences of the candidate for courses and programs. After the announcement of results, candidates were able to fill in their choice of courses online. The allotment o

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Dear, Yes, if you miss the first phase of LPU NEST, you can still apply for the next phase. Lovely Professional University conducts LPU NEST in multiple phases each year to give students several chances to appear for the exam and qualify for admission or scholarships. You simply need to check the up

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Dear, Yes, you can appear for the  LPU NEST exam again.

Lovely Professional University allows candidates to appear in multiple phases of LPU NEST to improve their scores. To take the exam in a subsequent phase, the candidates must submit the application form again on the official website.

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Dear, No, you do not need to pay any additional fee to take the official LPU NEST mock test. Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides mock tests free of cost on its official website for registered candidates. These mock tests are designed to help students become familiar with the actual exam pa

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shikha verma

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Dear, To manage time effectively during the LPU NEST exam, start by carefully reading all the instructions and understanding the question pattern before you begin. Divide your total exam time based on the number of questions—allocate a few minutes to each and avoid spending too long on any single qu

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shikha verma

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Allotment of seats in LPU NEST-wise counseling will depend on the merit rank of candidates, their eligibility, and the online filling of course and specialisation preferences. The procedure consists of download rank card, filling of preferences for seats, and finally, seat allotment. Seat allotment

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Samreen Begum

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Dear,   The amount of time you should spend daily preparing for LPUNEST depends on your current knowledge level, the programme you are applying for, and how much time is left before the exam. On average, it is recommended to dedicate 2–4 hours daily for focused preparation over several months.

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Dear, Lovely professional university has its own entrance test named as LPUNEST and it is important to revise before exam it give you confidence as well as help you to score well. LPU do offers test structure, sample paper, previous year question paper as well as demo test. LPUNEST works as eligibil

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The LPU NEST syllabus is provided on the official website. The syllabus is different for various courses. The candidates can click on the course for which they want to apply and find the LPU NEST syllabus for that particular course. The syllabus will be provided in PDF format. Candidates and downloa

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