Where to find the LPU NEST test centres list?

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.

Is it enough to study from NCERT textbook to prepare for LPU NEST BTech exam?

While NCERT books are good for LPU NEST preparation, students must not study only NCERT. The candidates must refer to the LPU NEST syllabus provided on the official website and check different books for the topics given in the syllabus. Students can also refer to online materials for the different topics.

How can I manange time during LPU NEST exam?

Candidates must follow these steps to improve time management skills Regularly Take Mock Tests. Try completing easy questions first. Allot time to complete every section. Solve past year question papers.

Is the LPU NEST easy or tough?

LPU NEST is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty. It is easier than most national engineering exams. The exam is designed to test concepts, not tricky questions. If the candidates prepare well, they can clear the exam in the first attempt.

What is the weightage of one question in LPU NEST?

There will be four marks given for each correct answer in exam. No marks will be reduced for incorrect answer. LPU NEST will be conducted for 500 marks. There will be 125 questions asked in exam. Since there is no negative marking candidates can answer all questions.

Is there any negative marking for the incorrect answers in LPU NEST?

Unlike other entrance exams, LPU NEST does not have negative marking. Candidates can attend all questions without fear of losing marks. This approach allows candidates to maximise chances of scoring well by making guesses or eliminating unlikely options.

What is the subject-wise distribution of questions in the LPU NEST for B.Tech?

The question paper will include 100 questions. Physics 25 Questions Mathematics 25 Questions Chemistry 25 Questions English 25 Questions

Is LPU-NEST conducted offline or online?

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.

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

LPUNEST 2027 Registration Date

29 Sep '26 - 15 Jan '27

Updated on Oct 1, 2026 16:23 IST

By Dhanya B

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2027: The Lovely Professional University has released exam pattern of LPU NEST 2027. As per the details available in the official website, the exam will be conducted in remote proctored and test centre based test, with students having the option to appear in their preferred mode.

The exam will have questions from English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. The question paper will include objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and fill in the blank (FIBs). There are no negative marks for incorrect answers and duration of exam will be 2:30 hrs.

Candidates applying for LPUNEST 2027 must check exam pattern before starting the preparation for the entrance test. Along with exam pattern, it is equally important to know the LPUNEST 2027 syllabus. The syllabus includes all the important topics to study for the exam. Read more details concerning the exam pattern below.

Table of contents

LPUNEST 2027 Exam Pattern
LPUNEST 2027 Marking Scheme
LPU NEST 2027 Exam Mode
LPU NEST Test Pattern 2027 Important Points

LPUNEST 2027 Exam Pattern

The LPU NEST 2027 will be conducted online as a computer based test. 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-2027 (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

LPUNEST 2027 Marking Scheme

Each correct answer in LPU NEST will be given 4 marks. There is no negative marking in LPU NEST 2027. 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

LPU NEST 2027 Exam Mode

LPU NEST 2027 will be conducted in online mode only. The exam can be taken either through remote proctored mode or at the exam centres as per the schedule. Candidates can choose the mode at the time of slot booking. Every candidate must book exam slot to appear in the test.

LPUNEST 2027 Online Remote Proctored Mode

In this mode, candidates can take the exam from home or from any quiet place using a laptop with a stable internet connection. The exam is monitored through AI-based and live proctoring. The candidates' screen activity, webcam feed, and microphone are monitored for integrity.

LPUNEST 2027 Online Test Centre Mode

The exam is conducted at the exam centre, with physical supervision, and all the technical requirements are provided by the centre. The question paper will be available in English. The question paper consists mainly of MCQs. For BTech programme, questions will also include fill-in-the-blank.

LPU NEST Test Pattern 2027 Important Points

Candidates can check the important points regarding the exam below.

LPU NEST is conducted in online mode, and candidates can appear through remote proctored mode or at the exam centres.
The exam follows an objective-type format, with questions in the form of MCQs and Fill in the Blanks.
English is a compulsory section in almost all LPU NEST exams.
There is no negative marking in LPU NEST.
The exam duration varies for each programme; for BTech it is 150 minutes.
The BTech exam is conducted for 400 Marks.
The total number of questions in the BTech LPU NEST question paper is 100.
The LPU NEST syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabi.
The medium of the question paper is only english.
LPU NEST scores are used for admission and scholarship.