LPU Admissions 2025 Update: Important Information
Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2025 ( LPU NEST )
LPU NEST 2025: The LPU NEST 2025 application form is currently available. The slot booking for the exam can be done on the dates specified. The last date to apply and book slot is mentioned on the table below. As per schedule, the exam will be conducted in multiple schedules. The procedure to book LPU NEST 2025 exam slot can be checked here. After completing the LPUNEST exam application process, the exam will be conducted as a remote proctored or test centre-based exam. The candidates can also check LPU NEST 2025 Exam Pattern and LPU NEST Syllabus here.
The LPU NEST 2025 important dates are given below. Before applying to Lovely Professional University (LPU), you should carefully review the eligibility criteria. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded Lovely Professional University an A++ Grade accreditation.
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- LPU NEST 2025 BSc Agricluture
- LPU NEST 2025 Important Dates
- LPU NEST 2025 MSc Agriculture
- What is LPUNEST?
- LPU NEST 2025 BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
- LPU NEST 2025 MSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
- LPU NEST Exam Pattern
- LPUNEST 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- LPU NEST 2025 Contact Information
LPU NEST 2025 BSc Agricluture
Lovely Professional University offers admission to the BSc Agriculture course. It is the first private University to be granted ICAR Accreditation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Students who have completed or studying in Class 12 can fill LPU NEST 2025 application form. The registration window for the exam is open and candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.
LPU NEST 2025 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of LPU NEST 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Aug ' 25 | LPU NEST 2025 Exam Dates |
| Jan ' 25 | LPU NEST 2025 Admission End Date |
| 21 Oct ' 24 | LPU NEST 2025 Application Form Dates |
LPU NEST 2025 MSc Agriculture
The University offers admission to the Agriculture Post Graduate (PG) programmes. The admission is made through an online test which acts as an Entrance Test as well as a Scholarship Test. The registration window is open for the May session. The courses available for admission under MSc Agriculture are
- Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping)
- Entomology
- Plant Pathology
- Horticulture (Fruit Science)
- Agronomy
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
- Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
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What is LPUNEST?
LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is an entrance test conducted by LPU for admissions to Law, Applied Medical Sciences, MBA, Hotel Management, PhD, Design, Agriculture, Mphil including MBA. The exam is conducted in four phases for admission to various courses. The first phase of the exam has two schedules while the rest three phases are conducted in single sessions.
Every year more than three lakh applicants register for LPUNEST. LPU NEST is known to be one of the biggest private entrance test conducted in India and if statistics are to be believed then in the list of all the engineering entrance exam conducted in India, that is, considering both Government (Centre & State) as well as Private entrance exams, then LPUNEST is the fifth largest entrance test held in India.
LPU NEST 2025 BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for admission to BSc as follows
- The applicant should be an Indian national
- Applicants should have completed or appeared in the Class 12 exam in 2024 conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any other State Board
- Applicants should have secured 60%* aggregate in Class (with English, Physics, Chemistry & either Maths or Biology or Forestry or Agriculture) or 2 years Diploma in Agriculture
*5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants
*10% relaxation to outstanding sports persons (i.e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship), subject to verification from the Selection Committee of the University.
LPU NEST 2025 MSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
MSc Agriculture aspirants should have passed BSc (Agriculture) or BSc (Agriculture) (Hons.) in the concerned discipline or equivalent with 60% aggregate marks from a recognized Institute or University.
LPU NEST Exam Pattern
LPU NEST 2025 Exam Pattern is given in the table below.
| Name | Courses for Test | Test Scheme | No. of questions | Marks (subject) | MM | Time | Test Type & Mode of Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPUNEST-2025 (PG Agriculture & Sciences) [1006] |
English | English compulsory & any one of the remaining Courses | English (ENG11): 30 Questions (1 marks each) | 30 | 90 | 90 mins | Type 1(Through Counselling) |
| Physics | Physics (PHY21): 30 questions (2 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Chemistry | Chemistry (CHE21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Mathematics | Mathematics (MTH21): 30 Questions (2 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Biotech | Biotech (BTY21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Microbiology | Microbiology (MBI21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Botany | Botany (BOT21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Bio Chemistry | Bio-Chemistry (BCH21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Zoology | Zoology (ZOL21): 40 Questions (1.5 marks each) | 60 | |||||
| Agriculture | Agriculture (AGR21): 40 questions( 1.5 mark each) | 60 | |||||
| Environmental Sciences | Environmental Sciences (EVS21): 40 questions (1.5 mark each) | 60 | |||||
| Forensic Sciences | Forensic Sciences (FRS21): 40 questions (1.5 mark each) | 60 | |||||
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Nutrition and Dietetics (NAD21): 40 questions (1.5 mark each) | 60 | |||||
| Statistics and Data Analytics | Statistics and Data Analytics (SDA21): 40 questions (1.5 mark each) | 60 | |||||
| Food Science and Technology | Food Science and Technology (FST21): 40 questions (1.5 mark each) | 60 |
| Name | Courses for Test | Test Scheme | No. of questions | Marks (subject) | MM | Time | Test Type & Mode of Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPUNEST-2025(UG Agriculture, Pharmacy and Sciences) [1036] |
Physics | Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths OR Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology OR Horticulture, Crop Production, English |
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 | |||||
| Horticulture | Horticulture (HTU11): 25 Questions (4 marks each) | 100 | |||||
| Crop Production | Crop Production (CRP11): 50 Questions (4 marks each) | 200 | |||||
| English | English (ENG11): 25 Questions (4 marks each) | 100 |
LPUNEST 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
Here’s what you need to remember on the exam day.
Though the LPUNEST exam will be held online, candidates are advised to carry a pencil and a sheet of paper for rough work. Besides knowing the things that should be carried inside the exam hall, it is also important to know what must not be carried to the test centre. Candidates are not allowed to carry any text material, log table, calculator, electronic watches mobile phones etc. to the exam centre.
Documents Required for the LPUNEST Exam
- A printout of the LPUNEST admit card
- The original, as well as a scanned copy of the identity proof
- A scanned copy of the LPU NEST application form
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LPU NEST 2025 Contact Information
Address: Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road (NH-1), Phagwara, Punjab (INDIA) -144411.
Email: contact@lpunest.in
Phone No: +91-1824-404404
Toll Free: 1800 102 4431
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Dear candidate, there is no need to worrry if you missed LPUNEST in first phase. The unviersity conducted test in different phases so you can apply for test again in next phases. You will get two chances to qualify test . If somehow you will not able to appear in first attempt then in second chance
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
If the candidate is not satisfied with his/her marks in LPU NEST, he/she can retake the examination in the subsequent phases which will be conducted throughout the year. LPU has allowed attempts for the same examination so that students can improve their scores and become eligible for scholarship. I
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
For the purpose of effective preparation, LPU NEST is suggested to spend around 2 to 3 hours a day studying for about 4 to 6 hours before the exam. This would be divided into revision, practicing mock tests, and weaker subject focus. Regular practice of past papers and mock tests helps speed, accura
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Revision should be given utmost importance before appearing for the LPU NEST exam. It strengthens what has been studied, increases self-confidence, and helps recall important concepts, formulas, and definitions. Constant revision of important topics will help improve speed and accuracy on the examin
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
In order to manage time wisely during the LPU NEST examination, candidates should start their preparation by having some knowledge about the exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates should take up regular timed mock tests that have a similar environment as the real exam in order to keep on improving wi
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
LPU NEST mock tests can be taken free of charge. Candidates registered for LPU NEST may attempt the mock test anytime free of cost. This mock test has been made available to prepare for the real examination in a competitive spirit and in order to increase performance; hence no money is charged for a
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Seat allotment during the LPU NEST counselling effectively takes place based on your merit (exam) rank, as well as the preferences you fill to course/specialisations while you log in to the portal for admissions after your results are out. After you log in to the counselling portal after the results
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
hi,
Seats during LPU NEST counselling are allocated based on the candidate's rank, choices filled, and seat availability. After qualifying the exam, candidates must register for counselling, fill in their preferred courses and specializations, and lock their choices. Allocation is done in order of m
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The application process for LPUNEST 2026 is scheduled to begin in October 2025 with Phase 1, and the last date to apply for this phase is January 2026. Phase 2 will start in January 2026 and conclude in March 2026, with the final date to apply and book a slot for the examination being March 25, 202
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Beginner-Level 5
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