LPUNEST 2026: Exam Ongoing, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Counselling

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 scholarship amount is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. In the NIRF Ranking, 2025 LPU appears in Top 100 in its most crucial Overall Category, which includes IITs and Central Universities. LPU is also ranked 50th on the country's list of government and private universities. Lovely Professional University is NAAC A ++ Grade University.

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Check the highlights of LPUNEST in the table given below.

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Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test
Conducting Body	Lovely Professional University
Exam Level	Undergraduate Exam at the National level
Exam Frequency	Every month
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	BE/BTech
Exam Fees	LPU NEST Kit Soft Copy INR 1000 for boys and girls.  LPU NEST Kit Printed Copy  INR 1500 for boys and girls.
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Total Marks	500 marks
Total Questions	125 questions
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct answer No negative marking
Official Website	nest.lpu.in
Contact Details	Tel: +91-1824-517000 Tel: +91-1824-404404

 

LPU NEST 2026 registration is open for phase 3 exam. The link to fill LPU NEST 2026 application form is available on this page and the institute portal - admissions.ipu.in. Candidates who want to apply offline can collect the form from the University campus by paying the requisite fee. Candidates must do the LPU NEST Slot Booking immediately after registration.

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LPUNEST 2026 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 (B.Tech)

Qualifying Examination

Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (BTech) should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2026, in the 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 recognised 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 LPU NEST syllabus. Before starting preparation, they should check the complete syllabus to get an idea of what to study. LPUNEST syllabus 2026 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 2026 syllabus for complete details.

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LPUNEST exam pattern 2026 will clarify basic details of the exam, such as the total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, question types, subjects, etc. Candidates must be know the exam pattern to make a concrete preparation strategy. Along with the pattern, syllabus is also important to prepare for the exam. The question paper shall contain a total of 125 questions from different subjects, and each question shall carry 04 marks. Click on the LPUNEST 2026 exam pattern to check the details.

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Exam preparation tips

• Know syllabus.
• Take Notes
• Regular revision.
• Solving past years’ questions.
• Take mock tests.
• Time management.
• Good diet.
• Sleep better.
• Regular exercise.
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To help candidates prepare for LPU NEST exam, LPU offers mock tests on their official website. A mock test is a practice version of the actual LPU NEST exam. Mock tests will help candidates get an idea of the format and difficulty of the LPU NEST exam. LPU NEST Mock test will be available online and can be accessed on the LPU official website. Candidates must take the LPU NEST mock test to familiarise themselves with the format of the exam and to identify topics where they need to improve. 

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• Appearing for mock tests helps to revise the LPUNEST syllabus topics regularly.
• 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 analysing the results of the online mock test.
• By taking the LPUNEST mock tests, applicants will become familiar with the exam's format and structure.