LPUNEST 2020 Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus

LPU NEST is not only the test for admission to the university but also for the award of scholarship. Based on the performance of the test students can also get scholarship up to Rs 5 lakhs. LPU NEST 2020  Application Form is available from Second week of September 2019 – January 9, 2020. Apply Now!

Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (B.Tech.) should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2020, in the final examination of 10+2 from a recognised board. To take admission to LPU engineering program student should also acquire 60% and above in their +2 examinations with the subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology/Mathematics/Biotechnology.

LPU NEST is conducted in online mode only and the university has created centres in more than 200 cities across India. The question pattern followed in the LPUNEST is 30 questions on Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology and 20 questions in English. There is no negative marking in this examination and each correct answer fetches 4 marks. The syllabus for this test is similar to that of the +2.

• Before filling the application form, the candidates will have to check the eligibility criteria of LPUNEST 2020.
• Only the registered candidates will be able to take part in the slot booking process and download the admit card.
• Based on the scores secured, candidates will be allotted seats through the exam.
• Allotment of seats will be done based on the scores secured, preferences made and availability of seats.
• The counselling process of LPUNEST 2020 will be conducted in online mode. 

LPUNEST 2020 Highlights

LPUNEST 2020 Exam Dates

IMPORTANT DATES OF LPUNEST (B.TECH.), CAS, Integrated LAW, PG Sciences, Design, AMS, LET, M.Tech.

Details of Rounds and Dates of Online Counselling and Seat Allocation

For B.Tech

IMPORTANT DATES FOR LPUNEST (MBA), Integrated MBA, HM

IMPORTANT DATES FOR LPUNEST (INT B.Ed.), B.Ed., Int. M.Ed., MCA, Agriculture, LL.B., LL.M.

LPUNEST 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before they apply for LPUNEST 2020. The university sets minimum criteria for aspirants; if they fulfill the below-mentioned exam Eligibility Criteria, they can write the exam.

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must have completed or will be appearing in 2020, in the final examination of 10 + 2 from CBSE or ICSE or State Board or any other Council, Institution, college etc. 
• For admission in B.Tech, B.Tech, Integrated B.Tech - M.Tech and Integrated B.Tech - MBA, applicants should at least have 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics and English)

For B.Tech. Biotechnology, the subjects considered are Physics, Chemistry, English & Maths or Biology or Biotechnology, with 60% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent.

For B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (CHE), B.Tech. (Petroleum), the subjects considered are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, with 60% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent.

LPUNEST Scholarship

Scholarship Categories: Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories:

• Eligibility Qualification (for example 10+2 for Undergraduate Programmes and graduation for PG Programmes)
• LPU’s Entrance and Scholarship Test: LPUNEST
• Certain national level tests like JEE Mains, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT etc.

Scholarship Brackets: For each category mentioned above, three brackets of Scholarship (Bracket 1, 2 and 3) are defined. Each bracket represents specific criteria (for example scores in qualifying exam) which an applicant has to reach for him/her to fall in that particular bracket. The criteria in each bracket decreases as it proceeds and so does the scholarships. So, the students meeting the requirement of Bracket- 1 gets the highest Scholarship and the those in Bracket – 2 or 3 gets relatively lesser scholarship.

Scholarship Phases: The amount of Scholarship also depends on the Phase in which the candidate takes Admission in the University. Admissions in LPU is done in different Phases, which are bifurcations of the Admission time period. Phase 1 starts as early as January 2020 and continues till the end of April 2020. The subsequent phases (Phase 2, 3, 4) are conducted only if the seats in the concerned Programme remain vacant. The amount of Scholarship reduces with each passing phase and no Scholarship is offered in Phase 4 (if conducted). The dates for Phase 2, 3 and 4 are as follows:

Amount of Scholarship in different Phases and Brackets: The Scholarship amount/ percentage varies as per the following table:

Details of Scholarship Brackets: Scholarship brackets for various categories are detailed below:

Eligibility Qualification:

• Bracket 1 - Students scoring more than 95% marksin eligibility qualification falls in Bracket -1 and are thus eligible for Scholarship of 50% of Programme fee in Phase-1.
• Bracket 2 - Students scoring between 90% to 94.99% marksin eligibility qualification falls in Bracket-2 and are thus eligible for Scholarship of 40% of Programme fee in Phase-1.
• Bracket 2 - Students scoring between 80% to 89.99% marksin eligibility qualification falls in Bracket -3 and are thus eligible for Scholarship of 30% of Programme fee in Phase-1.

NOTE: For Lateral Entry Programmes, in addition to Eligibility Qualification, Scholarship will also be offered on the basis of qualification previous to Eligibility qualification. For example, someone seeking admission in B.Tech (Lateral Entry) can seek scholarship on the basis of Diploma (Eligibility Qualification) or 10^th (Qualification previous to Diploma).

LPUNEST: For each Scholarship bracket, cut-offs are determined by the University and accordingly the Scholarships as mentioned in Table – 1 is offered. To know the tentative cut-off for various programmes and approximate number of students falling in different categories, refer university website www.lpu.in

In addition, the Scholarship is also available on the basis of:

• Percentage in Qualifying Exam
• Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Service and Bravery Awards
• Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board
• Fee Concession for Defence, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Personnel and their dependents.

LPU NEST Application Form 2020

LPU NEST 2020 Application form is released by the university for various UG &  PG programmes. The aspirants can apply for the test via online and offline mode. Candidates can also obtain the application form and LPU NEST kit through the university centers. 

• The candidates those wish to apply for entrance exam can apply as per the schedule given above.
• The candidates can register themselves on the website through online and offline mode.
• Candidates have to fill the basic details to generate the application number and password for subsequent logins.
• The application process will be started on different dates for all offered courses. Candidates can apply as per the course for which they are seeking admission.
• At the time of filling LPUNEST 2020 Application Form, candidates need to fill the exam center preference and book the slot for the online exam.
• The application form will be considered as completed only after the payment of application fee.

Application Fee

• Application fee can be paid through both online as well as offline mode.
• For online payment – Pay the application fee via Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking.
• For offline payment – Pay the application fee via Cash/ Cheque/ Demand Draft.
• The application fee will be INR 500/- for boys and INR 250 for girls (for all categories).
• The DD should be made in favor of “Lovely Professional University”, payable at Jalandhar.
• In case, the payment will be done through DD, then students have to send the printed application form along with DD to the address mentioned below:

Division of Admissions (LPUNEST-2020)

Lovely Professional University

Jalandhar- Delhi G.T. Road,

Phagwara, Punjab (India)-144411

LPUNEST 2020 Slot Booking

After sending the application form, candidates are required to book a slot for their examination. The slot booking window will be activated on the website from December 1, 2019 onwards.

The link provided on the website will direct the candidates to a registration window. They are required to fill in their application number in order to book the slot. There are two options for booking exam slot -

1. Applicant (In case you want to select date yourself)
2. University (If you want to authorize University for slot booking)
   • After selecting an option, fill your test city carefully as change of Test City will not be entertained in the future
   • Applicants have to provide 5 choices of exam date if he/she opts for the university option for slot booking

Online Test booking system is a web-based online scheduling system that will be available at nest.lpu.in from March 2020.

Applicants can book center, date and time as per their own convenience. They have to book the test at least 3 days before the desired date.

• Slot bookings are done on the first-come-first-served basis and are subject to availability.
• It is strongly advised that applicant should book their exam slot at the earliest to avoid any inconvenience later on.

In case candidates authorize the university to book a slot, University will allow any one date (preferably from the given choices) for the exam as per the availability of exam slots.

• Applicants should visit www.lpu.in regularly and are required to fill username and password to check the allocated slot for the test.
• In case of non-availability of slots out of the choices filled by the applicant or any other delay, the university will allocate a different date to the applicant.

LPUNEST 2020 Admit Card

• The candidates can get their admit card after booking their slot for the exam.
• Just after the booking slot, candidates can download the LPU NEST Admit Card 2020.
• Candidates those exam slot will be booked by the university, can download the admit card after 48 hours from the slot booking through the official website of the university.
• The admit cards will not be send to any candidate individually.

LPUNEST 2020 Exam Pattern 

• Mode of Exam: Online
• Type of Questions: Questions will be of Multiple Choice Type.
• Medium of Exam: The question paper will be set in English language.
• Total Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology, English
• Duration: The duration of exam is 150 minutes.
• Number of Questions: 110 questions. 
• Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be awarded for PCM/B sections and 2 marks for English.
• No Negative Marking.

Note: Candidates must not carry any paper or pens to the exam centre. Rough sheets will be provided at the centre.

LPUNEST 2020 Syllabus

• The question for MBA exam will be asked from English, General Awareness and General Aptitude.
• For B.Tech, the syllabus will be prepared from the 12th class syllabus which will contain the subjects like physics, chemistry, english, mathematics/biology.
• In Law exam, the topics will be picked from the Quantitative and Logical Aptitude, Legal Reasoning, Legal Reasoning and English.

LPU NEST Result 2020

• After the successful completion of the exam, the result will be declared for various courses.
• The candidates will able to check their results through online mode in the university website.
• To check the result, candidates will be needed their login credentials. So, keep the application number and password secure.
• The university will release the cut off marks for various courses. It can be different for all courses.
• The result will also be sent on the candidate’s registered email Id.

How to Check LPUNEST 2020 Result?

1. The link to check the result of LPUNEST 2020 will be activated on the official website.
2. Candidate will be required to enter their application number to access the result.
3. Click on download and print out the result for further processes.
4. Result will also be sent to the candidates through their registered email IDs. 

LPUNEST 2020 Cut off

LPUNEST 2020 Cutoff is the minimum score a candidate requires to be eligible for admission to Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test.

For the academic year 2020-20 the cut off marks for B.Tech courses can be judged based on the previous year cut offs. The scholarship will also be awarded to those students who score more than or equal to the  cutoff marks.

• The minimum marks are set by the University and are based on a number of factors.
• The cut off is based on number of applicants, number of vacant seats, average performance in the entrance test, and last year’s cut off. 
• After the cut-off is declared, a Merit List will be prepared on the basis of the candidates’ score in the entrance test.
• Shortlisted candidates who will reach the cutoff marks will be called for counselling/ seat-allotment process.
• Generally, the merit list declares the top 30% performers as eligible for admission.

LPUNEST 2020 Counselling

• After publication of the result, the university will start the counselling or admission procedure.
• The counselling will be conducted through online mode in which seats will be allocated to the candidates.
• The candidates can participate in the admission procedure on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance exam and Interview.
• The candidates need to submit the counselling fee through online mode or by visiting the university campus or camp office.
• Candidates have to select the courses of their choices in the admission form, and upload the required documents.
• After verification of the documents, the candidates will be allotted the seat. Candidates can get admission within the prescribed time limits.

Documents Required

1. Date of Birth Proof (10th certificate, PAN card/Aadhaar card)
2. 10+2 Passing Certificate
3. Score Card/ Rank card

LPUNEST 2020 – Streams Offered

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• ME - Mechatronics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Automobile Engineering (AE)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Biotechnology (BT)
• Food Technology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering (CHE)
• CHE - Petroleum

Contact Details

Lovely Professional University,