Content Curator | Updated On - Jan 4, 2021
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has started LPUNEST 2021 Registration for B.Tech courses from first week of January 2021. Students can complete their application form at nest.lpu.in until February 26, 2021. The authorities will be conducting LPUNEST 2021 from February 27, 2021 to March 6, 2021. Apply for LPUNEST 2021 here
Before completing their application form, students registering for LPUNEST 2021 must verify the eligibility criteria for admissions. LPUNEST Slot Booking will start from February 1, 2021.
LPUNEST 2021 is a 150 minutes entrance and scholarship exam conducted online at around 200 cities across India. LPUNEST Syllabus 2021 for B.tech courses is similar to that of Class 12. Check LPUNEST Syllabus and Exam Pattern
LPUNEST 2021 Latest Update
- January 4, 2021: LPUNEST 2021 Registrations started at nest.lpu.in.
LPUNEST 2021 is a university level examination conducted every year by Lovely Professional University for admission in various courses like Engineering, Law and MBA. Based on the performance of the candidates in the exam, the university can provide a scholarship of up to Rs 5 lakhs. Check LPUNEST 2021 Scholarship
LPUNEST 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test |
| Abbreviation | LPUNEST |
| Organizing Body | Lovely Professional University |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Level of the exam | University Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Total Registrants | About 70,000 |
| Mode of Application | Offline / Online |
| Application Fee (General) | INR 1000 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Dates
LPUNEST 2021 B.Tech Exam Dates
| Events | Schedule I |
|---|---|
| Start of LPUNEST 2021 Registration | 1st week of January 2021 |
| Last date to fill LPUNEST 2021 Application Form | February 26, 2021 |
| LPUNEST 2021 Slot Booking | February 1, 2021 (onwards) |
| LPUNEST 2021 Exam Date | February 27, 2021- March 6, 2021 |
| LPUNEST 2021 Result | March 6, 2021 |
| LPUNEST 2021 Online Counselling & Seat Allotment | April 5, 2021 |
NOTE: LPUNEST 2021 Exam Dates mentioned above for B.Tech admissions are tentative in nature and can change on discretion of the university.
LPUNEST 2021 Courses Offered
Apart from conventional engineering streams, Lovely Professional University also offers a number of trend-setting streams/ majors for B.Tech course. The various streams offered for B.Tech course are:
- 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
LPUNEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to check LPUNEST 2021 eligibility criteria before they apply for the entrance exam. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for LPUNEST exam. Applicants must have completed or must be appearing in 2021, in the final examination of 10+ 2 from CBSE or ICSE or State Board or any other Council, Institution, college etc.
The table below mentions the LPUNEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for admissions to various courses offered at the university.
| LPUNEST Exam | Eligibility Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification Examination | Marks Required | Mandatory Subjects Required | |
| B.Tech | 10+2 or equivalent completed or appearing in 2021 | 60% | English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology or Biotechnology |
| Agriculture | 10+2 or equivalent completed or appearing in 2021 | 60% | English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology or Agriculture |
| Design* | 10+2 or equivalent completed or appearing in 2021 | 60% | English |
| Hotel Management* | 10+2 or equivalent completed or appearing in 2021 | 50% | English |
| Law | Graduation from UGC recognized university or college | 60% | -- |
| MBA | Completed or appearing in the final semester of bachelor’s degree | 55% | -- |
| LLM | LLB | 60% | -- |
*Candidates with 70% or more can apply for direct admission to Design programs in LPU.
LPUNEST 2021 Registration
LPUNEST 2021 Registration has started from January 1, 2021 for B.Tech courses. The aspirants can apply for the test via online and offline mode. However, university officials encourage students to apply online for a fast, efficient and smooth application process.
LPUNEST 2021 Registration Online
Below mentioned are the step by step guides to fill the LPUNEST 2021 application form online:
- Register for LPUNEST 2021 by filling details such as email, full name, contact details, etc.
- Pay LPUNEST 2021 Application Fee using net banking, credit or debit card and complete the registration process.
- Complete LPUNEST 2021 Application Form by providing academic details and upload the required documents
- Verify and submit the application form. Candidates must take a copy of the duly filled application form for future use.
LPUNEST 2021 Application Fee
| Mode of Application | Fee (in INR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | |
| Online Application Form and Soft copy of LPUNEST Kit | 800 | 500 |
| Online Application Form and Printed LPUNEST Kit | 1000 | 700 |
LPUNEST 2021 Registration Offline
To complete the registration offline, candidates must obtain LPUNEST 2021 kit from the University Campus/ Camp Offices by paying an amount of Rs. 800 (for boys) and Rs.500 (for girls). The offline form can be filled by one of the following methods :
- Manual: Fill the OMR sheet after reading the instructions specified under “Instructions for filling Application Form (OMR sheet)” in LPUNEST booklet.
- Semi-Online Application: Fill the form at lpu.in. In this step, if it asks whether the LPUNEST kit has already been purchased or not. Click “Yes” if you have purchased the kit. Fill the OMR sheet no. and unique OMR code. Submit and Save a copy of the application form for future reference.
Note: Students must note that all the correspondences like the issue of admit card/appointment letter/center booking will be done through email only. No separate communication will be done through other means. Therefore, candidates are advised to get their valid email ID and mobile numbers registered.
LPUNEST 2021 Slot Booking
At the time of filling LPUNEST 2021 Application Form, candidates need to fill the exam center preference and book the slot for the online exam. After sending the application form, candidates are required to book a slot for their examination online. LPUNEST 2021 Slot Booking will be activated from February 1, 2021.
- Slots will be provided to candidates on a first come first serve basis.
- It is strongly advised that applicants should book their exam slot at the earliest to avoid any inconvenience later on.
- Failing to complete slot booking will result in non-issuing of admit card
Candidates are allowed to book the center, date and time as per their convenience at least 3 days before the desired date.
Other than booking the slot as per their preference, students can also authorize the university to book a slot for them. In such cases, the University will allow any one date (preferably from the given choices) for the exam as per the availability of exam slots
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Center
LPUNEST Exam Centers are available in over 200 cities across India. These test centers are operational on all days except for public holidays or weekly offs. However, in a few cities, the LPUNEST exam centers are operational only on specific days of the month.
It is up to the discretion of Lovely Professional University of add/ remove any test city from the LPUNEST Exam Centers list. Applicants cannot make any claim for slot booking of a city in any circumstances.
LPUNEST 2021 B.Tech Exam Centers
| State | City | State | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | Assam | Guwahati |
| Guntur | Dibrugarh | ||
| Kurnool | Jorhat | ||
| Nellore | Silchar | ||
| Ongole | Bihar | Begusarai | |
| Rajahmundry | Bhagalpur | ||
| Tirupati | Gaya | ||
| Vijayawada | Patna | ||
| Visakhapatnam | Chapra | ||
| Eluru | Darbhanga | ||
| Kadapa | Muzaffarpur | ||
| Kakinada | Purnia | ||
| Srikakulam | Siwan | ||
| Vizianagaram | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai | Goa | Margao |
| Bilaspur | Panjim | ||
| Raipur | Gujarat | Ahmedabad | |
| Korba | Gandhidham | ||
| Rajnandgaon | Rajkot | ||
| Haryana | Ambala | Surat | |
| Bhiwani | Vadodara | ||
| Faridabad | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur | |
| Gurugram | Hamirpur | ||
| Hisar | Mandi | ||
| Jagadhri | Palampur | ||
| Karnal | Shimla | ||
| Kurukshetra | Dharamshala | ||
| Panipat | Solan | ||
| Rohtak | Chamba | ||
| Sonipat | Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | |
| Yamuna Nagar | Srinagar | ||
| Sirsa | Kerala | Aluva | |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad | Kochi | |
| Jamshedpur | Ernakulam | ||
| Ranchi | Kannur | ||
| Bokaro | Kottayam | ||
| Hazaribagh | Kozhikode | ||
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | Malappuram | |
| Mangalore | Thiruvananthapuram | ||
| Mysore | Thrissur | ||
| Belgaum | Kollam | ||
| Bellary | Palakkad | ||
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Maharashtra | Aurangabad |
| Gwalior | Kolhapur | ||
| Indore | Mumbai | ||
| Jabalpur | Nagpur | ||
| Ratlam | Nashik | ||
| Rewa | Navi Mumbai | ||
| Satna | Pune | ||
| Singrauli | Sangli | ||
| Vidisha | Thane | ||
| Manipur | Imphal | Jalgaon | |
| Odisha | Berhampur | Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Cuttack | Mizoram | Aizawl | |
| Rourkela | Nagaland | Dimapur | |
| Balasore | Kohima | ||
| Bhubaneshwar | Delhi | Delhi | |
| Keonjhar | Puducherry | Puducherry | |
| Sambalpur | Pondicherry | ||
| Rajasthan | Ajmer | Punjab | Amritsar |
| Alwar | Bathinda | ||
| Bikaner | Jalandhar | ||
| Jaipur | Ludhiana | ||
| Jodhpur | Mohali | ||
| Kota | Pathankot | ||
| Udaipur | Patiala | ||
| Sikar | Sangrur | ||
| Sri Ganganagar | Abohar | ||
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra | Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Allahabad | Coimbatore | ||
| Amroha | Madurai | ||
| Bareilly | Nagercoil | ||
| Ghaziabad | Salem | ||
| Gorakhpur | Tirunelveli | ||
| Greater Noida | Tiruchirappalli | ||
| Kanpur | Erode | ||
| Lucknow | Vellore | ||
| Meerut | Tripura | Agartala | |
| Moradabad | Telangana | Hyderabad | |
| Muzaffarnagar | Khammam | ||
| Noida | Nalgonda | ||
| Saharanpur | Nizamabad | ||
| Varanasi | Secunderabad | ||
| Aligarh | Warangal | ||
| Azamgarh | Karimnagar | ||
| Bijnor | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | |
| Faizabad | Haldwani | ||
| Gonda | Haridwar | ||
| Jaunpur | Rudrapur | ||
| Jhansi | Roorkee | ||
| Mathura | West Bengal | Durgapur | |
| Raebareli | Kolkata | ||
| Shahjahanpur | Siliguri | ||
| Sitapur | Asansol | ||
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | Kharagpur | |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | Malda | |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | -- | -- |
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Centers for Other Exams
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Centers for other exams such as law, agriculture, hotel management, MBA, design has been tabulated below:
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Punjab | Jalandhar |
LPUNEST 2021 Admit Card
LPUNEST 2021 admit card will be released only for those candidates who have successfully booked their slots for the exam. Candidates can download LPUNEST Admit Card 2021 immediately after completing their slot booking while candidates whose exam slot will be booked by the university, can download their admit card 48 hours after the slot booking.
The admit card includes all the important details like candidates’ name, course, exam venue, exam date and time, and exam day guidelines. Admit card is a mandatory document that must be carried while going for the exam, candidates failing to show the admit card on the day of exam will not be permitted to give the examination.
How to download LPUNEST 2021 Admit Card?
- Book slots as per preference
- After slot booking is done successfully, candidates can see the Admit card immediately
- Cross-check details mentioned in the admit card and contact the authorities in case of any discrepancy
- Download and take a printout of admit card displayed
NOTE: LPUNEST 2021 admit cards will not be sent to any candidate individually.
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern for LPUNEST 2021 differs for each program. The table below shows LPUNEST 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Tech course.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online |
| Duration of Examination | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Medium of Language | English |
| Sections |
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| Nature of Question | Objective i.e., Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
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Note: Candidates must not carry any paper or pens to the exam centre. Rough sheets will be provided at the centre.
LPUNEST 2021 Syllabus
The complete LPUNEST 2021 syllabus for different courses is mentioned on the official website. Students can find detailed syllabus from the official website.
- The question for LPUNEST 2021 MBA exam will be asked from English, General Awareness, and General Aptitude.
- For B.Tech LPUNEST 2021, the syllabus from Class 12th will be asked. Candidates need to prepare for subjects like physics, chemistry, English, mathematics/biology.
- In the Law exam, the topics will be picked from the Quantitative and Logical Aptitude, Legal Reasoning, Legal Reasoning and English.
Some of the important topics for the B.Tech LPUNEST 2021 exam are mentioned below:
| Sections | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Motion; Kinematics, Gravitation & Oscillation; Thermal Physics; Electricity & Magnetism; Atomic Structure & Optics; Electrical & Electronics |
| Chemistry | Atomic Structure; States of Matter; Thermodynamics; Solutions; Chemical Kinetics; Surface Chemistry |
| Mathematics | Algebra; Matrices & Determinants; Vectors; Reasoning; Permutation & Combination; Binomial Theorem |
| Biology | Diversity & Structural Organisation; Plant Physiology; Human Physiology; Reproduction; Genetics & Evolution |
LPUNEST 2021 Preparation Tips
- Study Strategically: The candidates must prepare a routine in such a way that all important topics are covered.
- Through revision: Once you have covered all the topics, make sure that you get enough time for the revisions. It is important to revise all the chapters as it evokes one’s memory and makes them more familiar with the topics.
- Basic knowledge of topics: Candidates having a basic knowledge of the topics required for the exam will score better in the exam as it will help them solve certain questions with ease and therefore save time on time-consuming questions.
- Do last Years’ Question Papers: To score better in the exam, candidates must regularly solve previous years’ question papers as it will help them pinpoint the topics that have consistently been asked in previous years. Also, doing last year papers will help candidates to solve questions more efficiently within the limited time.
- Attempt easy questions first: While giving the exam, try to do easy questions as it will boost your morale and a lot of time can be saved. Also, this way you will have more time in hand to solve those questions that take more time or are difficult.
LPUNEST 2021 Important Books
Some of the books that can be referred to while preparing for LPUNEST 2021 include:
| Books | Author |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R S Aggarwal |
| General Aptitude Theory and Practice | Anand Kumar, Ajay Kumar |
| Problems in Physical Chemistry | Narendra Awasthi |
| General Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | GKP |
LPUNEST 2021 Mock Tests
- While preparing for any competitive exam, it is important to check your performance as well. Therefore, solving more LPUNEST Mock Tests is the best way to check your performance as the question papers are designed to make candidates familiar with the exam.
- Candidates appearing for the first time in LPUNEST 2021 can get a clear understanding of the pattern and type of the question paper asked in the exam.
- Mock tests help clear all the doubts related to the course content and act as good learning materials and help to revise the entire course.
- Solving more LPUNEST sample papers and practice papers will help you in increasing your speed so that you can complete the real exam within the given time period.
Download LPUNEST Sample Papers
LPUNEST 2021 Result
LPUNEST 2021 Result will be announced individually on January 6, 2021. The result includes the scores obtained by candidates in the exam based on which they will get ranks. Based on these ranks, shortlisted candidates will get a chance to participate in the counselling process.
How to Check LPUNEST 2021 Result?
- Visit the official website and click on the link for LPUNEST 2021 Result.
- Enter user ID and password
- The result will be displayed on screen
- Download and take a print copy of the result for future use.
LPUNEST 2021 Cut Off
LPUNEST 2021 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 2021-22 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.
LPUNEST 2021 Counselling
LPUNEST 2021 Counselling for each phase of the exam will be conducted online in three rounds from April 5, 2021. For each round, seats will be allotted separately. Candidates will get seats as per the rank and preferred course and/ or program.
- Once the seats have been allotted, shortlisted candidates are suggested to download the allotment letter and pay an initial fee worth INR 15,000 as a confirmation to seat booking.
- At this stage, shortlisted candidates are supposed to fill the admission form and upload all the required documents. Documents submitted along with the admission form will be verified on the dates mentioned by the conducting body, also, the candidates need to pay the balance fee.
Documents required at the time of counselling include:
- Class 10 certificate
- Pan card
- Aadhaar card
- 10+2 pass certificate
LPUNEST 2021 Scholarships
LPUNEST 2021 is not only an entrance test but also a scholarship test. LPU grants scholarships based on various factors. Eligible candidates are awarded scholarships based on their performance on any of the following categories:
- Eligibility Qualification
- LPU’s Entrance and Scholarship Test: LPUNEST
- Certain national level tests like JEE Mains, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.
Scholarship Brackets: For all the categories mentioned above, three brackets of Scholarship (Bracket 1, 2 and 3) are set. Each bracket has fixed criteria (scores required in the qualifying exam) that candidates must get to fall in that particular bracket.
The criteria in each bracket will be lowered as it proceeds to the next brackets and the scholarship amount will also decrease. So, the students who fall into Bracket- 1 criteria will get the maximum scholarship as compared to the ones who are in Bracket 2 or 3 categories.
The Scholarship amount/ percentage will be differed based on the following table:
| Phases | Bracket-1 | Bracket-2 | Bracket-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | 50% of course Fee | 40% of course Fee | 30% of course Fee |
| Phase II | 45% of course Fee | 35% of course Fee | 25% of course Fee |
| Phase III | 40% of course Fee | 30% of course Fee | 20% of course Fee |
| Phase IV* | 35% of course Fee | 25% of course Fee | 20% of course Fee |
Contact Details
Lovely Professional University,
Jalandhar - Delhi G.T. Road,
Phagwara, Punjab (India) - 144411
Phone: +91-1824-404404 | 1800 102 4431
Fax: +91-1824-506100 (Admission)
Fax: +91-1824-506111 (General)
Email: admissions@lpu.co.in (Admissions)
Email: info@lpu.co.in (General)
LPUNEST 2021 FAQs
Ques. Which entrance is accepted for admissions to LPU?
Ans. Candidates planning to take admission in Lovely Professional University are required to clear the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test or LPUNEST 2021. However, certain courses such as B.Tech also accept other national level exams such as JEE Main.
Ques. Am I allowed to edit my LPUNEST 2021 application form, after submitting the same?
Ans. No, candidates will not be allowed to make any modification post submitting their LPUNEST 2021 application form.
Ques. What is the importance of two separate schedules in LPUNEST 2021?
Ans. LPUNEST 2021 exam is taken in two separate schedules. The applicants who have given Schedule I, but wants to improve the result, can give the exam a second time in Schedule II. Candidate’s better score will be considered while calculating the final marks in the exam.
Ques. What are the factors based on which seats are allotted to the candidates who clear LPUNEST 2021?
Ans. Candidates’ performance in LPUNEST 2021 and their communication skills in Personal Interview rounds will be considered while offering seats at LPU.
Ques. What is the procedure to deposit the fee once seats are allotted?
Ans. After seat allocation, selected candidates can pay the fee through Online Mode (using their debit/credit card, net banking, etc.) or by visiting the University Campus/ Camp Office. In case fees is being paid online, then boys need to pay INR 500 while girls are supposed to pay INR 250. Candidates who plan to make offline payments have to pay INR 500 (same for both girls and boys).
Ques. Can I ask for the revaluation of the LPUNEST answers?
Ans. No. There is no provision of revaluation in LPUNEST exam.
Ques. Can I pay LPUNEST 2021 application fees through DD?
Ans. In case you plan to pay through Demand Draft, then DD must be in the favour of “Lovely Professional University”, payable at Jalandhar. Additionally, a printed copy of your application form along with your DD is to be sent at:
Division of Admissions (LPUNEST-2021)
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar-Delhi G. T. Road,
Phagwara, Punjab(India)-144411
Ques. What are the important topics in the Mathematics section of LPUNEST 2021?
Ans. While preparing for LPUNEST maths section, you must study topics like Algebra, Matrics, Vectors and Reasoning, Permutation and Combination, Binomial Theorem, Limit, Integration, etc. A total of 40 questions will be asked in the Mathematics section, each holding a weightage of 4 marks.
Ques. How can I fill the LPUNEST 2021 online application form?
Ans. The steps you must follow while filling LPUNEST 2021 application form online include-
- Registration
- Application Fees Payment
- Filling the Application Form, Upload Photo & Signature
- Upload the required document
- Click on the submit button.
Post uploading all the required documents successfully, candidates are supposed to submit the application form of LPUNEST 2021 by tapping on a button given at the last of the form. Students are also advised to take a printout of the duly filled application form for future use.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria to appear for LPUNEST 2021 for B.Tech admission?
Ans. According to LPUNEST 2021 eligibility for admissions to B.Tech courses, an applicant should be an Indian citizen, qualified class 12 with 60% marks with subjects Physics, Mathematics and English (General category).
Ques. How can a student deposit the fee after seat allocation?
Ans. After seat allocation, a candidate can deposit the fee through Online Mode or manually by visiting the University Campus/ Camp Office.
Ques. What is the relaxation offered to candidates of other categories under LPUNEST 2021 Eligibility?
Ans. The relaxation offered under LPUNEST 2021 Eligibility are:
- 10% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons (i.e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship), which is subject to verification from Selection committee of the University.
- 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants.
Ques. What is the procedure to break the tie between two or more candidates in LPUNEST 2021?
Ans. If there is a tie between two or more candidates in LPUNEST 2021, then the comparison will be made between the subject wise scores obtained by them and the age of the candidates. The elder candidate will be given priority.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
