How many questions will be in NEST exam?
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The NEST exam has a differentiating marking system. Every MCQ will have a negative score for every incorrect response and 2.5 marks for each correct answer. MSQs will be graded four times, with no deduction for incorrect answers. There will be 200 marks available for the 68 questions in total. For eligibility, a minimum of 60% overall (or an equivalent grade) must be obtained in the Class XII test. The minimal qualification is lowered to 55% for candidates who fall into the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Divyangjan groups.Biology and mathematics are not required for the NEST exam. You can attempt any three of the four
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The NEST 2024 exam will have 17 questions in each section or subject. All these four section will be 12 will be MCQ type and five will be MSQ type questions. Each section has 50 marks each. For all four section the total number of questions will be 68 and total marks will be 200.
Applicants are advised to check the previous year questions as well to prepare for the exam and accordingly increase their chances of qualifying the exam.
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Practising LPU NEST sample papers is extremely important in exam preparation. Sample Papers will help candidate understand the exam pattern. Practising sample papers regularly helps in time management. It helps the candidates understand the weakest topics. Candidates will also get to know the most frequently asked question types.
The applicant should give the relevant Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, along with the LPUNEST admit card and scorecard, recent passport-sized photographs-a valid photo ID/birth proof such as Aadhaar or matric certificate, and category certificates, if applicable-with any qualifying or eligibility certificates for the selected program under LPU NEST counseling.
Mainly an online process, LPU NEST Counselling enables qualified candidates to fill in seat preferences, upload documents, and make payments remotely. On such occasions, candidates might deposit fees offline, visit the university campus or camp office, or submit their applications. As per preference, seat allotment occurs according to merit ranks, while results can be viewed online.
Yes, Lovely Professional University announces the LPU NEST counselling. The dates will most commonly be published alongside exam schedules and result timelines for every phase, online counselling from February 8, 2026, B.Tech program. These dates are updated per programme (e.g., B.Tech, MBA) and phase, i.e., slot booking and results of seat allotment by online examination, which will be declared soon after the completion of exams, often within 24 to 48 hours. Candidates can refer to the "Important Dates" section for the last dates for admission, for example, February 25, 2026, for B.Tech.
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