Can I get admission for B.Sc food and dietetics in LPU without attempting NEST examination?

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    Jyoti Gohri | Contributor-Level 9

    9 months ago

    Indeed, you can gain admission to the B.Sc. Food and Dietetics programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU) without taking the LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test) examination. Although LPUNEST is mainly administered for scholarship-related purposes and certain professional courses, it is not compulsory for every program.

    For the B.Sc. Food and Dietetics, LPU usually accepts students based on their results in the qualifying examination (12th grade or its equivalent). The eligibility requirements typically necessitate that candidates have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (this may vary depending on the year of

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    shikha verma | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    Yes, you can get admission to the B.Sc. (Hons.) Food and Dietetics programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU) without attempting the LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test), as LPUNEST is primarily a scholarship and eligibility test. Admission to this programme is generally based on your qualifying exam marks, typically your Class 12 scores in relevant subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. However, if you want to apply for scholarships, attempting LPUNEST is recommended, as it can help reduce tuition fees. It's always best to check the latest admission guidelines on LPU's official

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    irin | Contributor-Level 10

    9 months ago

    Hi there,

    Yes, you can get admission for B.Sc. Food and Dietetics at Lovely Professional University (LPU) without attempting the LPUNEST examination. While LPUNEST is primarily for scholarships and certain professional courses, admission to B.Sc. Food and Dietetics is generally based on your 12th-grade marks. If you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, you can apply directly without taking LPUNEST.

    However, attempting LPUNEST is still beneficial because it can help you secure a scholarship based on your performance. LPU offers generous scholarships, reducing tuition fees significantly for meritorious students. Additionally, if you are

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    PRIYANKA KARMAKAR | Contributor-Level 7

    10 months ago

    Hi,

    Yes, if you match the requirements and apply based on your academic credentials, you can be admitted to Lovely Professional University's (LPU) B.Sc. Food and Dietetics programme without taking the LPU NEST exam. Usually, LPU provides two admissions options: LPU Nest: Although it is not required for all courses, the institution encourages applicants to take the LPU NEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test) to gain admission and qualify for scholarships. The examination is mostly utilized for courses where admission is determined by entrance exam results, such as B.Tech, MBA, and others.

    Direct Admission: Depending on your results

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    Anmol Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

    9 months ago

    Dear reader,

    Yes, you can gain admission to the B.Sc. in Food and Dietetics at Lovely Professional University (LPU) without attempting the LPUNEST examination. Admission is possible if you meet the eligibility criteria, which typically includes having a minimum percentage in your 10+2 examinations with relevant subjects. While the LPUNEST is required for some programs, it is not mandatory for all, allowing for direct admission in certain cases. Be sure to check the specific requirements for the programme you are interested in to ensure you qualify.

    I hope this  information helps.

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    Vedhii Sharma | Contributor-Level 7

    10 months ago

    hi,

    Yes, you can get admission to the B.Sc. Food and Dietetics programme at Lovely Professional University (LPU) without attempting the LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test) examination. While LPUNEST is primarily conducted for scholarship purposes and some professional courses, it is not mandatory for all programs. 

    For B.Sc. Food and Dietetics, LPU generally admits students based on their performance in the qualifying examination (12th grade or equivalent). The eligibility criteria typically require candidates to have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks (subject to change depending on the specific academic year).

    Howeve

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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    3 years ago
    Dear Wasim, LPU NEST is mandatory to qualify to get admission to the B.Sc. In Food Technology or Dietetics programme at LPU. Also, you should have passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English Physics Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent. This programme at LPU comes with the Pathway electives for CORPORATE JOBS:
    FOOD INDUSTRY WASTE MANAGEMENT
    This course will provide information on the tools and techniques used for waste management in the food industry. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
    Develop an understanding of the role of microorganisms in fermentation and their industrial importance. PROJECT PREPARATION AND M
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    dev | Contributor-Level 8

    11 months ago

    Dear Aspirant,

    Yes, you can apply without the entrance exam with given eligibility. Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2  (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent.
    For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium or an equivalent subject. 

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    Poorvi Thakur | Contributor-Level 7

    11 months ago

    For admission to the BSc Food and Dietetics programme at LPU, you are generally required to appear for the LPUNEST examination, which is the university's entrance test. However, in some cases, candidates who have already qualified in certain national-level exams may be exempt from this requirement . You can verify this exemption and other specific details related to the program's admission process by contacting the admissions office or checking their official website directly.

    If you need further assistance or have more specific questions, feel free to ask!

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    Poonam Angural Alumni Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Hi, The eligibility is 60% with English Physics Chemistry & Biology/ Biotechnology). The profession of dietetics contributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of populations, communities and individuals. Dietitians have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour. The scope of dietetic practice is such that dietitians may work in a variety of settings and have a variety of work functio
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