Can I take admission in LPU without giving LPU-NEST? I'm expecting to get around 70-79% in my 10+2 board exam.
Will I get any scholarship on the basis of my 10+2 marks even if I don't get any suitable rank in LPU-NEST?
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Yes, you can but if you give your LPU-NEST test and if you get good % in that, you may get good scholarships. -
Hello,
It depends on your choice of programme, and then its eligibility criteria. If LPU NEST is compulsory then you have to qualify it and fulfill the eligibility criteria. For more information, you can contact on LPU Toll Free Number -1800 102 4431. Also, you can visit the LPU website. https://www.lpu.in/ -
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Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16
5 years agoHi,
It would be a good decision to be a part of LPU; a premier institution catering to the all round development of its students. LPU NEST is a test which is conducted for a two way benefit of the students. LPU NEST would be mandatory for you if you are going to pursue your engineering branch as with your score you will have to give LPU NEST which is being conducted now a days in an online proctored mode due to the grim covid situation. The courses of engineering, MBA, PG Agriculture and Ph.D. require LPU NEST as mandatory. For other courses it can be taken for an additional slab of scholarship. So in such cases, LPU NEST would be optio...more -
Hello Mainak,
It will depend on the programme you want to enroll for. It is compulsory for some of the programmes. But, it will increase your scholarship chances. Yes, you can get scholarship on the basis of your 12th score. -
The last date to apply for the entrance exam is 3rd May. However, for other courses, in which there is no entrance exam, say BBA BCA or Hotel Management, you can apply for direct admission, subject to fulfillment of their respective eligibility criteria. Also, your admission is withheld and is considered as provisional admission, until you submit the final result, in all cases. -
Hi Mainak, the eligibility for the B Tech programme at LPU is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics Mathematics and English or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. You need to appear for LPU NEST after fulfilling the eligibility of marks.
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Well, as per what I have read, it all depends on which programme you want to apply for. LPU offers more than 200+ courses, be it engineering, agriculture, Management, Honours programs. For those eligibility is 60%, some, it is 55% and for others, it is 50%. Moreover, there is direct admission to some courses and in some, it's mandatory to qualify for the LPU NEST exam and in some, the LPU NEST exam + Interview. Plus LPU NEST is a Scholarship Exam. It's a cherry on top for students to get their fees reduced. After all, it's a great opportunity. And LPU is one of the best private universities. Giving the best exposure, opportunities plus...more
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Hi there, you cant get a scholarship if your percentage is less than 85 percent in class 12. However, you can apply for scholarships under these categories. Performance in Sports, Performance in Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular, Social Services, Bravery
Special Scholarship for Toppers of Education Board
LPUNEST Study Grant
Minorities
Transgender
Non Traditional student
Need-Based-
Financial Aid for Defense /CAPF and their dependents
Financial Aid for Orphan Candidates
Financial Aid for Persons with certain disabilities
EWS scholarship for those whose family income is less than 5 lacs
Single girl child
Single Mother
Orphan. -
Hi there, as far as the Lovely Professional University is concerned, you can take direct admission, however, there are certain programs in which you can get admission only if you qualify the entrance exam. Apart from that the programs such as BBA BCOMM, B.Sc. And B.A. Programs do not have mandatory entrance test as an eligibility, you can seek admission in these programs. However, you need to fulfil other eligibility conditions. Hope this information helpful!
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Yes, you can take admission at LPU, if you have appeared for your board exams and results are expected. But you can only opt for admission in courses where there is an entrance exam. If you are looking for admission in a course, say engineering, where the entrance exam is mandatory, then you have to appear for the entrance exam. However, for other courses, in which there is no entrance exam, say BBA BCA or Hotel Management, you can apply for direct admission, subject to fulfillment of their respective eligibility criteria. Also, your admission is withheld and is considered as provisional admission, until you submit the final result, in...more
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In case you missed the initial phase of LPUNEST, you may apply for the subsequent phase. The exam is held in multiple phases (typically three times a year: January-February, April-May, and June-July), so there will be three attempts with separate registrations; the best score will be considered for eligibility and scholarships.
Check the official schedule on lpu.in/nest for 2026 dates and apply via admissions.lpu.in thereafter for the other phases.
If you aren't happy with their LPU NEST score; however, they can retake the test during various subsequent phases happening all over the year. For many students, focused revision, better time management, and exposure to the exam pattern have helped improve their scores. Retaking the test is also one way for students to increase their scholarships and chances of admission since the exam format remains the same.
Dear, Lovely professional university has its own entrance test named as LPUNEST and it is important to revise before exam it give you confidence as well as help you to score well. LPU do offers test structure, sample paper, previous year question paper as well as demo test. LPUNEST works as eligibilty test as well as scholarship test and a student has two chances to score well in this exam.
Dear, To manage time effectively during the LPU NEST exam, start by carefully reading all the instructions and understanding the question pattern before you begin. Divide your total exam time based on the number of questions—allocate a few minutes to each and avoid spending too long on any single question.
Begin with the sections or questions you find the easiest to build confidence and secure quick marks, then move on to more challenging ones. Keep track of time using the on-screen timer and make sure to leave a few minutes at the end to review your answers. Practice mock tests regularly before the exam to improve your speed and accu
Dear, No, you do not need to pay any additional fee to take the official LPU NEST mock test. Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides mock tests free of cost on its official website for registered candidates. These mock tests are designed to help students become familiar with the actual exam pattern, question types, and online test interface.
Once you have successfully registered and booked your exam slot for LPU NEST, you can easily access the mock test through the LPU admission portal. Taking these mock tests regularly can help improve your speed, accuracy, and confidence before the actual exam.
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