Can students take admission in LPU without LPUNEST?
Yes, students can take admission in LPU without appearing for LPUNEST, depending on the course they are applying for. Lovely Professional University offers direct admission based on previous academic performance (such as Class 12 or graduation marks) for many undergraduate and postgraduate programs
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Students have the option to enroll at LPU without needing to take the LPUNEST exam for multiple degree programs. Students can apply for direct admission through their Class 12 examination results by achieving a minimum score of 50-60% which applies to undergraduate programs like BBA B.Com BA B.Sc an
Upvote Yes, students can get admission in LPU without LPUNEST if they have scores of other accepted exams. The university conducts LPUNEST as both a scholarship and entrance test. Students can instead submit scores of the following exams as well:
- JEE Mains for BTech admission
- CAT/ XAT/ MAT for MBA admission
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After the LPU NEST results are announced, the candidates must participate in the counselling. The counselling process will be conducted online. The counselling dates are published by the authorities on the official website.
For the current phase, the LPU NEST result will be announced on April 3, 2026. The LPU NEST exam will be conducted on March 31, 2026, as a remote proctored exam and test centre-based exam.
The subjects candidates must study for the LPU NEST are Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Aptitude and English. In the exam, there will be 25 questions from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology. There are 10 Aptitude Questions and 15 English Questions.
LP University has not specified the passing marks in LPU NEST. The exam is easy to crack. The candidates can check the sample papers to know exam pattern and type of questions.
LPU NEST is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty. It is easier than most national engineering exams. The exam is designed to test concepts, not tricky questions. If the candidates prepare well, they can clear the exam in the first attempt.
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