How can I get admission in LPU if I cannot qualify the LPU-NEST or is there any other way?
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Dear reader,
Taking admissions at LPU is a great choice.
Yes, there are several admissions pathways available at LPU. Depending on the programme you want to enroll in, you can get in with a legitimate score from other national entrance tests like JEE Main, CUET, NEET, or CAT. This offers your application a fantastic alternate path.
For more information kindly visit their concerned website.
I hope this information helps.
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Yes, you can still get admission in Lovely Professional University (LPU) even if you do not qualify for the LPU-NEST. While LPU-NEST is the primary pathway for admission and scholarships, the university also provides alternative routes for students who may not clear it.
For many programs, LPU accepts direct admission on the basis of qualifying exam marks (Class 12th scores for undergraduate programs and graduation marks for postgraduate programs). If you have secured the minimum required percentage in your previous academic qualification, you can apply directly for admission without needing to clear LPU-NEST. In some courses, LPU also c
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Hi there,
Yes, you can still get admission to LPU even if you do not qualify for LPUNEST. The university offers alternative ways to secure admission based on your academic performance. If you have a high percentage in your 12th board exams, LPU may grant you direct admission without requiring LPUNEST. The minimum eligibility criteria vary depending on the course, but for most programs like B.Sc. Agriculture, you need at least 50% in 10+2 with the required subjects.
Another option is applying through other national-level entrance exams (if applicable to your course). For example, some programs accept JEE, NEET, or other equivalent scores
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LPU also provides direct admission on the basis of merit in your previous qualifications like 10+2 or graduation marks if the candidates meet the eligibility criteria for the course. For courses like B.Tech, MBA, M.Sc Agriculture, and so on, LPUNEST is preferred, although scores from recognised national entrances like JEE Main (for engineering) or CAT/MAT (for MBA) can also be used. Admissions should be done online via the LPU official portal with the submission of your academic documents and application fee. Direct admission without LPUNEST may also reduce possibilities for scholarship offerings since LPUNEST scores are generall
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Being LPU faculty, Let me guide you. In certain courses LPU NEST is mandatory, like if your are seeking admission in B.Tech, MBA courses then LPU NEST is mandatory, without LPU NEST you are not eligible for admission, However in certain courses like B.A. BBA etc. LPU NEST is not mandatory, you can get admission based on your previous qualification. In courses like MBA, If you had qualified CAT MAT exam then you are exempted from LPU NEST exam, same with B.Tech, if you had qualified B.Tech with 85% percentile in JEE, then LPU NEST is exempted. The university also provides the scholarship to the eligible candidates on the basis of their...more
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Hi, There are varied courses at LPU one for which LPU NEST is must and mandate and one in which it is not a part of eligibility. Now answering to your question if in your course its a part of eligibility than it is must and you have to qualify in order to get admission else it would be problematic. LPU NEST scores are also considered for scholarship and there are various categories of scholarship that are available. Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any of the following categories:
1. Scholarship:Eligibility Qualification/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification: The scholarship will also b...more -
Well, firstly it depends upon which course/programme you want to take admission in. Looking into 2020 session admission updates LPU NEST exam relaxation is given in many courses that LPU offers. LPU offers 200+ programmes. Programmes like B.Tech, Ph.D. LL. M.Sc. Agriculture in these programmes they keep mandatory condition to qualify LPU NEST exam for eligibility and in rest of the programmes like BBA BCA B.A. Etc. , it's candidate choice to give this exam to avail maximum scholarship benefits. Moreover in B.Tech if candidate score above 90% in 12th or got 90 percentile or more in JEE exam then LPU NEST is exempted
Similarly in Ph.D. if...more -
Admission in any programme depends on the Eligibility criteria to be qualified for the same. Around 40% marks are required in LPU NEST in order to qualify it. LPU NEST is conducted by LPU for different programmes for Eligibility and Scholarship purpose as well. The purpose of LPU NEST is different for different programmes. For some programmes, it is for Eligibility and Scholarship purpose and for some programmes it is just for Scholarship purpose only. Around 40% marks are required in LPU NEST in order to qualify it for Eligibility purpose whereas for Scholarship purpose, the cut-off are required to be qualified based on which Scholars...more
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LPU has relaxed the eligibility of various courses for admission to help students for their career with top scholarships. A candidate can take admission by online mode from any remote location by visiting university website till 31 May,2020. LPU is an international university with top placements and world class infrastructure and faculty. LPU is offering various scholarships to students in this pandemic condition. LPU has floated COVID-19 Front-line scholarship for COVID survivors and their dependents as well which is the best possible effort it can provide to target every aspirant in this current scenario. So, these are the few points...more
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Hi Siddhant, LPU NEST is mandatory for certain programs, not for all. You can opt for the programs that does not require qualifying LPU NEST as eligibility. LPU NEST is mandatory only for MBA programs, Hons programs and B Tech programs. However, you need to fulfill eligibility conditions for the programs that you are seeking admission in.
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Dear, Yes, if you miss the first phase of LPU NEST, you can still apply for the next phase. Lovely Professional University conducts LPU NEST in multiple phases each year to give students several chances to appear for the exam and qualify for admission or scholarships. You simply need to check the updated schedule on the official LPU website and complete the registration process for the upcoming phase. However, applying in the earlier phases is recommended, as it often provides better chances for higher scholarships and early admission to preferred programs.

Dear, Yes, you can appear for the LPU NEST exam again.
Lovely Professional University allows candidates to appear in multiple phases of LPU NEST to improve their scores. To take the exam in a subsequent phase, the candidates must submit the application form again on the official website.
Each phase of the LPU NEST is treated separately, and the candidates will receive a new score and rank based on their performance in that phase of the exam.

Dear, The amount of time you should spend daily preparing for LPUNEST depends on your current knowledge level, the programme you are applying for, and how much time is left before the exam. On average, it is recommended to dedicate 2–4 hours daily for focused preparation over several months.
For students appearing for B.Tech or science-based programs, daily sessions can be divided into 1 hour each for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and 30 minutes for English and Aptitude, with short breaks in between. For MBA or Law aspirants, you may focus on Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Current A

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
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