I am a biology student. Is mathematics compulsory for NEST exam?

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Dharamveer Dheer
5 years ago
Dear Nandita, If you want to apply for Engineering then Maths, Physics and English are compulsory. For most other UG programs it isn't. This year, due to Covid-19 situation, LPU NEST acts as eligibility as well as scholarship test for engineering and as scholarship test only for most other programs.

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5 years ago
No, it is not mandatory. You can just select biology during your exam. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the st

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Ashish Sharma
5 years ago
Hi Nandita, No, it is not mandatory to appear with maths, you can opt Biology instead of Maths. In fact you can pursue, B.Tech Bio Technology and B.Tech Food Technology. This year, due to Covid-19 situation, LPU NEST acts as eligibility as well as scholarship test for engineering and as scholarship

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7 years ago
No. There is a choice for preference subject, Mathematics (or) Biology.

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5 years ago
LPU conducts its own exam named as Lovely Professional University National Level Scholarship Test LPU NEST so that the maximum number of students can get financial support. LPU offers 200+ programmes. In a maximum number of the programs/courses LPU NEST plays a role of scholarship and in some course

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5 years ago
Well, it all depends which programme you are choosing to get admitted in LPU. As you have not mentioned programme name it's difficult to answer your query in specific to any course. Still I try to provide you overall details for same that may help you. LPU conducts its own exam named as Lovely Profe

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