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

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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    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. DVD.
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    Vibha Gupta | Scholar-Level 17

    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 students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books a
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    Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

    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 test only for most other programs. For more and better information you can call them at their toll free number. All the Bets for your future.
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    Eshwar Pulagam

    7 years ago
    No. There is a choice for preference subject, Mathematics (or) Biology.
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    sartaj cheema | Guide-Level 11

    4 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 courses it's mandatory to qualify it for eligibility purpose. Further it all depends which programme you are choosing to get admitted in LPU. LPU has initiated a fully online application for initial registration process for admission-2021, During the current situation period due to COVID-19 pandemic, to support candidates. In respect to qualifying
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    Naini Kalra | Contributor-Level 10

    4 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 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 courses it's mandatory to qualify it for eligibility purpose. LPU NEST exam is totally MCQ type
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