Is it necessary to appear for LPUNEST in order to take admission in LPU for B.Tech?

I have scored 71 marks in JEE Mains and 85-90% in class 12th CBSE board exam.

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  • Of course, you need to appear for the LPU NEST as qualifying LPU NEST is mandatory for admission to B.Tech (any stream) at LPU for session 2023 and the candidate should have 60% in 10+2 with English Physics & Mathematics). Admissions for 2022 are closed now and there was exemption from LPU NEST on the basis of JEE Mains score in August 2022, for taking admission to B.Tech Programmes offered by LPU. Admission for 2023 is open and the application form for LPU NEST is available online. The purview of this exam is to check how far the concepts are clear to the student. LPU NEST has a twofold advantage as it will ACT as Entrance Test as we
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    Avtar Dhillon Education Consultant | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    To my knowledge, LPU conducts LPU NEST exam for B tech admissions or it also takes admission on the basis of JEE Mains. The Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test is commonly known as LPU NEST is the entrance exam conducted by the University (LPU) annually in online mode for admissions. It is important for students to be well prepared to crack LPU NEST 2021 successfully such that they avail themselves admissions in one go. To do so, students should be aware of all the crucial information related to the exam like exam pattern, exam dates, exam syllabus (important topics), books to refer and above all a def
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    Poonam Angural Alumni Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

    4 years ago
    Hi, In order to take admission into B.Tech degree in LPU you need to qualify the eligibity criteria. Eligibility criteria is 60% in 10+2 with English Physics & Mathematics )+ LPUNEST
    For Biotechnology, Food Tech and Biomedical engineering. English Physics Chemistry and Maths/ Biology/ Biotech and rest all same
    For Chemical English Physics Chemistry and Mathematics and rest all same. LPU NEST cut off scores varies with different domains of B.Tech. JEE (Mains) exam score may be considered for scholarship but you need to qualify the eligibility criteria first. Scholarships are awarded to candidates based on their performance on any
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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    4 years ago
    Dear Rahul, It is not necessary to appear for the LPU NEST exam in order to take admission in LPU for the B.Tech degree programme if you have 85 or more percentile in your JEE-Mains exam 2021. You will be exempted from the LPU NEST exam if you have a good percentile in JEE-Mains. LPU offers B.Tech in various programmes such as CSE, EE, ECE, ME, CE, Automobile, Chemical, Aerospace, Biotechnology, etc. I recommended my cousin to do B.Tech from LPU itself. Good Placement: Every year more than 500+ companies including national and multinational companies visit LPU for placement. A few of them are Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, etc. In which the
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    Rajdeep Sharma Alumni of Lovely Professional University | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Hi Rahul, LPU NEST (Lovely Professional University National Eligibility & Entrance Test) is a National Level test conducted by LPU in Online Proctored mode this year. Means student can take up this exam online through any of the means Laptop / Desktop / Android Mobile phone. Valid score card of LPU NEST 2021 exam is mandatory for taking admission in B.Tech. Courses in LPU, performance in LPU NEST would be considered for scholarship purpose also. Your query reflects that you are in right track towards becoming a Qualified Engineer. Due to the huge potential for infrastructure development, there is a huge demand for engineers nowadays. W
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    Deeksha Kumari | Contributor-Level 6

    3 years ago
    Hi there, Being a student of LPU I would like to answer your question that LPU NEST is required for B Tech CSE. LPU NEST is an admissions exam offered by LPU for a variety of programmes. Its purpose is to SEE how well the topics from the prior qualification have been understood. Those who have studied diligently will be successful. Don't worry, the LPU NEST syllabus covers everything you learned in your prior education. Additionally, there are questions about thinking, linguistic skills, and analytical ability. The LPU NEST is a proctored test with multiple-choice questions. After 24 hours, the result appears on the student's dashboard
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    N Pathania | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Hi, Due to the current situation I. e. COVID-19, the eligibility criteria is a bit relaxed and the admissions are being done online. The eligibility criteria for B.Tech is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. LPU NEST will be exempted in case student has scored more than or equal to 90 percentile in JEE Mains or 90% aggregate marks in 10+2. For admission, you have to visit the website as admissions are being done online due to the current situation.
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    konatham Abhishek HeLpINg HaNd FiRsT | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    B.Tech programme, it is compulsory to appear in LPU NEST for eligibility. There are few programmes where LPU NEST is mandatory for eligibility. Otherwise you can register for the test in order to avail scholarship.
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    Vivek Kumar Writer by hobby coder by choice | Guide-Level 13

    6 years ago
    No, it is not. But, you can go for it to avail scholarship, so that your fee can be minimize. It will be your call.
  • Rahul, if you have 90% or more in class 12 or 60% in class 12 and 80 marks in JEE, you are exempted of LPUNEST. Otherwise you have to appear for it.
    Last date for applying for LPUNEST is May 25, 2017.

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