No, it is not strictly necessary to appear for LPUNEST to take admission in B.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU). LPU offers multiple admission pathways: direct admission based on 10+2 marks, merit in qualifying exams, or through national-level engineering entrance exams like JEE Main. LPUNEST is primarily for students who want a campus-based scholarship or who did not take other qualifying exams. Admission through LPUNEST can also make you eligible for certain fee concessions. Overall, while LPUNEST is helpful, students can secure B.Tech admission without it, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and minimum academ
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...more
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No, it is not always necessary to appear for LPUNEST to take admission in B.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU). LPU offers multiple admission options you can get admission based on JEE Main scores, LPUNEST performance, or other qualifying criteria set by the university. This flexibility makes it easier for students from different academic backgrounds to secure admission. LPU's goal is to provide inclusive and accessible opportunities for aspiring engineering students.
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Dear reader,
Taking admission at LPU is a great choice.
Since LPUNEST is the main eligibility and scholarship test, taking it is typically required to gain admission to Lovely Professional University's B.Tech program. Exemptions, however, could be granted to exceptional students who perform highly on national tests such as JEE Main or have high board percentages. The most gifted candidates are certain to join LPU's elite engineering community thanks to this adaptable pathway.
For more information kindly contact their concerned department.
I hope this information helps.
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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...more
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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...more
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Yes, appearing for LPUNEST is generally necessary to take admission in B.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU), but with certain options and flexibility. LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is the primary entrance exam conducted by LPU for B.Tech admissions as well as for awarding scholarships. Most students seeking direct admission into B.Tech programs at LPU are required to qualify LPUNEST to assess their eligibility and academic preparedness for engineering studies. However, LPU also provides multiple admission pathways. Candidates who have appeared in national-level entrance e
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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 of the follo...more -
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It's not compulsory to appear for LPUNEST to secure admission in B.Tech at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The university offers flexible pathways — you can apply through JEE Main scores, LPUNEST results, or other qualifying criteria set by LPU. This inclusive approach ensures that students from diverse academic backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue engineering without barriers. With its modern curriculum, strong industry connections, and excellent placement record, LPU stands out as the best choice for aspiring engineers.
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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...more
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Yes, LPU gives scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Even the students opting for online courses are given scholarships.
- The following are the Scholarship brackets for Phase V:
Brackets | Scholarship Criteria (after Diploma, 10+2 and Lateral Entry Programmes) | Scholarship criteria (after Graduation Programmes) |
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Bracket - 1 | Students scoring 98% or above marks in the qualifying exam | Students scoring 95% or above marks in the qualifying exam |
Bracket - 2 | Students scoring between 95% to 97.99% marks in the qualifying exam | Students scoring between 90% to 94.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Bracket - 3 | Students scoring between 90% to 94.99% marks in the qualifying exam | Students scoring between 80% to 89.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Bracket - 4 | Students scoring between 80% to 89.99% marks in the qualifying exam | Students scoring between 70% to 79.99% marks in the qualifying exam |
Scholarship applicable for all programmes will be as per the following table:
For All Programmes:
LPUNEST category slab | LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off | LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off | LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off | LPUNEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group 1 | 60% of Programme Fee | 50% of Programme Fee | 40% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee |
Group 2 | 50% of Programme Fee | 40% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee |
Group 3 | 35% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee | 25% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee |
Group 4 | 25% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee | 15% of Programme Fee | 10% of Programme Fee |
Some of the top companies hiring students from the LPU are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, CISCO, TCS, Capgemini, Cognizant, Autodesk, Infosys, Trident, JP Morgan, E&Y, Bosch, and others. Next year, LPU may see other top companies offering placement support and asssistance to UG/ PG and other course students.
LPU placements are good. Over the years, there has been a constant rise in the max package given to students. The max. package given to students during LPU placements for 2025 stood at INR 2.5 crore per annum & the second max. package stood at INR 1.03 crore per annum. Both packages were offered to the students of BTech Robotics & Automation batch 2025. The average salary offered to the top 25% students stood at INR 10.23 LPA. More than 2,225 recruiters visited the LPU campus and offered over 6,000 job to the students. The top recruiters include CISCO, TCS, Capg
LPU has been ranked by various ranking bodies under several categories such as QS Asian University Ranking and others. The below mentioned is the international/ QS ranking of LPU:
| Ranking Body | Category | Ranks |
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| QS Ranking 2026 | Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia | 29 |
| QS Ranking 2026 | QS Asian University Rankings | 187 |
| QS Ranking 2026 | World University Rankings | 901-950 |
The LPUPET result is made available within a week of the exam. Result will be prepared on the basis of performance in Physical Efficiency Test and it will be displayed on the student LPU Admit Portal.
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