Is LPU NEST there for getting admission in B.Arch?
Asked about Lovely Professional University, Admission Office - Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Is there any scholarship exam like LPU NEST for getting admission in B.Arch? Is it possible to get a scholarship by securing a good rank in NATA examination? If LPU NEST is necessary for scholarship then is the syllabus (mathematics, chemistry, physics) same for B.Tech and B.Arch aspirants?
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Admission in B. Arch is through counselling based on the score obtained in NATA entrance test.
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LPU conducts an entrance test to offer admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the University. This entrance exam conducted by LPU is called Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test.
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LPU conducts an entrance test to offer admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the University. This entrance exam conducted by LPU is called Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test.
Admission in B. Arch is through counselling based on the score obtained in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture). -
In LPU, NATA is mandatory for admission in B. Arch. LPUNEST you can give just for scholarship purpose.
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Kindly check the eligibility for B. Arch":
50% in 10+2 with English, Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry/ Biology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Business Study/ Engineering Graphics/ Informatics Practice/ Technical Vocational Subject + NATA 2024
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50% in Diploma (3 years any stream with Mathematics ) + NATA 2024 -
In order to be eligible for the B.Arch programme, students must meet the requirements of the programme, which include a minimum of a 10+2 score and a minimum of a 50% score in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Business Study, Engineering Graphics/Informatics Practice, or a technical vocational subject. Additionally, students must qualify for the National Testing Agency (NTA) 2024, and can only apply for a scholarship through LPUNEST. University is recognised by COA.
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The eligibilty critera for B.Arch. program is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and pass with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, subject to qualifying NATA 2023
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Pass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) recognized by Central or State Govt. (with Mathematics) or equivalent,
subject to qualifying NATA 2023
But yes if student is interested for giving LPUNEST too to avail maximum benefits for scholarship , they can. -
No, LPU NEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is not specifically for admission into the B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) program. LPU NEST is a general entrance exam used by Lovely Professional University (LPU) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including engineering, management, law, design, and more.
For B.Arch at LPU, you generally need to meet specific eligibility criteria, which often include:
- Completion of 10+2 with a minimum percentage (usually around 60%) and Mathematics as a subject.
- A valid score in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)
However to ava
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for getting admission in B.Arch you eed to fulfill eligibilty critieria and for this you dont have to give LPUNEST test but yes you need to quality NATA for this.
Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science or IT or Business Study or Engineering Graphics or Informatics Practice or Technical Vocational Subject subject to qualifying NATA 2025.
OrPass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) (with Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying NATA 2025.
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Yes, LPU does conduct the LPU NEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test) for B.Arch program. However, it is mandatory to have a valid score in NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) 2025.
To be eligible for B.Arch at LPU, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Academics: Completion of 10+2 with at least 50% marks, English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science or IT or Business Study or Engineering Graphics or Informatics Practice or Technical Vocational.
- Pass with 50% in Diploma (any stream) (3 years) (with Mathematics) or equivalent
- Entrance Exam: A qualifying score in NATA
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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.

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