There are two ways to look at this. LPU NEST is a compulsory entrance exam to seek admission to any of the engineering, MBA or any other courses at LPU. You can skip to appear for LPU NEST if you have qualified any national level entrance exam for the course you are applying to. If you have a JEE Main score for BTech or CAT/CMAT etc for MBA you can get direct admission at LPU.

However, in my opinion there are some advantages of appearing for the LPU NEST. If you qualify for it, you will eligible for a scholarship. The admission process is also very simple as everything is uploaded to the portal when you apply for LPU NEST and you just have to get it verified once selected.

LPUNEST is mandatory for some of the courses and is the minimum eligibility criteria as well, that you must fulfil. But for some courses it is only a scholarship test. So it is beneficial to appear for it as it will improve your scholarship as well.

LPU generally provides admission based on the LPUNEST entrance exam but also accepts other exams to provide admission. I have listed some of the top courses and the exams accepted below. 

• Engineering courses - JEE Main
• Management courses - CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT
• Law courses - CLAT
• Agriculture courses - CUET
• Design courses - UCEED, NIFT, NID DAT
• Hotel Management courses - CUET
• Architecture courses - NATA
• PhD programs - UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE

No, in the case of a dual degree program, the LPUNEST scholarship will be given for the first degree/diploma only, and not for the second or higher degree.

I am a second year MBA student at LPU. 

LPU offers merit-based scholarships to help its students and provide them with financial assistance in completing their degree.These scholarships are based on various categories. As for an MBA, LPU does offer scholarships to students based on their LPUNEST score. 

As per the current MBA admission schedule, here are the scholarships offered to students based on their LPUNEST score-

MBA Scholarships based on LPUNEST for Phase II of MBA Admissions at LPU

Here is what each of the category denotes-

• Category I cut-off- 250 out of 320 marks
• Category II cut-off- 200 out of 320 marks
• Category III cut-off- 150 out of 320 marks

I hope this gave you a general idea on the scholarships offered to MBA students through LPUNEST.

I am a second year MBA student at LPU. LPUNEST syllabus is the same for every MBA specialization. 

Here is the detailed LPUNEST syllabus for admission into MBA courses at Lovely Professional University-

• Verbal & Reading Comprehension- English Usage or Grammar, Vocabulary Based (Synonyms/Antonyms), Jumbled Paragraph, Analogies or Reverse Analogies, Summary Questions, Verbal Reasoning, Facts-Inferences-Judgments, Context Sentences, Reading Comprehension.
• Quantitative Aptitude- Number Systems, Profit and Loss, Discount, LCM and HCF, Speed, Time and Distance, Percentages, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Quadratic Equations & Linear Equations, Complex Numbers, Simple and Compound Interest, Logarithm, Sequences and Series, Inequalities, Probability, Set Theory & Function, Permutation and Combination, Mixtures and Alligations.
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning- Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars, Syllogism, Series, Statements, Venn Diagram, Data Arrangement, Proposition, Data Structures, Direction Sense, Family Tree, Tables, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Column Graphs, Assumptions, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Sets & Caselets.
• General Awareness- Indian History, Indian Politics, Indian Economy, Financial and Economic news, Budget, Who is Who, Sports Events, Books and Authors, Awards and Honours, Science Invention and Discoveries, Abbreviations, Important Days and Weeks, International and National Organizations, Current National and International Affairs.

You must prepare these topics well to successfully clear LPUNEST and get admission into MBA at Lovely Professional University.

The syllabus of the LPUNEST 2024 exam contains topics like physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, English, and general aptitude questions. Candidates who are preparing for the LPUNEST 2024 must be aware of the subject-wise syllabus. 

Chemistry

• States of Matter
• Atomic structure
• Chemical bonding and molecular structure
• Chemical thermodynamics
• Redox reactions and electrochemistry
• Chemical kinetics
• Hydrogen
• p-block elements
• d and f-block elements
• Environmental Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic compounds 
• Polymers
• Practical Chemistry
• Biomolecules

Physics

• Motion
• Kinematics, Gravitation, and Oscillations
• Thermal Physics
• Electricity and magnetism
• Atomic Structure and Optics
• Electrical & Electronics

Maths

• Sets
• Relations
• Function, limit, and continuity
• Sequences and series
• Matrices
• Determinants
• Vector algebra
• Permutations
• Combinations
• Mathematical induction
• Binomial theorem
• Derivatives
• Definite integrals
• Differential equations
• Coordinate geometry
• Statistics and probability
• Trigonometry

Biology

• Diversity and Structural Organisation
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction, Genetics, and Evolution
• Biology, Biotechnology, and Human Welfare
• Ecology and environment

English

• Grammar
• Comprehension passages

Aptitude

Numbers, Percentage, Profit, Loss, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Calendar & Clocks, Coding-Decoding & Alphabet test, Direction sense test, Syllogism, and Data sufficiency.

No, the questions in the LPUNEST exam are different for each course. They are designed to suit the specific course type and its level. The questions are based on your previous education. It comprises of subjects and topics related to your chosen course or field of study. You will be assessed based on your aptitude and knowledge of your discipline/field. 

This approach helps the university in evaluating the candidate’s skills for the desired course. The university also offers integrated and dual-degree courses. For such degrees, the LPUNEST exam pattern remains the same as that of a regular course.

To get admission to the BTech course at LPU, you need to appear in the LPUNEST exam. The expected tentative cut-off for Category II B.Tech. admission is 212 marks out of 400, and the expected tentative cut-off for Category III B.Tech. admission is 150 marks out of 400.

Yes, you can get admission to LPU for the Btech CSE course with a 5047 rank. However, you will also need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria of 60% in the 12th board examination with subjects such as Physics, Maths and English. Your rank in LPU will determine which category you fall under and then your percentage of scholarship on the total programme fee will be calculated. 

I would also like to point out some of the pros of studying BTech CSE at LPU. First and foremost, I would like to highlight the excellent placement record of this department. More than 95% of the students who sit for placement get placed at top companies such as Amazon, Cognizant, Microsoft, Intel, HP, etc. Also, you will be able to choose various specialization options that are offered by LPU under Btech CSE. You will develop diverse skills and learn about the latest technological advancements.

The registrations for Phase 2 of LPUNEST have commenced. You’ll have to register three days prior to the exam date. This means that if you want to take the exam on May 17 2024, you must apply and book the slot on or before May 14 2024.

The application fee-

• For the application form and soft copy of LPUNEST Kit is INR 1000 for boys and INR 500 for girls. 
• For the application form and hard copy of the LPUNEST Kit is INR 1500 for boys and INR 1000 for girls.

You can book your slot on the official website- https://nest.lpu.in/