LPU NEST 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

Exam On - 10 Jan '25 - 5 Feb '25

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Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:00 IST

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LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern includes the scheme of the question paper. Candidates seeking admission through LPUNEST 2025 must check the exam pattern before starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like the total number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Along with the exam pattern, it is equally important to be well acquainted with the LPUNEST 2025 syllabus. It encompasses all the important topics to study for the exam. Read more details concerning the exam pattern below.

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Q: What is the qualifying mark or rank in LPU-NEST?

It totally depends upon you and your understanding of the concepts that you have learned. There is no such cut-off provided by the university yet the parameters on which the cut-off depends upon the number of candidates, the number of vacant seats, marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance test cut-off of last year. LPU NEST is a great examination. LPU NEST is a National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to various programs in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility and scholarship for most of the programs and for some of the tests of the programme is applicable only for the scholarship. Well, LPU NEST is a huge opportunity for students to prove their self-worth and understanding of the concepts. It is a test carefully designed to check the understanding of the student of concepts from Science to management to all. It is a very flexible examination. The syllabus for LPU NEST is different for different courses and you can check that on LPU's official website. LPU NEST provides the chance to grab a good amount of scholarships to a student. Now, how do you prepare for a test, the expert answer would be to learn the concepts then do the previous year's examination papers and practice papers of the same examination to understand the pattern and difficulty of the exam and to get used to giving exams to score more. There are some techniques too that you can use to do smart study and they could be found all over the internet. To stay motivated, check the scholarships provided according to the marks of a student There is a great programme called LPU NEST Study Grant for the benefit of the meritorious students of India who wish to crack premium institutes of India. Under this, the top 1000 student rankers in LPU NEST will be provided 1 Lacs Rs. Study Grant to take admission in premium institutes like NIT, IIT, etc. Best of luck for your future and thank you for asking the question.

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Q: What is the mode of the LPU NEST examination?

LPU NEST is conducted as online exam. LPU offers the following choices for conducting the LPU NEST Exam. Students can select the most suitable option to take the exam: Online Remotely Proctored LPU NEST exam from the comfort of their homes Test Centre-Based Exam.

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Q: What is the total number of questions that will be asked in the LPU NEST?

The examination will take place online, and the question paper will consist of a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. It will be divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English. Each section will contain 25 questions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English section.

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LPUNEST 2025 Exam Pattern: BTech
LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme

LPUNEST 2025 Exam Pattern: BTech

The exam will be conducted online and the question paper shall comprise of total 100 objective-type questions. There will be four sections namely Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths (OR) Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology. There will be twenty-five questions each in the Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English sections.

Name	Courses for Test	Test Scheme	No. of questions	Marks (subject)	MM	Time	Test Type & Mode of Admission
LPUNEST-2025 (B.Tech) [1001]	Physics	Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths OR Physics, Chemistry, English, Biology	Physics (PHY11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each)	100	400	150 mins	Type 1(Through Counselling)
	Mathematics		Mathematics (MTH11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each)	100
	Chemistry		Chemistry (CHE11): 25 Questions (20 MCQs+5 Fill in the blanks) (4 marks each)	100
	Biology		Biology (BIO11): 25 Questions (4 marks each)	100
	English		English (ENG11): 25 Questions (4 marks each)	100

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Q: What is the maximum marks required to qualify in LPU NEST?

The LPU NEST examination will be graded on a total of 500 marks. The question paper consists of 125 questions, with each question carrying four marks. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. The candidates can answer the questions without the fear of losing marks. The candidates can try to score full marks in LPU NEST.

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Q: Is there any negative marking for the incorrect answers in LPU NEST?

Unlike other entrance exams, LPU NEST does not have negative marking. Consequently, candidates are not penalised for incorrect answers, resulting in a more favourable environment that encourages them to attempt questions without the fear of losing marks. This approach allows candidates to maximise their chances of scoring well by making guesses or eliminating unlikely options.

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Q: What is the marking scheme followed in the LPU NEST?

The candidates are given 4 marks for each correct answer. There is no marks deducted for incorrect answers. The absence of negative marking provides a more favorable environment for candidates to attempt questions without the fear of losing marks. The absence of negative marking in LPU NEST encourages candidates to attempt all the questions, even if they are unsure about the answer.

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LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme

Each correct answer shall carry four marks that means for every correct answer, four marks will be awarded. There is no negative marking in the examination hence no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

Subjects	Marks Per Questions	Maximum Marks
Physics	4 marks	100 marks
Mathematics	4 marks	100 marks
Chemistry	4 marks	100 marks
Biology	4 marks	100 marks
English	4 marks	100 marks

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the required rank in LPU-NEST?

LPU NEST does not follow a rank-based system as the exam does not have a specific date. Instead, the focus is on achieving the qualifying marks, which determine the scholarship reward. Scholarships are not offered for scores below approximately 35%. The highest scholarship is awarded for scores of 70% or above. The question paper is for a total of 500 marks.

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Q: What is the tie-breaker rule of the LPU NEST?

That is a very interesting question. Well, the tie-breaker rule is if two or more than two candidates will obtain the same marks then the sum of the best two subjects' marks will be considered and the candidate with the highest marks will be given preference. If the tie does not resolve then the candidate with the highest marks in the single subject will be given preference. In case of the tie remains then the older candidate will get the preference.

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Q: What is the subject-wise distribution of questions in the LPU NEST for B.Tech?

There will be 100 questions asked in total. The number of questions from each subject are as follows.

Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Chemistry - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions

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Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Biology - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions.