Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test for Engineering
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara · Online (CBT) · Annual (January-April)
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Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| English Language | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
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About Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test for Engineering (LPU NEST Engineering) 2027
The Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test for Engineering (LPU NEST Engineering) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. Preparing for the LPU NEST Engineering requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LPU NEST 2027 exam pattern?
LPU NEST Engineering has 100 questions — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English Language. Total marks are 400 with +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect answers. Duration is 120 minutes.
What scholarships does LPU offer through NEST?
LPU offers substantial merit scholarships through NEST: 100% fee waiver for top rankers, 75% for rank 2-10, 50% for rank 11-50, and 25% for rank 51-500. JEE Main scorers also get automatic scholarship consideration.
What BTech programmes does LPU offer through NEST?
LPU offers BTech in CSE, CSE (AI), CSE (IoT), ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, and 15+ other specialisations. CSE and its AI/ML variants are the most popular choices.
What is LPU's placement record for BTech CSE?
LPU has one of the highest placement volumes in India with 5,000+ students placed annually. Top recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. Highest CTC in recent years crossed ₹1 crore per annum.
Is LPU NEST accepted for lateral entry?
LPU also conducts NEST for diploma and BSc holders seeking lateral entry into BTech 2nd year. The lateral NEST has a different paper focusing on core engineering subjects relevant to the chosen branch.
How to Prepare for LPU NEST Engineering
LPU NEST difficulty is JEE Main/board level — NCERT books for PCM are the primary resource
English section tests grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary — practice NEET-level English for quick wins
With +4/-1 marking, skip questions you are unsure about — guessing can reduce your score significantly
Solve LPU NEST previous year papers and sample papers available on the official LPU website