LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Total Marks, Types of questions
  • LPU NEST Exam
  • LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Total Marks, Types of questions

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Total Marks, Types of questions

K Guna SahitiUpdated on 05 Aug 2025, 03:25 PM IST

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 - LPU has published the official LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern online on its official website, nest.lpu.in. Candidates can check the complete LPU NEST exam pattern for B.Tech on this page. Through the exam pattern, candidates can know the details of the type of questions asked, subject sections, mode, language medium, duration, and marking scheme. The question paper will have MCQs (4 or 5 marks) or fill-in-the-blank questions (5 marks). Note that there is no negative marking. The exam will be held for 150 minutes. LPUNEST exam aspirants must prepare for the exam while keeping the exam pattern in view. The authority has begun the LPUNEST 2025 Phase 7 exam registration on August 4, 2025. The last date for LPUNEST phase 7 registration is August 20, 2025.

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 (Released) - Total Marks, Types of questions
LPUNEST Exam Pattern

The authority has concluded the LPUNEST phase 5 registration on June 30, 2025. Students are advised to go through the LPUNEST syllabus 2025 along with the exam pattern. For more information on the paper pattern of the LPUNEST 2025, check the complete article.

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025 For BTech

Lovely Professional University conducts a National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) every year for students wanting to secure a seat in the university. According to the exam pattern for LPUNEST 2025 and syllabus, questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, and English subjects. The exam will be set for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Aspiring candidates can read the article to get more details regarding the LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern.

Exam Pattern of LPUNEST 2025: Highlights

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based examination

Exam Type
  • Test centre-based
  • Remote proctored

LPUNEST time duration

150 minutes

Type of Questions

  • Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

  • Fill in the blanks

No. of Sections

There are 4 sections:

  • Mathematics/Biology

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • English/Computer Science/Aptitude

Total Questions

100

LPUNEST total marks

400 Marks (100 marks for each section)

Negative marking

No negative marking

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2025: Types of questions

The LUP authority conducts the LPUNEST exam pattern 2025 for B.Tech mentions that there will be 25 questions in all sections except Computer Science and Aptitude. They will have 20 questions each. The nature of the question will be MCQ for all the subjects and fill-in-the-blank for certain subjects. Refer to the table below to gain a better understanding of the LPUNSET exam pattern 2025.

Type of Questions Asked in LPUNEST

Subjects

No. of questions

Physics

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 Fill in the blanks)

Mathematics

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 Fill in the blanks)

Chemistry

25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 Fill in the blanks)

Biology

25 Questions

English

25 Questions

Computer Science20 Questions
Aptitude20 Questions

LPUNEST exam pattern 2025: Subject-wise distribution of marks

LPUNEST exam will be of 100 marks per subject. Each question will carry 4 marks for subjects with 25 questions and 5 marks for subjects with 20 questions. There is no negative marking. Candidates can refer to the subject-wise marks distribution for the LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern by referring to the table below.

Subject-wise Marks Distribution in LPUNEST

Subjects

Marks per Question

Physics

4 Marks

Mathematics

4 Marks

Chemistry

4 Marks

Biology

4 Marks

English

4 Marks

Computer Science5 Marks
Aptitude5 Marks

LPUNEST 2025 Syllabus

The fundamental preparation strategy for LPUNEST 2025 mandates that students should be thoroughly aware of the syllabus. The subjects consist of PCB/PCM and English, with each subject scoring 100 marks. Candidates must keep track of the updated LPUNEST syllabus for better preparation. For subject-wise LPUNEST syllabus, refer to the table below:

LPUNEST Syllabus 2025

Subjects

Units

Chemistry

  • Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
  • Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry-I & II
  • Chemistry in everyday life
  • Biomolecules
  • Some basic concepts in Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic compounds containing Oxygen-I
  • Organic compounds containing Oxygen-II
  • Organic compounds containing Nitrogen
  • Practical Chemistry
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Solutions
  • Equilibrium
  • Atomic structure
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Redox reactions and electrochemistry I & II
  • Chemical kinetics
  • Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • d and f-block elements
  • Co-ordination compounds
  • p-block elements (Group 13 to group 15 elements)
  • p-block elements (Group 16 to group 18 elements)

Physics

  • Laws Of Motion
  • Work, Energy, And Power
  • Rotational Motion
  • Physics And Measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Gravitation
  • Oscillations And Waves
  • Properties Of Solids And Liquids-I
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinetic Theory Of Gases
  • Electrostatics-I
  • Electrostatics-II
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism
  • Atoms And Nuclei
  • Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiationz
  • Optics-I
  • Optics-II
  • Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents
  • Electronic Devices-I
  • Electronic Devices-Ii
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Communication Systems
  • Experimental Skills

Mathematics

  • Derivatives
  • Application of derivatives
  • Integral calculus (Part 1)
  • Integral calculus (Part 2)
  • Definite integrals
  • Differential equations
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Straight lines
  • Circles
  • Conic sections
  • Three-dimensional geometry (Part 1)
  • Three-dimensional geometry (Part 2)
  • Quadratic equations
  • Sequences and series
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Vector algebra
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Permutations
  • Combinations
  • Trigonometry
  • Inverse trigonometric functions
  • Sets
  • Relations
  • Statistics and probability
  • Function, limit, and continuity
  • Complex numbers
  • Mathematical induction
  • Binomial theorem and its simple applications
  • Probability

Biology

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

English

  • Associative Language Skills
  • Common errors
  • Grammar
  • Comprehension passages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is there any negative marking for LPUNEST 2025?
A:

There is no negative marking for LPUNEST 2025. 

Q: Will there be any other question format besides MCQ?
A:

As per the LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern, there will be 5 questions asked to fill in the blanks format for Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

Q: How many questions will be asked for the LPUNEST English subject?
A:

There will be a total of 25 questions for the English subject in LPUNEST 2025.

Q: Can I appear for the exam from home?
A:

Yes, LPUNEST now has remote-based exams conducted too. Candidates can register for the remotely proctored online exam.

Q: How long is the exam duration for?
A:

The exam will last for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Articles
|
Next
Certifications By Top Providers
Basic Programming using Python
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Certificate Program in Machine Learning and AI with Python
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
B.Sc in Programming and Data Science
Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Understanding Ethnography
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Artificial Intelligence
Via Columbia University, New York
An Introduction to Programming through C++
Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Udemy
 1525 courses
Swayam
 817 courses
NPTEL
 773 courses
Coursera
 697 courses
Edx
 608 courses
Explore Top Universities Across Globe

Questions related to LPU NEST

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to LPU NEST ?

Here's the syllabus for
LPUNEST:

  • Physics : Topics include laws of motion, work, energy, and power, dynamics of uniform circular motion, and more.
  • Chemistry : Includes matter and its nature, laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular masses, and chemical equations and stoichiometry.
  • Mathematics : Covers various topics from algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Biology : Includes topics from both botany and zoology, focusing on the 10+2 curriculum.
  • English: Focuses on general aptitude and language proficiency

    For AEEE is :

  • Physics : Similar to LPUNEST, covering mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
  • Chemistry : Topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, and organic chemistry.
  • Mathematics : Includes algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.

Lovely Professional University offers a four-year BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme at the undergraduate level. Candidates seeking admission to the BTech CSE offered at LPU are required to obtain a minimum of 60% aggregate in the Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English or equivalent subject to qualifying LPUNEST . 55% aggregate in the qualifying examination for North-East states and Sikkim candidates or Defence Personnel and their Dependents or Wards of Kashmiri Migrants. The admission will be based on the merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria. As you have qualified the NIOS exams, you are eligible to get admission in the BTech CSE programme offered at LPU.

For LPUNEST exam, students will prepare with full of concentration and hard work. Students collect study material to crack LPUNEST exam. It is proctor based test of 3 hours. In that, students should also take care about the negative marking in exam. For this you should focus on your 4 major subjects which is related to your previous studies.

  1. I am providing you link here for applying the LPUNEST exam: LPU Entrance Exam LPUNEST 2022 (https://nest.lpu.in/main.aspx?_gl=1*1wea0ji*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2NTQyNDY5NDYuQ2owS0NRanc0dWFVQmhDOEFSSXNBTlV1RGpXU1kzbEF4NmZYQTZLR20tWklLZXZZR3BBMUQ4RXVfZU1IdU1jVFRqU01YRVB0dUE4Q2h0QWFBcm5xRUFMd193Y0I) .
  2. Here, I give you link for syllabus to crack LPUNEST exam and achieve good scholarship: UG Business, Journalism, Education & Computer Applications Programmes (https://nest.lpu.in/ug-business/syllabus.php)
  3. Under Graduate Programmes | LPUNEST (https://nest.lpu.in/ug-business/sample_questions.php) in that link you will check previous year question that will help you during studies.
  4. THANK YOU!

Hi there, it seems that you will get the program of your choice. Since you have cleared your exam. Soon university will call you for counselling. The things will become clear once you reach there. Good Luck

Dear reader,

Lovely Professional University's Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme is a highly sought-after course, and the university has established a set of eligibility criteria to ensure that only the most deserving candidates are selected. To be eligible for admission to LPU's B.Tech CSE programme, students must have completed their 12th standard examination from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. Additionally, students must have studied Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects in their 12th standard. Furthermore, students must have a valid score in the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) or JEE Mains. Meeting these criteria demonstrates a student's academic excellence and prepares them for the rigors of the CSE programme. By setting these standards, LPU ensures that its students are well-equipped to succeed in their academic pursuits and future careers.

I hope this information helps.