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LPUNEST Syllabus 2023 - Download the LPUNEST Entrance Exam Syllabus for various courses Here!
Last Updated on Nov 15, 2023
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The Lovely Professional University (LPU) will release the LPUNEST Syllabus 2023 for the candidates on its official website i.e., nest.lpu.in. The Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) is conducted by the LPU every year in order to provide admission to various courses offered by the LPU itself. The exam is conducted in an online mode. Students willing to appear for the LPUNEST exam organised by the LPU must check the syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, etc before starting their exam preparations.
- The candidates planning to appear for the LPUNEST B.Tech exam should be aware of the LPUNEST Syllabus 2023.
- The syllabus has been made available for the sections namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English language and Aptitude.
- Along with the LPUNEST Syllabus, candidates must know the exam pattern, subject wise marks weightage and the marking scheme of the exam to prepare accordingly.
To know more about the LPUNEST Syllabus 2023 along with the exam pattern, marking scheme and preparation tips and tricks, read the whole article.
LPUNEST 2023 Syllabus
The LPUNEST Syllabus 2023 consists of the subject wise topics from which the questions are asked. The candidates will get to know the important topics to focus on during their LPUNEST exam preparation. Given below is the detailed syllabus for the subjects in the LPUNEST exam:
| Programe | Syllabus Link |
| BTech | |
| MTech | |
| Diploma | |
| MBA | |
| Undergraduate Courses | |
| PhD | https://nest.lpu.in/phd/question_paper_pattern_for_lpunest.php |
| Integrated Law | |
| LLB | |
| LLM | |
| UG Design | |
| UG Hotel Management | |
| UG Sciences | |
| PG Sciences | |
| PG Pharmacy |
LPUNEST 2023 Exam Pattern(Expected)
Candidates preparing for the exam are advised to check the LPUNEST exam pattern along with the LPUNEST Syllabus 2023. The exam pattern defines important parameters of the examination, such as mode, medium, marking scheme, etc. Refer to the table below to know more about the LPUNEST 2023 Exam Pattern:
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- B.Tech
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 120 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Sections | Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology English Note: Candidates can either opt for English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Aptitude or English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Aptitude. |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- M.Tech
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 70 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Computer Science Electronics Mechanical Engineering Biotechnology Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Food Technology Note: English is mandatory and the candidate can opt for any one from the remaining sections |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- Diploma
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 70 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Mathematics Reasoning Aptitude General Knowledge Science Note: English is mandatory and the candidate can opt for any two from the remaining sections |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- MBA
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 80 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Sections | English Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning General awareness Quantitative Aptitude |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- UG Courses
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 70 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology Accountancy Business Studies Economics Computer Science History Sociology Psychology Geography Agriculture Physical Education Political Science Public Administration Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning General Awareness Note: English is mandatory and the candidate can opt for any two from the remaining sections |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- PhD
It is divided into two papers- Paper I and Paper II
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Total number of questions in Paper I (Research and Teaching Aptitude) | 50 questions |
| Total number of questions in Paper II (Programme wise) | 50 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Sections in Paper I | Teaching/ Research Aptitude Reading Comprehension Communication Reasoning (including maths) Logical Reasoning Data Interpretation Information and Communication Technology (ICT) People and Environment Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration |
| Sections in Paper II | Questions based on the subject selected by the candidate |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- Integrated Law
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 80 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Quantitative and Logical Aptitude Legal Aptitude General Awareness |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- LLB
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 80 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Quantitative and Logical Aptitude Legal Aptitude General Awareness |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- LLB
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 160 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Sections | English Constitutional Law Jurisprudence Other Law subjects |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- UG Design
It is divided into two parts- General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT)
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions in GAT | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Type of questions in CAT | Subjective type |
| Total number of questions in GAT | 60 questions |
| Total number of questions in CAT | 1 question |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Sections in GAT | Quantitative Aptitude and Analytical Reasoning Communication Ability and Comprehension General Knowledge and Current Affair Design Thinking |
| Sections in CAT | Design/ Film Production |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- UG Hotel Management
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 100 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Sections | English Aptitude for Service Sector General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning and Logical Ability |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- UG Sciences
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 100 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Sections | English Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biology Horticulture Crop Production Note: Candidates can either opt for English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or English, Crop Production, Horticulture |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- PG Sciences
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 100 questions |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Sections | English Pharmacy Physiotherapy Ayurveda Physics Chemistry Mathematics Biotech Microbiology Botany Biochemistry Zoology Agriculture Environmental Science Forensic Science Clinical Biochemistry Nutrition and Dietetics Embryology and Biology Clinical Microbiology Statistics and Data Analytics Food Science and Technology Note: English is mandatory and candidates can opt for any one from the other remaining sections |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST Exam Pattern- PG Pharmacy
| Mode of examination | Online computer based mode |
| Language medium | English or Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total number of questions | 70 questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Sections | English Pharmacy Ayurveda Note: English is mandatory and candidates can opt for any one from the remaining subjects |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Negative marking | There is no negative marking for the wrong marked answer |
LPUNEST 2023 Section-wise marks weightage
The candidates can gain knowledge about the structure of the exam by going through the LPUNEST exam pattern 2023. It will help the aspirants prepare accordingly without leaving any important points. The candidates can check out the section-wise marks weightage of the LPUNEST 2023 exam in the below table:
Marks Weightage- B.Tech
The candidates can opt for either English, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, Mathematics or English, Physics, Chemistry, Aptitude, Biology.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question |
| Physics | 25 questions | 4 marks each |
| chemistry | 25 questions | 4 marks each |
| Mathematics | 25 questions | 4 marks each |
| Biology | 25 questions | 4 marks each |
| English | 15 questions | 4 marks each |
| Aptitude | 10 questions | 4 marks each |
| Total | 100 questions | 400 marks |
Marks Weightage- M.Tech
The candidates must know that the English section is mandatory and they can opt for any one from the remaining subjects.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question |
| English | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Computer Science | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Electronics | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Biotechnology | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Civil Engineering | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Food Technology | 40 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Total | 70 questions | 90 marks |
Marks Weightage- Diploma
The candidates must know that the English section is mandatory and they can opt for any two from the remaining subjects.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question |
| English | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Mathematics | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| General Knowledge | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Science | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| Total | 70 questions | 90 marks |
Marks Weightage- MBA
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 30 questions | 4 marks each |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 20 questions | 4 marks each |
| General awareness | 10 questions | 4 marks each |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 questions | 4 marks each |
| Total | 80 questions | 320 marks |
Marks Weightage- UG Courses
The candidates must know that the English section is mandatory and they can opt for any two from the remaining subjects.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question |
| English | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Physics | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| Chemistry | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Mathematics | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| Biology | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Accountancy | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Business Studies | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Economics | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| Computer Sciences | 20 questions | 1.5 marks each |
| History | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Sociology | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Psychology | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Geography | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Agriculture | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Physical Education | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Political Science | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Public Administration | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 15 questions | 2 marks each |
| General Awareness | 30 questions | 1 mark each |
| Total | 70 questions | 90 marks |
Marks Weightage- All other courses
LPUNEST 2023 Preparation Strategy
To clear the LPUNEST 2023 exam, a proper preparation strategy is needed. Below mentioned are some tips and tricks to help the students to prepare for the LPUNEST exam:
- Study plan- The candidates must make an effective and realistic study plan. Distribute time to different subjects according to their weightage. Make sure that important topics get more attention.
- Solve previous year’s question papers- Solving previous years’ question papers and sample papers gives a rough idea about important and frequently asked questions in the examination. Practising the previous year's question papers within the time limit will improve your time management skills as well.
- Study material- For acing the LPUNEST 2023 exam, candidates need to choose the best study material. There is a plethora of study material available in the market but the candidates should choose the material that covers the updated syllabus of the exam and is easy to understand. Before picking up any other books, candidates must read their 11th and 12th class’s NCERT books thoroughly.
- Regular revision- Try to finish the entire syllabus in time so you will get sufficient time for revision. Revision is vital prior to going for the examination. It helps to recall numerous things that could get skipped from your psyche. Assign the last 2 days of examination for the readiness of key topics.
- Keep Health on Track- While preparing for the exam, understudies neglect to deal with their wellbeing. You can prepare well only when you are sound. Take a nutritious diet, stay away from low quality foods and eat fresh vegetables and organic products. You can likewise do yoga and meditation to help or loosen up your body. Take a sleep of something like 8 hours every day.
LPUNEST Books to be Referred
Candidates can refer to the following books to have a clear concept of all the topics and a good idea of questions that can be asked. These books prove to be a great source to have in-depth knowledge about different subjects.
| Programme | Books | Author/Publication |
| B.Tech | Problems in General Physics | I E Irodov |
| Advanced Problems in Organic Chemistry | M S Chouhan | |
| Problems in Mathematics with Hints and Solutions | V Govorov N Miroshin P Dybov S Smirnova | |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R S Agrawal | |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin | |
| MBA | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Vinay Karna | |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Agrawal | |
| Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Application | Neeraj Books Publication | |
| LAW | High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | Nitish Sinha | |
| Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning: For Clat and LLB Entrance Examination | Pearson | |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Vinay Karna |
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Last updated on Jun 12, 2025
LPUNEST Exam 2023 Syllabus FAQs
What type of questions will there be in the examination?
The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
How frequently does the LPUNEST Exam take place?
The LPUNEST Exam takes place once a year.
What is the duration of the LPUNEST 2023 exam?
The expected duration for the LPUNEST B.Tech and MBA will be 150 minutes, while for the LAW, the duration is 120 minutes.
How many questions are asked in the LPUNEST 2023 exam?
As per the expected exam pattern, the LPUNEST B.Tech will have 120 questions and for MBA 100 questions, while for LAW, there are a total of 80 questions.
Is there any negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect attempts.