LPUNEST 2021 Exam Pattern: LPUNEST is National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to various programmes in Lovely Professional University. This test forms the basis of eligibility for some of the programmes and for scholarship for most of the programmes. Candidates who are appearing in LPUNEST 2021 must check the exam pattern and prepare accordingly. Exam Pattern indicates the sections of exam, number of questions in each, marking scheme, duration, and how to attempt the computer based test. Check the complete LPUNEST 2021 Exam Pattern here on this page.
LPUNEST 2021 Exam Pattern
The pattern of the exam varies for admission to different courses. Candidates can check the course wise exam pattern for LPUNEST 2021 is given below.
B.Tech Programe
The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| Physics | 30 questions (All MCQs) | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Chemistry | 30 questions (All MCQs) | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 questions (All MCQs) | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Biology | 30 questions (All MCQs) | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| English | 30 questions (All MCQs) | 2 Marks | 60 Marks |
- Applicants can opt for either English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
MBA
The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2:30 hr.) and it consists of 100 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs). In June Schedule, remotely
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 40 questions | 3 Marks | 120 Marks |
| General Awareness | 20 questions | 3 Marks | 60 Marks |
| General Aptitude | 40 questions | 3 Marks | 120 Marks |
Ph.D. (Spring)
It is divided into two papers, i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II.
Due to steep spike in infection cases in India and adhering to the central government’s guidelines to safeguard health and safety of candidates, conduct of physical test is postponed for now, so currently LPUNEST for Ph.D. would be conducted in online mode only i.e. remotely proctored online LPUNEST from home will be conducted. Click here to view General Guidelines for Remotely Proctored Online Exam.
| Mode of test | Remotely Proctored Test from home (Online) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| No. of Questions for Paper-I | 40 Objective Type |
| No. of Questions for Paper-II | 40 Objective Type |
| Total No. of Questions | 80 Objective Type |
Paper-I(Teaching and Research Aptitude) shall be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.
Paper-II (Programme wise) shall consist of multiple objective type compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the candidate.
Note: Each question will carry 1 mark. There would be no negative marks for a wrong answer.
UG Design
The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2:30 hr.) and it consists of 100 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| Communication Ability | 25 questions | 2 Marks | 50 Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 questions | 2 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Design Thinking | 50 questions | 2 Marks | 100 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
UG Hotel Management
The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2 hr. 30 min.) and it consists of 100 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 questions | 2 Marks | 60 Marks |
| Service Aptitude | 15 questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 questions | 2 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Reasoning and Logical Ability | 15 questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
UG Business
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Physics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Chemistry | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Biology | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Accountancy | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Business Studies | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Economics | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Computer Science | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| History | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Sociology | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Psychology | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Geography | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any two of the remaining Subjects.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
UG Sciences
The duration of the test is 150 minutes (2:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 Marks |
| Physics | 30 Questions | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Chemistry | 30 Questions | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Mathematics | 30 Questions | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Biology | 30 Questions | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Horticulture | 30 Questions | 4 Marks | 120 Marks |
| Crop Production | 60 Questions | 4 Marks | 240 Marks |
- Applicants can opt for either English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or English, Crop Production, Horticulture
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
Education
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hrs.) and it consists of 75 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| Language Proficiency | 30 questions | 1 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Reasoning Ability | 15 questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 questions | 1 Marks | 30 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
UG Law
The duration of the test is 120 minutes (2 hr.) and it consists of 80 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Quantitative and Logical Aptitude | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Legal Reasoning | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| General Awareness | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
LLB
The duration of the test is 120 minutes (2 hr.) and it consists of 80 objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Quantitative and Logical Aptitude | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| Legal Reasoning | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
| General Awareness | 20 questions | 2.5 Marks | 50 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
LLM
The duration of the test is 120 minutes (2 hr.) and it consists of 160 objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 40 questions | 1 Mark | 40 Marks |
| Constitutional Law | 40 questions | 1 Mark | 40 Marks |
| Jurisprudence | 40 questions | 1 Mark | 40 Marks |
| Other Law subjects | 40 questions | 1 Mark | 40 Marks |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
PG Science
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1 hrs. 30 min.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per question | Maximum Marks per Subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Pharmacy | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Physiotherapy | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Ayurveda | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Physics | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Chemistry | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Mathematics | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Biotech | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Microbiology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Botany | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Biochemistry | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Zoology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Agriculture | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Environmental Sciences | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Forensic Sciences | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Clinical Biochemistry | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Clinical Microbiology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Statistics and Data Analytics | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any one of the remaining Courses.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
M.Tech
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hrs.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Computer Science | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Electronics | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Biotechnology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Food Technology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any one of the remaining Courses.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
LET (Lateral Entry Test)
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| Information Technology | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 |
| General Awareness | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| General Engineering | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 |
| Science | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| Service Aptitude | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| Design Thinking | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| Pharmacy | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Ayurveda | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any two of the remaining Courses.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
PG Commerce and Economics
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Commerce | 40 Questions | 1.5 Mark | 60 |
| Economics | 40 Questions | 1.5 Mark | 60 |
| General Aptitude | 30 Questions | 2 Mark | 60 |
| General Awareness | 60 Questions | 1 Mark | 60 |
| Journalism & Film Production | 40 Questions | 1.5 Mark | 60 |
| Computer Science | 40 Questions | 1.5 Mark | 60 |
| Computer Application | 30 Questions | 2 Mark | 60 |
| Mathematics | 30 Questions | 2 Mark | 60 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any one of the remaining Subjects.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
PG Design & Architecture
The duration of the test is 60 minutes (1 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 |
| General Aptitude | 20 Questions | 3 Marks | 60 |
| General Awareness | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| English (Literature) | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Punjabi (Literature) | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Journalism & Film Production | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Music | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Psychology | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Physical Education | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Computer science | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Architecture | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Multimedia & Animation | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Sociology | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| History | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Political Science | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Public Administration | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Geography | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Education | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Fashion Design | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Hotel Management | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Commerce | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Economics | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Planning | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Interior and Product Design | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| Fine Arts | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any one of the remaining Subjects.
Diploma
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 |
| Science | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any two of the remaining Subjects.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
UG-Regular
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Physics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Chemistry | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Mathematics | 15 Questions | 2 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Biology | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Accountancy | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Business Studies | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Economics | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Computer Science | 20 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 30 Marks |
| History | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Sociology | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Psychology | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Geography | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Agriculture | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Physical Education | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Political Science | 30 Questions | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| Public Administration | 30 Question | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
| General Aptitude | 15 Question | 2 Mark | 30 Marks |
| General Awareness | 30 Question | 1 Mark | 30 Marks |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any two of the remaining Subjects.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions
PG-Regular
The duration of the test is 90 minutes (1:30 hr.) and it consists of objective type multiple choice questions (MCQs).
The approximate distribution of questions and marks per subject is as follows:
| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks per subject |
| English | 30 Questions | 1 Marks | 30 |
| General Aptitude | 30 Questions | 2 Marks | 60 |
| General Awareness | 60 Questions | 1 Marks | 60 |
| English (Literature) | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Punjabi (Literature) | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Music | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Psychology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Physical Education | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Sociology | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| History | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Political Science | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Public Administration | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Geography | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Education | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Hotel Management | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Commerce | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Economics | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
| Fine Arts | 40 Questions | 1.5 Marks | 60 |
- English is Compulsory and the applicant can opt for any one of the remaining Subjects.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
Lovely Professional University
Lovely Professional University, or known as LPU is one of the most reputed private universities in India. Known for its vast campus that is one of the biggest & best in the world, this university offers specialized courses in 45+ departments. LPU is located in the state of Punjab. LPU Admission is based on LPUNEST (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test) and other national level entrance examination like JEE Main, CLAT, LSAT, NEET, etc.
