S. Vishnu Sharma
LPUNEST 2020, the last date for applying for the exam has been extended till 15 April 2020. This gives a good scope for many more students to register themselves for the exam.
About LPUNEST 2020
The exam is conducted by Lovely Professional University (LPU) which is a private university based in Punjab. Candidates who pass this exam can get an opportunity to study engineering, MBA, law, agriculture and various other courses at diploma level also.
LPUNEST 2020: App date extended
The exam is a university level exam and is held two times every year across the country. Engineering aspirants get to write this exam in January and April. More than three lakh students are said to attend this exam every year.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants willing to apply for B.Tech courses must be a pass in 10+2 exam with minimum pass percentage of 60. For MBA courses, applicants must be a graduate with a pass percentage of 50.
Candidates willing to apply for B.Sc courses must be a plus-two pass with a minimum pass percentage of 50. B.Sc Hons applicants must also be a pass in 10+2 with minimum pass percentage of 60.
Important dates
The second schedule of applying for LPUNEST 2020 has begun on 16 January for B.Tech, CAS, Integrated Law, PG Sciences, Design, AMS, LET, M.Tech. The last date for submission of application form has been extended to 15 April.
The second schedule for applying for LPUNEST 2020 has begun on 16 January for MBA, Integrated MBA and HM admissions. Last date to apply in this case is also 15 April. While the date for the exams are 10 to 25 April earlier, this stands to be changed.
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The exam schedule for LPUNEST 2020 has undergone change keeping in view the present coronavirus outbreak. Circular from the official website of LPU says the new dates for LPUNEST 2020 will be announced in line with the revised JEE (Main) schedule as decided by National Testing Agency.
Applicants who have already booked slot or provided preference, will be permitted to reschedule their exam dates without any charges.
The method of selection
Candidates who pass the test are called for an interview and/or group discussion and the candidates are selected based on their performance in LPUNEST 2020 and scores in the qualifying exam and performance in the interview/group discussion.
For MBA admission, candidates can get a seat based on their LPUNEST score or their marks in CAT/XAT/MAT/ CMAT/GMAT and interview.
Admission into B.Arch is based on the basis of a valid score in NATA or JEE Main (Paper II). In order to get admission in B.Design and B.Sc(Design), the candidate must clear LPUNEST or qualify UCEED.
As far as LLB is concerned, admissions are done on the basis of a valid score in LPUNEST/LSAT/CLAT scores. Admission to B.Arch is based on the basis of a valid score in NATA or JEE Main (Paper II).
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How to apply
Candidates can apply through online and offline mode. The online mode application can be done by clicking this link here.
Candidates can also walk into the office of LPU and obtain the application form on payment of money.
Applicants must click the link and when the required page downloads, they can click ‘Admissions’ in the menu list displayed on the website.
Applicants must place the mouse on Admissions and select ‘how to apply’ in the menu that is displayed and then go ahead with the application process.
The first offline way is candidates can also send a DD to ‘Division of Admission,Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar- Delhi GT Road (NH-I), Phagwara, Punjab (India)- 144411.’
The other offline way is to walk directly into the campus of LPU and purchase the application form. In both online methods, candidates have to fill the application form and can either send it through post or submit at the university premises directly.
Application fee
For online, application form and softcopy of LPUNEST kit can be obtained by paying Rs 800 (for boys) and Rs 500 (for girls). Application form and Printed LPUNEST Kit is Rs. 1000 (for Boys) and Rs. 700 (for Girls).
For offline mode also the application fee is the same. After obtaining the application in the offline modes, they can fill it and submit it directly or send it through post on or before last date.
Contact numbers
Candidates can contact these numbers in case of any query, Tel: +91-1824-404404, Toll Free: 1800 102 4431 and Toll Free: 1800 274 0615.