LPU NEST Arts is the arts/humanities stream of LPU NEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test) conducted by Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. LPU is one of India's largest private universities and the test serves dual purposes - admission and scholarship determination. The arts stream offers BA Honours across 8+ disciplines with strong focus on placement-oriented training.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online CBT
Duration:90 minutes
Total Marks:100
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
English
25 Questions•25 Marks
General Awareness
25 Questions•25 Marks
Reasoning
25 Questions•25 Marks
Aptitude (Verbal + Quantitative)
25 Questions•25 Marks
Syllabus
English
Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
General Awareness
Current affairs, polity, history basics
Reasoning
Series, analogies, puzzles, coding
Aptitude
Verbal reasoning, basic arithmetic
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with minimum 50%
Important Dates
Registration
January 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam windows
Rolling through May 2027
Application Process
Register on lpu.in
Take LPU NEST online
Scholarship based on rank
Direct admission offer
💡 Preparation Tips
Easy-moderate difficulty - Class 10-12 level
Higher NEST scores unlock larger scholarships
No negative marking
❓ FAQs
Does LPU NEST score get scholarships?
Yes. LPU NEST is an entrance-cum-scholarship test - higher scores unlock tuition fee waivers ranging from 25% to 100%.