LPU NEST Arts (LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test - Arts Stream, Phagwara)
Overview
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%.