LPUNEST for
B.Tech. Programmes
LPUNEST for
Lovely Professional University is conducting National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission 2025 in 150+ programmes. Since its inception in 2009, more than 75,000 students are appearing in this exam LPUNEST every year. The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: online remotely proctored from Home (Recommended by the university, based on available resources. Click here to view General Guidelines) or test centre-based options. This test will have a two-fold advantage as it will act as an Entrance as well as Scholarship Test. LPUNEST will be conducted in the following schedule:
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Important Dates
To take the first step towards your dream career, check the schedule and book your preferred slot. Check the "Important Dates" for more details, Don❜t wait for the last minute as slots are limited and filling up fast.
Extensive Scholarship
LPU aims to provide accessible and affordable quality higher education. The university offers extensive scholarships based on LPUNEST scores. For details, refer “Fee and Scholarship”.
Streams offered in Engineering
LPU offers not only conventional engineering streams but also unique, trendsetting disciplines that are transforming engineering education and driving it into the next era of technological advancement.
Explore the streams below to discover which engineering specializations align with your interests.
Engineering Programme with
Industry Collaborations
Engineering systems and products have become increasingly complex, creating a demand for specialized professionals. LPU, in close collaboration with the industry, has designed focused specializations within each stream. An engineering graduate, after mastering the fundamentals, can advance into one of these specializations to be well-prepared for managing futuristic devices and processes. Some of these specializations include:
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CSE (Hons.) - Data Science & Data Engineering in tie up with
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CSE (Hons.) - Full Stack Software Development in tie up with
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CSE (Hons.) - Cyber Security and Block Chain in tie up with
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CSE - AI-Powered DevOps Engineering in tie up with
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CSE - Big Data and AI Analytics in tie up with
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CSE - Data Science with ML in tie up with
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CSE - Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics in tie up with
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CSE - AI and Data Engineering in tie up with
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CSE - Software Product Engineering in tie up with
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CSE - Internet of Things and AI Analytics in tie up with
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CSE- Generative AI [Gen AI] in tie up with
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CSE (Hons.) - Applied Artificial Intelligence tie Up With
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CSE – FinTech and Artificial Intelligence in tie up with
- CSE - Cloud Computing and Gen AI in tie up with Google Cloud
- CSE - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- CSE - Computer Science & Business Systems
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CSE – Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in tie up with
Open Minors for
Engineering Programmes
We firmly believe that our students are citizen of the world and will contribute to the society and entire mankind. Open minors play pivotal role in this readiness as an Engineering graduate can take up courses in Management, Fashion Design, Journalism, Agriculture etc. so as to acquire multi-dimensional proficiency and to be able to pave bright new vision to be incorporated in crafting the sustainable societal solutions. Students are given an option to choose from a plethora of open minors such as :
- 2D Animation
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Airlines Hospitality
- Applied Geography
- English
- Foundation and Applications of Psychology
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Hindi
- Contemporary Electoral Systems
- History
- Business Economics
- Geography
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Politics
- Introducing Sociology and Indian Society
- Digital Marketing
- Management Fundamentals
- Chemistry of Soap and Detergents
- Operations Management
- Water Chemistry
- Physics of Materials
- Political Science
- Practical Psychology
- Optics in Daily Life
- Punjabi
- Public Administration
- Marketing Management
- Tourism Business Basics
A student based on his zest, picks up the minor and fulfils the excitement of learning beyond books which is purely on student to have it or not.
Note: Minors as mentioned may be offered subject to minimum number of students and feasibility.
Career Pathway
Each individual is unique and approaches life in a different manner, so we allow them to choose their own Career Pathway based on their interest given as follows :
Corporate Jobs
Multiple options or pathways designed according to the competency of the students to prepare them for specific sector/ job profiles as per needs of industry.
Government Jobs
Multiple options or pathways designed according to the competency of the students to prepare them for specific sector/ job profiles as per needs of industry.
Higher Studies
To prepare students for various national and international entrance tests for admission into higher degree.
Research
Students are exposed to various research projects and dissertations for industry and higher studies.
Entrepreneurship
Handholding through Startup School and Entrepreneurship:
- To Set up new ventures
- Improve and modernize existing business
- Engage in Social Entrepreneurship/ NGO
Study Abroad
Student can explore various options like Credit Transfer/ International Exposure/ Semester Exchange in USA/ Canada/ Australia/ European country for study purposes.
Eligibility
For admission to B.Tech. Programmes at Lovely Professional University, you need to fulfil the following Eligibility Criteria.
Nationality
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for LPUNEST (B.Tech.)
Qualifying Examination
Applicants appearing for LPUNEST (B.Tech.) should have either completed or shall be appearing in 2026, in final examination of 10+2 from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE, New Delhi) or State Board or any other Council, Institution, college etc. declared recognised by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE), New Delhi or any other concerned apex body as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria in the Qualifying Examination
- For B. Tech and B. Tech (Hons.) Programmes Pass with 60% aggregate marks* in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics and English) subject to qualifying LPUNEST^
- For B.Tech. Biotechnology (BT), B.Tech. (Food Technology) and B.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering) Pass with 60% aggregate marks* in 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^
- For B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (CHE), B.Tech (Civil Engineering), B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering), B.Tech (Mechatronics Engineering), B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering) and B.Tech (Automobile Engineering) Pass with 60% aggregate marks* in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^
- For B.Tech. (CSE - AI and Data Engineering), B.Tech. (CSE - Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics) Pass with 60% aggregate marks* in 10+2 with (English, Physics & Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^ and Interview.
- For B.Tech. (CSE - Software Product Engineering) Pass with 60% aggregate marks* in 10+2 with (English, Physics & Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST^ or Kalviness Quotient (KQ Test) and Interview.
For candidates who have not studied English as a subject, the English requirement may be waived if they have pursued their qualifying examination in English medium or an equivalent subject.
*5% relaxation is applicable for candidates from North East states and Sikkim, Defence personnel and their dependents, and wards of Kashmiri migrants.
^The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: Online remotely proctored from Home (recommended by the university, based on available resources) or Test centre-based options.
Admission Criteria
Merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.
Academia-Industry Connect @ LPU
LPU has collaborated with top companies to provide industry immersion.
University with Unbeatable Placement Record
Harsh Vardhan B.Tech. (CSE - Data Science (ML and AI)) Secured a premium software engineering role at Microsoft with a package of ₹52.21 LPA, marking a great start to a promising career in tech.
Yashasvi Yaduvanshi B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) (Hons.) Achieved an elite placement at Microsoft, bagging an offer worth ₹52.09 LPA, kickstarting an exceptional journey in global tech innovation.
Vamsi Nukavarapu B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering) (Hons.) Earned a top-tier placement with Microsoft, receiving a high-value package of ₹51.03 LPA, setting the tone for a remarkable professional trajectory.
Nazia Parveen B. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Placed with Microsoft at a remarkable package of ₹51.03 LPA, opening doors to an extraordinary future in technology.
Harsh Sharma B. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Landed a prestigious role at Amazon India, earning an industry-leading package of ₹48.64 LPA, ushering in a strong start to his professional journey.
Atul Rajdhar Tiwari B. Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Secured a top placement at Amazon India with a package of ₹48.64 LPA, paving the path to a stellar tech career.
