LPUNEST previous year question papers for 2019 and 2022 are free to download here, the B.Tech papers of Lovely Professional University’s entrance and scholarship test, each with English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology sections. The B.Tech test is now 100 questions for 400 marks in 150 minutes with no negative marking, and LPUNEST 2027 for B.Tech runs from 10 January to 5 February 2027, so these papers are best used section by section.
LPUNEST Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year to open its B.Tech paper; solve English, Physics, Chemistry and your choice of Mathematics or Biology.
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LPUNEST Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPUNEST 2022 | 1 paper | 30 Q per subject, 5 sections | View papers |
| LPUNEST 2019 | 1 paper | 30 MCQs per subject, 5 sections | View papers |
LPUNEST Paper at a Glance
| Questions | B.Tech: 100 questions, 25 each in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology |
|---|---|
| Marks and time | 400 marks (4 per question) in 150 minutes |
| Marking | No negative marking for wrong or unanswered questions |
| Question types | MCQs and multiple-select questions; Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics also have 5 fill-in-the-blank questions each |
| Mode | Computer-based, from home with remote proctoring or at a test centre |
| Papers on this page | 2019 and 2022 B.Tech papers (30 questions per subject), no answer keys |
| Next exam | LPUNEST 2027: 10 January to 5 February 2027. Application open, 29 September 2026 to 15 January 2027 |
How the LPUNEST B.Tech Paper Changed (2019–2022)
- 2019: 30 four-option multiple-choice questions in each of English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates answered English, Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology.
- 2022: still 30 questions a section, but Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics each had 5 fill-in-the-blank questions.
- Current pattern (2027): 25 questions a subject, 100 in all, for 400 marks in 150 minutes, with multiple-select questions added. Solve the old 30-question sections in about 45 minutes each.
How to Use LPUNEST Previous Year Papers?
- Allow 90 seconds a question. 100 questions in 150 minutes gives more time per question than most B.Tech tests. Use it to work fill-in-the-blank answers fully, since there are no options to check against.
- Attempt every question. LPU deducts nothing for wrong or unanswered questions, so a guess can only add marks, and each question is worth 4 of the 400 marks.
- Pick your fourth subject. Solve the Mathematics section if your programme needs it, or Biology otherwise. English, Physics and Chemistry are compulsory.
- Check answers from your Class 12 books, because neither paper has a key and LPU does not publish one. The scholarship you get depends on your score, so aim high.
- Plan for January 2027. About ten weeks remain before the B.Tech window opens on 10 January 2027. Solve both papers twice, once by section and once as a full 150-minute test.
LPUNEST Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in the LPUNEST B.Tech paper?
100 questions for 400 marks in 150 minutes: 25 each in English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
Is there negative marking in LPUNEST?
No. LPU says there are no negative marks for wrong or unanswered questions.
Is there an answer key for LPUNEST papers?
No. LPU does not publish an answer key for LPUNEST, and the 2019 and 2022 papers here have no key.
Do I need to answer both Mathematics and Biology in LPUNEST?
No. English, Physics and Chemistry are compulsory, and you add Mathematics or Biology as your programme requires.
Can I take LPUNEST 2027 from home?
Yes. You can choose a remotely proctored test from home or a test-centre exam, but you cannot switch from home to a centre later.
When is LPUNEST 2027 for B.Tech?
LPUNEST 2027: 10 January to 5 February 2027. Application open, 29 September 2026 to 15 January 2027. See the LPUNEST 2027 page for every date.