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Lovely Professional University has released the LPUNEST B.Tech syllabus 2026 on its official website. Students must follow the LPUNEST 2026 syllabus strictly to score high marks. This entrance exam includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Biology. Candidates can choose their subject combination based on their target course.
The first option includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Students interested in Biotechnology can choose Biology instead of Mathematics. The LPUNEST 2026 Exam pattern features 100 questions in total. Each subject section contains 25 questions.
For PCM students, there are 20 multiple-choice questions. These sections also have 5 fill-in-the-blank questions. Each correct answer gives four marks to the students. There is no negative marking for any wrong answers. This helps students attempt the full paper without any fear. High scores in LPUNEST also lead to massive financial scholarships. This detailed blog covers every topic-wise requirement for the exam.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) designs the LPU B.Tech Entrance Exam Syllabus for class 12 students. It matches the senior secondary level curriculum closely. Candidates should study both theory and numerical applications. The Subject-wise weightage for LPUNEST 2026 B.Tech remains equal for all four parts.
Each subject section carries 100 marks. A balanced routine is essential for a top rank. Mathematics usually needs more daily practice. Biology aspirants must focus on complex diagrams and terms.
| Subject Name | Questions per Section | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Physics | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Mathematics / Biology | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| English & Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 100 |
The LPUNEST 2026 exam test speed and accuracy. There are no negative marks for wrong answers. This allows students to attempt every question confidently. Use the LPUNEST Syllabus 2026 PDF to organize your study plan.
LPU Physics syllabus B.Tech is quite vast and conceptual. It requires a strong grasp of formulas and their applications. Many questions test the ability to solve numerical problems quickly. Students should focus on mechanics and electromagnetism as they carry significant weight.
| Unit Name | Detailed Topics and Chapters |
| UNIT 1: LAWS OF MOTION | Static and Kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction. Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Centripetal force and its applications. Force and Inertia, Newton’s First Law; Momentum, Newton’s Second Law; Impulse; Newton’s Third Law. Law of conservation of linear momentum; equilibrium of concurrent forces. |
| UNIT 2: WORK, ENERGY, AND POWER | Work done by constant and variable forces; kinetic and potential energies, work-energy theorem, power. Potential energy of a spring, conservation of mechanical energy, conservative and non-conservative forces; Elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions. |
| UNIT 3: ROTATIONAL MOTION | Centre of mass of two-particle systems and rigid bodies; Basic concepts of rotational motion; moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum. Moment of inertia, radius of gyration. Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems. Rigidbody rotation and equations of motion. |
| UNIT 4: PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENT | Physics, technology, and society. SI units, Fundamental and derived units. Least count, accuracy, and precision of measuring instruments. Measurement errors, Dimensions of Physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and its applications. |
| UNIT 5: KINEMATICS | Scalars and Vectors, Vector addition/subtraction, Scalar and Vector products, Unit Vector. Relative Velocity, Motion in a plane, Projectile Motion. Frame of reference, Motion in a straight line: Position-time graphs, speed, and velocity. Uniformly accelerated motion and relations. |
| UNIT 6: GRAVITATION | Universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth. Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. Gravitational potential energy and potential. Escape velocity. Orbital velocity of a satellite. Geo-stationary satellites. |
| UNIT 7: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES | Periodic motion, Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.) and its equation; phase; Oscillations of a spring; energy in S.H.M. Simple pendulum. Wave motion; Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of a wave. Principle of superposition, resonance, Beats, and Doppler effect in sound. |
| UNIT 8: PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS & LIQUIDS | Elastic behavior, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s Law, Young’s modulus. Pressure due to fluid column; Pascal’s law. Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, Bernoulli’s principle. Surface tension, capillary rise. Heat, thermal expansion, specific heat, and Newton’s law of cooling. |
| UNIT 9: THERMODYNAMICS | Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, concept of temperature. Heat, work, and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics. Second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes. Carnot engine and its efficiency. |
| UNIT 10: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES | Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas. Kinetic theory assumptions, concept of pressure. Kinetic energy and temperature: rms speed; Degrees of freedom, Law of equipartition of energy, Mean free path, Avogadro’s number. |
| UNIT 11 & 12: ELECTROSTATICS | Conservation of charge, Coulomb’s law, superposition principle. Electric field lines, Electric dipole, Electric flux, Gauss’s law. Electric potential for point charges and dipoles; Equipotential surfaces. Capacitors, combination of capacitors, energy stored in a capacitor. |
| UNIT 13: CURRENT ELECTRICITY | Electric current, Drift velocity, Ohm’s law, Electrical resistance, V-I characteristics. Electrical energy and power, resistivity, Colour code for resistors. Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, Metre bridge, Potentiometer and its applications. |
| UNIT 14: MAGNETIC EFFECTS & MAGNETISM | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Cyclotron. Force on moving charges and current-carrying conductors. Torque on a current loop. Earth’s magnetic field, magnetic elements. Para-, dia-, and ferromagnetic substances. Moving coil galvanometer and its conversion. |
| UNIT 15: ATOMS AND NUCLEI | Alpha-particle scattering, Rutherford’s model, Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, isotopes. Radioactivity, radioactive decay law. Mass-energy relation, mass defect, nuclear fission and fusion. |
| UNIT 16: DUAL NATURE OF MATTER | Dual nature of radiation. Photoelectric effect, Einstein’s photoelectric equation. Matter waves, de Broglie relation. Davisson-Germer experiment. |
| UNIT 17 & 18: OPTICS | Reflection and refraction, mirror formula, total internal reflection. Lenses, Magnification, Power of Lens. Microscopes and Telescopes. Wavefront and Huygens’ principle. Interference, Young’s double slit experiment, Diffraction, and Polarisation. |
| UNIT 19: EM INDUCTION & AC | Faraday’s law, Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents, RMS value, reactance and impedance. LCR series circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits. AC generator and transformer. |
| UNIT 20 & 21: ELECTRONIC DEVICES | Semiconductors; I-V characteristics of diodes, LED, photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode. Junction transistors and amplifiers. Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, and NOR). Transistor as a switch. |
| UNIT 22 & 23: EM WAVES & COMMUNICATION | Characteristics and transverse nature of EM waves. Electromagnetic spectrum (Radio to Gamma rays). Communication systems: Propagation of waves in the atmosphere (Sky and space wave). Need for modulation, Amplitude and Frequency Modulation. |
The LPUNEST Mathematics syllabus and chapter-wise marks reflect a balance of algebra and calculus. Mathematical reasoning and statistics are also included to test logical skills. Accuracy is the most important factor in this section.
| Unit Name | Detailed Sub-Topics and Chapters |
| UNIT 1: Sets | Sets and their representation; Union, intersection and complement of sets and their algebraic properties; Power set. |
| UNIT 2: Relations | Relation, Types of relations, equivalence relations. |
| UNIT 3: Function, Limit & Continuity | One-one, into and onto functions; composition of functions; Real valued functions, algebra of functions, polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, inverse functions. Graphs of simple functions. Limits, continuity and differentiability. |
| UNIT 4: Complex Numbers | Ordered pairs of reals, form a+ib, representation in Argand diagram, algebra of complex numbers, modulus and argument (amplitude), square root of a complex number, triangle inequality. |
| UNIT 5: Quadratic Equations | Solutions in real and complex number systems. Relation between roots and coefficients, nature of roots, formation of quadratic equations with given roots. |
| UNIT 6: Sequences and Series | Arithmetic and Geometric progressions (AP, GP), insertion of arithmetic and geometric means. Relation between A.M. and G.M. Sum up to n terms of special series. |
| UNIT 7: Matrices | Matrices, algebra of matrices, types of matrices of order two and three; Adjoint; transpose; symmetric and skew symmetric matrices. |
| UNIT 8: Determinants | Properties and evaluation of determinants, area of triangles. Evaluation of the inverse of a square matrix. Test of consistency and solution of simultaneous linear equations. |
| UNIT 9: Vector Algebra | Addition of vectors, components of a vector in 2D and 3D space, scalar and vector products, scalar and vector triple product. |
| UNIT 10: Mathematical Reasoning | Statements, Logical Operations (and, or, implies, if and only if). Understanding of tautology, contradiction, converse and contrapositive. |
| UNIT 11 & 12: Permutations & Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting. Meaning of P(n, r) as arrangement and C(n, r) as selection. Simple applications and word problems. |
| UNIT 13: Mathematical Induction | Principle of Mathematical Induction and its simple applications in proving identities. |
| UNIT 14: Binomial Theorem | Binomial theorem for a positive integral index, general term and middle term, properties of Binomial coefficients. |
| UNIT 15 & 16: Derivatives & Applications | Differentiation of sum, difference, product, and quotient. Implicit and composite functions. Derivatives up to order two. Mean Value Theorems. Rate of change, monotonic functions, Maxima and Minima, tangents and normals. |
| UNIT 17 & 18: Integral Calculus (Part 1 & 2) | Integral as an anti-derivative. Evaluation of integrals involving algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Integration by substitution, by parts, and partial fractions. |
| UNIT 19: Definite Integrals | Properties of definite integrals. Evaluation of definite integrals, determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves in standard form. |
| UNIT 20: Differential Equations | Ordinary differential equations, their order and degree. Formation of differential equations. Solution by method of separation of variables, homogeneous and linear equations. |
| UNIT 21 & 22: Coordinate Geometry & Lines | Cartesian system, distance and section formula, locus, slope of a line. Parallel and perpendicular lines. Forms of equations of a line, intersection, and angle between lines. Centroid and orthocentre. |
| UNIT 23 & 24: Circles & Conic Sections | Standard and general form of a circle, radius and centre. Tangents to a circle. Sections of cones, equations of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola in standard forms. |
| UNIT 25 & 26: 3D Geometry (Part 1 & 2) | Coordinates in space, distance formula, direction ratios and cosines. Skew lines, shortest distance between them. Equations of a line and a plane in different forms. |
| UNIT 27: Statistics | Measures of Dispersion: Calculation of mean, median, mode. Calculation of standard deviation, variance, and mean deviation for grouped and ungrouped data. |
| UNIT 28: Probability | Addition and multiplication theorems, Baye’s theorem, probability distribution of a random variate, Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution. |
| UNIT 29 & 30: Trigonometry & Inverse | Trigonometrical Identities and equations, Trigonometrical functions. Domain, range, and properties of inverse trigonometric functions. Heights and distances. |
The chemistry section is often the highest scoring area for students. Many questions came directly from the theoretical parts of the LPUNEST Chemistry important topics. Candidates should divide their time between Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
| Unit Number | Unit Name | Detailed Sub-Topics and Chapters |
| UNIT 1 | Basic Concepts | Matter nature, Dalton’s theory, Mole concept, Stoichiometry, S.I. Units. |
| UNIT 2 | States of Matter | Gas laws, Ideal gas equation. Solids: Unit cells (fcc, bcc, hcp), Bragg’s Law. |
| UNIT 3 | Atomic Structure | Bohr model, Dual nature, Quantum numbers, Electronic configuration, Aufbau principle. |
| UNIT 4 | Chemical Bonding | VSEPR theory, Hybridization (s, p, d), Molecular Orbital Theory, Hydrogen bonding. |
| UNIT 5 | Thermodynamics | First/Second laws, Enthalpy, Entropy, Hess’s law, Gibbs energy (Delta G). |
| UNIT 6 | Solutions | Molarity, Raoult’s Law, Ideal solutions. Colligative properties: Osmotic pressure, B.P. elevation. |
| UNIT 7 | Equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle. Ionic: pH scale, Buffer solutions, Solubility product. |
| UNIT 8 | Electrochemistry | Oxidation number, Nernst equation, Kohlrausch’s law, Galvanic cells, Corrosion. |
| UNIT 9 | Chemical Kinetics | Rate law, Order/Molecularity, First-order reactions, Half-life, Arrhenius theory. |
| UNIT 10 | Surface Chemistry | Adsorption isotherms, Catalysis (Enzyme), Colloids: Tyndall effect, Dialysis. |
| UNIT 11 & 12 | Elements & Metals | Periodic trends, Ionization enthalpy. Metallurgy: Ores, Concentration, Reduction, Refining. |
| UNIT 13 & 14 | Hydrogen & s-Block | Isotopes, Hydrides. Groups 1/2: electronic configuration, diagonal relationships. |
| UNIT 15 & 16 | p-Block Elements | Groups 13 to 18. Borax, Diborane, Ammonia, Nitric acid, Noble gases. |
| UNIT 17 & 18 | d, f Block & Coordination | Transition elements, Lanthanoid contraction. Werner’s theory, IUPAC naming, Isomerism. |
| UNIT 19 & 20 | Environment & Organic Purify | Pollution types. Organic purification: Crystallization, Distillation, Chromatography. |
| UNIT 21 & 22 | Organic & Hydrocarbons | IUPAC names, Isomerism, Inductive effect. Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Benzene. |
| UNIT 23 & 24 | Oxygen Compounds | Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones (Aldol, Cannizzaro), Carboxylic Acids. |
| UNIT 25 & 26 | Nitrogen & Polymers | Amines nomenclature, Diazonium salts. Natural/Synthetic rubber, Nylon, Bakelite. |
| UNIT 27 & 28 | Practical & Everyday Life | Mohr's salt, Titrations. Drugs (Analgesics, Antacids), Soaps, Detergents. |
| UNIT 29 & 30 | Biomolecules & Pollution | Glucose, Fructose, Proteins, DNA/RNA. Ozone depletion, Water/Soil pollution strategies. |
Most scoring topics in LPUNEST 2026 Chemistry are usually Chemical Bonding and Solutions. Students should revise the periodic table trends thoroughly.
LPUNEST 2026 English and Aptitude section tests communication skills and logical thinking. This section contains 25 questions. Each correct answer earns four marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Category | Topics and Sub-topics |
| Grammar | Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement, Parts of Speech. |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, Antonyms, Common Idioms, Phrases, One-word Substitutions. |
| Comprehension | Reading short passages, Identifying central themes, Fact-based questions. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentages, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Simple Interest. |
| Logical Reasoning | Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense. |
Students who want to enter Biotechnology or Food Technology can take Biology. This section replaces Mathematics in their exam structure. The syllabus is deeply rooted in human and plant life sciences.
| Unit | Sub-Section | Detailed Topics |
| Unit 1: Diversity & Structural Organisation | Living World & Classification | What is living?; Biodiversity; Taxonomy & Systematics; Binomial nomenclature; Taxonomical hierarchy; Five kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi); Lichens; Viruses and Viroids; Plant groups (Bryophytes to Angiosperms); Animal classification (Non-chordates and Chordates). |
| Structural Organisation | Morphology and anatomy of flowering plants (Root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit); Animal tissues; Morphology and systems of an insect (Cockroach). | |
| Cell & Biomolecules | Cell theory; Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic cells; Cell organelles (Mitochondria, Golgi, etc.); Cytoskeleton; Nucleus; Biomolecules (Proteins, Carbs, Lipids, Nucleic acids); Enzymes. | |
| Cell Division | Cell cycle; Mitosis and Meiosis significance. | |
| Unit 2: Plant Physiology | Transport & Nutrition | Diffusion; Osmosis; Water potential; Apoplast/Symplast; Transpiration; Phloem transport; Essential minerals; Nitrogen cycle; Biological nitrogen fixation. |
| Photosynthesis & Respiration | Photochemical/Biosynthetic phases; Cyclic/Non-cyclic photophosphorylation; C_3 and C_4 pathways; Glycolysis; TCA cycle; ETS; ATP generation. | |
| Growth & Development | Seed germination; Differentiation; Growth regulators (Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Ethylene, ABA); Seed dormancy; Vernalisation; Photoperiodism. | |
| Unit 3: Human Physiology | Digestion & Breathing | Alimentary canal; Digestive enzymes; Peristalsis; Absorption; Respiratory system; Mechanism of breathing; Gas transport; Respiratory disorders. |
| Circulation & Excretion | Blood composition; Blood groups; Cardiac cycle; ECG; Double circulation; Modes of excretion; Human excretory system; Urine formation; Dialysis. | |
| Movement & Control | Muscle contraction; Skeletal system; Joints; Disorders (Arthritis, Gout); Neuron; CNS & PNS; Nerve impulse; Reflex action; Eye and Ear structure. | |
| Chemical Coordination | Endocrine glands (Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, etc.); Hormone action mechanism; Related disorders (Diabetes, Goitre). | |
| Unit 4: Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution | Reproduction | Asexual modes (Fission, Budding); Vegetative propagation; Flowering plant reproduction; Pollination; Double fertilization; Human reproduction (Male/Female systems, Gametogenesis, Menstrual cycle); Pregnancy; Lactation; Reproductive health (STDs, Birth control, IVF). |
| Genetics | Mendelian Inheritance; Incomplete dominance; Blood groups; Sex determination; Linkage; Mendelian/Chromosomal disorders (Down’s, Turner’s). | |
| Molecular Basis | DNA/RNA structure; DNA replication; Central dogma; Transcription; Translation; Lac Operon; Human Genome Project; DNA fingerprinting. | |
| Evolution | Origin of life; Evidence for evolution; Darwinism; Mutation/Recombination; Natural Selection; Gene flow; Hardy-Weinberg’s principle; Human evolution. | |
| Unit 5: Biology, Biotech & Human Welfare | Health & Food | Pathogens (Malaria, Typhoid, HIV/AIDS, etc.); Immunology; Vaccines; Cancer; Drug abuse; Plant breeding; Tissue culture; Animal husbandry; Microbes in sewage and energy. |
| Biotechnology | Recombinant DNA technology; Human insulin; Gene therapy; Bt crops; Transgenic Animals; Biosafety/Biopiracy. | |
| Unit 6: Ecology & Environment | Organisms & Ecosystem | Habitat and Niche; Population interactions (Mutualism, Predation); Energy flow; Pyramids; Nutrient cycling; Succession. |
| Conservation & Issues | Biodiversity hotspots; Red Data Book; National parks; Air/Water pollution; Global warming; Ozone depletion; Deforestation. |
Candidates must be familiar with the LPUNEST 2026 Exam Pattern to manage time. The test is a computer based test (CBT). It lasts for 150 minutes, giving students 1.5 minutes per question. A major advantage is that there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | CBT Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Languages | English or Hindi |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Sections and Number of questions in each | • Physics - 25 Questions• Chemistry - 25 Questions• Mathematics / Biology - 25 Questions• English - 25 Questions |
| Marks Allocation per Subject | • Physics - 100 marks• Chemistry - 100 marks• Mathematics / Biology - 100 marks• English - 100 marks |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
To prepare well for LPUNEST 2026, choosing the right study material is essential. These books cover the full syllabus and offer practice problems.
| Subject | Suggested Books |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma; NCERT Exemplar. |
| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon; Modern ABC of Chemistry. |
| Mathematics | Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma; Arihant Series. |
| Biology | Trueman’s Objective Biology; NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12. |
| English | Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi. |
| Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal. |
To pass LPUNEST 2026, you need a steady plan and clear targets. The LPUNEST 2026 Syllabus for B.Tech exam is your best guide for success. Focus on important units and solve sample papers every week. Use the LPUNEST Syllabus 2026 PDF to track your progress daily. There is no negative marking, so try to answer every question. This exam is a great way to earn large scholarships at LPU. Start your revision early to cover every topic in time.
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