LPUNEST 2026: The University has opened online registration for the LPU NEST 2026 from October 14, 2025. The official link to apply for LPU NEST is available here. Candidates must fill up the LPUNEST application form 2026 accurately; otherwise, their applications will be rejected. Only qualifying candidates will be able to take the exam. LPU NEST 2026 will take place from January 10, 2026, to February 5, 2026 (remote proctored test) and January 20, 2026, to February 5, 2026 (centre-based exam). Candidates can reserve a seat beginning December 10, 2026. The procedure for booking the LPU NEST 2026 exam slot can be found here.
Before applying to Lovely Professional University (LPU), please carefully consider the eligibility requirements. Lovely Professional University has received A++ certification from the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC). The main dates for LPU NEST 2026 are listed below. Learn more about the application process below.
What is LPUNEST?
Lovely Professional University administers the National Entrance and Scholarship Test for admission to its various programs. Every year, admission to more than 150 programmes is performed online. The test serves as both an entrance test and a scholarship test. Candidates’ marks and rank in the exam determine the amount of scholarship they receive. In the NIRF Ranking, 2025, LPU is ranked in the top 100 in its most important overall category, which includes IITs and central universities. LPU is also placed 50th among the country’s government and private universities. Lovely Professional University is an NAAC A++ university.
LPUNEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the LPU NEST 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
| 10 December 2025 | LPU NEST 2026 Online Slot Booking |
| 10 Jan 26 – 05 Feb 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Remotely Proctored Exam) |
| 20 Jan ‘ 26 – 05 Feb ‘ 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Test Centre Based Exam) |
| 08 February 2026 | LPU NEST 2026 Result |
| February 2026 | LPU NEST 2026 Last Date for Admission (Tentative) |
LPUNEST 2026 Application Process
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for the application form can apply for the exam both online and offline. To submit the application form online, candidates need to go to admissions.ipu.in and finish the process. Candidates who wish to apply offline should visit the University campus and obtain the LPUNEST kit after paying the required fee.
LPUNEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
For admission to BTech programs at Lovely Professional University, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Nationality
Only Indian nationals can apply for LPUNEST (B.Tech).
Qualifying Examination
Applicants for LPUNEST (B.Tech) must have completed or will be taking the final 10+2 examination from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi), the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE, New Delhi), the State Board, or any other Council, Institution, or College. The board must be recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE), New Delhi, or another appropriate apex organisation.
Eligibility Criteria for the Qualifying Exam:
Candidates must pass the test with 60%* aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (including Physics, Mathematics, and English), subject to qualifying LPUNEST (B.Tech.).
- Candidates from the North-East states and Sikkim, as well as Defence Personnel and their Dependents/Wards of Kashmiri Migrants, are eligible for a 5% reduction in qualifying exam passing marks.
- Outstanding sportspeople (i.e. A/A+ category according to Sports Scholarship) are eligible for a 10% reduction in passing marks in qualifying exams, subject to certification by the University’s Selection Committee. The selection committee must include the Head (DSW), Director of Sports, Deputy Director of Sports, Concerned Coach, and the VC Nominee.
- For B.Tech. Biotechnology (BT), B.Tech. Food Technology, and B.Tech. Biomedical Engineering.
- Physics, Chemistry, English, and one of Math, Biology, or Biotechnology; the rest remains the same.
- For B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (CHE) and B.Tech. Petroleum Engineering.
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English are among the subjects under consideration; the rest stay unchanged.
Note: If the applicant falls under both categories, only one relaxation will be provided.