LPU NEST 2027 Registration will begin from October 2026 for various UG & PG courses. It will be available through online, offline & semi-offline mode. Exam Dates will be announced soon. Exam will be held in both remotely proctored mode & test centre based.
In order to get LPU NEST Scholarship Benefits, students need to apply earliest!
LPU NEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is a national entrance and scholarship test organized by LPU multiple times in every year. LPU NEST exam is a medium for candidates to get admitted into various UG & PG level courses offered in the University.
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Through this exam, Upto Rs. 8.40 lacs scholarship will be awarded to the candidates. Based on various offered courses, the purpose of LPU NEST is to provide admission and scholarship or just scholarship to the applicants.
Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university established in 2005 in Phagwara, Punjab India. Moreover, it has been graded NAAC A++ & ranked 31st among all government & private universities in India by NIRF Rankings 2025. LPU has been ranked #5th in India among all Government (including IIT & NITs) and Private Institutions by the World University Ranking 2026.
All you need to know about LPU NEST 2027:
- When will the LPU NEST 2027 application form be released? In October 2026 tentatively, Get apply details below.
- Exam Date of LPU NEST 2027 will be releasing soon. Let’s check the admission schedule here.
- Confused about the eligibility norms of LPU NEST 2027? Click here to view eligibility criteria below.
- Searching for the preparation tips to score higher in LPU NEST exam, Get tips & tricks here.
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Once before applying for admission, candidates must go through the eligibility norms below. In this article, we have discussed LPU NEST 2027 registration process, exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, tips & tricks, etc. details.
Courses Offered:
- Programmes after 10th: Diploma (Eng.) Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Diploma (Eng.) Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Diploma Eng. (AI & ML) , Diploma Eng. Mechanical Engineering (ME), Diploma Eng. Automobile Engineering (AI), Diploma Eng. Electrical Engineering (AI), Diploma Eng. Civil Engineering (CE), Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Architecture Assistantship, DMLT, etc.
- Programmes after 12th: B.Tech, BCA, BBA, BA, B.Design, BSc., BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Arch, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Com, B.Pharma, BA, BPA, BPT, etc.
- Programmes after Graduation: MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., MA, M.Pharma, LLB, LLM, M.Plan, M.Design etc.
LPU NEST 2027 Ranking:
In the section below, get LPU Ranking as per various universities & institutions:
NIRF Ranking 2025:
- NIRF Ranks LPU 31st amongst all government and Private Universities in India.
- NIRF Ranks LPU 13th in Pharmacy Amongst all Government and Private Universities in India.
- NIRF Ranks LPU 17th in Agriculture & Allied Sectors Amongst all Government and Private Universities in India.
- NIRF Ranks LPU 24th in Architecture & Planning Amongst all Government and Private Universities in India.
The World University Ranking 2026:
LPU (Lovely Professional University) has achieved the following distinctions:
- LPU is ranked 5th amongst top Universities of India, including all government (even IITs & NITs ) & Private Institutions.
- Worldwide Band: 501–600
- NAAC Accreditation: A++
- Subject-wise Rankings in India (THE 2026):
- 1st in Social Sciences (Worldwide: 201–250 Band)
- 1st in Physical Sciences (Worldwide: 201–250 Band)
- 1st in Business & Economics (Worldwide: 301–400 Band)
- 2nd in Engineering (Worldwide: 251–300 Band)
- 3rd in Medical & Health Sciences (Worldwide: 301–400 Band)
- 6th in Computer Science (Worldwide: 401–500 Band)
- 7th in Life Sciences (Worldwide: 401–500 Band)
Click here to view complete LPU Rankings
The Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings:
- LPU is ranked 6th in India & 99th in the world including all Government (even IITs and NITs ) & Private Institutions.
LPU NEST 2027 Affiliations & Accreditations:
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) – A++ Grade
- Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
- Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
- Council of Architecture (COA)
- Accreditation council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP)
- Bar Council of India (BCI)
LPU NEST 2027 Overview
| Exam Name | LPU NEST 2027 |
| Organising University | Lovely Professional University |
| Type of University | Private University |
| Rankings | 9th (As per The World University Rankings 2025) 27th (As per NIRF Ranking 2024) |
| Mode of Registration | Online/ Offline/ Semi-Offline |
| Entrance test mode | Remotely proctored |
| Website | nest.lpu.in |
LPU NEST 2027 Exam Dates
Candidates can get complete LPU NEST 2027 admission schedule in the section below:
| Events | Dates 2027 |
| Registration starts | October 2026 |
| Slot booking opens | – |
| Last date to apply and book exam slots | – |
| LPU NEST 2027 Exam dates | December 2026 |
| Result announcement | Within 4 working days of appearing for the exam |
| Online Counselling | – |
| Last date of admission | – |
For MBA Courses:
| Events | Dates 2027 |
| Registration starts | October 2026 |
| Slot booking opens | – |
| Last date to apply and book exam slots | – |
| LPU NEST 2027 Exam dates | December 2026 |
| Last date to upload video essay | – |
| Result announcement | – |
| Slot Booking & Date for Interview | – |
| Result for Interview | Within 24 working hours |
| Last date of admission | – |
LPU NEST 2027 Registration
Know complete LPU NEST 2027 application form details in the section below:
- LPU NEST 2027 application form is releasing in October 2026 for various UG & PG level programmes.
- There will be online, Offline & Semi-Offline methods available to submit the registration form.
- Candidates will be required to follow all steps for online mode such as sign up online, pay for LPU NEst kit & book slots online.
- For offline mode, candidates can fill an application by obtaining the LPU Nest kit offline at the university and then filing an OMR application sheet and sending it to the university on the given address.
- Candidates those having LPU Nest kit but unable to send hardcopy of OMR to the university can apply through semi-offline mode. Candidates will have to scratch the unique OMR code provided on application and then login on the LPU website and pay entering the code following the online applying steps.
- During registration, candidates must fill their valid email ID & mobile number as all the communication regarding admission will be done through it.
- The LPU NEST 2027 registration last date will be till November 2026.
- Submit the form & do not forget to take a printout of application form for further usage in admission.
Application Fee:
- LPU NEST kit will be of Rs. 1000 (Soft copy) for boys and girls.
- Printed copy (Hardcopy) of LPU NEST kit is of Rs. 1500/- to all applicants.
- Fee can be submitted using online banking/ debit card/ credit card/ UPI.
How to Apply for LPU NEST 2027:
In the section below, we have mentioned the various steps involved in registering LPU NEST 2027:
| Online Mode | Offline mode | Semi-Offline mode |
| Step 1: Sign up at LPU NEST online website. Step 2: Make Payment for LPU NEST kit via online payment modes. Step 3: Enter General & Qualification details. Step 4: Book LPU NEST Exam slot with choice of venue. Download admit card. |
Step 1: Get the LPU NEST kit from the University campus or concerned place by paying cash. Step 2: Now manually fill the OMR application with complete details (General, Qualification, etc.). Step 3: Send to university on self addressed envelope on address: Block 30, Room No 102, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Delhi, GT Road, Phagwara, Punjab, India -144411. |
Step 1: Get the LPU NEST kit and scratch the unique OMR code provided on it. Step 2: Login to online LPU website. Step 3: Make payment online by entering the unique OMR code. Step 4: Fill General & Qualification details in the online application form and book slot for exam. |
LPU NEST Eligibility Criteria 2027
Know complete LPU NEST 2027 eligibility criteria details in h section below:
For B.Tech Program:
- Qualifying Paper: Those passed or appearing candidates in class 10+2 or equivalent can apply.
- Marks: In class 12th, one must obtain 60% marks.
- Subject: Physics, Mathematics & English are mandatory subjects to apply.
- Entrance Test: One with LPU NEST, JEE Main or CUET can apply.
For MBA Program:
- Qualifying Exam: One with a Bachelor degree or equivalent exam, CA, CS & CMA can apply.
- Stream: Graduation in any stream will be considered.
- Marks: In graduation, candidates with 55% aggregate marks can apply.
- Entrance Test: One with LPU NEST, CAT, CUET, MAT, CMAT or XAT can apply.
- Selection Process: There will be a Video Essay & interview to select the candidates.
For Ph.D Program:
- Qualifying Exam: One with Master Degree (2 year or 4 Semester after 3 year bachelor degree) recognized by UGC can apply.
- Marks: In the qualifying exam, one must pass with 55% aggregate marks.
- Admission Criteria: There will be an LPU NEST entrance test & interview.
LPU NEST 2027 Exam Pattern
Get complete exam pattern details of LPU NEST 2027 for B.Tech course below:
- Exam Mode: LPU NEST 2027 Exam will be conducted through online (CBT) mode.
- Type of Questions: In question paper, Objective type Multiple Choice questions (MCQs) and Fill in the blanks (FIBs) will be asked.
- Duration: A total of two hours and thirty minutes (150 minutes) will be allotted to solve the exam.
- Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded.
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking done for wrong answers or unanswered questions.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks per subject |
| Physics | 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 FIBs) | 100 |
| Maths | 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 FIBs) | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 Questions (20 MCQs + 5 FIBs) | 100 |
| Biology | 25 Questions | 100 |
| English | 25 Questions | 100 |
LPU NEST 2027 Syllabus
The syllabus of LPU NEST 2027 will be released through online mode. Candidates will have to visit the website to access the syllabus. The LPU NEST 2027 syllabus for B.Tech will consist of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology & English. Here we have mentioned some of the important topics below:
- Physics: laws of motion, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of solids and liquids, kinetic theory of gases, magnetic effects of current and magnetism, dual nature of matter and radiation, electronic devices, etc.
- Mathematics: Sets, Relations, Complex number, Sequences and series, Determinants, Permutations, Binomial theorem and its simple applications, Application of Derivatives, Differential Equations, Conic sections, Statistics and probability etc.
- Chemistry: Some Basic concepts in Chemistry, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Solutions, Chemical Kinetics, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons etc.
- English: Associative Language Skills, Comprehension Passages, Grammar, Associative Language Skills etc.
- Biology: Diversity & Structural Organisation, Human Physiology, Biology, Biotechnology and Human Welfare, Ecology and environment, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, etc.
LPU NEST Exam Preparation Tips 2027
Go to the section below to know tips & tricks to score higher in LPU NEST 2027 exam:
- Get knowledge about the exam pattern, syllabus & marking scheme of the exam.
- Make a proper study plan for exam preparation & follow it regularly.
- Gather study material & resources such as books, previous year papers, etc.
- Practice mock tests regularly and analyse your performance accordingly.
- Stay stress free and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
LPU NEST Exam Centres
LPU NEST 2027 exam will be conducted in CBT mode in following cities:
Port Blair, Mumbai, Pune, Kakinada, Imphal, Itanagar, Shillong, Guwahati, Aizwal, Patna, Dimapur, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Puducherry, New Delhi, Amritsar, Madgao, Jaipur, Surat, Gangtok, Karnal, Chennai, Shimla, Hyderabad, Srinagar, Agartala, Ranchi, Agra, Mysore, Dehradun, Cochin, Kolkata, Indore, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
LPU NEST 2027 Slot Booking
LPU NEST 2027 slot booking will be done through online mode. Candidates will have to visit the website to book their slots. Login details such as registered number and password will be required to book their slots.
Once the slot booking is over, the admit card will be generated by the university. The authority will update the candidates regarding slot booking on their mail. Candidates must keep checking their mails to avoid any kind of delay.
LPU NEST 2027 Admit Card
Admit card for LPU NEST 2027 will be published after booking the exam slots. It will be released through online mode. Login credentials such as registration number & date of birth will be required to book their slots and to download hall ticket from the website.
Details such as personal, exam date & time, exam centre, address, signature, reporting time & other details will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates are suggested to keep the hardcopy of admit card safe for the day of exam.
LPU NEST 2027 Result
Candidates will be able to access the LPU NEST 2027 result through online mode. There will be multiple schedules for the LPU NEST 2027 exam. After completing each exam schedule, the scores obtained by the candidates will be provided to them via online mode. The final result sheet will contain the ranks of the candidates that will be published by the authority.
Moreover, these scores will also help the candidates to determine the amount of scholarship one would receive. There will be different dates for different phases and sessions to release the result. Candidates are suggested to keep the hardcopy of results safe for further usage in admission.
Note: If there arises a case of ties in total scores between students, the comparison will be made between the subjects’ wise scores obtained by them. Also the age of candidates will be taken into consideration to resolve the tie, where candidates who are elder will be ranked prior with regards to the other candidates.
LPU NEST 2027 Cut Off
Cut off for LPU NEST 2027 will be the minimum score that candidates need to attain for admission at LPU. There will be multiple schedule of exam throughout the year.
Candidates will be able to access the cut off through online mode for different categories and phases. It will be published after a few days of the result announcement.
LPU NEST 2027 Counselling
Counselling of LPU NEST 2027 will be conducted through online mode. There will be various steps in counselling such as registration, seat allotment, resporting, etc. those candidates who will qualify in the entrance exam will be eligible to participate in the further counselling procedure. Qualified candidates will have to fill their choice of course on the website as per their preferences.
The seats will be allotted to the candidates based on the counselling. Based on first come, first served, the seats will be allocated to the candidates. Also, after allocating the seats candidates will have to submit the initial fee. For verification, one will have to upload the documents & deposit the remaining fee through online mode. After verifying the documents, the seats will be confirmed. The list of documents required during counseling is listed below.
Required Documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Date of birth proof
- Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
- LPU NEST Admit Card
- LPU NEST Scorecard
- Caste certificate
- PWD certificate
- NCL- OBC certificate, etc.
LPU NEST 2027 Scholarships
LPU offers a variety of scholarships (upto 100%) to support all deserving students. Based on the candidate’s performance in LPU NEST or on the basis of other scholarships schemes offered by the university.
There are 12 types of scholarships offered by LPU. Here we have mentioned it below:
- Based on qualification after Class 10
- Based on qualification after Class 12
- Based on qualification after graduation
- Lateral entry programmes
- On the basis of LPU NEST
- On the basis of work experience for MBA
- On the basis of national-level tests (JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, CEED, UCEED, CAT, MAT, SAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.)
- Based on innovation, startup & entrepreneurship
- Scholarship/ fee benefits for PhD
- On the basis of sports, cultural, R&D, co-curricular, social service, bravery awards
- Special scholarship for toppers of school education boards and higher education institutions
- Scholarships offered by NGOs/ other agencies
Scholarships applicable for all programmes will be given in the following table:
For All Programmes:
| LPU NEST category slab | LPU NEST score more than or equal to Category A cut-off | LPU NEST score more than or equal to Category B cut-off | LPU NEST score more than or equal to Category C cut-off | LPU NEST score more than or equal to Category D cut-off |
| Group 1 | 50% of Programme Fee | 35% of Programme Fee | 25% of Programme Fee | 15% of Programme Fee |
| Group 2 | 50% of Programme Fee | 40% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee |
| Group 3 | 40% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee | 10% of Programme Fee |
| Group 4 | 35% of Programme Fee | 30% of Programme Fee | 25% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee |
| Group 5 | 25% of Programme Fee | 20% of Programme Fee | 15% of Programme Fee | 10% of Programme Fee |
LPU NEST Recruiters
As per the records, there are 2225+ recruiters including leaders in IT, Banking, Consulting, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Airlines, Hospitality and Healthcare.
Also, there are 100s of LPU Alumni who are working in MNCs across Canada, US, Australia, and UK at packages of over 1 Crore.
Top Recruiters of LPU NEST is given below:
| Microsoft | |
| Cisco | Amazon |
| Paloalto | HP |
| JUSPAY | LG |
| TCS | OPTMYZR |
| Infosys | Cognizant |
| Capgemini | Informatics |
| Business Today | Knowledge Review |
| SHL | Bosch |
LPU NEST Placement
Candidates can get the placement details in the section below:
- 2.5 crore highest salary package (Grabbed by LPU’s B.Tech Graduate)
- 2000+ students selected for INR 10 lakh and INR 2.5 Crore packages
- Rs. 10.23 lac is an average salary of top 25% placed candidates
- 400+ recruiters of IITs/ IIMs/ NITs also hire from LPU
- 2225+ recruiters hired candidates of LPU
- In 2025, around 2225 companies visited LPU out of which 6000 offers were made to candidates.
Candidates can get complete details related to LPU NEST 2027 Exam in the article above. LPU NEST 2027 application form is releasing from October 2026. Also, we will mention the direct application link above in the page.
In case of any query related to LPU NEST 2027, candidates can feel free to ask us below in the comment section.