LPU NEST 2026: Application, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility

LPU NEST 2026 Application Forms for Phase 1 will be available in September/ October 2025. Complete notification will be provided online for various UG/ PG courses. The exam for phase 1 will be held in January 2026 in both remotely proctored mode and test centre based as well.

In order to get LPUNEST Scholarship Benefits, students need to apply earliest!

LPU Nest Eligibility || LPU Nest Dates & Events

LPU NEST is a national entrance and scholarship test organised by LPU every year. This entrance test is a medium for admission into various UG and PG courses offered in the University. Upto Rs.8.40 lacs scholarship is offered through this exam. Based on various courses, the purpose of this test is to provide admission and scholarship or just scholarship to the students.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university established in the year 2005 in Phagwara, Punjab India. Graded NAAC A++, the university has been ranked 9th among top universities in India by The World University Rankings 2025.

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Students can apply for various phases (1, 2, 3, 4 and so on) which are conducted throughout the year (December 2025- September 2026). In this article we have discussed, complete details about LPU NEST 2026 registration, exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, preparation tips, scholarship, etc.

All You Need to Know About LPU NEST 2026:

• Planning to appear for LPU NEST? Firstly, check LPU NEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria
• Confused when to apply & were to check admission events? Know LPU NEST 2026 Dates section
• Don’t know about the Registration procedure. Worry Not! Check below LPU Nest 2026 Steps to Apply
• Confused what to study for LPU NEST 2026, Check LPU Nest 2026 Syllabus here

Courses Offered:

• Programmes after 10th: Diploma (Eng.) Computer Science & Engineering, Diploma (Eng.) Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Diploma (Eng.), Diploma (Eng.) Mechanical Engineering, Diploma (Eng.) Civil Engineering, Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in Architecture Assistantship, DMLT etc.
• Programmes after 12th: B.Tech, BBA, BA, B.Design, BSc., BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Arch, B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Com, B.Pharma, BA, BPA
• Programmes after Graduation: MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., MA, M.Pharma, LLB, LLM, M.Plan, M.Design etc.

LPU NEST Ranking 2026

Here we have given LPU Ranking as per various universities & institutions:

The World University Ranking 2025:

• LPU is ranked 9th amongst top Universities of India, including all government (even IITs & NITs ) & Private Institutions and  Worldwide – 601-800 Band, ahead of IIT Guwahati, IIT Ropar, IIT mandi, IIT Gandhinagar, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Delhi and other NITs.

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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 ahead of Jamia Millia Islamia, JNU, Punjab University, IIT Gandhinagar, NIT Delhi.

LPU NEST 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 2026 Overview

LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates

Below we have discussed various important LPU NEST 2026 admission dates & events:

LPUNEST 2026 Registration

Check below various details about the LPU NEST Application form 2026, along with fee, mode, dates, etc.

• LPU NEST 2026 Registration process will begin for Phase 1 in the month of October 2025.
• Students can fill LPU application forms in three modes – Online, Offline and semi-offline.
• Through online mode, students are required to follow all steps online such as sign up on online website, pay for LPU nest kit and book slots online.
• Students via offline mode, can fill application by obtaining the LPU nest kit offline at the University and then filling OMR application sheet and sending it to the University on the provided address.
• Those having LPU nest kit but unable to send hardcopy of OMR to the university can apply via semi-offline mode. For this such students, 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.
• Students must fill their valid email id and mobile number correctly as all the communication during admission procedure will be done through it.
• After completion of application procedure, the printout of filled application form must be retained by applicant for any future reference.

Application Fee:

• The LPU NEST kit is of Rs.1000 (Soft copy) for boys and girls.
• Printed copy of LPU NEST kit is of Rs.1500/- for all applicants.
• Fee payment can be done using online banking/ Debit card/ credit card/ UPI.

How to Apply for LPU NEST 2026:

The various steps involved in registering for LPU NEST 2026 are:

LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for the test, kindly go through the eligibility criteria given below:

LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2026

Here we have provided LPUNEST Paper Pattern for B.Tech course:

• Type of Questions: The question paper will consist of objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and Fill in the blanks (FIBs).
• Exam Duration: The duration of exam will be two hours and thirty minutes (150 minutes).
• Exam Mode: The exam will be conducted through online (CBT) mode.
• Marking Scheme: 4 marks will be offered, for each correct response.
• Negative Marking: No negative marking will be done for wrong answers or unanswered questions.

LPUNEST Syllabus 2026

Candidates can view LPUNEST exam syllabus via online mode. Syllabus according to various courses will be available through the website. LPUNEST syllabus for B.Tech will comprises of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology & English subjects. Some important topics are listed below:

• 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.
• 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.
• Biology: Diversity & Structural Organisation, Human Physiology, Biology, Biotechnology and Human Welfare, Ecology and environment, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, etc.
• English: Associative Language Skills, Comprehension Passages, Grammar, Associative Language Skills etc.

LPUNEST Exam Preparation Tips 2026

Candidates can follow the listed tips & tricks to prepare for LPUNEST exam:

• Firstly, gain knowledge about the exam pattern, syllabus & marking scheme of the exam.
• Gather study material & resources like books, previous year papers etc.
• Create a proper study plan for exam preparation & follow strictly.
• Take mock test regularly and analyse your performance accordingly.
• Maintain a positive attitude during preparation. Stay healthy and do meditation or yoga.

LPUNEST Exam Centres

The examination for CBT mode will be conducted in the 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 Slot Booking 2026

Slot booking for LPU NEST 2026 will be done through online mode. From the first week of July 2026 onwards, the slot booking window will be opened on the website of university. 

Candidates will have to use their login credentials such as registered number and password to book their slots. Admit card will be generated for the candidates once the slot booking procedure is over. Candidates are suggested to keep checking their mail to avoid any kind of delay. 

LPU NEST Admit Card 2026

LPU NEST 2026 Admit card will be released via online mode on the website. Candidates will be able to download the admit card after booking the exam slots. One will have to login using their details such as registration form number & date of birth to book their slots and to download hall ticket. 

It will consist with the details such as candidates personal details, exam date & time, exam centre address, signature and other important information. Candidates are advised to keep the hardcopy of admit card safe for the day of exam. 

LPU NEST 2026 Result

Results of LPU NEST 2026 will be released through online mode. There will be multiple schedules of LPU NEST 2026 exam. After the end of each schedule, the scores obtained by the candidates will be provided to them. Final result sheet containing the ranks of the students will be released by the university. 

These scores will also determine the amount of scholarship one would be availing. Result will be released on different dates for different phases and sessions. Candidates are advised to keep the hardcopy of result safe for further usage in admission procedure. 

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 the candidates will be taken into consideration to resolve the tie, where candidates who are elder will ranked prior with regards to the other candidates. 

LPU NEST Cut Off 2026

LPU NEST 2026 cut off will be the minimum score the candidates need to attain for admission at LPU. Exam of LPU NEST is conducted in multiple schedules through the year.

 Cut off for LPU NEST 2026 will be released via online mode for different categories and phases. After the few days of result announcement, the cut off will be released by the university. 

LPU NEST 2026 Counselling

Counselling of LPU NEST 2026 will be organised via online mode. It includes various steps such as registration, seat allotment, reporting, etc.

Those candidates who will qualify the entrance exam will be eligible to participate in counselling procedure. As per their preferences, candidates will have to fill their choices of course on the website. Based on counselling, seat will be allotted to the candidates. 

Seat will be allocated to the candidates on first come, first served basis. Once the admission process will complete, fill the admission form and deposit initial fee, upload the documents & deposit the remaining fee via online mode. Here we have mentioned the list of documents required during counselling: 

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 2026 Scholarships

LPU offers a variety of scholarship to support all deserving students. Based on the candidates performance in LPU NEST or on the basis of other scholarship schemes offered by university.

LPU offers 12 types of scholarships to the candidates. Here we have mentioned the details 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 LPUNEST
• On the basis of work experience for MBA 
• On the basis of national-level tests (JEE Main, NEET, UCEED, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, etc.)
• Based on innovation, startup & entrepreneurship
• Scholarship/ fee benefits for PhD
• On the basis of sports, cultural, R&D, cocurricular, social service, bravery awards
• Special scholarship for toppers of school education boards and higher education institutions 
• Scholarships offered by NGOs/ other agencies

LPU NEST 2026 Recruiters

Top recruiters of LPU NEST is listed below: 

LPU NEST 2026 Placement

We have mentioned the placement details below in pointers: 

• 5500+ offers from fortune 500 companies 
• Rs. 10.1 lac is an average salary of top 25% placed candidates 
• 350+ recruiters of IITs/ IIMs/ NITs also hire from LPU 
• 2100+ recruiters hired candidates of LPU
• In 2025, around 2225 companies visited LPU out of which 6000 offers made to candidates.

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