LPU NEST 2026 Counselling will be started from 8th February 2026. The counselling will be organised by the university itself. Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST) is a university level examination. This examination is managed by the Lovely Professional University (LPU).
LPU NEST 2026 Counselling dates are available now. Check the details below.
LPU NEST 2026 Counselling – Starting from 8th Feb
LPU NEST 2026 Counselling is starting from 8th February 2026 via online mode. Link will be given here.
LPU NEST is conducted for providing admission into B.Tech, MBA and many other professional programmes offered by the University. Number of students graduated from LPU are working at various MNCs at high paying packages across the globe.
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Candidates must go through this article to get complete information about LPU NEST Counselling 2026 including the admission procedure, choice filling and related details.
LPU NEST 2026 Counselling
After the result announcement of LPU NEST 2026, qualified applicants must select the programme for admission. The registration/ preference filling for LPU NEST 2026 Counselling will be started from 8th February 2026.
The seat will be allotted to the applicants on the basis of the merit list generated by university. Candidates applying for MBA programmes are required to go through the group discussion & personal interview round for admission.
LPU NEST 2026 Counselling/ Interview Dates
Students can check below key dates related to LPU NEST 2026 Counselling & Interview for B.Tech, MBA & other courses:
| Events | Phase 1 |
| LPU NEST 2026 | 20th January to 5th February 2026 (Test centre based mode)10th January to 5th February 2026 (Remotely proctored exam) |
| Result declaration | 8th February 2026 |
| Online Counselling and Seat Allocation | 8th February 2026 onwards |
| Round I Counselling | 8th February 2026 onwards |
| Filling of Online Preference | 8th – 10th February 2026 |
| Result of Allotment | 12th February 2026 |
| Date of Admission | 12th – 20th February 2026 |
| Round II Counselling | 12th February 2026 onwards |
| Filling of Online Preference | 12th – 20th February 2026 |
| Result of Allotment | 22nd February 2026 |
| Date of Admission | 22nd – 28th February 2026 |
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The trials will be evaluated on the basis of application information & following details:
- Fitness speed: Strength, speed, endurance etc.
- Technical Knowledge and performance in the Game: Involves technical and tactical
knowledge and skills of game - Previous Experience/ Achievements: Previous achievements at the National/ State/ AIU/
District Level etc.
Structure of Trials:
The trials will be evaluated on the basis of application information & following details:
- Fitness speed: Strength, speed, endurance etc.
- Technical Knowledge and performance in the Game: It involves technical and tactical knowledge and skills of game.
- Previous Experience/ Achievements: Previous achievements at the National/ State/ AIU/District Level etc.
Structure of Auditions:
The trials will be evaluated on the basis of application information & following details:
- Technical Knowledge: Technical and tactical knowledge and skills of Drama/ Dance/ Theatre /Music etc.
- Performance: Technical execution, stage presence, ensemble rapport/ soloist strength may be tested for the judgment.
- Previous Experience/ Achievements: Previous achievements at the State/ National/ AIU/District Level etc.
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LPU NEST Counselling Procedure
The Counselling Procedure is as mentioned below:
In the counselling procedure, firstly documents are verified & then seats will be allotted to the candidates. The counselling procedure will be done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in entrance exam. Seat Allotment will be done based on counselling procedure and on a first-come, first-served basis.
The university will change the mode of seat allotment at any time for admission into any programme. The university will decide cut off percentage marks for the admission purpose to any programme at any time during the admission process.
The vacant seats will be offered to the general category applicants if sufficient number of students of reserved category will not be available on the given date.
In case of general category seats, if the open category seat remains vacant, then it will be transferred to the next candidates on the waiting list. Thereafter, if the seats still remain vacant, it will be offered on the first come, first serve basis, subject to the eligibility criteria and cut off marks.
Recently, 2100+ recruiters hired LPU students & 5500+ offers from Fortune 500 companies. Average salary of 25% placed students is Rs. 10.1 lacs.
Some of the top recruiters are Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, Informatics, Business Today, Knowledge Review, Bosch, SHL etc.
Documents Required at the time of Counselling/ Admission
- High School & Intermediate Mark sheets
- High School & Intermediate Passing Certificate
- LPU NEST Admit Card 2026
- LPU NEST Scorecard 2026
- Birth Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Passport Size photograph
LPU NEST Scholarships
LPU offers scholarships to eligible candidates for admission in various programmes. Scholarships will be given to students on the basis of their performance in various national level entrance tests like JEE Main, CUET, NEET, JAM, CAT, MAT, CLAT etc.
Students must go through the given article to get complete details related to the LPUNEST 2026 Counselling such as dates, detailed procedures, documents required and many more. Applicants are advised to revisit the website again and again to get updated with the latest details.
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