Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India’s leading private universities, has officially announced the opening of admissions for the LPUNEST 2026 exam — the National Entrance and Scholarship Test for entry into its wide range of UG, PG, MBA & Ph.D. programmes. LPUNEST is not just an entrance test but also a scholarship gateway offering financial awards up to ₹8.40 lakhs based on your performance.
LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is a national-level online entrance and scholarship examination conducted by LPU for admissions into 150+ undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and Ph.D. programmes across engineering, management, sciences, arts, law, design, agriculture, computer applications, and many more streams.
The test is designed to evaluate academic potential and help deserving students earn significant fee scholarships. It has been the preferred admission gateway since 2009, with over 1 lakh candidates participating annually and 8000+ scholarships awarded across India.
| Event | 2026 Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration Open | 14th October 2025 onwards |
| Slot Booking Begins | 10th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Book Slot | 15th January 2026 |
| Exam Dates (Remotely Proctored) | 10th Jan – 5th Feb 2026 |
| Exam Dates (Test Centre Mode) | 20th Jan – 5th Feb 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 8th February 2026 |
| Online Counselling | 8th February 2026 onwards |
| Final Admission Deadline | 25th February 2026 |
📌 Note: LPU may conduct multiple phases of LPUNEST — candidates may appear in more than one phase to improve scores and scholarship opportunities.
Candidates need to visit the official LPUNEST portal to register, fill the application form, and book their preferred exam slot. The application can be completed online with payment through debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
Application Fee: Soft copy – ₹1000; Printed kit – ₹1500.
Documents Needed: Basic personal details, academic information, scanned passport photo & signature.
Eligibility varies by programme, but generally includes:
UG Programmes: Candidates who have passed Class 12 (10+2) or appearing in final exams are eligible.
PG & MBA Programmes: Graduation pass/appearing for final year exams from a recognized university.
Ph.D. Programmes: Master’s degree with required aggregate marks plus LPUNEST & interview (for Ph.D.) as per rules.
Specific eligibility criteria differ by course — students should refer to respective programme guidelines before applying.
LPUNEST 2026 is flexible and candidate-friendly, offering either:
✔ Remotely Proctored Online Exam (from home)
✔ Test Centre-Based Computer-Based Test (CBT)
LPU gives extensive scholarships based on LPUNEST scores. Higher scores can unlock bigger tuition fee waivers — up to ₹8.40 lakhs — making LPU a more affordable option for quality higher education.
Scholarship slabs depend on exam performance and differ across programmes.
Nationally recognised entrance + scholarship test for diverse fields.
Wide range of programmes – Engineering, MBA, Law, Design, Agriculture, Medical Sciences & more.
Flexible exam mode and slot booking options.
Thousands of students benefit annually with scholarship and placement opportunities.
Strong industry connections and career support.
