LPU Announces MBA Admissions 2026; Application Window Open Until January 15

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has started the admission process for its MBA program for the 2026 session. Online registration opened on 30th September 2025, and the last date to apply and book LPUNEST exam slots is 15th January 2026. Candidates seeking admission must meet the eligibility criteria and can apply online through the official LPU admissions portal.

The university offers six specialisations, such as General, Financial Markets, Hospital & Health Care Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, and International Business.

Key Summary

• Online Registration Starts on: 30 September 2025
• Last date to apply & book slot: 15 January 2026
• Dates of Entrance Examination: 20 January to 5 February 2026 (Test Centre-based exam) and 15 December to 5 February (Remotely proctored exam)
• Last Date of Admission: 20 February 2026

LPU MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for MBA courses must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks or must have completed professional courses like CS, CA, or CMA. For admission, candidates have to appear for LPUNEST or have a valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT. Selection will be based on the entrance exam scores, followed by a video essay and personal interview.

The LPUNEST 2026 exam will be conducted in two modes: a Test Centre-Based Exam from 20th January to 5th February 2026, and a Remotely Proctored Exam from 15th December 2025 to 5th February 2026. Candidates appearing for the offline exam will receive their results directly on their portal; the declaration date may vary from the schedule. The remotely proctored exam will be monitored live using Artificial Intelligence tools as well as invigilators.

This schedule is tentative and may change at the discretion of the University. No separate intimation will be sent to applicants regarding changes. If seats remain vacant after the initial phase, subsequent admission phases will be conducted.

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LPU MBA 2026 Admission Process

Follow these simple steps to apply for the MBA program at LPU for the 2026 session:

1. Sign Up: Register on admission.lpu.in with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile, State, Gender, Password).
2. LPUNEST Kit Payment: Choose soft copy ₹1,000 or printed ₹1,500; pay via Online Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI.
3. Fill Details: Enter personal info, Aadhaar, address, and academic qualifications.
4. Exam Booking: Select the LPUNEST exam slot (venue, date, time) and download the hall ticket.
5. Submit Application: Upload required documents and submit; keep a copy for reference.

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