LPU PhD Admission August 2026 Interview Slot Booking Window Open; Check Last Date to Book

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has opened the interview slot booking window for its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) August 2026 session under Schedule II. Qualified candidates can book their preferred interview slot through the official LPU admission portal at lpu.in. The facility is open only to candidates who have cleared the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for Ph.D. programmes.

The slot booking window is strictly time-bound. It stays open for only two to three days after the LPUNEST result is declared. Applicants must log in to their result page without delay to confirm an interview slot.

LPU PhD Admission August 2026 Schedule

Who Can Book an Interview Slot?

Only candidates who appeared for LPUNEST Ph.D. 2026 and received a qualifying scorecard are eligible to book an interview slot. The interview is a mandatory stage before final admission is confirmed.

The core academic eligibility for LPUNEST Ph.D. itself is as follows.

• Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks.
• A four-year bachelor's degree with at least 75 percent marks is also accepted.
• For agriculture programmes, a master's degree in a relevant field with 65 percent marks is needed.
• SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates receive a 5 percent relaxation in the qualifying marks.

LPUNEST Ph.D. Format and Scholarship

LPUNEST for Ph.D. programmes is conducted in online, remotely proctored mode. Candidates can appear for the test from home. The paper carries 50 questions in each of the two sections and runs for a total duration of two hours.

The LPUNEST score also decides scholarship eligibility on the tuition fee. The tentative cut-offs are 150 out of 200 for Category A, 120 out of 200 for Category B, and 90 out of 200 for Category C.

LPU PhD Selection Criteria

Final admission to the Ph.D. programme is based on a combined score of the entrance test and interview performance. The weightage differs slightly across disciplines.

How to Book the LPU PhD Interview Slot for Schedule II?

Qualified candidates can follow these steps to secure their preferred interview slot on the official LPU portal.

1. Visit the official LPU admission portal at lpu.in and open the LPUNEST section.
2. Log in using the LPUNEST application number and registered password.
3. Open the Ph.D. result page and click on the interview slot booking link.
4. Select a preferred date and time from the list of available slots.
5. Confirm the booking and download the interview call letter for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready for the Interview

Candidates must keep the following documents ready in soft copy for verification during the online interview.

• LPUNEST scorecard and the filled application form printout.
• Master's degree marksheet and provisional or original certificate.
• Bachelor's degree marksheet and passing certificate.
• A valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar or PAN card.
• Recent passport-size photograph and current address proof.
• Category certificate if the candidate is claiming any reservation benefit.
• A brief research proposal or statement of purpose in the chosen area.

Action Plan for Candidates

• Log in to the LPUNEST Ph.D. portal without delay.
• Open the result page and click the interview slot booking link.
• Pick a suitable date and time and confirm the slot.
• Download and save the interview call letter as a soft copy.
• Arrange all academic marksheets, ID proofs, and the research proposal.
• Test the webcam, microphone, and internet before the scheduled interview.

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