Lovely Professional University conducts its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, for admissions. The exam is conducted year-round in multiple admission cycles, depending on the program. All admissions are merit-based via LPUNEST, national-level exams, or qualifying marks in the last examination.
Students with more than 80–85% can secure direct admission without LPUNEST for a few UG and PG courses. However, these students will not be eligible for higher scholarships. Furthermore, LPU does not provide admission via the management quota.
LPU Admission Dates 2026
LPU conducts the majority of its admissions through LPUNEST, generally conducted in several phases throughout the year. Registrations for admissions 2026 are now open for all the programs.
LPUNEST Dates 2026
The tentative schedule of LPUNEST for B.Tech, UG, and PG courses is mentioned in the table below:
| Event |
Date (Tentative) |
| Online Registration Timeline |
October 14, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| Slot Booking Timeline for LPUNEST |
December 10, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| Dates for LPUNEST |
January 20 – February 5, 2026 (Test Centre Based Exam) |
| January 10 – February 5, 2026 (Remotely Proctored Exam) |
| Result of Exam |
February 8, 2026 |
| Online Counselling & Seat Allocation |
February 8, 2026 onwards |
LPU Counselling Dates 2026
The university will organize counselling for B.Tech, M.Pharm, and M.Sc Agronomy in two rounds, as per the schedule given below:
| Events |
Counselling (Round I) |
Counselling (Round II) |
| Filling of Online Preference |
February 8 – 10, 2026 |
February 12 – 20, 2026 |
| Result of Allotment |
February 12, 2026 |
February 22, 2026 |
| Date of Admission* |
February 12 – 20, 2026 |
February 22 – 28, 2026 |
*Subject to seat availability & applicable scholarship schemes
Additionally, the university will conduct a single round of counselling along with an interview for B.Tech CSE specialisations, including AI & Data Engineering, AI & Data Analytics, Software Product Engineering, and Applied AI (Hons.). The detailed schedule is provided below:
| Events |
Dates |
| Counselling Timeline |
February 8 – 10, 2026 (Filling of Online Preference) |
| February 12, 2026 (Result of Allotment) |
| Slot Booking for Interview |
February 12 – 14, 2026 |
| Dates of Interview |
February 15 – 17, 2026 |
| Result of Interview & Final Allotment Letter |
February 18, 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission |
February 25, 2026 |
LPU MBA Admission Dates 2026
Candidates who have to appear for LPUNEST or have qualified CAT/XAT/MAT need to register for MBA on the same admission portal. The tentative schedule is provided below:
| Event |
Date (Tentative) |
| Online Registration Timeline starts |
January 26, 2026 |
| Slot Booking Timeline for LPUNEST |
February 5, 2026 onwards |
| Dates for LPUNEST |
February 10, 2026 onwards |
| Last Date to Upload Video Essay |
Exam date + 1 day
(If exam is on 23rd January, last date to upload Video Essay is 24th January) |
| Display of Result |
Within 48 working hours |
| Slot Booking for Interview |
Candidates can choose any preferred interview slot within 2–7 days after LPUNEST result. |
| Dates of Interview |
To be scheduled by candidates within 2–7 days post result |
| Result for Interview |
Within 24 working hours |
| Last Date of Admission |
Within 7 days of declaration of result, subject to availability of seats. |
LPU B.Tech Admission 2026
LPU offers B.Tech in 16 major specialisations and 11 minor specialisations. Some of the most opted specialisations are CSE, EEE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
LPU B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria for B.Tech admissions are given below:
| Category |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| B.Tech |
10+2 with PCM and English as compulsory subjects, 60% aggregate marks |
LPUNEST |
| B.Tech (Biotechnology/ Biomedical/ Food Technology) |
10+2 with PCB and English, at least 60% aggregate marks |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry |
3-year Diploma in Engineering with 60% aggregate marks |
Direct entry via LPUNEST |
Important Points:
- CSE and its allied specialisations remain the most competitive branch, comprising nearly half of B.Tech seats.
- Applicants have to qualify the interview round for admission to these courses:
- Candidates are ranked based on their total LPUNEST scores.
- In case of a tie, subject-wise scores are considered first, followed by age, with older candidates ranked higher.
- Seat allotment and preferences are determined through online counselling via the LPU Admit Portal.
- Vacant seats after counselling may be filled in subsequent admission phases on a first-come, first-served basis.
LPU MBA Admission 2026
Lovely Professional University offers MBA under 9 major specialisations. Some of them are as follows:
LPU MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria for MBA admissions are mentioned below:
| MBA Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| All MBA programs except MBA (Business Analytics) |
Graduation with 55% aggregate marks |
LPUNEST or CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT + Video Essay + Interview |
| MBA (Business Analytics) |
B.E/B.Tech or B.Sc. (Phy/ Chem/ Maths) or BA (Eco/ Maths/ Stats) or B.Com/ BBA/ BCA with 55% marks |
| MBA (Management Technology) |
B.Tech or 3-year Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 55% marks |
Note: LPUNEST is not mandatory for candidates who have 80 percentile in CAT/MAT/XAT, a CMAT All India Rank up to 30,000, or a minimum NMAT score of 230.
LPU UG Admission 2026
LPU provides undergraduate programs in design, computer applications, arts, commerce, and more. Below is the eligibility and selection criteria for some UG courses:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| B.Sc (Hons) |
10+2 in science stream with 50% marks |
Merit-Based/LPUNEST |
| BBA |
10+2 with 50% marks + English |
| B.Com |
| BA |
| BCA |
LPUNEST |
| B.Com (Hons) |
10+2 with 60% marks + English |
| BA (Hons) |
| B.Pharm |
10+2 with 60% marks in PCM/PCB & English |
| BPT |
10+2 with 60% marks in PCB & English |
| B.Arch |
10+2 with PCM and English with 50% marks |
LPUNEST/NATA |
| B.Des |
10+2 with 50% marks |
LPUNEST/ UCEED/ NID DAT/ NIFTEE |
LPU PG Admission 2026
Postgraduate courses at LPU are offered in engineering, pharmacy, science, performing arts, etc. Here are the eligibility criteria and selection criteria for some PG courses:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| M.Tech |
B.Tech in the related discipline with 55% marks |
LPUNEST/GATE |
| M.Pharm |
B.Pharm with 60% marks |
LPUNEST/ GPAT |
| M.Sc |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant science discipline with 50% marks |
LPUNEST |
| MCA |
Graduation with 50% marks; Maths at 10+2 or graduation level |
| MPT |
BPT with 60% marks |
| M.Com |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in Commerce/ Management/ Economics/ Accounts |
| MA |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks |
| MPA |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
Note: LPUNEST is not required for admission to M.Pharm Ayurveda
LPU Admission Process 2026
Candidates interested in admission through LPUNEST or national-level entrance scores can follow the steps given below to apply for LPU Admission 2026:
- Sign Up: Register on LPUADMIT (admission.lpu.in) with basic details (Name, Email ID, Mobile No., State, Gender and Password).
- Payment for LPUNEST Kit: The cost of the LPUNEST Kit needs to be paid by the applicant as per his/ her choice. A soft copy is for INR 1000, whereas the printed copy is for INR 1500.
- General Information and Qualification Details: Applicants have to fill in their Aadhar card number, address details and qualification details.
- Exam Information: Candidates need to book the slot (preferred venue (if applicable), date and time as per their choice) to appear in the LPUNEST Exam.
LPU Admission Process Review
The video provided below has a breakdown of the complete admission process of LPU. The presenter talks about registration, LPUNEST, scholarships, and more. Additionally, he talked with multiple students to know about their reviews and experiences.
Key Highlights of LPU’s Admission Process & Scholarships:
- Students have to register for LPUNEST on the official website and appear for the examination.
- After examination, students are called for a counselling process to verify documents and start the seat booking process.
- The final step is to pay the fees after receiving the scholarship based on LPUNEST, and students can book the hostels in this step as well.
- The difficulty level of LPUNEST is moderate, and students can get up to 60% of scholarships.
- Up to 100% of scholarships are awarded through the sports quota.
- Scholarships will be availed for all the semesters of every program.
According to the students, the admission process at LPU was easy and smooth. The application process is simple and hassle-free. Students can complete the application in both online and offline modes. For the offline mode, the university conducts an induction at the campus auditorium, where they are guided through the process. The university staff helps the students complete all the steps and fill out all the application forms.
Important Points:
- Admissions are conducted in around 5-6 phases for all the programs.
- The university offers 5% relaxation for North-Eastern, defence, and Kashmiri migrant candidates.
- LPUNEST does not have a negative marking like BITSAT.
- Seats will be allotted on the basis of seat availability and the applicant’s preferences.
Key Highlights of LPUNEST
The major details for LPUNEST are provided below:
- It is conducted to provide admission and scholarships as well.
- Executed in two modes: Test Centre-Based & Remotely Proctored
- The exam is MCQ-based and is moderately difficult. Most students find it easier than exams like BITSAT, JEE Main, CAT, etc.
- There is no negative marking.
- Exam Pattern for B.Tech and MBA:
- The exam is for 400 marks.
- The duration is 150 minutes and includes 100 questions (80 for MBA).
- For UG and PG admission, the exam pattern is as follows:
- 3 subjects total; Choose 2 + English (compulsory)
- The duration is 90 minutes.
- The total questions and marks varies, depending on the subject combination.
- Candidates can appear in more than one admission phase to improve their rank and scholarship chances.
LPU Admission FAQs
Ques. How can I reserve a seat at LPU?
Ans. Candidates can take provisional admission and confirm their seat at LPU by paying a fee of INR 10,000 in all programs, which would be adjusted against the program fee for the semester (except for M.Sc Agriculture and M.Pharm programs).
Ques. Is appearing in LPUNEST mandatory?
Ans. Appearing for LPUNEST is not mandatory for all programs. For some courses, it functions as both an entrance and a scholarship test. For B.Tech, MBA, B.Arch, and B.Des, it is only a scholarship test if you have qualified alternative national-level exams such as CAT, XAT, UCEED, or NATA.
Ques. What if I don’t meet the eligibility conditions specified by LPU? What will happen to my candidature?
Ans. LPU offers more than 150+ different programs in 300+ disciplines. Candidates can transfer to a program that fulfills their eligibility conditions, or they can apply for a refund as per the university's refund policy.
Ques. Does LPU provide scholarships?
Ans. Yes, LPU offers scholarships up to INR 6.8 Lakhs per student. A list of categories under which LPU grants scholarships is mentioned below:
- Based on qualification in previous exams (10th & 12th)
- Based on the LPUNEST score
- Based on work experience for MBA
- Scholarships based on Innovations, Startups, Entrepreneurship, and Hackathons
- Based on National Level Tests like NATA, CAT, UCEED, etc.
- Based on Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-Curricular Activities, Bravery Awards, and Social Service
- Scholarship for PhD
- Scholarship for Toppers of the Education Board
Ques. Does LPU offer admission based on a management quota?
Ans. No, LPU Jalandhar does not offer admission through the management quota. It conducts LPUNEST or accepts national exam scores for courses like B.Tech and MBA. Admissions are provided on the merit of these entrance exams.
Ques. Does LPU provide flexibility in taking LPUNEST?
Ans. Yes, LPU does provide flexibility for appearing for LPUNEST. Candidates can choose to appear for LPUNEST either:
- Remotely (Online Proctored Exam at Home): Allows students to take the test from their home with webcam monitoring.
- Designated Test Centres: Available in different Indian states for those who prefer in-person exams.
Additionally, a candidate can appear more than once across phases to improve their scholarship slab.
Ques. What are the key advantages of applying early at LPU?
Ans. LPU conducts its admission process in multiple phases (Phase I, II, III, etc). Candidates applying in earlier phases receive:
- Higher scholarship brackets, as early phases, offer greater fee waivers based on LPUNEST or other exam scores.
- Wider program options, since seat availability decreases in later phases.
- Priority counselling for preferred branches or specialisations.
Thus, applying early helps candidates maximise both academic and financial benefits.
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Yes, there is an entrance examination conducted for admission to B.Sc. Culinary Arts in LPU. The entrance examination is conducted between 6th May to 28th May 2024.
The LPUNEST B.Tech. Result date was 30th May 2024. The results will be released within 48 hours of the LPUNEST examination. The LPUNEST is to be conducted on 28th May 2024.
LPU, CAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 40 percentile. LPU, CMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 70 percentile. LPU, MAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 67 percentile. LPU, NMAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 95 percentile.
Lovely Professional University Jalandhar charges INR 1000 from male candidates for LPUNEST BA. It charges INR 500 from the female candidates.
Admisison for the MA course at the LPU is merit basis. You can apply online from the official website of the Lovely Professional University. The admission will be done based on the marks obtained in the previous qualifying examinations. LPU Admission 2024-25 is open for other UG, PG and Ph.D. courses
LPU does not consider the scores of GATE examination for admission to M.Tech. It accepts the valid scores of its entrance examination LPUNEST for admission to M.Tech.
No, Although LPU conducts its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, for admission to various programs offered by the university however, It also accepts JEE Main, CAT, MAT, NMAT, NATA, CUET, XAT, CMAT, and other national-level entrance exams for admission.
Yes, LPU has released the notification for the B.Tech admissions. You can take admission by filling in the application forms with the required details and documents from the official website of the college.
Candidates taking up the concerned subject combination must have studied them for a minimum of three years in their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. A relaxation of 5% is provided to SC/ ST/ BC applicants. Admissions into the B.Ed course of LPU are merit-based determined on the basis of the candidate’s performance in qualifying examinations.