LPU Admission is ongoing & 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.
Note: Residential and Mess EDB has been extended till 15th April 2026
Direct Link: Apply for LPU Admission 2026
Key Highlights of LPU Admission
| Program |
Entrance Exam |
Selection Process |
Total Fees |
Registration Dates |
| B.Tech (4 years) |
LPUNEST |
Merit based on entrance score of LPUNEST + Counselling |
INR 11.2 - 16 Lakhs (varies by specialisation) |
Open till March 25, 2026 |
| MBA (2 years) |
LPUNEST/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ CMAT |
Merit on entrance + Video Essay + PI |
INR 5.6 - 10.8 Lakhs (e.g., Core MBA ~9 Lakhs) |
Open from Jan 26, 2026 |
| BBA (3 years) |
LPUNEST |
Merit on LPUNEST/academic score |
INR 4.8 - 7.2 Lakhs |
Open till March 10, 2026 |
| B.Sc (3 years) |
LPUNEST / Merit |
Merit-based (entrance/academics) |
INR 3 - 8.4 Lakhs |
| BA (3 years) |
LPUNEST / Merit |
Academic merit / LPUNEST (if applicable) |
INR 3 - 4.8 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (2 years) |
LPUNEST / Merit |
Merit (LPUNEST/academics) + Interview |
INR 2 - 4.8 Lakhs |
Notes:
- Results for LPUNEST will be declared within 48 working hours of the exam.
- LPUNEST is an entrance cum scholarship exam of 400 marks and does not have any negative marking.
LPU Admission Dates 2026
LPU conducts most of its admissions through LPUNEST, typically held in 5-6 phases around the year. Registrations for 2026 admissions are currently open for all the programs.
LPUNEST 2026 Dates
LPUNEST dates for B.Tech, along with the UG and PG courses, are provided in the table below:
| Event |
Date (Tentative) |
| Online Registration & Final Date to Book Slot for B.Tech |
March 25, 2026 |
| Result of Exam |
Within 24 Working Hours (PG Courses) |
Note: Slot for B.Tech (with Interview) programmes, PG Agriculture, PG Pharmacy, M.A. Clinical Psychology (RCI Approved), and B.Sc. Clinical Psychology (RCI Approved)
BTech Program Important Dates
| Particulars |
Schedule 3 |
| Online Registration opens |
26th March 2026 |
| Slot booking for online examination |
26th March 2026 onwards |
| Last date to apply & book slot for exam |
15th April 2026 |
| Entrance examination dates |
4th to 30th April (Test Centre based exam) |
|
4th to 20th April (Remotely Proctored exam) |
| Result |
2nd May 2026 |
| Online Counselling and Seat Allocation |
2nd May 2026 onwards |
LPU Counselling Dates 2026
| Rounds of Counselling |
Filling of Online Preference |
Result of Allotment |
Date of Admission |
| Round I |
2nd - 3rd May 2026 |
4th May 2026 |
4th - 10th May 2026 |
| Round II |
4th - 10th May 2026 |
11th May 2026 |
11th - 15th May 2026 |
Note: Subject to availability of seats. Scholarship subject to prevalence of scholarship scheme.
LPU MBA Admission Dates 2026
Candidates have to apply through LPUNEST, or valid CAT, XAT, or MAT scores for MBA. The tentative schedule for LPU Admission is given below:
| Event |
Date (Tentative) |
| Online Registration Starts on |
March 26, 2026 |
| Slot Booking for online exam |
March 26, 2026 onwards |
| Dates for Entrance Exam |
4th to 30th April (Test Centre based exam)
4th to 20th April (Remotely Proctored exam) |
| Last Date to Upload Video Essay |
Exam date + 1 day
For Example : If candidate has appeared for exam on 23rd April, then last date to upload Video essay is 24th April. |
| Display of Result |
Within 24 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. |
PG Agriculture and PG Pharmacy Important Dates
| Particulars |
Schedule 3 |
| Online Registration Opens |
March 26, 2026 |
| Slot Booking for Online Examination |
March 26, 2026 onwards |
| Last Date to Apply & Book a Slot for Exam |
April 15, 2026 |
| Entrance Examination Dates |
April 4 - April 30, 2026 April 4 - April 20, 2026 |
| Scorecard Release |
May 2, 2026 |
| Merit List Release & Online Counselling |
May 2, 2026 onwards |
PG Agriculture and PG Pharmacy Counselling Dates 2026
| Rounds of Counselling |
Filling in Online Preference |
Result of Allotment |
Date of Admission (Subject to Seat Availability) |
| Round I |
May 2 - May 3, 2026 |
May 5, 2026 |
May 5- May 10, 2026 |
| Round II |
May 5 - May 10, 2026 |
May 12, 2026 |
May 12- May 15, |
LPU other Important Dates 2026
| Particulars |
(UG Design) - Schedule 3 |
Ph.D. (Spring Term Timelines) |
| Online Registration Starts |
March 26, 2026 |
February 10, 2026 onwards |
| Slot Booking for Online Examination |
March 26, 2026 onwards |
– |
| Last Date of Registration / Apply & Book Slot |
April 15, 2026 |
April 25, 2026 |
| Entrance Examination Dates |
April 4 - 30, 2026 (Test Centre Based) April 4 - 20, 2026 (Remotely Proctored) |
May 8 & 10, 2026 |
| Result / Scorecard |
Within 72 working hours |
May 15, 2026 |
| Interview Slot Booking |
– |
May 15-18, 2026 |
| Interview Schedule |
– |
May 22-29, 2026 |
| Interview Result |
– |
June 3, 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission |
Within 7 days of result (subject to seat availability) |
June 30, 2026 |
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.