LPUNEST 2026: Phase 1 Registration (Ongoing), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, and More

For B.Tech, PG Agriculture, and PG Pharmacy programs, the LPUNEST 2026 exam date for Schedule 1 is out which is 10th January 2025 to 5th February 2026 for Remotely Proctored test and 20th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 for Test Centre Based.

The LPUNEST 2026 registration for Schedule 1 is open from 14th October 2025. Students can book the slot for this Schedule from 10th December 2025 onwards. The LPUNEST 2026 registration & slot booking last date is 15th January 2026. The LPUNEST 2025 result for Schedule will be released on 8th February 2026 onwards and the counseling and seat allocation process will also begin from the same date.

The LPUNEST 2026 exam date for MBA has been released by the LPU (exam conducting body) which is from 15th December 2025 to 5th February 2026 (Remotely Proctored) and from 20th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Test Centre Based).

The LPUNEST MBA 2026 registration has begun from 30th September 2025. The slot booking process of LPUNEST 2026 for MBA will start from 1st December 2025. Also, the last date of booking the slot & registration is 15th January 2026. 

The authorities will release the LPUNEST MBA 2026 result within the 48 working hours. Also, the last date of admission under LPU for MBA is 20th February 2026.

The Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test or LPUNEST is a University Level Exam. It is conducted for admission in the 150+ programs available at different levels including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The LPUNEST is conducted in two modes such as Test Centre Based and Online Remotely Proctored in multiple schedules.

The article contains in-depth information of LPUNEST 2026 comprising the important dates and schedules, registration & application process, required eligibility criteria, syllabus & exam pattern, result, cut-off, selection process, and various other aspects of the test.

LPUNEST exam is conducted for admission in 150+ courses of LPU. The LPUNEST 2026 exam Schedule 1 will be conducted by Lovely Professional University (LPU) from 10^th January 2025 to 5^th February 2026 for Remotely Proctored test and 20^th January 2026 to 5^th February 2026 for Test Centre Based.

Moreover, the LPUNEST MBA 2026 exam will be conducted from 15th December 2025 to 5th February 2026 (Remotely Proctored) and from 20th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Test Centre Based).

Check the below-stated table for the key highlights of the LPUNEST 2026 exam:

Note: Students should check the exam’s official website i.e., “nest.lpu.in” to know about the course-specific dates and the duration of LPUNEST 2026 exam papers.

Refer to the following table to know about the LPUNEST 2026 MBA schedule:

The tentative dates of the LUPNEST 2026 (Phase 1) is tabulated below:

The dates of the LUPNEST 2026 (Schedule 1) is tabulated below:

LPU provides scholarships to the students seeking admission in any of the UG, PG, and other programs. The scholarships are offered to the meritorious students on the basis of marks obtained in the last qualifying exam. The students should know that the scholarship is offered in 4 brackets i.e., from 1 to 4 and the eligibility criteria for the same differs. Moreover, the scholarship may differ as per the chosen course level.

The below-given table contains the eligibility criteria i.e., marks that students must have secured in the last qualifying exam in order to avail the scholarships:

Scholarship for All Programs

The University offers scholarships to the students on the basis of marks obtained in LPUNEST exam. Students can go through the below-stated table to know the detailed information about the scholarships for LPUNEST Phase 1:

* It is to be noted that the above-mentioned scholarship will be applicable on the respective programs fee.

To apply for the test, it is mandatory to meet the LPUNEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria. The exam conducting body has set the course specific eligibility criteria which students have to satisfy as per their chosen program for admission in LPU.

The eligibility criteria for some of the courses are explained in the below-listed table:

* 5% relaxation for students belonging to North-East states and Sikkim or Defence Personnel and their Dependents or Wards of Kashmiri Migrants.

Note: Students who have not studied English as a subject in the qualifying examination but have passed from the English medium / equivalent are also eligible. The condition of English may be waived off for such candidates.

For admission under above-mentioned courses, candidates must be an Indian Citizen and the age limit to appear in the entrance exam is not specified by LPU (the exam conducting body).

* To know eligibility conditions of the other courses, students should check out the detailed LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026.

LPU i.e., the exam conducting body will begin the registrations for the LPUNEST 2026 - Schedule 1 from 14th October 2025. In order to appear in the Schedule 1 of the entrance exam, interested and eligible candidates must complete the registration process before the deadline which is 15th January 2026. LPUNEST 2026 Registration is done in both online and offline mode.

To register online, candidates need to navigate “nest.lpu.in” i.e., the official website of the LPUNEST 2026 and enter the valid mobile number and email ID. Once the students are registered successfully, they can fill in the details of the application form and complete the remaining process by paying the examination fee.

* Students who want to fill the application form in offline mode can visit the University campus and obtain the LPUNEST kit by paying cash.

The LPUNEST syllabus plays a very crucial role in the test preparation as this helps students in understanding the topics and sub-topics they need to study for the exam.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has uploaded the LPUNEST 2026 Syllabus online on “nest.lpu.in” (the exam’s official website). Students need to check the exam syllabus on the basis of the course they are applying for admission in LPU.

The below-mentioned are the syllabus of some of the major courses:

For Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech): Following are the subjects included in the B.Tech syllabus of LPUNEST exam:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• English

For Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) & other UG programs: The BBA & other UG course syllabus of the LPUNEST exam comprises the below-given subjects mentioned in the table:

Candidates must know that the exam authorities have set the different LPUNEST exam pattern 2026 for every course. In order to secure good marks in the upcoming LPUNEST 2026 test, students must prepare as per the exam pattern of their desired course specified on “nest.lpu.in” (the exam’s official website).

LPUNEST exam pattern of B.Tech course is as follows:

As per the exam pattern, LPUNEST exam paper of B.Tech course will comprise both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Fill in the Blanks (FIBs). The exam will be conducted for a total of 400 Marks. The details can be understood from the below-given table:

*To appear in LPUNEST for B.Tech, students need to have English and PCM / PCB.

LPUNEST exam pattern of BBA & other UG courses is mentioned below:

The LPUNEST exam for BBA & other UG courses is conducted for a total of 100 Marks. The paper will have a total of 80 MCQs which need to be solved within the period of 90 Minutes (1:30 Hours). As per the paper pattern, there are 19 subjects out of which English is compulsory; candidates have to opt for any two subjects of their choice from the remaining 18 subjects.

Note: The LPUNEST exam does not have negative marking for incorrect answers and unattempted questions. For more information about the course-wise test pattern and marking scheme, candidates should go through the detailed LPUNEST Exam Pattern 2026.

The LPUNEST 2026 Slot Booking (For Schedule 1) will be started by the test conducting body from 10^th December 2025 onwards and will end on 15^th January 2026. Students can visit the exam’s official website to book the slot for the entrance test through the Online Slot Booking System by using the login credentials. There are two options for slot booking; either it can be done by the candidates or by the University itself. After the slot is booked, students will be able to access the hall ticket to appear in the exam.

It is mandatory for the candidates to book the slot in order to appear in the upcoming LPUNEST 2026 exam. Through the slot booking process, students will be able to opt for the test centre, date, and time of the exam as per their preference.

To download the LPUNEST 2026 Admit Card, students need to ensure that they have booked their slot for the upcoming exam. If the students have booked the slot by themselves through the online slot booking system, they will be able to download the admit card / hall ticket immediately. However, if the slot for exam is booked by the University, the admit card will be made available on the exam’s official website after 48 Hours of receiving the application form.

Students need to navigate “nest.lpu.in” and enter the application username and password to download the hall ticket. The exam admit card will have information about the test centre allotted to the candidate, time duration, schedule, etc. Candidates are advised to take 2 printouts of hall tickets on A4 size paper only in order to carry it with them on the main exam day.

* In any case, if students find discrepancies in the admit card, they should immediately report to the University by sending an email at “[email protected]”.

Exam Centres refers to the various locations where the authorities will conduct the entrance exam. Only those students who have opted for Test Centre Based examination mode are required to choose the test cities of their preference. However, the final result for the test city allotment will be done by the University as per the availability of seats.

Candidates have to list their test centre preferences from the below given LPUNEST 2026 Exam Centres list:

To secure admission in LPU, students should dedicatedly start the LPUNEST 2026 Preparation. To get excellent marks in the exam, students can follow the below-given tips to excel in their test preparation:

• Students should rely on the official syllabus of the LPUNEST exam available on its official website.
• Candidates must gather authentic and useful resources for effective test preparation.
• To know about the difficulty level and exam pattern of the test, students should solve the LPUNEST previous year papers.
• Students are advised not to miss out on any important topics as this will help them in securing excellent marks in the test.
• By making short notes, students will be able to revise the syllabus effectively on a regular basis.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) i.e., the exam conducting body has set some guidelines / instructions which should be strictly followed by every candidate on the exam day. The details of the same can be understood from the below-given description:

• Candidates must carry 2 hard copies of the LPUNEST admit card (on A4 size papers) to get entry inside the examination hall.
• Students have to bring a photocopy of their filled application form along with Photo ID proof such as Permanent Driving License / Passport / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Government-issued ID containing photograph and signature / Schools ID (For candidates who are below 18 years).
• Students will not be able to get entry inside the test centre after the gates are closed.
• Inside the test hall, candidates are prohibited to carry e-devices like, mobile phone, smart watches, bluetooth connected devices, etc.
• Applicants appearing for the exam are not permitted to leave the examination hall in between before the allotted time gets over.

The LPUNEST Previous Year Question Papers will help students to be excellent in their exam preparation. Solving past year papers / sample papers will provide the idea to the students about the test format including the marking scheme, type of questions asked in the exam, total marks, and many other aspects.

Students can find the LPUNEST Sample Papers on the official website of the entrance test which is “nest.lpu.in”. Aspirants are advised to practise the past year papers as this is going to help them in identifying their strengths and weaknesses in regard to their exam preparation.

The LPUNEST 2026 Mock Test is considered as one of the effective resources for the candidates to analyse their exam preparation. Solving mock tests will provide the essence of the real examination to the students; the mock tests follow a similar exam pattern including the marking scheme, type of questions, etc.

Aspirants are advised to solve the mock test a few days before the actual LPUNEST 2026 exam to evaluate their performance level in relation to their test preparation. By solving mock tests, students will know about the areas that need improvement to enhance the exam preparation level.

The LPUNEST 2026 Result for Schedule 1 will be declared by the exam authorities on 8^th February 2026 onwards at “nest.lpu.in” (the exam’s official website).

Once the results are released, students need to check their score card by logging on the exam’s official website with the required credentials. The score card will comprise the subject-wise and total marks obtained in the entrance test. Students are advised to download the score card for future requirements.

On the basis of rank secured in the LPUNEST, students will be able to get admission in Lovely Professional University and it will also decide the amount of scholarship they will receive.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) i.e., the exam conducting body, is responsible for releasing the LPUNEST 2026 Cut Off after the results are declared. The cut-off list will be made available to the students on the official website of the test i.e., “nest.lpu.in”.

The cut-off list will include the minimum and maximum score that students need to achieve in the entrance exam to get admission in various courses of LPU. To participate in the counselling / selection process, it is mandatory for the students to meet the minimum cut-off criteria.

The LPUNEST 2026 Counselling will be done online on the exam’s official website. Students should complete the counselling process in order to secure a seat in LPU.

Students who have qualified the exam can participate in the counselling process which includes various steps which are as follows:

• Visit the exam’s official website i.e., “nest.lpu.in”.
• Download the Score / Rank Card.
• Enter the seat preference as per the chosen course.
• Afterwards, LPUNEST 2026 Seat Allotment is done as per the availability of seats.
• Pay the initial fee to confirm the seat.

The result for Round I allotment will be announced. After the seat is allotted, students need to complete the admission process which includes filling the admission form, document verifications, etc.

LPUNEST is designed for admission in various UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D courses offered by the Lovely Professional University. So, there are no more LPUNEST 2026 Participating Colleges other than LPU. Only this University accepts the entrance exam score and provides admission to the students on its basis in various programs.