LPU NEST Application Fees; Complete Guide on Application Process
Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2026 ( LPU NEST )
Registration - 26 Jan '26 - 10 Mar '26
Lovely Professional University conducts the national-level entrance test, LPU NEST. To apply for LPU NEST, candidates must submit the application form. Before filling the LPU NEST application form 2026, candidates must pay the LPU NEST application fee. The LPU NEST application fee is a mandatory charge that candidates must pay to register for the LPU NEST. Check all the details about the application form, fee, and details to be filled and more.
LPU NEST Application Fee
LPU NEST Application Fee 2026 - LPU NEST 2026 is conducted for admission and scholarship to many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by LPU. Eligible Candidates can apply for LPU NEST 2026 online or offline. To submit LPU NEST application form 2026 in online mode, candidates must visit the admission portal, admissions.lpu.in. Candidates who want to apply offline must visit University campus and collect LPUNEST kit by paying application fee. The LPU NEST application fee can be paid using net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. Application fee is same for all applicants, with no gender based difference.
LPU NEST application fee for online application is INR 1000, and application fee for hard copy of the form is INR 15000. Once application fee is paid and form is filled and submitted, candidates can book exam slot.
LPUNEST application form 2026 for phase 1 exam is available on official website. The last date to submit the completed LPU NEST application form is January 15, 2026. The application form will not be accepted after last date. LPU NEST 2026 will be conducted in multiple phases. The application form dates for the subsequent rounds of exams will be released on the official website. Registration for Phase 2 exam is expected to begin in February 2026.
- LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee Structure
- LPU NEST Application Fee 2026 - Important Points
- What Paying LPU NEST Application Fee Includes
- Steps to Fill the LPU NEST Application Form (Online)
- How to fill the LPU NEST Application Form (Offline or Semioffline)?
- LPU NEST Slot Booking
- Slot Booking for LPU NEST 2026: Important Points
LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee Structure
To apply for the LPU NEST 2026, candidates must purchase the application form kit either online or offline. The fee paid for the kit serves as the application fee for the exam. The application fee payment can be done using net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
Soft Copy of Application Form (Online Kit)
This is the online version of the LPU NEST application form kit. Candidates can access the online application form on the official website, lpu.in. Candidates must pay a application fee of INR 1000 before they start filling the form.
Printed Copy of Application Form (Hardcopy Kit)
This is the physical printed copy of the application form that the candidates can purchase from the university by paying an application fee of INR 1500. The kit will include the application form and other exam-related information. This is a physical printed copy that the candidates must fill manually and submit to the admission authority of the college.
The LPU NEST application fee amount details are given below.
| Category |
Gender |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Printed LPUNEST Kit cost |
Boys & Girls |
INR 1500 |
| Softcopy of LPUNEST Kit cost |
Boys & Girls | INR 1000 |
The candidate will be allowed to submit only a single application form for a particular course. The candidates can submit a separate LPU NEST application form for different courses. There is no limit on the number of forms submitted if the application forms are submitted for admission to different courses. The university conducts LPU NEST in multiple phases. If the candidate wants to apply for the same course in a different phase, that is allowed.
LPU NEST application form fee for a soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 Kit is INR 1000 for boys and girls. The printed copy of the LPU NEST Kit is available for INR 1500 for boys and girls. The application fee can be paid online if the application form is filled out online. The application fee can be given as a demand draft if the application form is submitted offline. If the DD is not enclosed or DD is wrongly drawn, the application form will not be accepted. The application fee has to be paid to submit the application form.
LPU NEST Application Fee 2026 - Important Points
Candidates can refer these important details before filling application form.
- The application fee is the same for boys and girls.
- Paying the application fee is mandatory to submit the application form.
- The fee for the soft copy of the application form is INR 1000, and for the hardcopy is INR 1500.
- Application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
- The application fee is only for the application form; separate tuition and course fees apply after admission.
What Paying LPU NEST Application Fee Includes
By paying application fee, candidates receive all these
- Candidates can access the application form.
- Candidates can check all the information related to exam.
- Candidates are eligible to book the slot.
- Candidates get permission to appear for the exam.
LPU NEST is conducted multiple times in a year. There is no requirement to appear for the previous phase of the exam to appear for the next phase. The application form will be available for each phase separately. The candidates can log in to the official website and submit the application form, and appear for the exam. The exam is conducted from January to August.
The candidates must upload recent passport sized colour photograph. Applicants are not allowed to upload black and white photograph. Candidates must also upload scanned copies of birth certificate/Aadhaar card and Certificate of qualifying exam as per specifications mentioned by university while filling application form. The candidates must check guidelines before uploading the scanned documents. The application form will get rejected if scanned copies uploaded are not of size specified.
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Steps to Fill the LPU NEST Application Form (Online)
Candidates can follow these steps to fill application form online.
- Visit LPU NEST application portal, admission.lpu.in.
- Candidates must register by entering name, email, mobile number, state, gender and password.
- Candidates will receive confirmation email after registering.
- Candidates must login using credentials created.
- After logging in, click on application form for preferred course.
- Pay application fee.
- Fill all details on the application form (personal, educational, contact details)
- Review form after filling and then submit form.
- Candidates can then book exam slot.
How to fill the LPU NEST Application Form (Offline or Semioffline)?
Candidates can also fill the application form offline by following these steps.
- Candidates can visit the campus and buy the LPU NEST application form kit by paying the fee.
- Candidates must manually fill the details on the OMR sheet.
- Then send the completed application form to the university by post.
The application form can also be filled semi-offline. Candidates must follow these steps to fill form.
- Candidates can collect the application form from the university.
- Scratch the unique OMR code on the printed application form.
- Log in to the LPU NEST admission portal online.
- Complete and submit the application form online.
LPU NEST Slot Booking
After the fee payment and application form submission, candidates can do the LPU NEST 2026 slot booking. Slot booking is a mandatory step after the application form is submitted. Without booking slot, candidates cannot download admit card or appear for the exam. If slots are not booked, it will be automatically allotted by the authorities. Slot booking for LPU NEST will be done first-come first-served basis. Slot can be booked based on the availability of test centres and seats
The steps to book slot are given below.
- Candidates must login to the admission portal using the registered credentials.
- Select the mode of exam: exam centre-based or online remote proctored.
- Select the preferred exam date and time.
- The slot is allotted based on availability.
- Once slot booking is done, admit card can be downloaded.
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Slot Booking for LPU NEST 2026: Important Points
Candidates can refer to the important points related to slot booking below.
- Slot booking can be done only after submitting the application form.
- Changes are not allowed once the slot is booked.
- Candidates must book the slot early to get the preferred date and time.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Dear reader,
Taking admission at LPU is a great choice.
Yes, there are more options besides LPUNEST to enroll at Lovely Professional University. For a variety of programs, LPU kindly accepts results from national-level tests such as JEE Main, NEET, UCEED, or CLAT. Talented students from a variety of
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes — you can often get admission to Lovely Professional University without appearing for LPUNEST, depending on the course and your qualifications. For many programs such as BA, BBA, B.Com, and other non-technical degrees, LPU offers direct admission based on your qualifying exam marks (like Class 1
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
LPU NEST is generally considered easy to moderate in difficulty. It is easier than most national engineering exams. The exam is designed to test concepts, not tricky questions. If the candidates prepare well, they can clear the exam in the first attempt.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
LPU NEST is conducted in multiple phases. The exam is conducted at the exam centre and as a remote proctored exam.
- LPU NEST Test Centre Exam Dates: March 15 - 31, 2026
- LPU NEST Remote Proctored Exam Dates: February 15 - 31, 2026
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
LPU NEST 2026 will be conducted for various courses; the syllabus is different for each course. LPU NEST syllabus 2026 or BTech covers topics from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English and General Aptitude. The syllabus is based on the Class 11 & 12 curriculum. Candidate
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
To crack LPU NEST on the first attempt, candidates must follow a smart strategy rather than just hard work. LPU NEST exam is of moderate difficulty, so with consistent preparation, candidates can get a good score and scholarship.
- Candidates must start by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
LPU NEST results are usually announced 48 hours after the exam. The LPUNEST result 2026 was announced on February 8, 2026. The LPUNEST previous schedule exam was conducted till February 5, 2026. The candidates will receive the result at the registered email ID.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates must check LPU NEST syllabus and pattern before they start exam preparation. Candidates must practice using the LPU NEST sample papers. Candidates can check previous year question papers, syllabus details, and sample papers on official website. Candidates must have strong understanding of
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
After filling and submitting LPU NEST application form, candidates must book slot to appear for the exam. During slot booking, candidates can select exam centre, date and time from available options. Exam slot allotment is done on first come first serve basis. Exam centre is allotted by authorities
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, students can take admission in LPU without appearing for LPUNEST, depending on the course they are applying for. Lovely Professional University offers direct admission based on previous academic performance (such as Class 12 or graduation marks) for many undergraduate and postgraduate programs
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LPU NEST Notifications
LPU NEST Kit Soft Copy fee is INR 1000 for both boys and girls, and application fee for the hard copy is INR 1500. The application fee can be paid online using a debit/credit card/Netbanking, etc. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to submit the application form. The application fee may change every year.