LPU NEST Application Fees; Complete Guide on Application Process

LPU NEST 2026 is a national-level entrance and scholarship exam conducted by Lovely Professional University. The exam is conducted for admission and scholarship to many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by LPU. To apply for LPU NEST, candidates must submit the application form. Before filling the application form, candidates must pay the LPU NEST application fee. 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 - 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

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.

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.

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.

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.