What is the last date of the LPU NEST 2026 slot booking?

The slot booking window for LPU NEST 2026 opens 3 days before the exam. The last date to book the slot is April 15, 2026. The candidates must make sure that slots are booked before exam date. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

How much is the LPU NEST 2026 application fee?

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.

Are the application form release dates same for both LPU NEST online remotely proctored exam and test center based exam?

The application form dates are the same for LPU NEST online remotely proctored exam and LPU NEST test centre based exam. The applicants can choose between online remotely proctored exam and LPU NEST test centre based exam while filling the application form. The exam dates will remain the same. The candidates who opt for remotely proctored exam can appear for the exam at home. The candidates must read the guidelines given on the website carefully before appearing for the exam.

When will LPU NEST 2026 be conducted?

The LPUNEST phase 2 exam started for both test entres and remote proctored mode on April 4, 2026. The remote proctored exam will be conducted till April 20 whereas the test centre exam will be held until April 30, 2026.

What are the steps in LPU NEST counselling?

Counselling form can be filled after the LPU NEST exam score is published. After which, candidates must enter seat preferences and proceed to the admission process. During the admission process, candidates must pay an admission fee and upload all the necessary documents.

What is the application fee of LPUNEST?

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.

Is there a limit on the number of LPU NEST application forms that a single candidate can submit?

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.

Should the passport-sized photograph uploaded on the LPU NEST application be coloured or black and white?

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.

Is LPU-NEST conducted offline or online?

LPU NEST is conducted in online mode. LPU NEST can be attended by the candidate either from home as a remote proctored test, or they can attend from the test centres. If the candidate wants to take the test from home, they should make sure they have a stable internet connection.

Will there be any late fee for submitting the LPU NEST application form after the last date?

The candidates cannot submit the LPU NEST application form with a late fee. LPU NEST 2026 admission process is conducted in different phases. Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant. The candidates who missed applying for the exam during the initial phase can apply later. The candidates can check the dates of the exam on the official website.

Can I apply for more than one phase of LPU NEST?

Yes, candidates are allowed to take LPUNEST in multiple phases within the same admission cycle, and the best score across attempts will be considered for scholarship and admission purposes. You don't need to take earlier phases to be eligible for later ones. Registration is independent for each phase. A retake fee applies for each additional attempt beyond your first exam, often nominal in amount.

LPU NEST Application Form 2026: Steps to Fill Application Form & Other Details

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LPUNEST Application Form 2026: The registration for LPUNEST 2026 is open till April 15. Candidates can apply online using the direct link provided on this page. While filling the application form, candidates also need to book their exam date and slot. The last date for application form and slot booking is April 15, 2026.

Candidates can also fill the application form offline by purchasing the soft copy/printed copy of form from the university campus. The LPU NEST application fee for the soft copy kit is INR 1000 whereas the printed LPU NEST 2026 kit is of INR 1500.

After completing the LPUNEST exam application process, candidates can appear for the exam either as a remotely proctored test or at a test centre, as selected in the form. The current schedule of the LPUNEST 2026 exam started on April 4 for both remote proctored and test centre based exams. The phase 1 LPUNEST exam of Lovely Professional University is over. The phase 1 LPU NEST result was announced on April 3, 2026.

Table of contents

How to fill LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Online?
LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
LPU NEST Application Form 2026: Offline Procedure
LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee
Incomplete LPU NEST Application Form
LPU NEST Slot Booking

How to fill LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Online?

Candidates who are eligible to fill LPU NEST application form can apply for exam online and offline. To submit LPU NEST application form 2026 in online mode, candidates must visit admissions.ipu.in to complete application process. Candidates who want to apply offline must visit University campus and collect LPUNEST kit by paying application fee. Steps to Fill LPU NEST Application Form.

Registration
Fee Payment
Filling Application Form
Uploading of Scanned Documents
Application Form Submission

Direct Link: LPUNEST 2026 Application Form

LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of LPU NEST 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
26 Mar ' 26 - 15 Apr ' 26	LPU NEST 2026 Online Slot Booking ONGOING
04 Apr ' 26 - 20 Apr ' 26	LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Remotely Proctored Exam) ONGOING
04 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26	LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Test Centre Based Exam) ONGOING
15 Apr ' 26	LPU NEST 2026 Online Application Last Date

LPU NEST Application Form 2026: Offline Procedure

The applicant could obtain the printed copy LPUNEST-2026 Kit from the University Campus/ Camp Offices or any other prescribed place by paying a cash of INR 1500 for boys and girls. The soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 will be available for INR 1000 for boys and girls. Once the applicant has obtained the LPUNEST-2026 kit, the form can be submitted by one of the following methods:

Manual: Fill the full application form (OMR sheet) after reading all the instructions as specified under the head “Instructions for filling Application Form (OMR sheet)” in the LPUNEST booklet.
Semi-Online Application - In case the applicant does not want to send hard copy of the purchased application form:
Fill the application form at www.lpu.in
When asked whether the LPUNEST Kit has already been purchased or not, click “Yes“ if you have purchased the LPUNEST Kit. Fill in the OMR sheet No. and a Unique OMR code, in the given space.
Submit and save a copy of the complete application form for your reference.

All correspondence, including centre booking and the issue of e-hall ticket/ Appointment Letter/ Admit Card details, will be through email only. Therefore, the applicants are requested to get ready with valid email IDs and mobile numbers for contact. No separate communication will be done for the same.

LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee

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

Incomplete LPU NEST Application Form

Any application that is found incomplete, wherein the declaration is not signed, DD is not enclosed, DD is wrongly drawn, photographs are not affixed on the application form etc., will not be processed. LPU will not be informing applicants of any such applications. Candidates who have submitted incomplete applications won’t be able to access the Online Slot Management System.

LPU NEST Slot Booking

LPU NEST Slot Booking will be open from February 5, 2026. LPU NEST slot booking last date is March 10, 2026. After filling out LPU NEST application form, candidates must book slot to appear for LPU NEST.