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

The step-by-step procedure to fill out the application form online is given below.

Step 1: Registration – Candidates are required to register by visiting the official portal or by clicking on the link given below. They will be required to enter their names, email IDs, date of birth and valid mobile number, after which the registration ID will be generated and sent to their registered email ID.

Step 2: Payment of Application Fees – After successful registration for the LPUNEST 2026, candidates will need to pay the requisite fee. Application fees can be paid online using net banking, credit or debit card.

Step 3: Filling of Online Application Form – Candidates, after payment of the fee, must fill in all personal, academic and contact details in the relevant fields of the online application form. Candidates should scrutinise all details provided in the application form, as an incomplete form or incorrect information will be rejected.

Step 4: Uploading of Scanned Documents – Candidates will be required to upload scanned images of their documents after filling in the details in the application form. Before filling out the LPUNEST 2026 application form, candidates will be required to upload scanned copies of their photograph, birth certificate/Aadhaar card and certificate of qualifying exam as per the specifications mentioned by the university.

Step 5: Submission of Application Form – After successfully uploading the required documents, candidates have to finally submit the application form for LPUNEST 2026 by clicking on a button given at the last of the form. Candidates must print a copy of the filled application form for future reference.

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 out 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 the hard copy of the purchased application form:
• Fill out 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.

Incomplete Applications

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 2026 Application Form FAQs are listed below.