LPU NEST Centres 2027: Check State wise Test Centres List

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.

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 based on centre preferences entered by the candidate during the slot booking. 

If slots on any of  five dates chosen are not available, University may allocate any or date to  applicant. Applicant can appear for exam only on  date allotted. Candidates will not be allowed to attend exam on any or dates. Candidates must appear for exam without fail on date allotted.

Revision before the exam is important. It is necessary to write down important concepts, formulas, definitions and details while studying, as it will help in last-minute revision.

Candidates must take copies of admit card,and photo ID proof. For students under  age of 18, school IDs are acceptable as a valid form of ID proof. Candidates who are 18 years old or above may only bring ID cards. Or ID proofs that are allowed include permanent driving licenses, passports, PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, and government-issued IDs.

The LPU NEST 2026 test centre list will be available on the official website. The exam centre list will also be available in the brochure. The candidates must select the exam centre during the slot booking process. The selection of a test city is purely for indicating your preference during registration. The final slot booking will be done by the university on the basis of availability. 

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.

The Lovely professional university conducts the LPUNEST exam in multiple phases. Currently, phase 6 exam is ongoing, which started on August 4 and the last exam will be held on August 20, 2026.

The exams for phase 1 to 5 were held as per the schedule given here.

Phase 1 - January 10 to February 5, 2026

Phase 2 - April 4 to 30, 2026

Phase 3 - May 4 to June 2, 2026

Phase 4 - June 6 to June 30

Phase 5 - July 6 to 31, 2026

The selection of a test city is purely for indicating your preference during registration. The final slot booking will be done by the university on the basis of availability. The university reserves the right to book a slot as per the availability of the test centre. The university also reserves the right to add/ remove any test city in the above list. Under no circumstances can an applicant make any claim for a booking slot of a particular test city.

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.