LPU NEST Counselling 2025: Counselling, Fees & Procedure

Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2025 ( LPU NEST )

Dhanya B
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 17:33 IST

By Dhanya B

LPUNEST 2025 counselling process will start after the LPU NEST 2025 result is announced. LPUNEST Result 2025 will be announced 48 hours after the exam. The LPU NEST counselling process will begin after the results. The candidates can update their online seat preferences during the LPU NEST counselling 2025. The LPU NEST seat allotment result will be announced after the LPU NEST counselling process. Candidates who qualified in LPUNEST 2025 could participate in the counselling to complete the admission process. The counselling will take place both online and offline. Candidates could deposit the requisite fee online or manually by visiting the university campus or camp office. Look into more details concerned with LPUNEST counselling 2025 on this page below.

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Q:   Who can participate in LPU NEST counselling?
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Once the LPU NEST 2025 exam is conducted, only the candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. The eligibility for counselling is determined based on the LPU NEST 2025 result. The candidates who meet the required cutoff scores or qualify for the specified criteria will be invited for counselling. The LPU NEST 2025 scorecard will be made available on the official website. Candidates can access their scorecards by logging into their registered accounts on the LPU NEST portal. The scorecard will contain the candidate's overall score, sectional scores, and any other relevant information related to their performance in the exam.

Q:   In which mode will the LPU NEST counselling be held?
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LPU NEST counselling will be held in online mode. Counselling is just the verification process of the documents. During counselling, candidates must typically submit various documents for verification to confirm their eligibility and secure their admission. It is important for candidates to carefully follow the instructions provided by the university regarding the document verification process. They should ensure that the documents are scanned or photographed clearly and uploaded in the specified format and size as per the guidelines provided by the university.

Q:   When does LPU NEST 2025 counselling start?
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The LPU NEST counselling will start soon after the declaration of the result. The LPU NEST result will be announced 48 hours after the exam.  LPUNEST qualified candidates can participate in the counselling process. The online seat preferences have to be updated by the candidates during the counselling process. The result of allotment of seat will be available online. Based on the availability of seats the candidates will be given admission.

Table of content
  • LPUNEST Counselling 2025: Process
  • LPU NEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Document required for LPUNEST 2025 Counselling
  • LPUNEST Counselling 2025: FAQs
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LPUNEST Counselling 2025: Process

Check the steps involved in the counselling of LPUNEST here:

  • Download score card or rank card
  • Fill in the seat preference
  • Seat will be allotted in first round of counselling
  • Seat will be allotted based on the availability of seats and preferences
  • Deposit an initial fee of INR 20,000 to confirm the seat
  • Complete the admission form
  • Submit the required documents
  • Deposit the balance fee within the prescribed timelines

LPU NEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of LPU NEST 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
20 Jul ' 25

LPU NEST 2025 Last Date for Admission

Ongoing
Registration
Exam Date
Results
Cutoff
Counselling
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Document required for LPUNEST 2025 Counselling

Candidates will be required to submit the following documents at the time of verification:

  • Passport size photograph
  • Date of birth proof (Matric certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar card)
  • Eligibility certificate

All these documents will be verified from the originals at the time of document verification.

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LPUNEST Counselling 2025: FAQs

LPU NEST 2025 Counselling FAQs are listed below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I gave LPU NEST, and now they are asking for counselling. Is it important?
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LPU counselling is nothing. This is just documents verification process of candidate which you have submitted online during the registration process of LPU NEST. So keep ready your all original documents and their photocopies like 10th and 12th marksheets, DOB proof, Aadhaar card of family members, School leaving Certificate photos etc.
Q:   Can I get admission in LPU without LPU NEST?
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It depends on the programme you choose. If you are planning to pursue a B.Tech programme, you will need to take the LPU NEST and meet certain percentage criteria. However, for any other programme, LPU NEST is not mandatory. The candidates will get a significant scholarship amount if they qualify LPU NEST. Even after completing the admission procedure, you can still apply for LPU NEST to enhance your scholarship. This presents a great opportunity to receive applicable scholarships, which will be deducted from the fee for each semester.
Q:   What is LPU NEST counselling?
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LPU NEST counselling refers to the counselling process conducted by Lovely Professional University (LPU) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. LPU NEST stands for Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test, which is the entrance examination conducted by LPU. The counselling process is conducted to allocate seats to the candidates based on their ranks and preferences.
Q:   Why is the LPU NEST counselling conducted?
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The primary purpose of LPU NEST counselling is to allocate seats to qualified candidates. Based on the rank or score obtained in the LPU NEST examination, candidates are called for counselling in order of their merit. Counselling allows the university to verify the authenticity of the documents submitted by candidates during the application process. This verification ensures that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria and have provided accurate information.
Q:   I want to know if the NEST exam is different from LPU NEST and the syllabus for both.
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Dear Aspirant, The National Entrance Screening Test NEST is an annual college entrance examination in India, conducted for admission into the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, and the Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai. You can find the syllabus of this exam on the website of NEST. Coming to the LPU NEST exam, it is LPU NEST is the acronym of Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test. It is conducted every year for admission to more than 150 programmes. The test acts as an Entrance Test as well as Scholarship Test. Being an alumnus of LPU I would love to share the pathway to find the syllabus for the LPU NEST exam. Firstly visit the LPU NEST website Secondly, select the programme in which you are interested to take admissions such as BCA MBA, BBA B.Tech, or others. A new tab will be opened. There will find an option of Information in a Blue color row, Click on the information icon, you can get a Syllabus, Papers, Sample of questions for the particular programme there I hope this helps All the best!
Q:   Will I get the admission or not if I fail to qualify LPU-NEST?
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You can attempt LPU NEST for the 2nd time and there will be no LPU NEST fee charged for that. But remember a candidate gets only two chances to appear in LPU NEST. For some courses like BA, BComm, BBA etc. LPU NEST is not mandatory and you may get direct admission provided you fulfil the eligibility criteria. Scholarship can be availed in all the programmes of the University, ranging from Diploma to PhD through LPU NEST score. So, I suggest you work hard and qualify for LPU NEST to get admission in the desired course and to get maximum benefit.
Q:   How are seats allocated during LPU NEST counselling?
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Seats are allocated during LPU NEST counselling based on the candidate's rank, preferences, and availability of seats. The university prepares a merit list based on the preferences filled by the candidates. Candidates with higher ranks are given priority in seat allocation. If a candidate's preferred choice of course or branch is not available, they may be offered an alternative based on their rank and availability.
Q:   What documents are required for LPU NEST counselling?
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The following documents are generally required for LPU NEST counselling: LPU NEST Admit Card LPU NEST Scorecard Class 10th Mark Sheet Class 12th Mark Sheet Date of birth proof Category Certificate (if applicable). .

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