LPU NEST 2026 Exam: Check Application & Other Schedule

Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2026 ( LPU NEST )

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Dhanya B
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 12:17 IST

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LPUNEST Dates: The LPU NEST application form is available on the official website. After completing the LPUNEST exam application process, the examination will be conducted as a remote proctored exam or at a designated test centre. The LPUNEST exam date is from January 10, 2026, to February 5, 2026 (remote proctored test) and from January 20, 2026, to February 5, 2026 (centre-based exam). Candidates can also find information on the LPU NEST 2026 Exam Pattern and LPU NEST 2026 Syllabus here.  LPUNEST 2026 dates for BTech events are updated on this page. LPUNEST 2026 counselling is conducted after the exams. Check the LPUNEST application form, slot booking, exam and result date in the table below.

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  • Important Dates For LPUNEST - 2026
  • LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • LPUNEST 2026 Important Information
  • LPUNEST 2026 Dates Highlights
  • LPUNEST 2026 Application form Date
  • LPUNEST 2026 Slot Booking Date
  • LPUNEST 2026 Exam Date
  • LPUNEST 2026 Result Date
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Important Dates For LPUNEST - 2026

The candidates can check for the schedule of the examination in the table below. To avoid any last-minute rush, the applicants are strongly encouraged to check the dates below and apply, book, and appear for the exam. If seats remain unfilled, subsequent phases of admissions will be carried out. The university website www.lpu.in will have the dates for the subsequent phases. 

#Candidates can select any test centre and date from the list on www.lpu.in, subject to availability.

 

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Q:   What is the date to release LPU NEST 2026 results?
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The result of the LPU NEST 2026 exam are released within 48 hours after the exam.  Candidates receive the test results directly in their portal. The candidates must enter their login credentials to check the LPU NEST 2026 Result. The result will not be sent to the candidates by post. 

Q:   Will I be able to apply again if I miss the first phase of LPU NEST?
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LPU NEST is conducted multiple times in a year. There is no requirement to appear for the previous phase of the exam to appear for the next phase. The application form will be available for each phase separately. The candidates can log in to the official website and submit the application form, and appear for the exam. The exam is conducted from January to August. 

 

Q:   From when can I book slot for LPU NEST exam?
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LPU NEST slot booking can be done from three days before the exam. The LPU NEST slot booking can be done from December 10, 2025. The LPU NEST application form was released on October 14. The LPU NEST slot booking must be done before the deadline to appear for the exam. 

LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25

LPU NEST 2026 Online Slot Booking

10 Jan ' 26 - 05 Feb ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Remotely Proctored Exam)

20 Jan ' 26 - 05 Feb ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Test Centre Based Exam)

08 Feb ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Result

Feb ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Last Date for Admission

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DatesPast Exam Dates
14 Oct ' 25

LPU NEST 2026 Online Application Start Date

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LPUNEST 2026 Important Information

  • For the Schedule mentioned above, the Mode of Exam will be Test Centre Based. 
  • Subsequent Rounds after Round-I (as mentioned above) will be conducted only if seats remain vacant. 
  • Seats falling vacant after the rounds mentioned above will be filled on a first come first serve basis, subject to satisfying eligibility criteria as mentioned in Prospectus-2025. 
  • Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates mentioned above, apply as soon as possible, and appear for the exam as soon as possible to avoid the last-minute rush. 
  • This is the tentative schedule, any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above are subject to change at the discretion of the University. 
  • No separate intimation or announcement will be given to any applicant(s). 
  • Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant. 

# Candidate can select any suitable venue, date and time, subject to its availability. 
* It is advised not to wait until the last minute, as you may not get the desired venue, date, and time for the exam.

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LPUNEST 2026 Dates Highlights

Candidates can check important dates related to various events of the LPUNEST 2026 exam here. 

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Q:   Can I edit my LPUNEST application after submission?
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Once you have submitted the form, no further modifications are allowed neither online nor offline. Slot booking is part of the submission process. If you have already booked your slot, your application is considered finalised.There is no separate “correction window” after slot booking for LPUNEST. You may update your information while filling the form, up until you click “Submit and book slot.” Carefully review all entries (personal details, exam centre, programme preferences, etc.) before  finalising mistakes can't be corrected later.

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

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LPUNEST 2026 Application form Date

LPUNEST application form 2026 is available on the official website. The last date to submit the completed application form is January 15, 2026. After the final date, the authorities will not accept any application forms.

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Q:   When can I download the LPU NEST 2026 admit card?
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Candidates can download their LPU NEST 2026 admit card after booking the exam slots. The admit card will be available on the official website. The admit card is a mandatory document to be taken for the exam. If candidates choose to book their LPU NEST slot for 2026 on their own, their LPU NEST 2026 admit card will be generated immediately. However, if Lovely Professional University books the slot for the candidates, the LPU NEST hall ticket 2026 will be generated 48 hours after the application form is received. However, all applications received before the start date of the slot booking will be processed only when the Online Slot Management is activated.

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

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LPUNEST 2026 Slot Booking Date

After filling out the application form, candidates must book a slot to appear in the exam. LPUNEST 2026 slot booking is available from December 10, 2025 to January 15, 2026. If the slots are not booked, it will be automatically allotted by the authorities.

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Q:   What is the last date of the LPU NEST 2026 slot booking?
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The slot booking window for the LPU NEST 2026 can be done three days before the exam. The last date to book the slot will be announced soon. The candidates should make sure that the slots are booked before the exam date. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

Q:   What if there is a non-availability of the slots in LPUNEST on the five-choice of exam dates?
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If the slots on any of the five dates chosen are not available, then the University may allocate any other date to the applicant. The applicant can appear for the exam only on the date allotted. The candidates will not be allowed to attend the exam on any other dates. The candidates must appear for the exam without fail on the date allotted.

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LPUNEST 2026 Exam Date

The LPUNEST 2026 exam will be conducted from December 15, 2025 to February 5 for the remote proctored test and from January 20 to February 5, 2026 for the centre-based exam. Candidates have to appear for the exam on the scheduled date. 

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Q:   What is the LPU NEST exam date for the test centre-based test?
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The schedule of the LPU NEST 2026 exam is from December 2025 to September 2026. The application form for this schedule will be available from December 2025.  If the seats remain vacant after the current round, further rounds of admission will be conducted. The dates for the next round of admission will be announced by the institute on the official website.

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LPUNEST 2026 Result Date

LPUNEST 2026 results for the previous schedule will be announced 72 hours before the exam. Candidates can check their results online by logging into their accounts. 

LPUNEST 2026 Counselling

Candidates who clear the LPUNEST 2026 exam can appear for the LPUNEST counselling. The counselling and seat allocation process will be conducted after the results are out. 

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Q:   What is the date to release LPU NEST 2026 results?
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The result of the LPU NEST 2026 exam are released within 48 hours after the exam.  Candidates receive the test results directly in their portal. The candidates must enter their login credentials to check the LPU NEST 2026 Result. The result will not be sent to the candidates by post. 

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

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. 

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Dear, Yes, if you miss the first phase of LPU NEST, you can still apply for the next phase. Lovely Professional University conducts LPU NEST in multiple phases each year to give students several chances to appear for the exam and qualify for admission or scholarships. You simply need to check the up

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Dear, Yes, you can appear for the  LPU NEST exam again.

Lovely Professional University allows candidates to appear in multiple phases of LPU NEST to improve their scores. To take the exam in a subsequent phase, the candidates must submit the application form again on the official website.

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Dear, No, you do not need to pay any additional fee to take the official LPU NEST mock test. Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides mock tests free of cost on its official website for registered candidates. These mock tests are designed to help students become familiar with the actual exam pa

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Dear, To manage time effectively during the LPU NEST exam, start by carefully reading all the instructions and understanding the question pattern before you begin. Divide your total exam time based on the number of questions—allocate a few minutes to each and avoid spending too long on any single qu

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Allotment of seats in LPU NEST-wise counseling will depend on the merit rank of candidates, their eligibility, and the online filling of course and specialisation preferences. The procedure consists of download rank card, filling of preferences for seats, and finally, seat allotment. Seat allotment

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Samreen Begum

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Dear,   The amount of time you should spend daily preparing for LPUNEST depends on your current knowledge level, the programme you are applying for, and how much time is left before the exam. On average, it is recommended to dedicate 2–4 hours daily for focused preparation over several months.

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Dear, Lovely professional university has its own entrance test named as LPUNEST and it is important to revise before exam it give you confidence as well as help you to score well. LPU do offers test structure, sample paper, previous year question paper as well as demo test. LPUNEST works as eligibil

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Seats during LPU NEST counselling are allocated based on the candidate's rank, choices filled, and seat availability. After qualifying the exam, candidates must register for counselling, fill in their preferred courses and specializations, and lock their choices. Allocation is done in order of m

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Vidushi Sharma

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The LPU NEST syllabus is provided on the official website. The syllabus is different for various courses. The candidates can click on the course for which they want to apply and find the LPU NEST syllabus for that particular course. The syllabus will be provided in PDF format. Candidates and downloa

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The application process for LPUNEST 2026 is scheduled to begin in October 2025 with Phase 1, and the last date to apply for this phase is January 2026. Phase 2 will start in January 2026 and conclude in March 2026, with the final date to apply and book a slot for the examination being March 25, 202

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