LPU NEST 2026 Exam: Check Application & Other Schedule
Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test 2026 ( LPU NEST )
Registration - 14 Oct '25 - 15 Jan '26
LPUNEST Dates: The LPU NEST application form is currently 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). LPU NEST slot booking can be done from December 10, 2026. Candidates can also find information on the LPU NEST 2026 Exam Pattern and LPU NEST 2026 Syllabus here. LPUNEST 2026 dates for BTech exams 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.
- 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
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 01 Dec ' 25 - 15 Jan ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Online Slot Booking ONGOING |
| 14 Oct ' 25 - 15 Jan ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Online Application ONGOING |
| 15 Dec ' 25 - 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) |
| Feb ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| 08 Feb ' 26 - 10 Feb ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Counselling Round I - Filling of Online Preference |
| 12 Feb ' 26 | LPU NEST 2026 Counselling Round I - Result of allotment |
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 come first-served 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 dates (s) and other details 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.
LPUNEST 2026 Dates Highlights
Candidates can check important dates related to various events of the LPUNEST 2026 exam here.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
LPUNEST 2026 Application form Date
LPUNEST application form 2026 is available on official website. The last date to submit completed LPU NEST application form is January 15, 2026. LPU NEST application form will not be accepted after last date.
Commonly asked questions
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.
LPUNEST 2026 Slot Booking Date
After filling out LPU NEST application form, candidates must book a slot to appear in the LPU NEST. LPUNEST 2026 slot booking is available from December 10, 2025, to January 15, 2026. If slots are not booked, they will be automatically allotted by authorities.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
LPU NEST Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can appear for the LPU NEST exam again in a later phase. 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.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Seat allotment during the LPU NEST counselling effectively takes place based on your merit (exam) rank, as well as the preferences you fill to course/specialisations while you log in to the portal for admissions after your results are out. After you log in to the counselling portal after the results
S
Beginner-Level 3
Answered 2 months ago
Yes dear, you should revise LPUNEST test before . You will get syllabus, question paper pattern, sample questions, previous year questions papers etc. from nest.lpu.in of each course . Preparation will help you in getting maximum scholarship that will remain applicable till the duration of course .
E
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
No dear, there is no extra fees to appear in LPUNEST mock test . You only need to submit application fees of test . Here I would also like to inform you that if you choose online mode to appear for test only then its required to appear in mock test before final exam, so that you will get familiar wi
E
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The candidates can follow these steps to improve their time management skills
- Regularly Take Timed Mock Tests
- Try to complete the easy questions first
- Learn to skim the paper and skip the questions that you find difficult.
- Set a deadline to complete every section
- Practice with past year question papers
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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
S
Contributor-Level 6
LPU NEST Notifications2 Institutes accepting LPU NEST
LPU - Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar • Private
4.3Lovely Professional University, Admission Office
Ludhiana • Private
Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates
JEE Main 2026 Correction Window Session 1 1 Dec '25 - 2 Dec '25 GITAM GAT 2026 registration last date for current phase 10 Dec '25 Last date to fill ATIT 2026 application form Phase 1 19 Dec '25 CRMUAT 2026 Application Form Dates Availability Jan '26
What if I am not satisfied with LPU NEST score?