LPUNEST 2026: Slot Booking (Dec 10 - Jan 15), Application Form (Till Jan 15), Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Result,

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 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.

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. 

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.

LPU NEST 2026 exam schedule is from December 2025 to September 2026. If seats remain empty after present round, more admission rounds will be conducted. Next round admission dates will be announced on official website. LPU NEST 2026 phase 1 exam will be conducted at the exam centres from January 20, 2026 to February 5, 2026

LPU NEST exam dates announced. LPU NEST 2026 phase 1 exam will be conducted in January 2026. The examination is conducted for UG and PG courses admission. LPU NEST application form is available online. Students should check the official website of Lovely Professional University to know LPU NEST dates. Submit the application form before the deadline. LPU NEST 2026 slot booking should be done 48 hours before the exam. 

The seat allocation during the LPU NEST counselling is done based on the LPU NEST scores. The university prepares a merit list based on the scores of the candidates in LPU NEST. Candidates with higher scores in the entrance test are given preference during seat allocation.

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 candidate will be allowed to submit only a single application form for a particular course. The candidates can submit a separate LPU NEST application form for different courses. There is no limit on the number of forms submitted if the application forms are submitted for admission to different courses. The university conducts LPU NEST in multiple phases. If the candidate wants to apply for the same course in a different phase, that is allowed. 

LPU NEST Kit Soft Copy fee is INR 1000 for both boys and girls, and application fee for the hard copy is INR 1500. The application fee can be paid online using a debit/credit card/Netbanking, etc. It is mandatory to pay the application fee to submit the application form. The application fee may change every year.

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.

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 download it and printout and keep it handy. 

LPU NEST syllabus will be different depending on the programme you are applying for. The LPU NEST syllabus for BTech covers topics from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English and General Aptitude. The syllabus is usually based on the 10+2 curriculum of major boards like CBSE, ICSE and State Boards. The university has enough resources on its official website to assist you with this matter. Visit the official LPU NEST website, where you will find all the relevant information regarding LPU NEST, including the syllabus, previous year question papers, sample papers, and more.

Each question carries four marks. There will be four marks awarded for each correct response. No marks will be deducted for a wrong response. Exam is conducted for 500 marks. There will be 125 questions asked in exam.

Unlike other entrance exams, LPU NEST does not have negative marking. Candidates can attend all questions without fear of losing marks. This approach allows candidates to maximise chances of scoring well by making guesses or eliminating unlikely options.

Each question carries four marks. There will be four marks awarded for each correct response. No marks will be deducted for a wrong response. Exam is conducted for 500 marks. There will be 125 questions asked in exam.

A total of 100 questions are asked in total. 

Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Chemistry - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions

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Physics - 25 Questions

Mathematics - 25 Questions

Biology - 25 Questions

English - 25 Questions.

Yes, the questions asked in the mock test will be similar to the actual exam. Taking mock tests will help the candidates understand the exam pattern. Therefore, taking mock tests is extremely important to score well in the LPU NEST exam. The candidates can find the mock test links updated on the official website. 

There is no additional fee for taking LPU NEST mock tests. The candidates who have registered for LPU NEST can take the test anytime. It is part of the LPU NEST preparation; therefore, appearing for the mock test is not charged.

Yes, candidates can directly appear for the exam without taking a mock test. Taking a mock test will help the candidates get familiar with the exam pattern, type of questions, etc. So it is recommended that the candidates take mock tests. 

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.

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

While NCERT books are good for LPU NEST preparation, students must not study only NCERT. The candidates must refer to the LPU NEST syllabus provided on the official website and check different books for the topics given in the syllabus. Students can also refer to online materials for the different topics.

The candidates must check the email sent to them by the University. The candidates can follow the steps given in the mail to download the admit card. The admit card will be available in the mail within 48 hours. It is mandatory to take the admit card to the exam centre to appear for the exam. The admit card will be checked at the exam centre.

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

LPUNEST admit card 2026 is issued to candidates after booking a slot for LPUNEST 2026. For candidates who do the LPUNEST slot booking 2026 by themselves, LPUNEST 2026 admit card is generated immediately. On the other hand, for candidates whose slot was booked by the Lovely Professional University, the LPUNEST hall ticket 2026 is generated 48 hours after receiving the application form.

If the candidates find any discrepancies in the LPU NEST Result, it is important that the issue is reported to the university immediately. The candidates can send an email explaining the error to the support team. The candidates can add screenshots of the result for reference purposes. Candidates can also call the concerned authority; the phone number is usually mentioned on the college website.

No, admission authorities will not share results through email. The result will be available only on official website. The candidates can check result on official website. The counselling process will start after results are announced. The candidates must enter seat preferences online after results are announced.

The scholarship amount for LPU NEST is calculated based on candidate's performance in entrance exam and  academic record. The scholarship amount may vary depending on course and category.

The candidatess can check the official website for the seat allotment. The candidates must log in to their account by using their username and password. The candidates can update their seat preferences on the official website after the results are out. The seat allotted will be announced on the official website.

The LPU NEST counselling will start soon after the declaration of the results. 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 the allotment of seats will be available online. Based on the availability of seats, the candidates will be given admission.

Counselling form can be filled after the LPU NEST exam score is published. After which, candidates must enter seat preferences and proceed to the admission process. During the admission process, candidates must pay an admission fee and upload all the necessary documents. 

Yes, candidates may visit the LPU Admissions Office at the university campus in Phagwara, Punjab, for in-person inquiries. It's advisable to call ahead and confirm timings or make an appointment.

For scholarship and fee waiver-related queries, you can contact the LPU NEST helpline or email. The admissions authority will give the details about sources of information regarding the scholarship criteria, eligibility, and application processes.

The LPU NEST counselling will start soon after the declaration of the results. 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 the allotment of seats will be available online. Based on the availability of seats, the candidates will be given admission.

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. Each phase of the  LPU NEST is treated separately, and the candidates will receive a new score and rank based on their performance in that phase of the exam.

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.

LPU NEST exam dates announced. LPU NEST 2026 phase 1 exam will be conducted in January 2026. The examination is conducted for UG and PG courses admission. LPU NEST application form is available online. Students should check the official website of Lovely Professional University to know LPU NEST dates. Submit the application form before the deadline. LPU NEST 2026 slot booking should be done 48 hours before the exam.