LPU NEST Application Form 2026: Steps to Fill Application Form & Other Details

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

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LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Phase 2

26 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26

Dhanya B
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 15:58 IST

By Dhanya B

Overview

LPUNEST Application Form 2026: The registration last date for LPUNEST 2026 phase 2 has been extended till April 25. Candidates can apply online using the direct link on this page. Candidates can also fill the application form offline by purchasing the soft copy/printed copy of form from the university campus. The LPU NEST application fee for the soft copy kit is INR 1000 whereas the printed LPU NEST 2026 kit is of INR 1500. After completing the LPUNEST exam application process, candidates have to book slot for appearing in the exam.

Table of contents
  • How to fill LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Online?
  • LPU NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • LPU NEST Application Form 2026 Offline Procedure
  • LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee
  • LPU NEST Application Form Correction
  • LPU NEST Slot Booking
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How to fill LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Online?

Candidates who are eligible to fill LPU NEST application form can apply for exam online and offline. To submit LPU NEST application form 2026 in online mode, candidates must visit admissions.ipu.in to complete application process. Candidates who want to apply offline must visit University campus and collect LPUNEST kit by paying application fee. Steps to Fill LPU NEST Application Form.

  • Registration
  • Fee Payment
  • Filling Application Form
  • Uploading of Scanned Documents 
  • Application Form Submission 

Direct Link: LPUNEST 2026 Application Form

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a limit on the number of LPU NEST application forms that a single candidate can submit?
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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. 

 

Q:   What is the application fee of LPUNEST?
A: 

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.

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
26 Mar ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26

LPU NEST Slot Booking 2026 Phase 2

26 Mar ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Phase 2

04 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26

LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 Exam

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LPU NEST Application Form 2026 Offline Procedure

The applicant could obtain the printed copy LPUNEST-2026 Kit from the University Campus/ Camp Offices or any other prescribed place by paying a cash of INR 1500 for boys and girls. The soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 will be available for INR 1000 for boys and girls. Once the applicant has obtained the LPUNEST-2026 kit, the form can be submitted by one of the following methods:

  • Manual: Fill the full application form (OMR sheet) after reading all the instructions as specified under the head “Instructions for filling Application Form (OMR sheet)” in the LPUNEST booklet.
  • Semi-Online Application - In case the applicant does not want to send hard copy of the purchased application form:
  • Fill the application form at www.lpu.in
  • When asked whether the LPUNEST Kit has already been purchased or not, click “Yes“ if you have purchased the LPUNEST Kit. Fill in the OMR sheet No. and a Unique OMR code, in the given space.
  • Submit and save a copy of the complete application form for your reference.

All correspondence, including centre booking and the issue of e-hall ticket/ Appointment Letter/ Admit Card details, will be through email only. Therefore, the applicants are requested to get ready with valid email IDs and mobile numbers for contact. No separate communication will be done for the same.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date of the LPU NEST 2026 slot booking?
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The last date to book the LPU NEST exam slot for phase 2 was April 15, 2026. The candidates must make sure that slots are booked in advance. The exam slots are allotted based on availability.

Q:   How much is the LPU NEST 2026 application fee?
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LPU NEST application form fee for a soft copy of the LPU NEST 2026 Kit is INR 1000 for boys and girls. The printed copy of the LPU NEST Kit is available for INR 1500 for boys and girls. The application fee can be paid online if the application form is filled out online. The application fee can be given as a demand draft if the application form is submitted offline. If the DD is not enclosed or DD is wrongly drawn, the application form will not be accepted. The application fee has to be paid to submit the application form.

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

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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LPU NEST 2026 Application Fee

The LPU NEST application fee amount details are given below.

Category

Gender

Amount

Printed LPUNEST Kit cost

Boys & Girls

INR 1500

Softcopy of LPUNEST Kit cost

Boys & Girls

INR 1000

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will there be any late fee for submitting the LPU NEST application form after the last date?
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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. 

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

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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LPU NEST Application Form Correction

The unversity do not provide any correction facility in LPU NEST application form. Any online application with incorrect details or offline form that is found incomplete, wherein the declaration is not signed, DD is not enclosed, DD is wrongly drawn, photographs are not affixed on the application form etc., will not be processed. LPU will not be informing applicants of any such applications. Candidates who have submitted incomplete applications won’t be able to access the Online Slot Management System.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will LPU NEST 2026 be conducted?
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The LPUNEST phase 2 exam started for both test entres and remote proctored mode on April 4, 2026. The remote proctored exam will be conducted till April 20 whereas the test centre exam will be held until April 30, 2026. 

Q:   What are the steps in LPU NEST counselling?
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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. 

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LPU NEST Slot Booking

 LPU NEST Slot Booking is open for phase 2 exam. LPU NEST slot booking last date is April 25, 2026. After filling out LPU NEST application form, candidates must book slot to appear for LPU NEST.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Should the passport-sized photograph uploaded on the LPU NEST application be coloured or black and white?
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The candidates must upload recent passport sized colour photograph. Applicants are not allowed to upload black and white photograph. Candidates must also upload scanned copies of birth certificate/Aadhaar card and Certificate of qualifying exam as per specifications mentioned by university while filling application form. The candidates must check guidelines before uploading the scanned documents. The application form will get rejected if scanned copies uploaded are not of size specified.

Q:   Is LPU-NEST conducted offline or online?
A: 

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.

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Answered 3 days ago

LPUNEST is not compulsory for BBA at LPU Admission Office. Direct admission works based on 10+2 marks (minimum 50% aggregate) with English as a subject. The test mainly helps secure scholarships. LPU's curriculum stands out with industry projects and strong placement support from top recruiters, pre

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SubjectKey Topics Covered
PhysicsMotion, Kinematics, Gravitation, Oscillations, Thermal Physics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, and Atomic Structure.
ChemistryAtomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Solutions, s/p/d/f Block Elements, Organic Chemistry, and Biomolecules.
MathematicsAlgebra, Matrices, Vectors, Permutations & Combinations, Calculus (Integration/Differentiation), Geometry, and Probability.
BiologyDiversity & Structural Organization, Plant/Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, and Evolution.
EnglishGrammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Correction.

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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered a week ago

SubjectKey Topics Covered
PhysicsMotion, Kinematics, Gravitation, Oscillations, Thermal Physics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, and Atomic Structure.
ChemistryAtomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Solutions, s/p/d/f Block Elements, Organic Chemistry, and Biomolecules.
MathematicsAlgebra, Matrices, Vectors, Permutations & Combinations, Calculus (Integration/Differentiation), Geometry, and Probability.
BiologyDiversity & Structural Organization, Plant/Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, and Evolution.
EnglishGrammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Correction.

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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, scholarships through LPUNEST apply to animation programs like B.Des. in Animation and VFX. Performance determines slabs up to 60% off fees based on score cutoffs across programme groups. LPU's curriculum emphasizes innovative tools, industry projects with studios, and strong placement outcomes

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Miss kaur

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Answered 2 weeks ago

For animation courses at Lovely Professional University, LPUNEST is one of the accepted entrance options but not always the only way in. Students can also use scores from exams like UCEED, NID‑DAT, NIFT or CUET, depending on the specific animation programme they choose. The curriculum is designed to

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

All the candidates who qualify in LPU NEST entrance exam can participate in the counselling. In order to appear for the entrance, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before appearing for the exam.

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Aishwarya Garg

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Candidates need not register for LPU NEST counselling. All the LPU NEST qualified candidates can participate in the counselling process. Candidates must fill the course preference during counselling. The results will be announced based on the seat preference selected by the candidates. 

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Shikha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Yes, LPU NEST BTech syllabus is based on the Class 12 level. The subjects included are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English.  

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Rachit Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

After the LPU NEST results are announced, the candidates must participate in the counselling. The counselling process will be conducted online. The counselling dates are published by the authorities on the official website. 

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Manisha Sahni

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

For phase 1 of LPUNEST, the result has been announced. For the current phase (Phase 2), the LPU NEST result will be announced on May 2, 2026. The LPU NEST phase 2 exam is being conducted from April 4 to 30, 2026, as a remote proctored exam and test centre-based exam. 

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