Colleges in Punjab

Yes — Lovely Professional University (LPU) is open for admissions for the 2026 academic session. The university has started the 2026 admission process, and students can apply online for various undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and doctoral programmes through the official LPU admissions portal. The LPUNEST 2026 registration and application window is active, with key entrance exam dates and counselling rounds scheduled early in the year, and final admission deadlines (for many courses such as B.Tech and MBA) falling in February 2026

Here's how it currently stands:

• Applications for LPUNEST and programme admissions are open online. 

• LPUNEST 2026 exam registration and entrance testing for key programmes like B.E./B.Tech and MBA were scheduled through early 2026, with counselling and seat allotment following soon after. 

• Final admission dates for many courses (after counselling/interviews) are in February 2026, meaning admissions are actively ongoing at the start of the year. 

In short, LPU is currently accepting applications and enrolling students for 2026, but specific last dates vary by programme and may be early in the year — so it's best to check the official LPU admission webpage for exact deadlines for your chosen course. 

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has a strong placement record with hundreds of national and international companies recruiting students every year across IT, consulting, finance, FMCG, e-commerce and core sectors. Some of the top recruiters that regularly hire from LPU include global tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Infosys, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Cognizant and Capgemini, which offer roles in software, cloud, consulting and IT services. Other major visiting companies include Accenture, Bosch Ltd, Deloitte, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Optum, PwC, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, Nestlé, Asian Paints and Flipkart among many others. These recruiters represent a mix of multinational corporations, leading Indian firms, and Fortune 500 companies who offer internships and placement opportunities across engineering, management, analytics and other disciplines at LPU. 

Yes, students can take admission in LPU without appearing for LPUNEST, depending on the course they are applying for. Lovely Professional University offers direct admission based on previous academic performance (such as Class 12 or graduation marks) for many undergraduate and postgraduate programs like B.A., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Sc., and some PG courses. For professional programs such as B.Tech or MBA, LPUNEST may be waived if the student has valid scores from national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. However, LPUNEST is often important for scholarships and certain competitive programs, so while it may not always be mandatory for admission, appearing for it can provide additional benefits.