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LPU Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

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LPU Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   Are LPU admissions open?
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Yes, LPU- Lovely Professional University admissions are open now. Interested students can visit the LPU website and apply for the desired course. Students can also call LPU admission desk to get more details.

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Q:   How to get admission in LPU - Lovely Professional University?
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To get admission in LPU, students have to complete LPU registration at the university's website. The process can be completed online. Applicants are then required to appear for Interview and upload required documents to complete the process. Once an admission offer is made, students have to pay Lovely Professional University course fees.

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Q:   What is the LPU NEST exam date for the test centre-based test?
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The remote proctored exam will be conducted from February 15, 2026, and the test centre exam dates are from March 15, 2026. The exam will be conducted till March 31, 2026.

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Q:   Who is eligible for PhD in LPU?
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The criteria for PhD at LPU is mentioned below:

  • Master degree with 55% to 65% aggregate or equivalent grades
  • One year PG degree with 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grades after a four-year/ eight semester bachelor degree.
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LPU Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2026

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LPU Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Is LPU entrance exam hard?
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LPUNEST is a national-level exam conducted by LPU for admission to various courses. LPUNEST forms the basis of eligibility for some programmes and also for the scholarship programmes. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. LPUNEST exam pattern elucidates the scheme of the question paper. Candidates seeking admission through LPUNEST must check the exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like total number of question, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. The entrance test is neither hard nor easy. Candidates must prepare well to score the qualifying marks in the entrance exam. 

Q:   Will I get a direct admission in LPU with 65 % marks in Class 12?
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LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

Q:   What would be the fees if you take a direct admission in the LPU?
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The fee is same for regular and direct admission. LPU fees changes for every course. The top LPU courses along with fee details are mentioned below:

Course NameTotal Fee
BTechINR 4.5 lakh - INR 16 lakh
MBAINR 1.6 lakh - INR 10 lakh
BBAINR 3.2 lakh - 9.6 lakh
BCAINR 1.5 lakh - 7.2 lakh
MCAINR 1.2 lakh - 4.8 lakh

Note: This information is gathered from official website and is subject to change. 

Q:   Can I get into LPU with 45% in class 12th?
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No, admission to the LPU with 45% in Class 12th is not possible. The mode of Lovely Professional University course admissions 2026 is online. The accepted entrance tests are LPU NEST, MAT, XAT, CAT, etc. Lovely Professional University conducts the Scholarship test & National Entrance test known as LPUNEST for admission to various available courses. 

LPU BTech Admission 2026

85 courses 3 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: LPU NEST, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
15 Feb '26 - 31 Mar '26
LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Remotely Proctored Exam)
15 Mar '26 - 31 Mar '26
LPU NEST 2026 Entrance Examination (Test Centre Based Exam)
DatesPast Events
25 Mar '26
LPU NEST 2026 Online Application Last Date
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Q:   What is LPU fees for BTech?
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The total fee for BTech is INR 4.5 lakh -INR 16 lakh. The fee is calculated based on the semester fee.  Admission to BTech course is based on LPUNEST or CUET UG score. After completion of the selection rounds, shortlisted aspirants need to pay the course fee to confirm their admission. Candidates are first required to register with an application fee for LPUNEST. The exam fee for LPUNEST is INR 1,000 for males and INR 500 for females.

Q:   Can I get admission in LPU for BTech without taking JEE Mains?
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Yes, candidates seeking admission to LPU BTech course can also apply via LPUNEST. Apart from accepting a valid JEE Main entrance test score, LPU also conducts the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for BTech admission. The score of candidates must be equal or above precribed percentage in JEE for exemption from LPUNEST. For scores below the prescribed percentage, candidates will be required to appear for LPUNEST. Only after qualifying LPUNEST, candidates can get admission to the BTech course.

Q:   How can I get admission in LPU for BTech?
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LPU offers admission to BTech based on LPUNEST. Candidates apply for BTech CSE Software Product Engineering need to pass KQ test followed by a PI round. Additionally, candidates need to pass Class 12 in relevant subjects to apply for BTech course. After completion of the selection rounds, candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their seat. 

Q:   Does LPU offer lateral entry to BTech course?
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LPU offers lateral entry to BTech course. Candidates must have passed three year Diploma after Class 10 in any stream or two year Diploma after Class 12 in non-Medical stream and ELR or BSc (non-Medical) or BSc Computer Science and ELR with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BTech (LE) courses. Check below some of the BTech (LE) specialisations:

LPU BTech (LE) Specialisations
Computer Science Engineering  (BCA and ELR will also be considered)Construction Technology
ECE-IOTRobotics & Automation
Mechanical EngineeringBiotechnology

 

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LPU NIRF Student Diversity Report

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Overall
Universities
Engineering
Management
Pharmacy
Law
Architecture and Planning
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Innovation
LPU UG - 3 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 3 years2024-25
Total students5458
% Female students
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40%
% Outside State Students
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81%
International Students
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576
Info IconSource : NIRF Report 2025
LPU UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students23367
% Female students
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21%
% Outside State Students
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94%
International Students
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786
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Q:   What is the rank of LPU in NIRF MBA?
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LPU was ranked by NIRF under the 'Management Category' in 2023. Check below LPU rankings for last three years:

NIRF 2021NIRF 2022NIRF 2023
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LPU Admission 2026 FAQs

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Bhumika Khandelwal

Updated on Mar 13, 2026