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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 salary after doing an MCA from LPU?
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After completing MCA from LPU, students are open to multiple jobs. The salary offered to various job profiles depends on the entry-level as well the experience and skills of the professionals. Those who have minimum experience of 3-5 years can expect to earn in the range of INR 6-12 LPA in top companies. Check below the list of MCA jobs and the average salary offered to the respective job profiles. The salary data is according to the website Payscale.com. 

Job PositionAverage Salary
System EngineerINR 5 LPA
Software TesterINR 5 LPA
System AdministratorINR 6 LPA
Web DeveloperINR 7 LPA
Software DeveloperINR 10 LPA
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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:   What is the selection criteria for LPU PhD?
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LPU selects candidates for PhD course based on LPUNEST PhD score. The university will also consider the academic performance of the candidates for final selection. Below is the weightage of selection parameter for PhD:

Selection ParameterWeightage
Entrance exam70%
Interview30%

Aspirants who have qualified GPAT (NET/ JRF) / CSIR (NET/ JRF) / ICAR (JR / SRF) examinations/ SLET (Punjab only) / GATE or GPAT scorecard/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder or passed MPhi. Programme (in regular mode only) are exempted from entrance examination LPUNEST (PhD).

LPU BTech Admission 2026

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  • 10+2 with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: LPU NEST, CBSE 12th, ISC, PSEB 12th

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DatesUpcoming Events
4 May '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 3 Exam BeginsOngoing
26 Apr '26 - 15 May '26
LPU NEST 2026 Application Form Phase 3Ongoing
2 May '26 - 15 May '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 CounsellingOngoing
20 May '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 3 Admission Last Date
DatesPast Events
2 May '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 Result
4 Apr '26 - 30 Apr '26
LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 Exam
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Q:   What is LPU fees for BTech?
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The total fee for BTech range from INR 4.5 lakh -INR 36 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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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
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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
373432

LPU Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Can students take admission in LPU without LPUNEST?
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Yes, students can get admission in LPU without LPUNEST if they have scores of other accepted exams. The university conducts LPUNEST as both a scholarship and entrance test. Students can instead submit scores of the following exams as well:

  • JEE Mains for BTech admission
  • CAT/ XAT/ MAT for MBA admission
  • CUET-PG for MSc, MCA, etc. 
  • GATE for M.Tech admission
  • NATA for BArch admission
Q:   Does LPU offer direct admission?
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Lovely Professional University, LPU admissions are mostly offered based on a set admission criteria. The university accepts students on an entrance basis primarily. However, in some cases if a student has valid entrance scores, direct admission may be offered. Students are advised to connect with the admission team of the university to know more.

Q:   What are the documents required for LPU admission?
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At the time of LPU admissions, students have to submit several documents. A list of required documents for LPU admissions is as below:

  • Candidate and Parent's Passport-size photograph 
  • Matriculation Certificate - if applicable
  • Eligibility Qualification Certificate - as per course
  • Gap Affidavit - if applicable
  • Aadhaar Card of both Candidate and Parents
  • Category Certificate - if applicable
  • Income Certificate of Parents - self in case of PhD
Q:   What is the minimum fees to reserve a seat at LPU?
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Students can get provisional admission and confirm their seats by paying a nominal fees. The nominal fees is INR 10,000. This applies to all courses and would be adjusted against the programme fees of the semester. MSc Agriculture and MA Hindi/ Punjabi are exempted from this case.

 
Q:   For which course LPU is best?
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LPU top courses include BTech and MBA. Other than this, the university offer courses in Design, Arts, Animation, Nursing, etc. The popular LPU courses along with eligibility and selection details are mentioned below:

Course Name 

Common Eligibility & Selection Criteria 

BTech

Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with 60% marks

Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics/ Biology/ Biotechnology and English or equivalent as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 60% aggregate for BTech Biotechnology, Food Tech and Biomedical

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST + JEE Main + CUET

MBA 

Eligibility: Graduation with at least 55% aggregate or completed Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or Cost & Management Accountancy (CMA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT + GDPI

BBA/ BBA (Hons)

Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board with 50%-60% aggregate with English or equivalent

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST/ CUET UG (merit-based for some of the BBA specialisations)

MCA/ MCA (Hons)

Eligibility: A minimum aggregate of 60% in BCA or BSc (CS/IT) or any other UG degree with CS/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Maths/ Business Statistics/ QT as a subject at UG or Class 12 level)

Selection Criteria: LPUNEST

 

Q:   Which are the BDes specialisations at LPU?
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BDes is a four-year course offered in below specialisations:

LPU BDes Specialisations

Product & Industrial

Interior & Furniture

Fashion

Graphics

Multimedia

Film and TV Production

Gaming

User Experience

Q:   Which are the different specialisations offered in MBA at LPU?
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The 2-year MBA course is divided into 4 semesters. LPU MBA specialisations are mentioned below:

LPU MBA Specialisations
MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management 
Business Analytics with KPMG International Business 
Financial Market with NSE AcademyTourism & Hospitality 
Supply Chain & Logistics with SafeducateMBA International Credit Transfer Option 

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Nishtha Shukla

Updated on Apr 29, 2026