Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at LPU, Jalandhar

LPU NEST 2026 exam schedule for phase 1 is from January 20 to February 5, 2026, for the test centre-based exam. If seats remain empty after the present round, more admission rounds will be conducted. Next round admission dates will be announced on the official website.

Lovely Professional University (LPU University) offers over 300 degree, Diploma and Certificate programmes to aspirants at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. It offers BTech, MBA, BSc, BBA, B.A., B.Arch, BDes, MTech, LL.B. and various other courses to students. LPU admission 2023 to most of the courses is entrance-based. LPU NEST 2023 is the official entrance and Scholarship Exam conducted by the university. Apart from LPU NEST the university accepts several other national-level entrance exams, such as JEE Main, CLAT, CAT, NATA, etc. So prepare well for the entrance test. Do keep an eye on LPU NEST pattern, LPU NEST exam dates, and go through the LPU NEST result to check the latest trend. Over the past few years, LPU has been ranked by the top-notch ranking bodies under several streams, including Management and Engineering. In 2023, LPU was ranked 23 among the top universities of the country by Times Higher Education. The college offers several courses to students at the UG and PG levels. The college has collaborated with various organisations to offer courses to students. It is noticed that these collaborations have benefitted the students in many ways like now the students can attend guest lectures and can take part in various educational workshops.

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.

LPU fee structure has several parameters. The fee amount is different for every course. LPU fees for top courses are mentioned below:

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

LPU BTech (popular programme) students are placed in top companies at top positions like KPMG, EY, IBM, and others. The following are the USPs of joining the BTech programme available at the LPU:

• MOOCs & industry certifications
• Live competitive coding platforms
• Global industry partnerships, etc.

LPU BTech students are taught Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity, and other new technologies. 

LPU is a private university which is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), UGC-DEB, NCT, PCI, BCE, COA, PSCAE, ITPI & Indian Association of Physiotherapists. LPU (Lovely Professional University) has been ranked at the 901-950 position in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Being a private university, the LPU infrastructure is good. 

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.

LPU is famous for its BTech & MBA programmes. LPU Engineering courses are becoming famous as the placements offered to the BTech students are good. LPU is one of India’s the largest private universities which is offering modern CSE Education to students integrated with AI, Machine Learning (ML), & Data Science (DS). The university infrastructure is also quite good. 

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. 

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