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LPU MDes Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility
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LPU M.Des admissions 2026 are open. Additional updates are below:
- The NIFT 2026 counselling process for LPU M.Des. admission has now concluded.
- EDB for Residential facilities has been extended till June 30th for MDes students.
- The CEED 2027 exam for LPU M.Des. admission will be conducted on Jan 17, 2027. More details will be available by Oct 1, 2026.
- The NID DAT 2026 round 2 seat allotment schedule for the MDes course will be available soon on the official website.
LPU MDes Eligibility & Highlights 2026
In the field of Architecture and Design, LPU offers a full-time MDes programme for a duration of two years. Master of Design (MDes) programme at LPU is offered in five specialisations as tabulated below along with their specialisation-wise eligibility criteria. LPU admissions to this programme are based on LPUNEST/ CEED/ NIFT Entrance Exam/ NID Entrance Exam scores. The minimum eligibility is as follows:
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MDes |
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|---|---|
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Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Interior and Furniture |
At least 50% aggregate in BDes (Interior) or BSc (Interior Design) or BDes (Product and Industrial) or BSc (Product and Industrial) or BArch/ BPlan/ B.Construction Management or BTech (any stream) or allied fields |
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Product and Industrial |
At least 50% aggregate in BDes (Product and Industrial) or BSc (Product and Industrial) or BDes (Interior)/ BArch/ BPlan/ B.Construction Management or BTech (Mechanical or Civil Engineering) or allied fields |
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Fashion |
At least 50% aggregate in BSc (Fashion)/ BDes (Fashion)/ BTech (Fashion) or studied Fashion in graduation or equivalent |
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Multimedia |
At least 50% aggregate in BSc (Multimedia) or BDes (Multimedia) or any graduation degree with Multimedia as a subject or equivalent |
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Journalism and Film Production |
BDes in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 50% |
NOTE: There is a 5% relaxation for students from North-east states and Sikkim or defence personnel and their dependents or wards of Kashmiri migrants.
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Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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 |
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.
Yes, LPU is a good university with constant increase in the placements offered to students. Below are the reasons to go for LPU admissions:
- Ranked 48 & 44 by NIRF 2025 in the Engg. & Mgmt. category, respectively, LPU is ranked by NIRF under Overall, University & Research categories as well.
- It has been ranked 5 in India by THE World University Rankings 2026.
- The university is approved by UGC, UGC-DEB, NCT, PCI, BCE, COA, PSCAE, ITPI & Indian Association of Physiotherapists. It is also accredited by ICAR, & with A + Grade by NAAC.
- LPU has partnered with more than 500 universities across more than 80 countries, offering students & faculty members' the much needed global exposure. These collaborations help students with credit transfers, semester exchanges, joint research, & summer/winter schools.
The test centre based LPUNEST phase 6 exam is scheduled from August 4 to 20, 2026.
LPUNEST phase 5 exam was scheduled between July 6-31, 2026.
LPUNEST 2026 phase 4 exam started on June 6 for both test centre and remote-proctored mode. The last exam date was June 30.
The LPU NEST phase 3 exam 2026 started remote proctored exam and test centre exam on May 4, 2026. Exam last date was May 20, 2026.
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M.Des Applications open till Aug 10, 2026. Apply Now
LPU M.DesLPU MDes Fees 2026
The structure of LPU MDes Fees is as follow:
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 3.2 L | |
₹ 2.44 L | |
₹ 4 K | |
₹ 20 K | |
₹ 5.88 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On M.Des Fees
Yes, candidates can get direct admission in LPU. Aplicants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria set by the colleeg. They need to apply online on the official website of college.
No, CUET marks is not a compulsory requirement for getting admission in MSc programme of LPU. However, the university accepts valid scores of CUET as well as it's own in-house entrance exam called LPUNEST for giving admission in MSc at LPU.
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.
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LPU MDes Admission Dates 2026
Check below the important admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
Sep '26-Dec '26 | NID DAT 2027 Registration DateTentative |
Dec '26 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards Tentative |
Dec '26 | NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.DesTentative |
Dec '26-Jan '27 | NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative |
17 Jan '27 | CEED 2027 exam date |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
10 Mar '26 - 31 Jul '26 | CEED Scorecard 2026 |
19 Jul '26 - 27 Jul '26 | NIFT Spot Round 2026 |
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