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LPU MDes Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates & Eligibility
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LPU M.DesWhat's new?
LPU M.Des admissions 2026 are open. Additional updates are below:
- The NIFT 2026 counselling registration and choice filling process for the MDes course has begun. Candidates can register until Jun 22, 2026.
- The CEED 2026 results for the MDes programme have been released. Students can access and download their scorecard until Jul 31, 2026, by logging in to the official website.
- 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:
|
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.
LPUNEST 2026 phase 4 exam started on June 6 for both test centre and remote-proctored mode. The last exam will be held on 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.
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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The structure of LPU MDes Fees is as follow:
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 3.2 L | |
₹ 2.4 L | |
₹ 4 K | |
₹ 20 K | |
₹ 5.64 L - 5.84 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On M.Des Fees
The application fee for LPUNEST is given below:
- Soft Copy of LPUNEST Kit: INR 1,000 (for boys & girls)
- Printed LPUNEST Kit: INR 1,500 (for boys & girls)
The total application fee can be paid through credit card, online banking, debit card, or UPI.
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LPU MDes Admission Dates 2026
Check below the important admission dates:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
15 Jun '26 - 22 Jun '26 | NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment |
15 Jun '26 - 1 Jul '26 | NIFT Counselling Round 1Ongoing |
10 Mar '26 - 31 Jul '26 | CEED Scorecard 2026Ongoing |
17 Jan '27 | CEED 2027 exam date |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
20 Jun '26 | M.Des Last Date of Admission |
3 Jun '26 | NIFT Final Result |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
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.
LPU has recently launched Trial/ Audition based scholarship scheme (LPUTABS). Yes, students can apply for this scholarship scheme. Refer to the below LPUTBS Schedule of Trial/ Audition
| Schedule | Last Date to Apply | Date of Entrance Exam | Display of Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule II | 22nd June 2026 | 26th June 2026 | 30th June 2026 |
| Schedule III | 20th July 2026 | 24th July 2026 | 28th July 2026 |
For courses like BCA, LPUNEST is not required. If a student gets admission at LPU in this course, they will not have to qualify LPUNEST later. Although for most of the courses, LPUNEST is accepted by the university. Hence, securing good marks in LPUNEST is important for a successful admission.
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