LPU Admission 2026

Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab · LPU · Estd. 2005
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A++ NIRF #27
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LPUNEST 2026 registration is open. Phase 1 exam window: 1–15 June 2026. Apply early for higher scholarship slabs. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Lovely Professional University

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university located in Phagwara, Punjab, established in 2005 under the Lovely Professional University Act. NAAC A++ accredited and ranked among India's top private universities, LPU has one of the country's largest single-campus footprints with around 30,000 students enrolled across 200+ programmes.

Most undergraduate admissions at LPU are conducted through LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test). For B.Tech, candidates may use either LPUNEST or JEE Main scores. Postgraduate and research admissions also rely on LPUNEST or relevant national exams (CAT, GATE, etc.) along with personal interview.

This page is your guide to LPU Admission 2026, with LPUNEST exam dates, eligibility, scholarships, course-wise fees, hostel and placement information, plus official application links updated as they are released.

30,000
Total Seats
200
Courses
A++
NAAC
#27
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹200 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

LPUNEST 2026
Conducted by LPU

Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) is the university's own online entrance and scholarship exam, used for admission across UG, PG and PhD programmes. Score also determines scholarship eligibility.

View exam guide →

Other accepted exams

  • JEE Main (B.Tech)
  • CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA)
  • GATE (M.Tech / PhD)

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
LPUNEST 2026 registration opens 15 Dec 2025 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Closed
LPUNEST 2026 Phase 1 exam window 15 Jan 2026 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Closed
LPUNEST 2026 Phase 1 results 05 Feb 2026 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Out
LPUNEST 2026 Phase 2 exam window 15 Apr 2026 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Ongoing
LPUNEST 2026 Phase 2 results 10 May 2026 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Upcoming
LPUNEST 2026 Phase 3 exam window 01 Jun 2026 LPUNEST LPU Admission Portal Upcoming
Document verification window 15 Jun 2026 Admission LPU Admission Portal Upcoming
Last date to confirm seat (Round 1) 10 Jul 2026 Admission LPU Admission Portal Upcoming
Hostel allotment opens 20 Jul 2026 Admission LPU Admission Portal Upcoming
Classes begin 10 Aug 2026 Academic University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register on LPU admission portal
    Visit lpuadmissions.com, create an account with email and phone, choose your programme of interest and pay the LPUNEST application fee online.
  2. 2
    Book LPUNEST slot and appear
    Once registered, book a date and time for the online LPUNEST exam from your preferred location (home or test centre). Appear for the proctored exam.
  3. 3
    Receive scorecard and scholarship slab
    Within 48 hours of the exam, LPU publishes your LPUNEST scorecard and provisional scholarship slab. Higher scores attract higher tuition discounts.
  4. 4
    Pay registration fee and lock seat
    Submit document checklist (Class 10, 12 marksheets, ID proof, photo) and pay the registration fee to confirm your seat in the chosen programme.
  5. 5
    Complete admission and report on campus
    Pay the first semester fee by the deadline mentioned in the admission letter, complete hostel allotment if required, and report at LPU Phagwara campus on the orientation date.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

LPUNEST scholarships ranging from 20% to 100% on tuition fee are available based on LPUNEST score and Class 12 / graduation marks.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Lovely Professional University?
Lovely Professional University admits students primarily through LPUNEST 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Lovely Professional University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Lovely Professional University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Lovely Professional University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Lovely Professional University accept LPUNEST 2026 scores?
LPUNEST 2026 is the primary basis for admission at Lovely Professional University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.