Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar has commenced admissions for the 2026 academic session across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The university follows a transparent, merit-based admission process, primarily through LPUNEST 2026, its national-level entrance and scholarship test. Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed timelines to secure admission to their chosen programs.
Key Highlights – LPU Admission 2026
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Application Status: Open
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Entrance Test: LPUNEST 2026 (available in online and remote-proctored modes)
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Programs Offered: UG, PG, Diploma, Integrated, Engineering, MBA, Law, Design, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and more
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Selection Criteria: LPUNEST scores, national-level entrance exam scores (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT, etc.), academic merit, and interviews (where applicable)
LPUNEST is conducted in multiple phases throughout the year, depending on the program and admission cycle. In select UG and PG programs, candidates with 80–85% or higher in the qualifying examination may be offered direct admission without LPUNEST; however, such candidates are not eligible for higher scholarship slabs.
LPU follows a strictly merit-driven admission policy and does not offer admissions through any management quota.
LPU Admission Dates 2026
Lovely Professional University conducts admissions to most of its programs through LPUNEST, which is usually held in 5–6 phases throughout the year. Registrations for LPU Admission 2026 are currently open across all undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
LPUNEST Dates 2026
The tentative LPUNEST 2026 schedule for BTech, UG, and PG programs is provided below:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
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| Online Registration Period | October 14, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Slot Booking | December 10, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Exam (Test Centre-Based) | January 20 – February 5, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Exam (Remote Proctored) | January 10 – February 5, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | February 8, 2026 |
| Online Counselling & Seat Allocation | February 8, 2026 onwards |
LPU Counselling Dates 2026
LPU will conduct two rounds of counselling for BTech, MPharm, and MSc Agronomy programs. The tentative schedule is outlined below:
| Event | Round I | Round II |
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| Online Preference Filling | February 8 – 10, 2026 | February 12 – 20, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result | February 12, 2026 | February 22, 2026 |
| Admission & Fee Payment* | February 12 – 20, 2026 | February 22 – 28, 2026 |
*Admissions are subject to seat availability and applicable scholarship norms.
Special Counselling for Select BTech CSE Programs
LPU will also conduct a separate counselling round with an interview for selected BTech CSE specialisations, including:
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AI & Data Engineering
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AI & Data Analytics
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Software Product Engineering
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Applied AI (Hons.)
| Event | Dates |
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| Online Preference Filling | February 8 – 10, 2026 |
| Allotment Result | February 12, 2026 |
| Interview Slot Booking | February 12 – 14, 2026 |
| Interview Dates | February 15 – 17, 2026 |
| Interview Result & Final Allotment | February 18, 2026 |
| Last Date for Admission | February 25, 2026 |
LPU MBA Admission Dates 2026
For MBA Admission 2026, candidates can apply through LPUNEST or submit valid CAT, XAT, or MAT scores. The tentative schedule is given below:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
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| Online Registration Period | September 30, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Slot Booking | December 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Exam (Test Centre-Based) | January 20 – February 5, 2026 |
| LPUNEST Exam (Remote Proctored) | December 15, 2025 – February 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Video Essay | Exam date + 1 day |
| Declaration of Result | Within 48 working hours |
| Interview Slot Booking | Within 2–7 days after result |
| Interview Dates | Within 2–7 days post result |
| Interview Result | Within 24 working hours |
| Last Date for Admission | February 20, 2026 |
LPU MBA Admission 2026
The full-time MBA program at Lovely Professional University provides various specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations include:
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MBA (General)
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Financial Markets
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Hospital & Healthcare Management
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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Business Analytics
LPU MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility and admission process for MBA programs at LPU is outlined below:
| MBA Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
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| All MBA specialisations (except Business Analytics) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% aggregate marks | LPUNEST or CAT / MAT / XAT / NMAT / CMAT score + Video Essay + Personal Interview |
| MBA (Business Analytics) | B.E./B.Tech or BSc (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics) or BA (Economics/Mathematics/Statistics) or BCom/BBA/BCA with 55% marks | LPUNEST or national-level test score + Video Essay + Interview |
| MBA (Management Technology) | BTech or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 55% marks | LPUNEST or national-level test score + Video Essay + Interview |
Note: Candidates scoring 80 percentile or above in CAT/MAT/XAT, CMAT All India Rank up to 30,000, or NMAT score of 230 or higher are exempted from LPUNEST.
LPU BTech Admission 2026
Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers the BTech program across 16 major and 11 minor specialisations. Popular choices among applicants include Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
LPU BTech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility requirements and selection process for BTech admission at LPU are outlined below:
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Method |
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| BTech | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English with 60% aggregate marks | LPUNEST |
| BTech (Biotechnology / Biomedical / Food Technology) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 60% marks | LPUNEST |
| BTech (Lateral Entry) | 3-year Diploma in Engineering with 60% aggregate marks | Direct entry through LPUNEST |
Important Admission Notes
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CSE and its allied specialisations are the most competitive, accounting for nearly 50% of total BTech seats.
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Shortlisted candidates must clear an interview round for admission to the following specialisations:
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CSE – AI & Data Engineering
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CSE – Software Product Engineering
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CSE – AI & Data Analytics
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Candidates are ranked based on overall LPUNEST scores.
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In case of a tie, subject-wise scores are considered first, followed by age, with older candidates given preference.
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Seat allotment and choice filling are conducted through online counselling on the LPU Admit Portal.
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Any vacant seats after counselling may be filled in later admission phases on a first-come, first-served basis.
LPU UG Admission 2026
Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across disciplines such as design, computer applications, arts, commerce, science, and architecture. The eligibility and selection criteria for key UG courses are outlined below:
LPU UG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| BSc (Hons) | 10+2 in Science stream with 50% marks | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| BBA | 10+2 with 50% marks and English | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| BCom | 10+2 with 50% marks | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| BA | 10+2 with 50% marks | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| BCA | 10+2 with 50% marks | LPUNEST |
| BCom (Hons) | 10+2 with 60% marks and English | LPUNEST |
| BA (Hons) | 10+2 with 60% marks | LPUNEST |
| BPharm | 10+2 with 60% marks in PCM/PCB and English | LPUNEST |
| BPT | 10+2 with 60% marks in PCB and English | LPUNEST |
| BArch | 10+2 with PCM and English with 50% marks | LPUNEST / NATA |
| BDes | 10+2 with 50% marks | LPUNEST / UCEED / NID DAT / NIFT Entrance |
LPU PG Admission 2026
LPU offers postgraduate programs across engineering, pharmacy, science, commerce, arts, and healthcare disciplines. The eligibility and selection criteria for major PG courses are provided below:
LPU PG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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| MTech | BTech in relevant discipline with 55% marks | LPUNEST / GATE |
| MPharm | BPharm with 60% marks | LPUNEST / GPAT |
| MSc | Bachelor’s degree in relevant Science discipline with 50% marks | LPUNEST |
| MCA | Graduation with 50% marks; Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level | LPUNEST |
| MPT | BPT with 60% marks | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| MCom | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in Commerce / Management / Economics / Accounts | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
| MPA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | Merit-Based / LPUNEST |
Note: LPUNEST is not mandatory for admission to MPharm (Ayurveda) programs.
LPU Admission Process 2026
Candidates seeking admission to Lovely Professional University through LPUNEST or accepted national-level entrance exam scores can follow the step-by-step process outlined below:
Step-by-Step Admission Process
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Registration (Sign Up):
Applicants must register on the LPUADMIT portal (admission.lpu.in) by providing basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, state, gender, and password. -
Payment for LPUNEST Kit:
Candidates are required to purchase the LPUNEST Kit as per their preference:-
Soft copy: INR 1,000
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Printed copy: INR 1,500
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Filling Personal & Academic Details:
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Exam Slot Booking:
Candidates must book their preferred exam date, time, and test centre (if applicable) to appear for the LPUNEST examination.
Key Highlights of LPU Admission Process
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Candidates must register for LPUNEST through the official portal and appear for the exam.
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After the exam, shortlisted candidates are invited for online counselling, which includes document verification and seat allocation.
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Once the scholarship (based on LPUNEST performance) is confirmed, candidates can pay the admission fee and apply for hostel accommodation.
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The difficulty level of LPUNEST is moderate, and candidates can secure scholarships of up to 60% based on performance.
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Sports quota scholarships may go up to 100%.
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Scholarships, once awarded, are valid for all semesters of the enrolled program.
Students have generally found the LPU admission process smooth and student-friendly. Applications can be completed in both online and offline modes. For offline applicants, LPU conducts on-campus induction sessions, where university staff guide students through registration, form submission, and documentation, ensuring a hassle-free admission experience.