Lovely Professional University (LPU) has commenced the admission process for the 2026 academic session across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Candidates seeking admission can apply online through the official LPU admission portal at lpu.in.
The university offers a wide range of courses in engineering, management, design, law, commerce, sciences and other disciplines. Admission is primarily based on the Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST), along with national-level entrance exams for certain programmes.
Important Dates:
- LPUNEST Application Last Date: 15 January 2026
- LPUNEST Online Exam (Remote Mode): 10 January – 5 February 2026
- LPUNEST Test Centre Exam: 20 January – 5 February 2026
- LPUNEST Result Declaration: By 8 February 2026
- Counselling and Admission Rounds: February 2026 onwards
Eligibility Criteria:
BTech: Class 12 with a minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and English, along with LPUNEST qualification.
MBA: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and qualifying entrance scores such as LPUNEST, CAT, MAT or other accepted exams.
BBA: Class 12 from a recognised board with required qualifying marks.
MSc and other PG courses: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with the required percentage.
Admission Process:
- Visit the official LPU admission portal and complete registration.
- Fill out the online application form and pay the application fee.
- Apply for LPUNEST and book an exam slot.
- Appear for the entrance exam in online or test centre mode.
- Check results and participate in the counselling and seat allotment process.
- Confirm admission by submitting documents and paying the required fees.
LPU conducts the admission process in phases, with LPUNEST serving as the main entrance and scholarship examination for many programmes. The university generally announces entrance results within 48 working hours after the exam, allowing candidates to proceed to counselling and seat allotment rounds starting from February 2026.
Apart from LPUNEST, the university also accepts scores from national-level entrance tests for certain courses. Lovely Professional University offers scholarships based on LPUNEST performance, academic achievements and other criteria, enabling students to secure financial assistance for various programmes.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the official LPU admission portal for detailed information on course-specific eligibility, application deadlines, fee structure and the selection process. The university has urged aspirants to apply before the last date and complete all admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.