Overview
LPUNEST is Lovely Professional University's entrance and scholarship test for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with scholarships of up to ₹8.40 lakh based on your score.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Registration closes | 10 Sept 2027 |
LPU admits students in phases. The scholarship is highest in the first phase and drops in each later phase, so register and take LPUNEST early.
Eligibility
- Eligibility differs from programme to programme.
- Check the eligibility for your chosen programme on the official LPU website before you apply.
Exam pattern
- Online remotely proctored exam from home, or
- Test-centre based exam (300+ test centres across India).
Scholarship slabs
| Category | How to qualify (any one) | Scholarship (standard courses) |
|---|---|---|
| A | LPUNEST Category A score, or 98%+ in Class 12 (95%+ in graduation for PG courses) | 60% off tuition |
| B | LPUNEST Category B score, or 95–97.99% in Class 12 (90–94.99% in graduation) | 50% off tuition |
| C | LPUNEST Category C score, or 90–94.99% in Class 12 (80–89.99% in graduation) | 40% off tuition |
| D | LPUNEST Category D score, or 80–89.99% in Class 12 (70–79.99% in graduation) | 30% off tuition |
Fees after scholarship
Tuition per semester for popular courses, before and after the scholarship.
| Course | Fee / semester | After Cat A | After Cat D |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ₹1,60,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹1,12,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | ₹2,00,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹1,40,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Robotics & AI | ₹2,00,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹1,40,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Cloud Computing & Gen AI (Google Cloud) | ₹1,80,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹1,26,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – AI & Data Analytics (Quantiphi) | ₹1,80,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹1,26,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Generative AI (Microsoft) | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
All LPU course fees & calculator
Pick your course, enter your scholarship %, see your final fee
Other ways to get a scholarship
You can also get an LPU scholarship without LPUNEST, based on:
- Your Class 12 marks (or graduation marks for PG courses)
- National exams such as JEE Main, CUET, NEET, CAT, MAT, GATE or NATA
- Achievements in sports, cultural activities or research
Check the current rules for your course on lpu.in.
How to apply
- 1Open the official LPUNEST page.
- 2Choose your qualification and the programme you are interested in.
- 3Pay the application fee online (net banking, credit or debit card, or UPI).
- 4Choose the exam mode: online from home or at a test centre.
- 5Take the test. Your LPUNEST score decides your scholarship.
Exam day (online)
For the online (home) exam, keep ready:
- A laptop or desktop with a working webcam and microphone
- A stable internet connection
- Your original photo ID
- A quiet room where you are alone
Result & admission
After your result, choose your programme and pay the admission fee within the current phase to lock your scholarship category.
Is LPUNEST 2026 worth it?
Good
- You can take it from home
- Up to 60% off tuition on standard programmes
- Many programmes to choose from
Keep in mind
- The scholarship drops in later phases
- Tuition only — hostel is extra
- You must keep good grades to renew it
Compare with other scholarship tests
| Test | Fee | Mode | Top scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPUNEST 2026 | ₹1,000 | To be announced | — |
| CT SET 2026 | ₹500 | To be announced | — |
| CGCUET 2026 | ₹1,100 | To be announced | — |
| CUCET 2026 | ₹1,000 | Online from home | 100% |
FAQs
What is the LPUNEST application fee?
₹1,000 for the soft copy LPUNEST kit, or ₹1,500 for the printed kit (same for boys and girls).
Is LPUNEST compulsory for admission at LPU?
For most programmes, LPUNEST is required for both eligibility and scholarship. For some programmes it is used only for scholarships.
Can I take LPUNEST from home?
Yes. LPUNEST can be taken as an online remotely proctored exam from home, or at a test centre.
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