Updated on 28 Feb 2026
By Sakshi Rajawat, Content Writer
Candidates can check the latest updates below for the LPU NEST Admit Card 2026:
LPU NEST 2026 exam will be held from March 15 to 31, 2026 at various test centres.
LPU NEST Phase 2 slot booking officially commenced today, February 5, 2026, at nest.lpu.in.
LPU NEST 2026 admit cards are generated instantly after candidates confirm their exam slot online.
The Phase 2 slot booking window will remain open until March 10, 2026, for all applicants.
LPU NEST 2026 is a mandatory entrance and scholarship test for over 150 programs at Lovely Professional University. The LPU NEST 2026 admit card is instantly generated upon completing the LPU NEST slot booking 2026 at nest.lpu.in. Phase 2 slot booking runs from February 5 to March 10, 2026. LPUNEST are scheduled from February 15 to March 31, 2026 (Remotely Proctored) and March 15 to 31, 2026 (Test Centre-based). Candidates must carry two printed copies and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport). Results for Phase 2 will be declared on April 3, 2026, facilitating scholarships up to ₹6.8 lakh.
Lovely Professional University organizes the entrance test in distinct phases to provide flexibility to applicants nationwide. For the academic session 2026, Phase 1 examinations were conducted from January 10 to February 5, 2026. The LPU NEST 2026 Phase 2 exams are scheduled from February 15 to March 31, 2026. Check below the table for LPU NEST 2026 exam schedule & slot timings:
| Event / Phase | Important Dates & Timings |
| Phase 1 Exam Dates | January 10 to February 5, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Dates | February 15 to March 31, 2026 |
| Slot Booking Mode | Online (First-come, first-served basis) |
| Morning Shift Timing | 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Afternoon Shift Timing | 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM |
| Evening Shift Timing | 04:00 PM to 06:30 PM |
| B.Tech Exam Duration | 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) |
| Other UG Programs Duration | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
The process to obtain the hall ticket is entirely digital and integrated with the admission portal. Candidates must finalize their LPU NEST slot booking before the download link becomes active. The document can be accessed by following these official procedures.
The official LPU ADMIT portal can be accessed at nest.lpu.in.
Users must log in by entering their registered Email ID together with their password which they established during registration.
The application process requires users to complete their application form while making sure their application fee has been paid.
The LPU NEST slot booking 2026 process starts by users going to the 'Exam Information' section of the website.
The user needs to choose their testing location along with their most desired testing date and their selected time period from the available options.
The LPU NEST admit card will be immediately created after the confirmation process has been completed.
The user should click on the 'Download' button to obtain the PDF file which will be saved on their device.
The user needs to print two A4 size copies which will be used for their examination day.
Candidates should only trust the official university domains to download their exam documents. The use of third-party links presents both security risks and potential delivery of wrong information. The main links for the LPU NEST 2026 session are:
Official Entrance Portal: nest.lpu.in
General Admission Site: www.lpu.in
Candidate Login: admission.lpu.in
The LPU NEST slot booking and printing process works on mobile devices yet requires a desktop computer for optimal performance.
Every applicant must verify the information printed on the LPU NEST hall ticket immediately after downloading. Any incorrect information will create problems during verification which will take place at the testing location. Key details include:
Candidate Information: Full name, gender, and recent passport-size photograph.
Exam Specifics: Application number, roll number, and the specific program applied for.
Schedule: Exact date of the LPU NEST 2026 exam and the allotted shift timing.
Venue: Full postal address of the LPU NEST exam centre with a landmark.
Guidelines: Detailed instructions for the test day and a list of mandatory documents.
Scanning Code: A unique QR code for digital verification at the center entrance.
The availability of the LPU NEST 2026 admit card is directly linked to the slot booking window for each phase.
| Event Detail | Phase 1 (Jan-Feb) | Phase 2 (Feb-Mar) |
| Registration Start | October 14, 2025 | January 26, 2026 |
| Slot Booking Starts | December 10, 2025 | February 5, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Post Slot Booking | Post Slot Booking |
| Exam Window | Jan 10 – Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 15 – Mar 31, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | February 8, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
LPU university allocates centers in over 200 cities across all Indian states and Union Territories. The LPU NEST exam centre is determined based on the preference selected by the candidate during booking. The admit card provides the exact location, including the room or lab number in some cases.
The examination centers are situated in major cities which include Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh. The Online remotely proctored exam does not require a physical center assignment when candidates choose this testing method. The admit card will show the required system specifications and the home testing procedure login details for that situation.
All candidates need to bring their approved documents to the examination site for physical checks. The candidate will be disqualified from the LPU NEST 2026 exam when they fail to present these documents.
Hall Ticket: The LPU NEST 2026 admit card requires two printed hall ticket copies.
Photo Identity: Candidates must present their original Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport or Voter ID as their photo identity.
School ID: Candidates who are below 18 years old must provide either a school identity card or another valid identification document.
Application Copy: The official LPU NEST application form requires a printed application copy to be submitted.
Photographs: Applicants need to submit two passport-sized photos that match the likeness of their application photo.
LPUNEST entrance test requires all students to follow these instructions because they protect both test security and testing standards:
Reporting Time: The candidates must reach the LPU NEST exam center by 60 minutes before their scheduled exam start time.
Prohibited Items: Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or any Bluetooth devices.
Stationery: Only a transparent blue or black ballpoint pen is allowed for rough work.
Verification: Cooperate with the staff during biometric registration and photo capturing.
Seat Allotment: Occupy only the computer terminal assigned to your specific roll number.
Leaving the Hall: No candidate can leave the room until the full exam duration is over.
The support team should be contacted for technical problems occurring during LPU NEST slot booking or when hall ticket information is incomplete. The university provides dedicated help desks for immediate resolution.
Toll-Free Helpline: 1800 102 4431 / 1800 274 0615
General Support: +91-1824-404404
Official Email: lpunest@lpu.co.in
WhatsApp Support: +91-9852569000
The support team operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all working days to provide assistance to students.
Students must complete particular academic requirements before they can submit their LPU NEST 2026 applications. The standards help assess your program readiness while determining your qualification for scholarship funding. The eligibility criteria for the main programs are explained:
| Program | Educational Requirements | Minimum Marks | Extra Conditions |
| B.Tech | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English | 60% Aggregate | Must qualify LPU NEST 2026 |
| MBA | Bachelor’s Degree in any field | 55% Aggregate | Must pass the Interview & Video Essay |
| B.Sc (Agri) | Passed 10+2 in Science (PCB/PCM) | 60% Aggregate | Subject to qualifying LPU NEST |
| Law (LLB) | Graduation in any discipline | 50% Aggregate | Performance in LPU NEST |
| Law (Integrated) | Passed 10+2 in any stream | 60% Aggregate | Qualify LPU NEST or CLAT |
Students who wish to take the LPU NEST 2026 home exam must fulfill particular technical requirements. The process ensures that the examination maintains its fair testing standards through open assessment methods.
A Laptop or Desktop equipped with Windows 10/11 or macOS 26 serves as the primary device.
The secondary device functions as a '3rd eye' device which operates through an Android (v14+) or iOS (v18+) smartphone.
The Internet connection needs to maintain stability at a speed of 2 Mbps or higher.
The 'Safe Exam Browser' and university-designated software must be installed on all devices as mandatory software requirements.
The session requires a quiet space which has good lighting and needs to have plain walls as its background.
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