LPUNEST 2027 Complete Guide: Dates, Application Fee, Eligibility & Exam Mode
LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) is the one exam that decides two things at once — your admission to LPU and the scholarship you get on tuition fee. This guide puts everything about LPUNEST 2027 in one place, in simple language.
What is LPUNEST?
LPUNEST is LPU's own entrance-cum-scholarship test for B.Tech, MBA, Law, Design, Hotel Management, Sciences and many other UG/PG programmes. The higher your score, the higher your scholarship category — so taking it seriously can save you lakhs over the full programme.
LPUNEST 2027 Important Dates (Phase 1)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Slot booking opens | 10 December 2026 onwards |
| Remotely proctored exam (from home) | Starts 10 January 2027 |
| Last date to apply & book slot | 15 January 2027 |
| Test-centre based exam | 20 January – 5 February 2027 |
| Result | 8 February 2027 |
| Online counselling & seat allocation | 8 February 2027 onwards |
LPU usually runs LPUNEST in multiple phases, and dates can be extended. Always re-check on lpu.in before you book your slot.
LPUNEST 2027 Application Fee
- ₹1,000 – application form with soft copy of the LPUNEST kit
- ₹1,500 – application form with printed LPUNEST kit
Payment can be made online through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI. Before paying, enter the coupon code LPUDFZ278 if the form shows a coupon / referral field.
Eligibility (Quick View)
Eligibility is programme-specific. For example, B.Tech CSE generally asks for 60% aggregate in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English, subject to qualifying LPUNEST, JEE Main or CUET. MBA applicants usually need a graduation degree with a minimum aggregate (commonly 55%). Only Indian nationals can apply through LPUNEST.
Exam Mode: Home or Test Centre?
You can choose either an online remotely proctored exam from home or a test-centre based exam. The home option is the most popular because you pick your own slot. Read our remote proctored exam guide before choosing it.
How to Apply in 6 Steps
- Register on the official LPU admission portal with your email and mobile number.
- Choose your programme and fill personal and academic details.
- Apply coupon code
LPUDFZ278in the coupon / referral field. - Upload photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the application fee (₹1,000 / ₹1,500).
- Book your exam slot once slot booking opens and download the confirmation.
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After the Exam: Result, Scholarship & Counselling
Your scorecard decides your scholarship category. After the result, LPU conducts online counselling and seat allocation. If your score is lower than expected, you can usually reappear in a later phase — LPU generally considers your best score. See the full LPU Scholarship 2027 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is LPUNEST 2027?
Phase 1 remotely proctored exams start from 10 January 2027 and test-centre exams run from 20 January to 5 February 2027. The last date to apply and book a slot is 15 January 2027 (verify on lpu.in for extensions).
What is the LPUNEST 2027 application fee?
₹1,000 with the soft-copy LPUNEST kit and ₹1,500 with the printed kit.
Can I give LPUNEST from home?
Yes. LPUNEST offers an online remotely proctored mode from home as well as a test-centre based mode.
Which coupon code should I use for LPUNEST 2027?
Use the coupon code LPUDFZ278 in the coupon / referral code field while filling the LPUNEST application form.