Important Dates for LPUNEST PG Programmes

Important dates of LPUNEST

Programmes where LPUNEST is for scholarship only

Schedule
Last Date of Admission 20th February 2026
Slot Booking for Online Examination 10th December 2025 onwards*
Last date to apply & book slot 15th January 2026
Dates of Entrance Examination # 20th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Test centre based exam)
10th January 2026 to 5th February 2026 (Remotely proctored exam)
Display of Result (For Scholarship) Within 24 working hours

Programmes where LPUNEST is Compulsory

Current Schedule
Online Registration Starts on 14th October 2025
Slot booking for online examination 10th December 2025 onwards
Last date to apply and book slot 15th January 2026
Dates of Entrance Examination # 20th January to 5th February 2026 (Test Centre based exam)
10th January to 5th February (Remotely proctored exam)
Display of Result Within 24 working hours
Last Date of Admission 20th February 2026

Note:

  • For the above mentioned Schedule, LPU is providing the following options to appear in the LPUNEST Exam. Students can opt for the best-suited option to appear for exam:
    • Online Remotely Proctored LPUNEST exam from home (Recommended by the university, based on available resources. Click here to view General Guidelines) and Click here to view frequently asked questions(FAQ's) about remotely proctored exam.
    • Test Centre-Based Exam
  • The declaration date of offline exam results may vary from the above schedule. Candidates will receive their test results directly within their portal.
  • The remotely proctored exam will be monitored live through various Artificial Intelligence tools and by the invigilators.
  • Seats falling vacant after the above mentioned rounds will be filled on first come first serve basis, subject to satisfying eligibility criteria as mentioned in Prospectus.
  • Applicants are strongly advised not to wait for the last dates as mentioned above and apply as well as book and appear for the exam at the earliest to avoid last month rush.
  • This is the tentative schedule; any of the date(s) and other details as mentioned above is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
  • No separate intimation or announcement to any applicant(s) will be given.
  • Subsequent Phases of admission will be conducted if seats remain vacant.

# Candidate can select any suitable venue (if applicable), date and time, subject to its availability.

* It is advised not to wait for the last moment as you may not get the desired venue (if applicable), date and time for the exam.