LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Number of Attempts
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LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Number of Attempts

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 16 Jan 2026, 05:29 PM IST

LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Lovely Professional University has published the LPUNEST 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, nest.lpu.in. Candidates can check the detailed LPUNEST eligibility criteria for 2026 for B.Tech on this page. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the LPUNEST application form 2026. The last date for LPUNEST 2026 slot booking has been extended till January 25, 2026. Candidates must have passed class 10+2 with physics, mathematics, and English and have secured a minimum of 60% marks to appear for the LPUNEST exam. The LPUNEST 2026 exam will be conducted from January 10 to February 5, 2026 (remotely proctored) and January 20 to February 5, 2026 (test centre-based).

LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Number of Attempts
LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026

Aspirants who seek admission to B.Tech courses at Lovely Professional University must appear for the LPUNEST 2026 exam. The authority will conduct LPUNEST 2026 in online mode at test centres and as a remotely proctored test. Check the detailed eligibility criteria of the LPUNEST 2026 course-wise on this page.

LPUNEST Eligibility Criteria 2026

Nationality: Indian citizens can apply for the LPUNEST B.Tech course

Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed or appearing in the Class 12 (10+2 scheme) Board examination from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE)/State Board/other councils, institutions, colleges, etc. recognised by CBSE, New Delhi, or other concerned apex bodies who fulfil the LPUNEST 2026 BTech eligibility criteria.

LPUNEST B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

CoursesLPUNEST B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

BTech and BTech (Hons) Programmes

Passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent (with Physics, Mathematics, and English), subject to qualifying LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main (From Phase II Onwards).


Admission Criteria: Merit in LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

BTech Biotechnology (BT), BTech (Food Technology) and BTech (Biomedical Engineering)

Passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main (From Phase II Onwards).


Admission Criteria: Merit in LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

BTech Chemical Engineering (CHE), BTech (Civil Engineering), BTech (Mechanical Engineering), BTech (Mechatronics Engineering), BTech (Aerospace Engineering) and BTech (Automobile Engineering)

Passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and English) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main (From Phase II Onwards).


Admission Criteria: Merit in LPUNEST or CUET or JEE Main, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

BTech (CSE - AI and Data Engineering), BTech (CSE - Decision Science and Machine Learning)

Passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 with (English, Physics & Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST and Interview.


Admission Criteria: Merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

BTech (CSE-Software Product Engineering)

Passed with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 with (English, Physics & Mathematics) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST or JEE Mains and Interview.


Admission Criteria: Merit in LPUNEST, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

For a candidate who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium or an equivalent subject.

Note:

* 5% relaxation to North-East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants.

* The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: Online remotely proctored from Home (recommended by the university, based on available resources) or Test centre-based options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I join LPU with 12th marks?
A:

Students can apply for admission at Lovely Professional University (LPU) based on the class 12th marks, depending on the programme and the percentile secured.

Q: What is the LPUNEST eligiblity for B.Tech?
A:

The LPUNEST 2026 eligiblity criteria for B.Tech requires applicants to have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination with physics, mathematics and english.

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