April 20, 2026 LPU MBA Admission Dates 2026Candidates have to apply through LPUNEST, or valid CAT, XAT, or MAT scores for MBA. The tentative schedule for LPU Admission is given below: Event Date (Tentative) Online Registration Starts on January 26, 2026 Slot Booking Timeline for LPUNEST February 5, 2026 onwards Dates for LPUNEST February 10, 2026 onwards Last Date to Upload Video Essay Exam date + 1 day (If exam is on 23rd January, last date to upload Video Essay is 24th January) Display of Result Within 48 working hours Slot Booking for Interview Candidates can choose any preferred interview slot within 2–7 days after LPUNEST result. Dates of Interview To be scheduled by candidates within 2–7 days post result Within 7 days of declaration of result, subject to availability of seats. LPU Courses & Fees 2026 LPU offers courses in various fields, along with industry immersive courses, especially for B.Tech and MBA, with Microsoft, IBM, EY, NSE Academy, etc. Students can explore the complete list of LPU Courses & Fees in the section below. B.Tech at LPU The university offers a four-year B.Tech program with an option for lateral entry as well. The annual intake for B.Tech CSE is estimated to exceed 5,000 students across all specialisations. Here are the fees for major B.Tech specialisations: B.Tech Specialisations Total Fees Computer Science & Engineering INR 12.8 Lakhs CSE - AI & ML INR 16 Lakhs CSE - AI & Data Engineering INR 16 Lakhs Electronics & Electrical Engineering INR 11.2 Lakhs Robotics & Automation Engineering INR 14.4 Lakhs Mechanical Engineering INR 11.2 Lakhs Civil Engineering INR 11.2 Lakhs Biotechnology Engineering INR 11.2 Lakhs Chemical Engineering INR 11.2 Lakhs B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria The eligibility requirement is 10+2 in PCM and English with 60% aggregate. Candidates have to appear for LPUNEST and further participate in counselling for seat allotment based on merit. MBA at LPU The university provides a two-year MBA program along with industry collaborative specialisations. The intake for MBA General is around 360 seats. The fee details for the different MBA programs are mentioned below: MBA Specialisations Total Fees General INR 8.8 Lakhs Business Analytics (with EY) INR 10.8 Lakhs Data Science & AI INR 10.8 Lakhs Hospital & Healthcare Management INR 8.8 Lakhs International Business INR 8.8 Lakhs Financial Markets (with NSE Academy) INR 10.8 Lakhs Fintech & AI INR 10.8 Lakhs MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria The eligibility criteria is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks. Candidates need to qualify LPUNEST or have a valid CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT score. Further, they have to submit a Video Essay and appear for an Interview. Seats will be allotted on the basis of merit. Other Programs of LPU Besides B.Tech and MBA, LPU is also popular for its BBA, M.Tech, agriculture, pharmacy, law, and computer application programs. The details for LPU Courses & Fees are mentioned below: Course Total Fees Selection Criteria BBA INR 4.8 Lakhs (General) Merit-Based / LPUNEST B.Sc (Hons) INR 9.6 Lakhs (Agriculture) B.Sc INR 4.8 Lakhs (Forensic Sciences) B.Com INR 4.8 Lakhs BA INR 4.8 Lakhs (Journalism & Mass Comm) M.Tech INR 4 Lakhs (CSE) LPUNEST / GATE B.Arch INR 9.6 Lakhs LPUNEST / NATA B.Des INR 11.2 Lakhs (Fashion Design) LPUNEST/ UCEED/ NID DAT/ NIFTEE M.Sc INR 4.8 Lakhs (Agronomy) LPUNEST MCA INR 4 Lakhs (General) BCA INR 4.8 Lakhs (General) MA INR 2 Lakhs (English) MPT INR 3.2 Lakhs (Sports Science) PhD (Full-time/ Part-time) INR 50,000 per semester LPUNEST + Interview New Program & Curriculum Changes at LPUThe university has introduced new programs in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences. They are as follows: B.Sc (Lateral Entry) in Optometry, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, and Cardiovascular Technology Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Haematology & Transfusion Medicine and Histology & Cytology Furthermore, LPU has launched EduRevolution, an initiative to continue learning beyond classrooms. They have created a gamified learning experience where students can generate revenue as well. It will also help students improve their grades based on performance rather than attendance. The key features are as follows: 50% learning beyond classrooms through industry interaction and real-world projects. Students can earn through making sales, freelancing, start-ups, trading, e-commerce, or consulting. Students will also be decision makers in shaping university academic policies. Students have the chance to earn up to 50% of grades from achievements beyond classrooms, and 50% from attendance/academics. AI-powered learning ecosystem with 150+ skills labs & innovation studios Start-up incubation & entrepreneurship support LPU has its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, for admission to all its programs. It is an eligibility cum scholarship test. The exam is either conducted at test centres or remotely at home. However, the university also accepts admission through CAT/XAT, NATA, GATE, NIFTEE, etc, for certain courses. Applicants have to register for the exam on the university’s admission portal, LPUAdmit (@admission.lpu.in). The payment for the LPUNEST Kit is INR 1000 for a soft copy and INR 1500 for a printed copy. Important Points: 5% relaxation is provided to candidates from North-Eastern states, defence backgrounds, and Kashmiri migrant families. LPUNEST is conducted for 2.5 hours (for B.Tech and MBA). The test does not have a negative marking, unlike BITSAT. Applicants have to clear an interview round for these courses: CSE - AI and Data Engineering CSE - Software Product Engineering CSE - AI and Data Analytics