LPU NEST 2026 Counselling Process Progresses After February Result Release

Lovely Professional University (LPU) has officially released the LPU NEST 2026 Phase 1 results on February 8. Following the declaration, Round 1 seat allotment was announced on February 12, with admission formalities currently underway. Round 2 preference filling is active through February 20, 2026, for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate candidates seeking engineering and management seats.

The admission machinery at Lovely Professional University (LPU) is witnessing a flurry of digital activity as the counselling process for the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) 2026 advances into its second major stage. Following the official declaration of the Phase 1 result on February 8, the university has successfully concluded the first round of seat allocation. As of today, February 15, successful allottees from Round 1 are in the process of confirming their admissions, while fresh preference filling for Round 2 has simultaneously opened for qualified candidates. This dual-track process is designed to streamline the entry of thousands of students into diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including B.Tech, MBA, and Law, for the upcoming 2026-27 academic session.

Round 1 Allotment and Admission Formalities

The LPU NEST official portal released the Round 1 seat allotment results on February 12, 2026. This allotment is based on a composite merit calculated from the candidate's LPUNEST percentile and their previous academic performance.

• Seat Confirmation: Candidates who secured their preferred branch in Round 1 must deposit an initial admission fee of ₹10,000 to "freeze" their seat. The LPU admission dashboard remains the primary interface for this transaction, which must be completed by February 20.
• Scholarship Brackets: The February result also defined the scholarship eligibility for each candidate. Those in the top brackets can avail of fee waivers up to ₹6.8 lakh, provided they complete the admission formalities within the stipulated Phase 1 timelines.
• Document Verification: In addition to fee payment, students are required to upload digital copies of their matriculation marksheet and Aadhaar card for real-time verification by the university’s central audit team.

Round 2 Preference Filling and Phase 2 Registration

For those who were not allotted a seat in the first round or are seeking a branch upgrade, the Round 2 preference filling window is now active. This phase is crucial as it represents the final major counselling opportunity for the initial exam schedule.

• Timeline for Round 2: The window for updating online seat preferences for Round 2 began on February 12 and will remain open until February 20, 2026. The LPUNEST counselling schedule confirms that the Round 2 allotment result will be announced on February 22.
• Phase 2 Entrance: Simultaneously, the university has opened the registration and slot booking for Phase 2 of the entrance examination. This phase is intended for students who missed the initial January-February window. The Phase 2 exams are scheduled to run from February 15 through March 31, 2026.
• Interview Requirements: Candidates for specialized B.Tech programs, such as Software Product Engineering, must also book their interview slots during this period, with results being integrated into the final allotment letter.

Conclusion

As the 15th of February marks the midpoint of the February counselling cycle, Lovely Professional University continues to emphasize the "first-come, first-served" nature of hostel and residential bookings. Once the seat allotment is confirmed via the LPU Admit portal, students are encouraged to secure their campus accommodation immediately to avoid the last-minute rush in March. The current process ensures that the majority of the 2026-27 cohort is finalized well before the start of the autumn term. For any technical assistance or queries regarding the scholarship brackets, the LPU Helpdesk remains available for live video counselling support. With Phase 2 exams now beginning, the competition for the highest scholarship tiers remains intense, making timely registration and preference locking essential for all aspirants.

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