LPU NEST 2026 Round-1 Seat Allotment Result Released on February 12
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has officially scheduled the release of the LPU NEST 2026 Round-1 seat allotment results for February 12, 2026.Following the preference-filling window that closed on February 10, candidates can now access their allocation status via the official portal. The university will immediately begin the admission cycle for allotted students, who must confirm their seats by depositing the initial fee of ₹10,000.This phase is critical for securing both programmatic admission and the substantial performance-based scholarships offered by the university.

Lovely Professional University has reached a pivotal milestone in its admission cycle today, February 13, 2026, following the anticipated release of the LPU NEST Round-1 seat allotment result yesterday. As the premier private university in Punjab transitions from the examination phase to enrollment, the focus has shifted to the thousands of students who participated in the initial counselling rounds. The result, which went live on February 12, serves as the primary gateway for aspirants seeking entry into B.Tech, MBA, and other professional streams for the 2026-27 session. Candidates can check their individual status and download their letters through the official LPU NEST portal.
Finalization of Round-1 Preferences and Allotment Logic
The allotment of seats follows a rigorous evaluation of the entrance examination scores and the online preferences submitted by candidates between February 8 and February 10, 2026. The university employs a centralized counselling mechanism to ensure that merit remains the sole criterion for branch allocation.
- Merit-Based Allocation: Seats are assigned based on the candidate's rank in the entrance test and the availability of slots in high-demand branches such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and Robotics.
- Scholarship Integration: A unique feature of the LPU NEST result is its dual purpose; it not only acts as an admission ticket but also determines the scholarship bracket. According to the official scholarship guidelines, top performers can secure benefits worth up to ₹8.40 lacs per student.
- Admission Confirmation: Students who have been successfully allotted a seat must now deposit a non-refundable initial fee of ₹10,000 by February 20 to confirm their acceptance.
- Preference Shift: Candidates who did not receive their first choice in Round-1 have the option to wait for subsequent rounds or accept the current allocation and apply for an upgrade later in the counselling cycle.
Transition to Round-2 and Document Verification
With the Round-1 allotment complete, the university has already initiated the preparatory steps for the second phase of admissions. This ensure that the academic session can commence on schedule without administrative delays.
- Round-2 Timeline: The window for updating online seat preferences for the second round of counselling opens today, February 13, and will remain active until February 20, 2026.
- Physical Reporting: While the initial steps are digital, the final admission stage requires students to report for document verification. Essential documents include the matriculation mark sheet, the LPU NEST scorecard, and identity proof as listed on the LPU admission process page.
- Seat Portability: The university has clarified that seats falling vacant after the February 20 deadline will be automatically transferred to the Round-2 pool, which is scheduled for result declaration on February 22.
- Technical Support: To assist students during this critical phase, the university has activated a dedicated helpdesk. Further instructions and FAQs are available on the important dates section of the university's website.
LPU NEST 2026: Round-1 and Round-2 Schedule
| Event Description | Key Date (2026) | Status |
| Round-1 Seat Allotment Result | February 12 | Released |
| Admission Deadline (Round-1) | February 20 | Active |
| Round-2 Preference Filling | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Live Today |
| Round-2 Allotment Result | February 22 | Upcoming |
| Final Admission Deadline (Phase 1) | February 28 | Final Deadline |
Conclusion
The release of the LPU NEST Round-1 results today signifies the start of the final enrollment phase for the first batch of 2026 admission seekers. By synchronizing the allotment logic with scholarship benefits, the university continues to streamline the transition from school to higher education. As the counselling cycle moves into its second round, aspirants are encouraged to meticulously verify their documentation to ensure a seamless entry into their chosen professional fields. Detailed fee structures and residential facility updates can be monitored on the official LPU website.
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