LPUNEST
Updated: Oct 9, 2026
LPUNEST Cutoff 2026: Scholarship Cutoffs, Qualifying Marks & Category Brackets
The LPUNEST Cutoff 2026 serves a dual purpose: determining the minimum qualifying score required for admission into competitive programs like B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, and establishing the scholarship bracket thresholds (Category A, B, C, and D) that govern tuition fee reductions.
LPUNEST Scholarship Brackets & Fee Waiver Tiers
Lovely Professional University awards scholarships based on score cutoffs across distinct brackets. The higher your score, the greater the tuition fee deduction for every semester:
| Scholarship Bracket | Merit Standing / Score Benchmark | Tuition Fee Waiver (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | Top 10% Meritorious Performers (High Cutoff Score) | Highest Slabs (Up to 30% - 50% Tuition Fee Reduction) |
| Category B | Next 10% - 20% Meritorious Performers | Substantial Fee Reduction (Up to 25% - 40%) |
| Category C | Next 20% - 35% Qualifying Candidates | Moderate Fee Reduction (Up to 20% - 30%) |
| Category D | Qualified Benchmark Candidates | Basic Foundation Fee Assistance |
Key Factors Determining LPUNEST Cutoff Marks
- Total Number of Applicants: Fluctuations in total candidates taking the test across phases.
- Exam Difficulty Level: The relative difficulty of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology sets in a given phase.
- Seat Intake per Branch: High-demand disciplines such as B.Tech CSE (AI & Data Science) have tighter qualifying cutoffs compared to conventional branches.
- Admission Phase: Cutoffs and scholarship benefits in early phases (Phase I & II) are typically more generous compared to later mop-up rounds.
Alternative Pathways: National Exam Cutoffs
In addition to LPUNEST scores, candidates may also be granted admissions and scholarship benefits on the basis of national examination percentiles:
- B.Tech: JEE Main percentile (Top percentiles map to Category A and B scholarship brackets).
- MBA: CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / NMAT percentiles.
- Law: CLAT merit ranking.
- CUET: Common University Entrance Test scores matching specified program percentiles.