The NEST 2026 admit card will be released in the first week of June 2026 (tentative) on the official NEST website – nestexam.in.

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 will be conducted in the third week of June 2026 for admission to NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai – DAE CEBS, Mumbai.

To appear for the exam, candidates must carry their admit card. Candidates who fill out the NEST 2026 application form can check out the steps to download the NEST admit card 2026 and the details mentioned in it.

NEST Admit Card 2026: Important Dates

Candidates who fill out the NEST 2026 application form must know the NEST 2026 admit card release date. The admit card is likely to be released in the first week of June 2026. Other important dates related to it are mentioned below:

NEST 2026 Admit Card Dates

NEST 2026 Registration Starts

Third Week of February 2026

NEST 2026 Last Date for Registration

Second Week of May 2026

NEST 2026 Last Date to Submit Fee

Second Week of May 2026

NEST 2026 Application Correction Window

Second Week of May 2026

NEST 2026 Admit Card

First Week of June 2026

NEST 2026 Exam

Third Week of June 2026

How to Download NEST Admit Card 2026?

To download the admit card of NEST, candidates must visit the official NEST exam website at nestexam.in. Once on the website, they can follow these simple steps to download their admit card:

  • Go to nestexam.in.

  • Click on the “Login” option.

  • Enter your application number or registered email address and password.

  • Submit these details.

  • Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.

  • Click on the download icon to save it as a PDF.

NEST Admit Card 2026: Mentioned Details

Candidates will find important details on the NEST 2026 admit card that can help them know everything about the exam schedule and other essential information. These details include the following:

  • Candidate’s name and passport-size photo

  • Roll number

  • Application number

  • Exam date & time (reporting time)

  • Address of the test centre

NEST 2026 Admit Card: Download Link

SciAstra will provide the direct link for the NEST 2026 admit card once it is available on the official NEST website:

NEST 2026 Admit Card (Direct Link)

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NEST Admit Card 2026: Important Instructions

Candidates must follow the prescribed instructions related to the NEST 2026 admit card to ensure they are allowed to appear for the exam:

  • Download the admit card and take multiple coloured printouts.

  • Always carry coloured physical copies of the admit card.

  • Carry an original copy of a photo ID proof, such as an Aadhaar Card or Passport.