The NEST application form 2027 is expected to be released in the first week of January 2027 on the official NEST website, nestexam.in. Candidates who complete the application process and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be able to appear for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2027. The exam is tentatively scheduled to be held in the first week of June 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Through NEST 2027, candidates can secure admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics offered by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM–DAE CEBS, Mumbai.
Candidates interested in appearing for the exam must be familiar with the NEST 2027 eligibility criteria. To be eligible, applicants must have completed Class 12 in the Science stream in 2025 or 2026, securing a minimum of 60% marks for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories and 55% marks for candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. Students appearing for their Class 12 final examinations are also eligible to apply. The complete eligibility criteria are provided on this page.
Check out all the details about the NEST 2027 application process, including registration dates, eligibility criteria, required documents, and registration fees.
Note:
The information provided here is based on the previous year's information brochure of NEST. If there are changes in the application process in 2027, the page content will be updated accordingly.
NEST Application Form 2027 Important Dates
Candidates preparing for the National Entrance Screening Test 2027 must know all the important details related to its application form. The expected important dates related to the NEST 2027 application form are as follows:
NEST 2027 Application: Important Dates | |
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
NEST 2027 Exam Notification | First week of January 2027 |
NEST 2026 Registration Starts | First week of January 2027 |
NEST 2026 Last Date for Registration | First week of April 2027 |
NEST 2026 Application Correction Window | Third week of April 2027 |
NEST 2026 Exam Date | First week of June 2027 |
What are the NEST 2027 Exam Dates?
NISER, UM DAE-CEBS will tentatively release the NEST 2027 exam notification on nestexam. in in the first week of January 2027. Candidates interested in taking admission to the integrated BSc-MSc courses (5-year Integrated MSc courses). NEST 2027 exam dates will be announced along with the exam notification. The exam will tentatively be held in the first week of June 2027 in online/CBT mode to test candidates’ domain knowledge in subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Physics.
What are the NEST 2027 Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates are advised to meticulously check out the minimal NEST eligibility criteria 2026 in order not to lose their candidature during any stage of the admission process:
Educational Requirement:
Candidates must have passed the class XII examination from any recognised Board in India in the year 2025 or 2026 or should be appearing for the same in 2027..
Unreserved candidates need to secure at least 60% in aggregate in the XII standard board examination. For SC/ST/Divyangjan candidates, this requirement is 55%.
Age limit:
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEST 2027 examination and admission to either NISER or UM-DAE CEBS provided all the above eligibility criteria are fulfilled.
Subject Combination:
In Class 11, students need to choose the Science stream and must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
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Who Can Apply for NEST 2027?
Candidates who meet the NEST eligibility criteria 2027 can appear for the exam. Check out the eligibility details below:
NEST Eligibility Criteria 2027 | |
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Citizenship | Indian |
When is the last day to apply for the NEST 2026 Application Form?
The last date to apply for the NEST 2027 has not been announced yet. The application form is likely to be released in the first week of January 2027 at nestexam.in. The application process for the NEST exam usually remains open for almost two months. Therefore, the NEST 2027 Application Process will remain open until the first week of April 2027.
Candidates interested in applying for the online registration must read all the important details, like NEST 2027 eligibility criteria, steps to fill the application form, documents required, registration fee and all other details in hand to have a hassle-free admission process.
How to pay NEST 2027 Registration Fees?
In order to pay the NEST 2027 Registration Fees, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:
At first, candidates need to visit the official website nestexam.in and complete the registration.
Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form.
Proceed to the fee payment section.
Pay the fee online only via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Download and save the payment receipt after successful payment.
Is the NEST registration fee refundable?
The registration fee for NEST 2027 is non-refundable. Candidates can check the category-wise fee details below:
Female applicants (irrespective of category): ₹700
Applicants of SC/ST/ Divyangjan category: ₹700
Applicants of Unreserved-EWS (UR-EWS): ₹700
Male/Other applicants of UR/OBC category: ₹1,400
NEST Application Process 2027: Documents Required
Candidates applying for NEST 2027 need specific documents to complete the application process. These documents are the following:
Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Passport/PAN Card/Driving License/Voter ID)
Class 10 Marksheet (for date of birth proof)
Class 12 Marksheet / Passing Certificate (if already passed)
Class 12 Admit Card / Hall Ticket (if appearing in current year)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued by a competent authority
PwD Certificate (if applicable).
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Income Certificate (for fee concession/financial aid, if required)
How to Fill Out the NEST Application Form 2026?
The NEST 2026 participating institutes will make the NEST 2027 application form available online at nestexam.in.
Visit nestexam.in.
Click on the “Registration” option.
Enter your email address and mobile number.
Generate a password and save details.
Log in again and enter your personal and educational details and address for communication.
Upload your passport-size photo and a scanned copy of your signature.
Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, UPI or credit/debit card.
Submit the application and download its copy as a PDF.
NEST 2027 Application Form Link
To apply for the NEST 2027, candidates will have to visit nestexam.in. The direct link to apply for NEST 2027 will be provided below.
NEST 2027 Application Form (Direct Link) - To Be Released
Refer to the following video to understand how to fill out the NEST 2027 application form:
Note: The video above explains the NEST application process for the 2026 session.
When will the NEST 2027 application correction window open?
The NEST 2027 application correction will tentatively be opened in the third week of April 2027. Candidates can access the link to application correction at nestexam.in.
Can I change details in the NEST Application Form after submitting it?
Yes, candidates can change specific details in their NEST Application Form after submitting by logging in to their NEST registration portal/account during the application correction window.
The NEST 2027 application correction will tentattively open in the third week of April 2027, at nestexam.in.
During the application correction process, candidates can amend the following details:
Academic Details: Marks, passing year, or school/board names for Class 10 and Class 12.
Exam Centre Preferences: You can usually update your choice of cities for the examination.
Address: Your permanent or correspondence postal address.
Parental Details: Spelling mistakes in your Father’s or Mother’s names.
Category/Caste: In some years, a change in category is allowed (though this may require paying an additional fee if moving from a reserved to a general category).
NEST Application Fee 2026
The exam authority will provide details about the NEST 2027 application fee once the application form is released. Meanwhile, candidates can estimate the NEST 2027 application fee based on the previous year’s fee structure.
Category | NEST 2027 Fee |
Female candidates (all categories) | INR 700 |
SC/ST/PwD candidates | INR 700 |
Male candidates (UR/UB category) | INR 1,400 |
