The NISER Bhabaneswar will release the NEST 2026 notification in the third week of March 2026 (tentative). Candidates will be able to access it online at nestexam.in.
This notification is one of the most important documents for the NEST aspirants, as it provides all the key details about the exam, from important dates, subjects, exam pattern, and syllabus to eligibility criteria and other guidelines.
The official test notification helps candidates understand the NEST question paper structure and determine whether they are eligible for taking the exam.
Find all the important details about the NEST 2026 exam notification, including its release date, what information it will include, and the official PDF for this document.
NEST 2026 Notification Overview
The NEST 2026 notification will contain important exam features. Some overview of some of the most important features has been provided as follows:
Features | Details |
Exam Name | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) |
Exam Conducting Body |
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Exam Level | Undergraduate Level |
Courses Offered |
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Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Registration Fee |
Note: The registration fees are subject to change. |
Type of Question | Multiple Choice Question (80 questions) |
Marking Scheme | +3 marks for each correct answer -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Official Website |
NEST 2026 Notification: Mentioned Details
The NEST 2026 notification will provide all the essential details to help candidates understand the structure of the test paper. It will also outline the requirements for applying to the entrance exam and the admission process that follows.
Check out the list of important information that will be included in the National Entrance Screening Test 2026 notification below:
Exam conducting body (NISER Bhaneswar)
Name of the examination (NEST 2026)
Exam dates and schedule (tentative/final)
Application form release date and last date to apply
Application correction window details
Exam mode (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
Available test paper languages
Number of test papers/domains offered
Exam pattern and marking scheme
NEST syllabus
Eligibility criteria (age, educational qualifications, subject requirements)
Reservation policy and guidelines
Step-by-step application process
Exam fee details and payment methods
Admit card release date and download instructions
Guidelines for exam day (what to carry, reporting time, prohibited items)
Result declaration date and scorecard details
Counselling/admission process information
NEST 2026 Important Exam Dates
The official dates for NEST 2026 have not been announced yet, as the exam notification is still awaited. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the tentative exam schedule given below:
NEST 2026 Exam Schedule | |
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
NEST 2026 Notification | Third Week of February 2026 |
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 Mock Test Opens | Third Week of May 2026 |
NEST 2026 Admit Card | First Week of June 2026 |
NEST 2026 Exam | Third Week of June 2026 |
NEST 2026 Provisional Answer Key | Third Week of June 2026 |
NEST 2026 Provisional Answer Objection Window | Third week of June 2026 |
NEST 2026 Final Answer Key | First Week of July 2026 |
NEST 2026 Result | Second Week of July 2026 |
NEST UG 2026 Counselling Begins | Third Week of July 2026 |
NEST 2026 Notification PDF
NISER Bhubaneswar will release the official NEST 2026 notification PDF on the official exam website — nestexam.in. Once published by the exam authority, aspirants will also be able to download it directly from the following table.
NEST 2026 Notification Official PDF | To be released |