The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 will be conducted in the third week of June 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Through this test, candidates can secure admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai – DAE CEBS, Mumbai.

Candidates who fill out the NEST 2026 application form can appear for the exam if they meet the NEST 2026 eligibility criteria.

The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM–DAE CEBS) will release the NEST 2026 application form in the third week of February 2026 (tentative) at nest.exam.in.

Check out all the details about the NEST 2026 application process, including registration dates, eligibility criteria, required documents, and registration fees.

NEST Application Form 2026 Important Dates

Candidates preparing for the National Entrance Screening Test 2026 must know all the important details related to its application form. The expected important dates related to the NEST 2026 application form are as follows:

Who Can Apply for NEST 2026?

Candidates who meet the NEST eligibility criteria 2026 can appear for the exam. Check out the eligibility details below:

NEST Application Process 2026: Documents Required

Candidates applying for NEST 2026 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 2026 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 Application Fee 2026

The exam authority will provide details about the NEST 2026 application fee once the application form is released. Meanwhile, candidates can estimate the NEST 2026 application fee based on the previous year’s fee structure.