The date for the NEST 2026 admit card has been revised. The admit card will now be released on May 18, 2026 (5 PM), at nestexam.in. Applicants who have successfully registered for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 exam will be able to download their admit card/hall tickets from the mentioned official website once it is released.
The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. Candidates are advised to download it well in advance and carefully verify all the details, including their name, photograph, exam centre, date, and timing.
In case of any discrepancies, it is important to contact the exam authorities immediately.
Candidates can check the steps to download the NEST 2026 admit card and other important documents required for the exam here.
How to download the NEST 2026 Admit Card?
The NEST 2026 will be conducted on June 6, 2026. Candidates must carry their NEST 2026 admit card/hall ticket to the exam hall. To download the hall ticket, they can use the following steps:
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 2026: Important documents to carry on exam day
Along with the NEST 2026 admit card, candidates must carry the following documents:
1. NEST 2026 Admit Card (Coloured printed copy)
2. Valid Photo ID Proof (any one):
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Voter ID
Passport
Driving Licence
3. Passport-size Photograph (same as uploaded in the application form)
4. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Candidates without these documents may not be allowed to appear for the exam. They must reach the exam centre at least 60–90 minutes before the reporting time.
They must not carry prohibited items such as electronic gadgets, calculators, or study material and follow all exam-day guidelines mentioned on the admit card.
