The NEST 2026 Registration process closes on April 6, 2026. Candidates satisfying the NEST 2026 eligibility criteria must fill out the application form before the deadline by 11: 50 PM. Students who wish to appear for this national-level entrance examination must complete their application process through the official website before the deadline.
NEST is a prestigious entrance exam conducted for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes offered by 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), Mumbai.
With the deadline fast approaching, applicants are advised to complete their registration process at the earliest to avoid technical glitches or a last-minute rush.
NEST Exam Dates 2026
Candidates seeking admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc courses at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai, must know all the important NEST 2026 exam dates. Considering this, SciAstra has listed these dates below:
NEST 2026 Exam Schedule | |
Events | Dates |
NEST 2026 Notification | Released |
NEST 2026 Registration Starts | January 5, 2026 (Released) |
NEST 2026 Last Date for Registration | April 6, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Last Date to Submit Fee | April 6, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Application Correction Window | April 13, 2026 to April 14, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Mock Test Opens | To be announced |
NEST 2026 Admit Card | May 15, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Exam | June 6, 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 |
How to Fill NEST 2026 Application Form?
To fill out the NEST application form 2026, candidates can use the following steps:
Visit the official NEST website – nestexam.in.
Click on the “Registration” option.
Enter your email address and mobile number.
Create a password and save all the details.
Log in again and enter these details: 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 a credit/debit card.
Submit the application and download its copy as a PDF.
NEST Application Fees 2026
The NEST application process 2026 will also be considered complete once candidates pay the application fee. The category-wise application fees for NEST 2026 are mentioned below:
NEST 2026 Application Fees (Category-Wise) | |
Category | NEST 2026 Application Fee |
Male candidates of the unreserved (general) category | INR 1,400 |
Male candidates of the OBC category | INR 1,400 |
Female candidates (all categories) | INR 700 |
Candidates of Unreserved-Economically Weaker Section (UN-EWS) (both males and females) | INR 700 |
Candidates of the SC and ST categories (both males and females) | INR 700 |
Candidates of the Divayngjan category (both males and females) | INR 700 |
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