NEST Notification 2026: Important Dates & Updates

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NEST Exam Details Overview 2026

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is an annual college entrance examination in India conducted for admission into the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar (NISER) and the Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai.NEST 2026 is a compulsory online/computer-based test for admission to the five-year Integrated MSc program in Biology. The exam follows the NCERT/CBSE science syllabus of class XI-XII and includes sections on Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

The NEST 2026 exam notification has been released, providing essential details for candidates. The exam is scheduled to take place on June 06, 2026, in two shifts - morning and afternoon. Registration is expected to commence on January 05, 2026, with the deadline set for April 06, 2026.

How to Apply for NEST 2026

To apply for NEST 2026, candidates need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website (NEST).
2. Click on the "Online Application" tab and enter basic details.
3. Log in and fill in personal, address, and educational qualification details.
4. Upload a scanned photograph and signature (each file should be less than 200 KB).
5. Review all details in the form.
6. Submit the application fee online.
7. After fee submission, take a printout of the application form.

NEST Application Fee 2026

Here is the application fee for NEST 2026:

The NEST 2026 Application Fee must be paid online through net banking, credit/debit cards, or both.

NEST Examination Centre 2026

NISER is the allocating authority, and it reserves the right to assign NEST Exam Centres to all candidates. The NEST Admit Card will include the Exam Centre that has been assigned to you. Candidates must specify their preferred NEST Exam centre, as well as the state code where it is located.

NEST Admit Card 2026

The NEST 2026 admit card is expected to be released on 15^thMay 2026. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their registration credentials. The admit card will contain personal details, exam date and time, exam center address, and exam day guidelines. It is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam center, and candidates should preserve it until the counseling or admission process is complete.

NEST Exam Important Links 2026:

Click here for Official Website of NEST

Click here for NEST Official Information Brochure 2026