National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 [1.18]
Registration closes in 8 days — 6 Apr 2026. Apply on the official site now.
Eligible Classes
Class 12
Entry Fee
Application fee applies (typically ₹1,400 for General/OBC male candidates and ₹700 for Female/SC/ST candidates).
Deadline
6 Apr 2026
Exam/Event Date
6 Jun 2026
Mode
Online submission
Level
International
About this competition
NEST is a compulsory test for students seeking admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc Program in basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. These programs are research-oriented and aimed at preparing students for careers in scientific research.
Open to Indian students in Class 12 (passed in 2024, 2025, or appearing for board exams in 2026). Must belong to the Science stream (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics) with a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for SC/ST/Divyangjan).
Important dates
How to apply — step by step
1. Register on the official portal to create a User ID and Password.
2. Fill out personal details and academic qualifications.
3. Choose 5 preferred exam cities from the 140 available centers.
4. Upload a scanned passport photo and signature (max 80 KB each).
5. Pay the fee online. Correction window is open from April 13–14, 2026
8 days
left to apply • 6 Apr 2026
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