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NEST 2026 Application Form is released by NISER and UM DAE CEBS as per the schedule. To participate in the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST), you can find information about the release date, deadline, fees, and application process on indcareer.com. Ensure accurate details are entered in the NEST application form, along with the required documents, following the guidelines of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS).
Once you have applied for the NEST exam through the official website nestexam.in, it is important to securely retain your login credentials.
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NEST 2026 Application Form
NEST 2026 Application Form Direct Link to Apply – Click here to apply online.
NEST 2026 Application Form – Release Date, Last Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Form Releases On | As per NISER and UM DAE CEBS |
| Last Date For NEST Application Form 2026 | As per NISER and UM DAE CEBS |
Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies by gender and reservation category:
| Category | Application Fee |
| Male (General / OBC) | ₹1,400 |
| Female (All Categories) | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / Divyangjan (PwBD) / General-EWS | ₹700 |
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Phase 1 Registration: Visit nestexam.in and register using your name, mobile number, valid email ID, and Class 10 roll number.
- Account Login: Log in using the system-generated credentials sent to your registered email address.
- Fill Personal & Academic Info: Enter your personal details, correspondence address, and Class 10/12 academic marks/board.
- Select Exam Centres: Choose up to 5 preferred test cities in order of priority.
- Upload Required Documents:
- Passport-size color photograph (JPG/JPEG format, up to 80 KB).
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG format, up to 80 KB).
- Pay Fee & Submit: Pay the applicable fee online, verify the preview details, and download the application confirmation page.
NEST
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a test conducted for admissions to the Integrated MSc program in basic sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at 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 CBS), Mumbai. Both NISER and UM-DAE CBS were set up by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India in 2007.
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NEST Application Form – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | NEST |
| Full Name of Exam | National Entrance Screening Test |
| Details or Event Here | Application Form / Registration of NEST |
| Similar Exams and Their Registration | Science Entrance Exams |
| States or Regions of Score Accepting Colleges | Maharashtra, Odisha |
| Official Body That Issues Application Form | NISER and UM DAE CEBS |
| Full Form of Organization | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) |
| Official Website for Registration Details | nestexam.in |
| Programs Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Colleges and Universities Where Admission Is Through This Exam | NISER Bhubaneswar, UM DAE CEBS Mumbai |