NEST 2026 Exam: Application Form, Dates, Fees, Exam Pattern, Cutoff & Syllabus

Last updated on January 5th, 2026 at 10:55 am

NEST 2026 application form has opened on 05 January 2026 at 10:00 AM. Through NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) candidate can get admission into NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. The National Entrance Screening Test 2026 is gateway to take admission into a 5 years Integrated MSC in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. In this article on myeducationwire.com you will get all Information of NEST 2026 Application Form, NEST exam dates, NEST fees, correction window, exam pattern, cutoff trends, syllabus PDFs, seats, and step-by-step how to apply for NEST 2026 and also you will get information about NEST preparation tips, NEST admit card download, and NEST cutoff 2026 prediction.

NEST MSC 2026-31: Important Dates

The important date for starting application form of NEST 2026 for admission into 5-year MSC integrated course is available in below. You will check dates of starting and closing application.

NEST Exam Date 2026: Confirmed Now

The NEST 2026 Exam will conducts in June 06, 2026. This national-level entrance for NEST Integrated MSc at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai is your ticket to elite science programs. In this guide, explore NEST 2026 exam date, NEST exam time, admit card details, exam pattern, and NEST preparation strategy with high-focus keywords like NEST exam date June 2026, NEST 2026 schedule, and NEST exam centre.

NEST Eligibility Criteria 2026

The NEST 2026 exam eligibility criteria is below

• 3 out of 4 subjects Basic Sciences in Class 11^th -12^th. Subject are – Bio/Chem/Math/Physics.
•  Class 12 Passed: 2024/2025 or Appearing 2026 (prove by admission).
•  Minimum Marks Aggregate: 60% Gen/OBC (55% SC/ST/PwD) – Single Board
• There Are Not Age Limit To Apply For NEST Application 2026

NEST 2026: Summary

Check the National Entrance Screening Test 2026 exam summery in information below:

NEST NISER 2026 (Bhubaneswar): Overview

Check the NEST NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research) Bhuwaneshwar 2026 exam overview in table below:

NEST 2026: UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai – Overview

Check overview of the National Entrance Screening Test for admission into UM-DAE CEBS University of Mumbai- Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences in below:

NEST 2026: Seats Available In This Year

Check the Seats available through NEST 2026 Score in this year in table below on myeducationwire.com.

NEST 2026: Application Fee

Check the application fee in table below:

Steps To Apply Online For NEST 2026 Application?

Apply online step by steps for NEST Application Form 2026 in below:

Step-1:  Go to www.nestexam.in and click “Apply ONLINE”.

Step-2: Register with Name, DoB, Email, Mobile, Class X Roll # (as per certificate – can’t change later).

Step-3:  Get login ID & password via email (within 30 mins).

Step-4: Login > “Go to Application” > Fill details (academics, photo, signature) > Save & edit anytime.

Step-5: Pay fee (correct category/gender to avoid rejection) > Final submit > Download confirmation.

Step-6: Deadline: April 06, 2026 (11:30 PM) – Check Recent Updates.

NEST 2026 Correction Window

The NEST 2026 correction window is live from April 13 to April 14, 2026 (10 AM to 10 AM). This is your final opportunity to edit mistakes in NEST 2026 application form before NEST admit card release. Check what can edit and how you will edit your application in information below:

What Can You Correct in the NEST 2026 Form?

During the NEST 2026 Correction window, candidates are allowed to make changes in specific fields only. Here are the details that can be corrected:

• Spelling Mistakes in Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
• PwD Status (Persons with Disabilities)
• Address Details
• Exam Centre Preference
• Educational Details (Class 10th and 12th marks, Board Name, Year, etc.)
• Uploaded Photograph and Signature (if unclear or incorrect)

How to Make Corrections in the NEST 2026 Application Form?

Follow these easy steps to make corrections in your NEST application form:

Step-1: Visit the official website – www.nestexam.in

Step-2: Click on the Login option.

Step-3: Enter your User ID and Password to access your application dashboard.

Step-4: Click on the Application Form Correction link.

Step-5: Make the required changes carefully.

Step-6: Review all the corrected details before final submission.

Step-7: Click on Submit and download the corrected form for your records.

NEST 2026: Exam Scheme 

Check the NEST Exam Scheme 2026 in below:

• The Exam is conducted in an Objective Type Questions. (MCQs)
• The Question Paper Consisting of Several Sections that assess the Candidates Knowledge in various subjects. 
• The Exam will be held in four sections, Namely Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology with 17 Questions in each section. 

NEST 2026: Exam Pattern

The NEST Exam Pattern 2026 includes MCQs type questions. The exam will conducts in online mode. The nest 2026 exam duration is 3 hours.

NEST 2026-31: Exam Center

NEST Cut-Off (Year 2024)

Check the NEST Cutoff in year 2024 in below:

NEST Exam Syllabus PDFs 2026 

The NEST exam syllabus for 2026 is based on the NCERT syllabus for classes XI and XII. The syllabus is divided into four sections: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates can download syllabus from below given links. 

NEST 2026: Admit Card

The National Entrance Screening Test 2026 admit card will out on May 15, 2026.

This is important document to carry at examination center. Check steps below to download admit card in below:

How To Download NEST Admit card 2026?

Check steps to download admit card in below:

Step-1: Visit www.nestexam.in > Login with User ID & Password.

Step-2: Click “Download NEST Admit Card 2026”.

Step-3: Verify details (name, photo, exam centre, NEST exam date June 06, 2026).

Step-4: Print 2 copies + carry Photo ID to exam centre.

FAQs- NEST 2026