NEST 2026 Application Form Window to Open on January 5: Check registration fee details
The NEST 2026 application process will begin on January 5 for admission to Integrated MSc programmes at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The examination is scheduled for June 6, 2026, and candidates must apply online.
NEST 2026 Registration: The application process for NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) 2026 will commence from January 5, 2026, Eligible candidates who want to apply for admission to the 5-years Integrated MSc programmes 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 CEBS can submit their applications online by April 6, 2026 . The application process includes online registration, filling out personal and academic information, uploading necessary documents (like a photograph and a signature), and payment of the requisite application fee.
The fee for the application is different for different categories and genders, and can be paid through online modes only. Candidates are requested to read the eligibility criteria and official instructions properly before filling the form, as the same cannot be edited once submitted, and incomplete or false information provided in the application may lead to rejection. Applying in advance will also help you avoid the rush on technical issues.
How to Apply for NEST 2026 Examination?
Candidates have to apply online for NEST 2026 at the official NEST website by following the steps mentioned below
Visit the official NEST website, nestexam.in.
Click here to Apply Online for NEST 2026 Registration
Make a new registration with a valid email ID and mobile number
Log in with your User ID and Password.
Enter the application details, such as personal, academic, contact, etc., carefully
Upload your photograph and signature in the specified size & format.
Choose the Test Cities, if any.
Submit the application form and pay the fee online.
Check all the details and submit the application form.
Download and keep the confirmation page for your records.
NEST 2026 Application Fee
Here is application fees for NEST 2026:Male Candidates: Rs. 1,400 (General / OBC category)
Female candidates: Rs. 700
SC / ST / PwD/EWS Candidates: Rs. 700
The fee should be paid online only by using any of the services of debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or through UPI.
The NEST 2026 exam is going to be conducted on June 6, 2026 , and interested candidates are advised to fill out the online application and pay the fee before April 6, 2026.
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