NEST 2026 Result - Result Link, Merit List, Cutoff and Download Scorecard/ Rankcard

The NEST result is typically issued within a month after the exam. It displays marks, rank, and whether you qualify for admission to NISER and CEBS. You must download and keep it for NEST counselling. 

 

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About NEST 2026 Result

The NEST 2026 result will be declared online, likely in July 2026, and you can access it by logging into the official website. The scorecard includes important details like total marks, rank, and qualification status for further admission steps.

To qualify in the entrance exam, you must secure a Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) in each section, ensuring balanced performance across subjects. Additionally, your admission eligibility depends on achieving the Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) in the overall score, which decides your merit position. Make sure to keep a printed copy/ copies of the NEST 2026 result safely with you, as it will be required during NEST counselling and document verification purposes. 

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NEST 2026 Result Important Dates

The NEST result 2026 important dates can be seen here.

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Dates 

NEST 2026 Exam Date

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NEST 2026 Result 

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How to View NEST 2026 Result

Here is how you can view the NEST result 2026:

  • Visit the official website of NEST (www.nestexam.in).

  • Click on the 'View Result' tab.

  • Use the Login option, and once a new page opens, provide the required credentials - User ID and Password. 

  • The result of NEST 2026 will be displayed on your system.

  • Download the NEST 2026 result and take a printout of the same, and keep it safe for further use.

Details Mentioned on NEST 2026 Score Card

The NEST 2026 scorecard contains the following details:

  • Name of the examinee
  • Application number
  • Roll Number
  • Date of birth
  • Date of Examination
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Score
  • Rank
  • Qualifying Status
  • Category

NEST 2026 Percentile Score Calculation

The NEST 2026 percentile score will be calculated by the NISER and CEBS for deciding the merit lists. On the same day, NEST is typically conducted across two sessions. The percentile score will be calculated based on the relative performance of all qualified aspirants in each shift of NEST. Each session's highest score will be the 100th percentile. The final merit list for NISER and CEBS will be based on the Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) and Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS), which are as follows: 

Merit List Parameters

Selection Criteria

SMAS 

  • An aspirant's total score equals the sum of his scores in the General section plus his scores in the 'best three' subjects
  • The SMAS for each section will be '20% of the average of the best 100 scores in the section'
  • The numerical value of SMAS varies depending on the section
  • To be eligible for the NISER and CEBS merit lists, candidates must meet the SMAS
  • SMAS in the OBC category would be 90% of SMAS in the General category
  • SMAS for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan would be 50% of SMAS for the General category

MAP 

  • MAP is used in addition to SMAS, and students from each category must score equal to or higher than to be placed on the merit list.
  • The MAP determined for each category is as follows:
  • General category - 95% in NEST, OBC category - 90% in NEST, SC/ ST/ Divyangjan - 75% in NEST.

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