As per the notification released by the exam authorities on December 15, 2025, the NEST 2026 application form will be available from January 5, 2026. The NEST 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on June 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is conducted for candidates aspiring to secure admission to NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai, for their five-year Integrated MSc programmes.

Candidates planning to appear for the NEST 2026 entrance exam are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. Only candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions will be permitted to appear for the examination. For complete and detailed information, candidates should refer to this page to check updates related to the NEST 2026 application process, eligibility criteria, admit card release, exam pattern, and other important aspects of the examination.

Key Dates for NEST 2026