NEST 2026: Exam Date, Result, Syllabus – Result Out
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NEST issues its own recruitment and exam notices. Compulsory computer-based test for the five-year Integrated M.Sc. programme at NISER Bhubaneswar (200 seats) and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai (57 seats) for 2026-31. Each institute publishes its own merit list. As of , the latest 2026 stage on record is the result, declared on . Source: official notice on nestexam.in.
Result declared 12 Jan 2026.
Based on: information brochure (NEST 2026) · 12 Jan 2026
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NEST Admit Card 2026
How to download the NEST admit card
- Log in on nestexam.in with your application number (N26xxxxxx), password and captcha and download the admit card; it is not sent by post or email.
NEST Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 5 Jan – 8 Apr 2026 Extended from 6 April; correction window 18-19 April 2026. PDF | Done |
| Admit card | 24 May 2026 PDF | Done |
| NEST 2026 exam | 6 Jun 2026 2 PM to 5 PM. PDF | Done |
| Answer key challenge | 10 Jun – 12 Jun 2026 PDF | Done |
| Result | 24 Jun 2026 PDF | Done |
| Scorecard download | 30 Jun 2026 Only for qualified candidates; revised scorecards dated 17 July 2026 are the valid ones. PDF | Done |
NEST Result 2026 and result date
Result declared 12 Jan 2026. information brochure (NEST 2026)
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Jun 2026 | 24 Jun 2026 | 18 days |
Looking for an earlier result? Result 2015
NEST Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
Qualification: At least three of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in Classes XI and XII; Class XII passed in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in 2026, with at least 60% aggregate (55% for SC, ST and Divyangjan); and a rank in the NEST 2026 merit list. No upper age limit. Fee: Female applicants (any category), SC/ST/Divyangjan and UR-EWS: ₹700. Male/other applicants of UR/OBC: ₹1400. PDF p.4
NEST Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Biology | 20 / 60 |
| Chemistry | 20 / 60 |
| Mathematics | 20 / 60 |
| Physics | 20 / 60 |
Selection process: Computer-based test → Merit list and admission by NISER / UM-DAE CEBS.
Official syllabus documents
- NEST Syllabus 2026Syllabus · NEST · 2026OutNESTofficial datePDF ↗
- NEST Syllabus 2026Syllabus · NEST · 2026OutNEST
- NEST Syllabus 2023Syllabus · NEST · 2023OutNEST
- NEST Syllabus 2022Syllabus · NEST · 2022OutNEST
- NEST Syllabus 2021Syllabus · NEST · 2021OutNEST
NEST official website and login
NEST 2026: questions people ask
Is the NEST 2026 notification out?
Yes, the NEST 2026 cycle is under way. Latest: Result declared 12 Jan 2026.
When was the latest NEST Result released?
The latest NEST Result is dated 12 Jan 2026 on nestexam.in: "information brochure (NEST 2026)". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the full form of NEST?
NEST stands for National Entrance Screening Test, conducted by NEST.
What is the official website of NEST?
The only official website of NEST is nestexam.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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