The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 important dates have been officially released. Those seeking admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme offered by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai-Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) can now mark their calendars.
NEST 2026 Important Dates
NEST Important 2026 Dates
| NEST 2026 Important Dates | |
| Online Application | 05 January (from 12 noon) to 06 April, 2026 (up to 11:30 p.m.) |
| Correction and Update Window | 13 April (from 10:00 a.m.) to 14 April, 2026 (up to 10:00 a.m.) |
| Download of Admit Cards | 15 May, 2026 (from 10 a.m.) |
| Mock Test | To be announced |
| Date of Examination | 06 June, 2026 (2 p.m.) |
| Challenge the Answer Keys | To be announced |
| Result Announcement | To be announced |
| Scorecard Download | To be announced (Only for Qualified Candidates) |
You are advised to complete your NEST 2026 registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NEST 2026 Application Process
The NEST 2026 application form have been available online since 05 January, 2026. You must ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. The application window will remain open until 06 April, 2026.
A short correction window has also been provided from 13 April, 2026 (10 a.m.) to 14 April, 2026 (10 a.m.), allowing you to make necessary updates to your submitted forms.
NEST 2026 Admit Card Details
The NEST 2026 admit card will be available for download from 15 May, 2026. You must carry your admit card to the examination centre.
Key Takeaway
With the NEST 2026 important dates now announced, aspirants targeting NISER Admission 2026 and UM DAE CEBS Admission 2026 should begin preparation early and keep track of official updates regarding the mock test and other announcements.
Source
Official Announcement by NEST, click here to visit.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the official announcement by NEST, Education ministry and Government of India.
