NEST 2026 Application Form Link Activated for MSc Admission; Check direct link, last date to apply
NEST 2026 MSc applications are open from January 5 to April 6, 2026, at nestexam.in. Fees are Rs 1,400 (Gen/OBC/Male) or Rs 700 (SC/ST/PwD/Female). There is no upper age limit. Find the direct application link and full schedule details here.
NEST 2026 Application Form Link Activated for MSc Admission: The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) has opened the application portal for the NEST 2026 examination starting today, January 5. Aspirants seeking admission to the integrated M.Sc. programmes must complete and submit the online application form, which is now available on the official website, nestexam.in. The deadline for submitting the application is April 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep all the required documents ready in advance to ensure a smooth registration process. It is important to note that there is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEST 2026 examination or for admission.
The NEST 2026 application process includes online registration, filling out the application form, uploading the necessary documents, and paying the application fee. Applicants belonging to the General or OBC categories, as well as male candidates, are required to pay an application fee of Rs 1,400. Meanwhile, candidates from the SC, ST, PwD, Divyangjan categories, and all female applicants (regardless of category) need to pay Rs 700. According to the official schedule, the NEST 2026 examination is set to be conducted on June 6, 2026.
NEST 2026 Application Form Direct Link
The direct link to access the registration link and subsequently the application form is provided here for NEST 2026:
NEST 2026 Application Form: Important Dates
Below candidate can check the important dates related to the NEST 2026 application along with the exam dates:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Register & Submit Application Form | April 6, 2026 (until 11:30 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window Starts | April 13, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Form Correction Window Ends | April 14, 2026 (until 10:00 AM) |
| Admit Card Download | May 15, 2026 |
| NEST 2026 Exam Date | June 6, 2026 |
Candidates also need to keep the active mobile number ready along with the email id. After that, they need to upload a scanned copy of the documents after filling out the application form.
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