NEST 2026 Admit Cards Out; Exam on June 6

Content Writer | Updated On - May 18, 2026

NEST 2026 admit cards are now available for download from May 18, 2026, on the official website nestexam.in. Candidates must log in with their application number and password to access their hall tickets.

NEST 2026 Admit Cards Out; Exam on June 6

NEST 2026 admit cards have been released on May 18, 2026, for all registered candidates. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official portal nestexam.in by logging in with their application number and password. The examination is scheduled for June 6, 2026, at 2 PM.

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 is a computer-based entrance examination for admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. A total of 257 seats are available across both institutes, with NISER offering 200 seats and UM-DAE CEBS offering 57 seats. The exam will be conducted across approximately 387 cities nationwide.

Direct Link: NEST 2026 Admit Cards Out

NEST 2026 Important Dates

Events	Dates
Admit Card Download	May 18, 2026
Date of Examination	June 6, 2026
Challenge Answer Keys	June 10-12, 2026
Result Announcement	June 24, 2026
Scorecard Download	June 25, 2026

Candidates must have passed class XII in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026 with at least 60% aggregate marks. SC/ST/Divyangjan candidates require 55% aggregate marks. All candidates must secure a rank in the NEST 2026 merit list for admission consideration.

How to Download NEST 2026 Admit Card?

Visit the official NEST website at nestexam.in and click on the "LOGIN" button.
Enter your application number (or registered email ID) and password in the login portal.
Click on "Download Admit Card" to access and save your hall ticket.

Verify all details on your admit card carefully, including name, date of birth, application number, and exam center. Check the exam date, time, and venue mentioned on the hall ticket. Ensure your photograph and signature are clearly visible on the admit card.

NEST 2026 Exam Day Guidelines and Requirements

Bring your original admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Driving License) to the exam center. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam start time. Carry a blue or black ballpoint pen for the computer-based test.

NEST 2026 is a computer-based test conducted in English and Hindi (bilingual). The exam duration is three hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM. Questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology based on CBSE curriculum and NCERT textbooks of classes XI-XII.

What’s Next for Studnets

Double-check your exam center location and accessibility from your residence. Verify the exact timing and ensure you plan your travel accordingly. Confirm that all personal details on the admit card match your official documents.

Answer keys will be released on June 10, 2026, allowing candidates to challenge them until June 12, 2026. The final result will be announced on June 24, 2026, followed by scorecard download on June 25, 2026. Qualified candidates will proceed to the counselling process for seat allocation.

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