The release of the NEST 2026 Admit Card has been rescheduled. Candidates can now download their admit cards starting May 18, 2026 . The official website for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST), nestexam.in , will host the login portal.
The NEST 2026 examination is scheduled for June 6, 2026 . This test serves as the admission gateway for the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai - DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM DAE CEBS).
Key Dates and Times
The admit card download window will remain open from May 18, 2026, until June 6, 2026 . The NEST 2026 exam will commence at 2:00 PM and conclude at 5:00 PM , lasting for a duration of three hours.
Candidates are strictly required to present their NEST admit card at the examination center. Entry will be denied to any candidate without this mandatory document.
Admit Card Download Procedure
To download the NEST 2026 Admit Card, candidates must visit the official NEST website at nestexam.in . Ensure you have your application number or user ID and password ready to access the download link.
- Navigate to nestexam.in .
- Click on the link for 'Download Admit Card'.
- Enter your login credentials.
- Download and save your admit card.
It is crucial to verify all details printed on the admit card after downloading. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately to the examination authorities.
NEST 2026 Admit Card Information
The NEST 2026 admit card will contain the following essential information:
- Candidate's Name
- Enrollment Number
- Exam Date and Time
- Exam Centre Reporting Time
- Test Centre Address
- Important Instructions
- Candidate's Photograph
