The admit card for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 is now available online. Applicants can download the admit card from the official NEST website, nestexam.in . The download window for the admit card will remain open from May 18, 2026 , to June 6, 2026 .
NEST 2026 Exam Details
The NEST 2026 examination is scheduled for June 6, 2026 . This entrance test is conducted jointly by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai - DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM DAE CEBS). The exam will commence at 2 PM and conclude at 5 PM , lasting for a duration of three hours.
Candidates must bring a printed copy of their NEST admit card to the examination center. Entry into the exam hall will not be permitted without this mandatory document.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEST Admit Card 2026 Release | May 18, 2026 |
| NEST Exam 2026 | June 6, 2026 |
How to Download the NEST 2026 Admit Card
Follow these steps to download your admit card:
- Visit the official NEST 2026 website: nestexam.in .
- Locate and click on the link for 'Download Admit Card'.
- Enter your required login credentials, including your application number or user ID and password.
- Download the admit card to your device.
After downloading, candidates should carefully review all the details printed on the admit card. Any discrepancies should be reported to the exam authorities immediately.
Information on the NEST 2026 Admit Card
The NEST 2026 admit card will contain the following essential information:
- Candidate's full name.
- Enrollment or application number.
- Date of the examination.
- Scheduled exam time.
- Reporting time for the test center.
- Full address of the examination center.
- Important instructions for candidates.
- Candidate's photograph.
