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NEST 2027 latest official status
This page is built to answer the exact student queries that attract the most impressions: NEST 2027 registration date, NISER exam date, NEST eligibility, application fee and CEBS admission. If the official 2027 notice is still awaited, StudyDesk says so clearly instead of presenting expected dates as confirmed.
Previous-cycle timeline (reference only, not a confirmed 2027 schedule)
| Stage | 2026 reference date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 5 January 2026 (12 noon) |
| Online application closes | 8 April 2026 (11:30 pm) |
| Correction window | 18–19 April 2026 |
| Admit card | 24 May 2026 |
| Date of examination | 6 June 2026, 2 pm |
| Result announcement | 24 June 2026 |
What students usually want to know about NEST 2027
- When will NEST 2027 registration start and what is the last date?
- What is the NEST 2027 exam date and when will the admit card be released?
- Who is eligible for NEST 2027 and what Class 12 marks are normally required?
- How much is the application fee and which categories pay what amount?
- Which institutes use NEST scores — NISER, CEBS, or both?
- What is the syllabus and does NEST follow NCERT / CBSE style preparation?
If your immediate goal is planning, the most important signal is whether the 2027 brochure is live. Once that appears, the registration, fee, eligibility and admit-card sections become the first things to check.
Eligibility, fee and paper pattern — what the latest brochure structure suggests
The official NEST site states that candidates are usually expected to have basic-science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) in Classes XI–XII, satisfy the qualifying-board year criteria, meet the aggregate-mark requirement and secure a merit rank. Application fees in the completed 2026 cycle were ₹700 for female applicants, SC/ST/Divyangjan and UR-EWS candidates, and ₹1,400 for male/other applicants in UR/OBC.
The syllabus reference on the site says NEST primarily follows the CBSE / NCERT Classes XI–XII science curriculum. Final 2027 wording must still be confirmed from the new brochure before you rely on it.
Official links and verification
Sources & verification
Verified against the official NEST website on 16 September 2026. The site continues to show the completed 2026 cycle and states the programme is for NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. Any 2026 date shown here is reference-only until the 2027 notice appears.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NEST 2027 registration date official?
Not yet. At the time of this refresh, the official NEST portal has not published the full 2027 brochure or schedule. This page separates awaited 2027 information from previous-cycle reference dates.
Who uses NEST for admission?
NEST is the entrance test for admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programmes at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai.
What should I track first for NEST 2027?
Watch for the brochure, application opening date, last date to register, fee details, admit-card notice, exam date, answer-key updates and result announcement.
Does NEST mention scholarships?
Yes. The official site highlights the DAE DISHA scholarship of ₹60,000 per year and an internship grant for eligible admitted students. Admission and scholarship rules must still be confirmed from the current brochure.
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