The NEST 2026 admit card will be released on May 15, 2026 on the official NEST website – nestexam.in. The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 will be conducted on June 6, 2026 for admission to NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai – DAE CEBS, Mumbai.
To appear for the exam, candidates must carry their admit card. Candidates who fill out the NEST 2026 application form can check out the steps to download the NEST admit card 2026 and the details mentioned in it.
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NEST Admit Card 2026: Important Dates
Candidates who fill out the NEST 2026 application form must know the NEST 2026 admit card release date. The admit card will be released on May 15, 2026. Other important dates related to it are mentioned below:
NEST 2026 Admit Card Dates | |
NEST 2026 Registration Starts | January 5, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Last Date for Registration |
April 8, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Last Date to Submit Fee |
April 8, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Application Correction Window |
April 17, 2026 (10 AM) to April 18, 2026 (10 AM) |
NEST 2026 Admit Card | May 15, 2026 |
NEST 2026 Exam | June 6, 2026 (2 PM to 5 PM) |
How to Download NEST Admit Card 2026?
To download the admit card of NEST, candidates must visit the official NEST exam website at nestexam.in. Once on the website, they can follow these simple steps to download their admit card:
Go to nestexam.in.
Click on the “Login” option.
Enter your application number or registered email address and password.
Submit these details.
Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
Click on the download icon to save it as a PDF.
When will the NEST 2026 admit card be released?
The NEST 2026 admit card will be released on May 15, 2026 on the official NEST exam website – nestexam.in.
To download the admit card, candidates must visit the official NEST website, click on the admit card link and then enter their NEST application number and password.
How can I download the NEST admit card?
To download the NEST 2026 admit card, candidates first need to visit the official NEST website - nestexam.in. The admit card will be released on May 15, 2026.
After visiting the official website, they must click on the official admit card link and enter their NEST 2026 application number and password. Save the admit card as a PDF and take its coloured printout.
What should I do if there is incorrect information on my NEST admit card?
If you find any incorrect information on your NEST admit card, you should act immediately to avoid issues on the exam day, first, verify all the details such as your name, photograph, signature, exam centre, and date. Make sure the error is genuine and not due to misunderstanding.
Thereafter, report the error to the official NEST helpdesk or exam authorities as soon as possible. You can usually find contact details (email/phone) on the official NEST website.
Be ready to share valid proof (such as your application form, ID proof, or certificates) to support the correction request.
NEST Admit Card 2026: Mentioned Details
Candidates will find important details on the NEST 2026 admit card that can help them know everything about the exam schedule and other essential information. These details include the following:
Candidate’s name and passport-size photo
Roll number
Application number
Exam date & time (reporting time)
Address of the test centre
NEST 2026 Admit Card: Download Link
SciAstra will provide the direct link for the NEST 2026 admit card once it is available on the official NEST website:
NEST 2026 Admit Card (Direct Link) | To be released |
NEST Admit Card 2026: Important Instructions
Candidates must follow the prescribed instructions related to the NEST 2026 admit card to ensure they are allowed to appear for the exam:
Download the admit card and take multiple coloured printouts.
Always carry coloured physical copies of the admit card.
Carry an original copy of a photo ID proof, such as an Aadhaar Card or Passport.
FAQsWhat can I do if I forget my login details to download the NEST admit card?
If you forget the password to your NEST candidate login account, click on the “Forgot Password” option while downloading the NEST admit card.
After that, enter your registered email ID or mobile number. You will receive an OTP via SMS or a password reset link via email. Use the provided details to reset your password and create a new one.
If you forget your NEST application number, check the inbox of the email ID you used during registration. Look for the official confirmation email received after successful registration, as it contains your application number.
Which documents should I carry to the NEST exam centre?
Candidates should carry the following documents to the NEST exam centre:
NEST admit card (coloured printed copy)
A valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport (any one)
Passport-size photos (coloured and recent, the one that you used for NEST registration)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Can I show a digital copy of the NEST admit card at the exam centre?
No, a printed hard copy of the NEST admit card is required at the exam centre. Digital copies on mobile devices are not accepted.
