National Entrance Screening Test (NEST 2025) is a required test for students seeking admission to the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. NEST 2025 will be conducted in around 140 cities across India.
So, if you are one such aspirant and preparing for NEST 2025, this blog is a must for you.
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The Direct link for NEST Application Form 2025
Important Dates for NEST 2025
| Online Application Opens | 17 February 2025 |
| Online Application Closes | 9 May 2025 |
| Correction & Update window | 10-14 May 2025 |
| Mock Test Opens | 16 May 2025 |
| Download of Admit Card | 02 June 2025 |
| Date of Examination | 22 June 2025 |
| Challenge the Answer Keys | To be announced |
| Result Announcement | To be announced |
| Scorecard Download | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria:
For Admission, Candidates must qualify all three eligibility criteria listed below:
- The candidates who have cleared the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2023, 2024 or those who will be appearing for the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2025, irrespective of category and age, will be considered to be eligible for admission to the Integrated M.Sc. programme of NISER/CEBS in 2025.
- At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognized Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.
- Candidates should secure a position in the NEST 2025 merit list.
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEST 2025 examination and admission to either NISER or UM-DAE CEBS.
How to Apply ONLINE?
To apply for NEST 2025, candidates must fill out the online application form linked from www.nestexam.in website only. The online application process closes on May 09, 2025 (midnight) unless extended for some reason.
Phase – 1: Candidates need to REGISTER themselves first before applying online. During this process some basic information like:
- Name,
- DoB,
- eMail-ID,
- Mobile,
- Class X Roll has to be entered.
Provide name and DoB strictly as per certificate. These details cannot be modified. The process sends login credentials via eMail within 30 minutes (max).
Phase – 2: One can LOGIN and proceed to application only after receiving the credentials. Additionally, Forgot Password and Change Password options are there. On successful login, one can click “Go to Application” (on top-right) and provide the required details. Application can be filled partially and saved to be completed later before final submission.
Phase – 3: Seeking technical support is generally not needed if everything goes well. If needed, the query/complaint should first be raised by clicking HELPDESK after login. A suitable problem type has to be chosen from the drop-down list and a brief description has to be provided. Screenshot of error page / unsuccessful payment can be uploaded. Alternatively, the tech.support can be contacted over phone.
Application Fee:
| Female Applicants | 700 |
| Applicants of SC/ST/Divyangyan category | 700 |
| Male/Other applicants of UR/OBC category | 1,400 |
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