NEST 2027 Application Form: How to Apply Online Step by Step

NEST 2027 application form will be available at nestexam.in — expected to open in January 2027 — and the entire registration process is completed online in one session by filling in your details, uploading documents, and paying the fee.

NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) is conducted jointly by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai for admission to their 5-year Integrated MSc programs in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The registration window typically opens in January and closes around March each year. Based on 2026 trends, NEST 2027 is expected to follow the same schedule. This guide walks you through every step of the application process so you are fully prepared when the form goes live.

• Official portal: nestexam.in — all steps including fee payment happen on this website only.
• Eligibility requires passing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and at least one of Mathematics or Biology.
• Minimum marks required: 60% aggregate in 10+2 (55% for SC/ST/PwD students).
• Age limit (expected based on 2026 norms): born on or after August 1, 2002.
• Expected application fee: ₹1,400 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS; ₹700 for SC/ST/PwD and all female students.
• Students appearing in Class 12 board exams in 2027 are also eligible to apply.

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NEST 2027 Important Dates (Expected)

NEST 2027 dates have not yet been officially announced. The table below shows expected dates based on 2026 trends. Official dates will be published on nestexam.in once the notification is released.

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Eligibility Criteria for NEST 2027

Check all eligibility conditions before starting your application. Applying without meeting the criteria can lead to rejection at any stage, including after seat allotment.

Students appearing in their Class 12 board exams in 2027 are eligible to apply. They must secure the required aggregate marks when results are declared to remain eligible for admission.

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How to Fill NEST 2027 Application Form

The entire NEST 2027 application process is online at nestexam.in. There is no offline or postal mode. Follow the five steps below when the form goes live.

Step 1 — New Registration

1. Visit nestexam.in and click “New Registration” or “Apply Online.”
2. Enter your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
3. Create a password and submit the registration form.
4. Verify your email and phone number using the OTP or link sent to you — your account activates only after both are verified.

Step 2 — Fill Personal and Academic Details

1. Log in with your registered email and password.
2. Enter personal details: full name, parents’ names, date of birth, gender, and category (General / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD).
3. Fill in academic details: Class 10 and Class 12 board, school name, subjects, and marks or expected marks.
4. Choose your preferred exam city from the list of available test centres.
5. Select the Integrated MSc subject(s) you wish to pursue at NISER and/or CEBS.

Step 3 — Upload Required Documents

1. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, JPEG, under 50 KB).
2. Upload your signature on white paper in black ink (JPEG, under 30 KB).
3. Upload your category or PwD certificate if applicable (PDF or JPEG, under 200 KB).
4. Check that all uploaded files are clearly legible before moving to the next step.

Step 4 — Pay the Application Fee

1. Navigate to the payment section after completing the form.
2. Pay online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
3. Save the transaction ID and payment confirmation page immediately after payment.

Step 5 — Final Submission

1. On the preview page, review every entry — especially your name spelling, category, and chosen exam city.
2. Click “Final Submit.” The form is locked after this and cannot be edited.
3. Download and print the application confirmation page with your application number for future reference.

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NEST 2027 Application Fee

The table below shows the expected application fee for NEST 2027, based on 2026 fee structure. The fee is non-refundable once paid, regardless of the outcome.

Payment is accepted online only. No demand draft, cash, or offline payment is accepted at any exam centre or institution.

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Documents Required for NEST 2027 Registration

Prepare all documents as scanned files before you start filling the form. Uploading blurry or oversized files is a common reason for application complications at the verification stage.

Your photograph must be taken within the last six months and must clearly show your face without glasses, mask, or heavy shadows. Photographs that do not meet these standards are rejected during scrutiny.