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The NEST 2025 application process for the academic session 2025-26 will tentatively start in the third week of March 2025. Candidates who wish to participate in the NISER and UM-DAE CEBS the two exam conducting authority of the NEST will open the correction window for candidates who want to make corrections to their already filled Application forms. Previously the NEST Exam registration process started on April 3, 2024, therefore the chances of it starting in the same timeline are high.
It is advisable for candidates to check out the eligibility criteria before they decide to appear for the NEST Exam. Once, candidates know they are eligible to appear for the exam they should stay updated with the NEST important dates to plan out their preparation time accordingly. Earlier the exam conducting authorities released the NEST 2025 application form online on the official website. Previous year the NEST exam notification was released by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS on March 10, 2025, in online mode.
Q: What is the eligibility for NEST exam?
The NEST 2024 eligibility criteria is defined on both basis age wise as well education wise.
Admissions in NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai are done based on a candidate's score in the NEST exam. Candidates who have passed Class XII from the Science stream are eligible to apply for the NEST exam.
Candidates should pass Class XII in Science stream from a recognised board in India with at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates). Candidates should have passed Class XII either last year or will pass this year.
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Q: Is NEST 2024 registration date extended?
Yes, the authorities extended the last date to apply online for NEST 2024 exam. Earlier the last date for NEST 2024 registration was May 31, 2024, but now applicants can fill the online form till June 3, 2024.
After the NEST 2024 registration is over, students will be able to make the correction.
Upvote Q: What documents will be needed to fill the application form for NEST 2024?
Applicantss need to upload the below-mentioned documents while filling NEST application form:
- Class 10 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Digital copy of the photograph
- Scanned signature
The size of photograph and signature will be mentioned in official notification. Applicants are advised to follow the same specifications otherwise their candidature/application form may be rejected by the authorities.
Upvote Q: When did NEST application form 2024 release?
The application form of NEST 2024 was released by exam conducting authorities on the official website on April 3, 2024. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the form.
Earlier the NEST 2024 application form was about to be released on March 30, 2024 but later it was postponed. Students must check the details of all other important events such as admit card date, exam date, answer key date and result dates.
Upvote How to Fill NEST 2025 Application Form?
Students need to visit the official site to first register themselves to appear for the NEST 2025 Exam. Candidates must check out the following step-by-step guide to know the process of filing the NEST 2025 application form.
Here is a thorough video demonstrates how to apply for the NEST 2025 application form
Candidates will have to visit the official website of the NEST exam admissions 2025. The entire application process for NEST 2025 would be conducted online only. Here, candidates need to click on the 'Online Application' button and create their login credentials. Candidates can directly visit the link to apply for the NEST exam - https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1834/88518/Registration.html
Some important points that aspirants need to keep in mind when filling NEST 2025 application form are mentioned below:
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Do not use the tab key to move between fields for entry of data. Use a mouse instead.
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Fields marked with the sign * are mandatory.
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After details have been filled then click on the 'Register' button to proceed.
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After successfully completing the registration process, aspirants will receive their User ID and Password on their registered mobile number and email ID.
Note: Candidates are recommended to use the following secure browser for a better view:
- Internet Explorer (version 10 to 11).
- Google Chrome(version 73 to 96).
Step 2: Register for NEST 2025
Candidates are supposed to first register for the NEST exam on the official website of the exam. The NEST 2025 registration is provided by the below-mentioned details:
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Full name
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Gender
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Date of birth
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Mobile number
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Class 10 Roll Number/Registration Number
Once all the details are filled in, applicants have to click on the ‘Register’ button. Upon doing this, an email and SMS would be sent to the candidate's registered email ID and mobile number, respectively. The SMS would contain details such as the login ID and password for the NEST application form.
Step 3: Fill Details in NEST Online Form
After candidates successfully register for the NEST exam, they need to click on the verification link sent to their registered email ID. Once candidates do this they will be further redirected to the official website of the exam wherein they have to log in using the credentials mentioned in the email sent to them by exam authorities. Thereafter, candidates would need to enter the below-mentioned details in their NEST 2025 application form:
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Nationality
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Category
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Address (permanent and present)
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Parents' name
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NEST exam centre (up to five cities on a preference basis)
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Educational qualification
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Percentage/Aggregate marks obtained in qualifying exam
Step 4: Upload important documents
Candidates then need to upload the required documents with their NEST 2025 online form. Documents that will be uploaded with the application form includes:
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Class 10 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
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Class 12 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
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A digital copy of the photograph
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Scanned signature
The following table brings the details of the documents to be uploaded.
| Document Type |
File Format |
File Size |
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| Photograph |
JPG/JPEG |
200 KB (Maximum) |
| Signature |
200 KB (Maximum) |
Step 5: Pay the NEST 2025 Application Fee
After the documents were being uploaded, candidates were now supposed to pay the application fee for the NEST online on the official website of the exam. Candidates could pay the NEST 2025 exam fee via Netbanking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.
| Category |
NEST Application Fee (in INR) |
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| General/ OBC (Only Males) |
1,400 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD (Only Males)/ All Females and Divyangjan (specially-abled category) |
700 |
Step 6: Take the print of the NEST 2025 Registration Form
Once the process will be completed and the fee will be successfully paid, candidates need to verify all the information and submit their application form. A summary page would then be generated where an option would come to take out a print of the NEST 2025 online form. Candidates would be recommended to save a copy of the application form for future reference.
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Q: What are the tips for filling up the NEST application form?
Here are some tips for filling the NEST application form:
- Start early. The NEST application form is usually released in May or June, and the deadline for submitting the form is usually in June or July. It is important to start filling out the form as early as possible to avoid any last-minute rush.
- Gather all the required documents. Before you start filling out the form, make sure that you have all the required documents, such as your passport-size photograph, signature, and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
- Fill out the form carefully and accurately. The NEST application form is a very important document, so it is important to fill it out carefully and accurately. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and answer all the questions correctly.
- Proofread your application before submitting it. Once you have filled out the form, take some time to proofread it carefully to make sure that there are no errors. You can also ask a friend or family member to proofread the form for you.
- Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records. Once you have submitted the form, keep a copy for your records. This will be helpful in case you need to refer to the form at a later date.
Upvote Q: How many exam centres need to be filled while filling the NEST 2024 application form?
Applicants are advised to fill the exam centres while filling the application form of NEST exam. There will be around 120 NEST exam centres mentioned in the official notification. Students who want to apply and participate in the NEST exam must fill the 5 exam centres of their preferred choice from that list.
The exam conducting authorities will release the admit card atleast 10 days before the exam which will include the allotted NEST exam centre to the applicants.
Upvote Q: How to fill NEST application form?
To fill the NEST application form, you will need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official NEST website and click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Create an account by entering your basic details, such as your name, email address, and mobile number.
- Once you have created an account, you will be able to log in and start filling out the application form.
- The application form will ask for a variety of information, including your personal information, educational background, and test preferences.
- You will also need to upload a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature.
- Once you have filled out the application form and uploaded all the required documents, you will need to pay the application fee.
- After you have paid the application fee, you will be able to submit the form
Upvote NEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEST 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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Apr '25 | NEST 2024 Application Process (Extended) TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | NEST 2024 Application Form Correction Window TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | NEST 2024 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | NEST 2024 Exam Date TENTATIVE |
NEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are the most important thing to go through to validate whether a candidate is eligible to appear for an exam or not. Once, candidates are sure that they can appear for the exam, they are eligible to fill in the NEST application form. Go through the following table to check out the details related to the eligibility criteria.
The NEST Exam Eligibility is mentioned below:
| Eligibility Criteria Parameter |
Conditions |
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| Age limit |
General and OBC category candidates born on or after August 1, 2004, are eligible for admission to the Integrated MSc programme of NISER/CEBS. The age limit is relaxed by five years for SC / ST / Divyangjan candidates. |
| Subjects |
Applicants should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subjects in class 12. |
| Minimum aggregate in 12 Class |
General category candidates must secure at least 60 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. Candidates belonging to scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST) and Divyangjan categories must have 55 per cent in aggregate or equivalent grade in the class 12 examination. |
Candidates who satisfy all the following criteria are eligible to appear for the exam.
(a) Candidates who secure a position in the NEST merit list. Please refer to the official brochure for the rules of merit list preparation.
(b) Candidates who cleared the class 12 board exam in the science stream in the years 2023 or 2024 or have appeared in 2025 from any recognised Higher Secondary Education Board in India.
(c) Secure the passing percentage marks as per their category.
(d) Born on or after August 01, 2004. The age limit is relaxed by five years for SC/ST/Divyangjan students.
NEST 2025 Application Correction Window
Candidates must be aware of the registration date for the NEST Exam along with the application correction window opening and closing date to make any corrections, once the official notification is out on the official site. The online correction window will start after the successful submission of the application form.
Students have the liberty to correct or update the information on the NEST 2025 Application form. Candidates can reify or update their details in the NEST 2025 application form as mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of NEST 2025
Step 2: Here, candidates need to log in using the application ID and password to update details.
Step 3: In the application account, candidates will have to update the details that they want to edit.
Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button and save the updated locations successfully.
By following the above-mentioned steps students can edit/modify the details and accordingly submit after form filling.
Q: When did NEST 2024 Application form correction window open?
The exact dates of NEST online correction will be mentioned in official notification. Candidates who will fill the NEST 2024 application form would get the opportunity to update or change the details which were earlier got filled incorrectly.
Candidates would update their details in the NEST 2024 application form by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of NEST 2024 portal.
- Here, candidates need to log in using the application id and password to update details.
- In the application account, candidates will have to update the details that they want to edit.
- Click on the 'Submit' button and save the updated locations successfully.
Upvote FAQs on NEST 2025 Application Form
NEST Exam 2025 FAQs
Q: What is the minimum score to qualify for each section of the NEST exam?
The exam authority has not mentioned any section-wise cut off marks for the NEST exam. Hence there is no minimum qualifying or passing marks in the exam.
However, out of the four sections - the best three scores of the subject section i.e. Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry will be taken for preparation of the merit list.
Hence applicants need to try to solve the questions from all four sections as the section from which applicants will score less will be ommiited and will not be consideration for preparing the merit list.
Upvote Q: How NEST Test Centres are allotted?
The test centres of NEST exam will be allotted on the basis of number of applicants opting for a particular test city/town. It is to be noted that NEST 2024 committee reserves the right to cancel or add any of the test cities without prior notice to applicants.
The final allocation of NEST Test Centres will be mentioned on the admit card, Applicants can not make any request to change the address or venue in it once it is decided.
Upvote Q: When will NEST 2024 application process starting?
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2024 application form date has been announced on March 10, 2024. The NEST application process has been started done from April 3, 2024 to May 31, 2024.
NEST 2024 registration process will be completely online. Aspirants who will be appearing for the examination are advised to check the eligibility criteria conscientiously before applying for the application form. The online application window is expected to remain open for a period of a month or so. The application fee for nest will be paid online, through Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking or UPI.
Upvote Q: If I'm unable to upload my passport-size photograph while filling out the application form for NEST then What should I do?
While filling the NEST 2024 online form, candidates need to ensure that they uploaded the photograph in the format prescribed by exam authorities. The digital photograph uploaded by candidates need to be in JPEG format and should not have exceeded 80 KB.
If all the image specifications are correct then also applicants need to check their internet failing which their registration process can be cancelled.
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programme of NISER/CEBS in 2024. At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognised Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.
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- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed Class 12 in 2023 or 2024, or be appearing in 2025, with a focus on Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Biology).
- Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate
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If a candidate scores average marks in the first attempt in a mock test then it is a good start. However, it's necessary to improve your mock test scores with time, practice and preparation to do your best on the NEST exam day.
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