NEST 2025 Exam: Important Dates Released, Registration from February 17.


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NEST 2025 registration opens on February 17 and closes on May 9, with the exam scheduled for June 22. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria and apply online for admission to NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.

NEST 2025 exam Dates has been released online. The exam will take place on June 22, 2025. Candidates should note the registration dates and follow the application process carefully. The registration process will start from Feb 17, 2025. NEST 2025 exam

Direct Link to NEST Official Website

Key Dates for NEST 2025

Event Date
Online Application Opens 17 February 2025
Online Application Closes 09 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

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for NEST 2025:

  • Must complete or appear for the 12th Standard (or equivalent) exam in 2023, 2024, or 2025.
  • A minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/Divyangjan candidates) in the Class 12 examination.
  • Must secure a position in the NEST 2025 merit list.

Application Fee

  • Female applicants (all categories): ₹700
  • SC/ST/Divyangjan applicants: ₹700
  • Male/Other applicants (UR/OBC): ₹1,400

How to Apply

To apply for NEST 2025, candidates must complete the online application form available on the official website nestexam.in. The application process is divided into three phases:

  • Phase 1: Register and provide basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
  • Phase 2: Login with the credentials sent via email to complete the application form.
  • Phase 3: Seek technical support if needed through the Helpdesk.

Ensure that the application is submitted before the closing date, May 9, 2025.

About NEST

NEST is the national-level entrance exam for admission to the Integrated M.Sc. programs offered by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The institutes were established by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, with the objective of training scientific manpower and contributing to frontier research. The test will be held across around 120 cities in India, thereby providing a wider reach to the candidates.

Successful candidates admitted to NISER or UM-DAE CEBS are also eligible for annual scholarships of ₹60,000 under the DISHA scheme offered by the Department of Atomic Energy. Additionally, the summer internships come as a grant of ₹20,000. These students have found themselves at prominent universities and institutes worldwide to pursue Ph.D. programs.

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