NEST Application Form 2025: Correction Window, Fees & Steps to Apply Online

National Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( NEST )

Ishita Chauhan
Updated on Sep 15, 2025 02:35 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

The NEST 2025 application process deadline was extended till May 13, 2025, for the academic session 2025-26. The end date for candidates who wish to participate in the NISER and UM-DAE CEBS, to visit the official website of NEST to make the corrections in their NEST 2025 Application form within the given correction Window timeframe, was May 14, 2025, to May 16, 2025.

Candidates must know that the Registration and Login button was activated on February 17, 2025. The NEST Exam Date was scheduled for June 22, 2025. Candidates must go through the following table to check out the upcoming NEST 2025 Events and Dates for the academic session 2025-25. 

Candidates should check out the eligibility criteria before appearing for the NEST Exam 2025. Once candidates know they are eligible to appear for the exam, they should stay updated with the important NEST dates to plan out their preparation time accordingly. Earlier, the exam conducting authorities released the NEST 2025 application form online on the official website.

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Table of content
  • How to Fill NEST 2025 Application Form?
  • NEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NEST 2025 Application Correction Window
  • FAQs on NEST 2025 Application Form
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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. 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NEST 2025

Step 2: Register for NEST 2025

Step 3: Fill Details in NEST Online Form

Step 4: Upload important documents

Step 5: Pay the NEST 2025 Application Fee

Step 6: Take the print of the NEST 2025 Registration Form

 

 

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Q:   How many exam centres need to be filled while filling the NEST 2025 application form?
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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.

NEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEST 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Jun ' 25

NEST 2025 Exam Date

04 Jun ' 25

NEST 2025 Admit Card

16 May ' 25

NEST 2025 Mock Test Open

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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 dates to make any corrections, as per the official notification on the official site. The online correction window was scheduled between May 14, 2025, to May 16, 2025. 

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. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When did NEST 2025 Application form correction window open?
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The exact dates of NEST online correction will open between May 10, 2025, to May 14, 2025, as per the official notification. Candidates who will fill the NEST 2025 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 2025 application form by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of NEST 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
Q:   What should I do if I am unable to upload my passport-size photograph while filling out the application form for NEST?
A: 

While filling the NEST online form, candidates must 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.

Q:   When did NEST application form 2025 release?
A: 

The application form of NEST 2025 will start on February 17, 2025 by exam conducting authorities on the official website. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the form. The last date to fill in the application form and to submit the application fee is May 9, 2025.
Students must keep a check on some of the important events such as admit card date, exam date, answer key date and result dates by visiting the official site.

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FAQs on NEST 2025 Application Form

NEST Exam 2025 FAQs

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Q:   When will NEST 2025 application process starting?
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The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 application form date has been announced on February 17, 2025. The NEST application process end date is May 9, 2025.

NEST 2025 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.

Q:   What is the procedure to allot NEST Exam Centres?
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The test centres of NEST exam are allotted based on the number of applicants opting for a particular test. It is to be noted that NEST 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.

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