NEST Admit Card 2026: Download Link, Steps to Download NEST Hall Ticket

Admit Card - 15 May '26

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 17:56 IST

NEST 2026 admit card date is May 15, 2026. The authority will update the NEST admit card download link online at official website. The admit card will be available for the registered candidates. To download the NEST hall ticket, candidates have to provide their login credentials. After downloading the admit card, check all the printed details. In case of any error, contact the official. Candidates must carry the admit card on the exam day. NISER and UM-DAE CEBS will conduct the National Entrance Screening Test on June 6, 2026. Check the page for information regarding steps to download the NEST admit card, details mentioned and exam day instructions.

Table of contents

How to download NEST Admit Card 2026?
NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details Mentioned on NEST Admit Card 2026
Documents to Carry with NEST Admit Card 2026
NEST 2026 Exam Day Instructions
NEST Admit Card FAQs

How to download NEST Admit Card 2026?

The link to download the NEST admit card will be updated here after the official release. The registered candidates can download the admit card using their NEST login. The instructions to download the NEST hall ticket are mentioned below.

Go to the NEST website, i.e. nestexam.in
They need to click on the 'Download Admit Card' tab, and then they will be directed to the admit card login page.
Enter NEST admit card login credentials (application number / user id and password).
Now, click on the tab 'admit card'.
Go through the information mentioned on the Hall Ticket, and then candidates will be able to download it.

After downloading the admit card of NEST 2026, candidates must take a printout on an A4-size sheet. Students must keep extra copies of the admit card, as it will also be required during the seat allotment and counselling process of NEST.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What to do If I forgot the password of the NEST exam admit card?

Applicants who have forgotten the login details of the NEST exam admit card should first check their mobile/email ID as after registration, a message comes from the authorities.

Candidates can also recover the password of their NEST account by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' button at the bottom of the login window. This password will be sent to the NEST-registered email of the candidate. By clicking on the link, applicants can recover their password, and after tha,t they can download their admit card

Q: Who is eligible for the Nest exam in 2026?

Students who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and have completed the registration process can appear for the NEST 2026 exam. NEST 2026 eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

Passed 10+2 from a recognised board in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.
Have studied Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology in Class 11 & 12.
Secured a minimum of 60% in aggregate or equivalent grade ( 55% for SC, ST, and Divyangjan categories).

Q: What login credentials are required to download NEST Admit Card?

Applicants who want to appear for the NEST exam need to download the admit card to appear in the examination. Applicants are required to first check whether they are using the recommended browser or not for downloading the NEST 2026 admit card. After that they also need to have an active internet connection at their place before downloading the admit card.

Students need to enter their user ID & password, followed by entering the Captcha if mentioned on the login portal. After entering these details, the admit card will be opened in a new window. Now save the copy for future reference.

NEST 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEST 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 Jan ' 26 - 12 Apr ' 26	NEST 2026 Application Process ONGOING
17 Apr ' 26 - 18 Apr ' 26	NEST 2026 Application Form Correction Window
May ' 26	NEST 2026 Mock Test Release TENTATIVE
15 May ' 26	NEST 2026 Admit Card
06 Jun ' 26	NEST 2026 Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Jan ' 26 - 08 Jan ' 26	NEST 2026 Application Process

Details Mentioned on NEST Admit Card 2026

The following details shall be mentioned on the NEST 2026 admit card.

Candidate's name
Photograph
Enrollment number
Exam date
Exam time
Exam centre reporting time
Test Centre address
Important Instructions

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download admit card of nest exam?

Candidates can download te NEST 2026 admit card online. The process to access the admit card online is quite simple.

Go to NEST 2026 website.
Click on Admi Card link
Enter the application number and password.
NEST admit card will display.
Take the print of the dame.

Q: What is Nest admit card 2026 official website?

The exam authority will release the NEST 2026 admit card on the website, nestexam.in. To access the admit candidates have to provide the NEST admit card login. The admit card will be issued to registered candidates.

Q: Is the Nest admit card released in 2026?

No, the admit card for NEST 2026 will be released on May 15, 2026. NEST admit card download link will be activated at nestexam.in. Students must provide the application number / login Id and password to download the admit card.

Documents to Carry with NEST Admit Card 2026

Candidates appearing for the NEST exam 2026 need to carry an admit card and a valid photo id on exam day. The list of government-approved photo IDs is mentioned below.

Aadhar Card
College ID card
Voter ID
Pan Card
Passport
Driving Licence

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many attempts in NEST?

Candidates can appear three times in a consecutive year for NEST. If you passed Class 12 in 2024, you are eligible to appear for NEST in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Q: How much time is given for the NEST exam?

NEST exam is conducted for three hours. The exam time is 2 PM to 5 PM. National Entrance Screeing Test is computer based.

Q: What is the dress code for the nest exam?

There is no dress code NEST exam. Students are free to wear whatever they like, but they must avoid wearing something funky. The dress must be formal or casual. Avoid wearing wrist wristwatch, smartwatches, gold chain etc.

NEST 2026 Exam Day Instructions

Candidates must follow the exam day guidelines when appearing for NEST 2026. These guidelines are dos and don'ts for the students. Following them will help to conduct the test smoothly. A few NEST exam day guidelines are mentioned below.

Report to the allotted NEST exam centre 30 minutes before the reporting time.
Candidates must go through the exam session details on the admit card before the exam.
Carry an ID proof such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driver's License along with the admit card on the exam day.
Candidates must carry a blue or black pen.
Candidates are not allowed to write anything on the NEST admit card before entering the examination hall.
Ensure not to wear any smartwatch or don't possess any electronic gadget in the exam hall. The candidature of applicants can be rejected at any point in time if any of these items are found with them.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What do you need to carry for NEST exam?

Candidates appearing for NEST exam need to carry admit card and a valid photo id on the exam day. Rest items are prohibited. Check the NEST admit card for prohibited items.

Q: What is the release date for NEST 2026 admit card?

The release date for the NEST 2026 admit card is May 15. The admit card or hall ticket must be carried to the exam centre and counselling. The document will be available only in online mode.

Q: What documents are required to appear for NEST exam?

Applicants are required to carry their admit card along with the admit card of class 12th board exam (if they are appearing in 12th standard exam) or they can carry a valid photo ID proof along with them.

Students are advised to visit the exam centre before the mentioned time in the admit card. Some times the exam centre are at remote place hence it will help the applicants to reach the exam centre before mentioned time if they try to reach early.

NEST Admit Card FAQs

NEST 2026 Exam Admit Card FAQ

Q: How to retrieve login details for NEST 2026?

The process to retrieve the NEST password is mentioned below

Go to NEST 2026 website.
Click on the Login link.
Then click on forget password.
Provide the user id and click on "Get Password".
Enter new password.
Click on the Change Password button.
Use your new password to log in.

Q: What is the primary purpose of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)?

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is primarily used to assess a candidate's eligibility for admission to the University of Mumbai's Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai, and the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar. In India, individuals take a competitive exam called NEST to gauge their knowledge and skill in the fundamental sciences.

The main purpose of NEST is to select candidates for these two prestigious institutes' five-year integrated M.Sc. programmes in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The test encourages individuals to enrol in these institutes for their undergraduate studies by identifying those who are talented and motivated and who have a strong desire to work in scientific research.

In conclusion, NEST's main goals are to identify students for integrated master's degree programmes in fundamental sciences at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS and to develop scientific potential in India.

Q: Who will release NEST 2026 Admit Card?

The hall ticket of NEST 2026 will be released by the exam authority, NISER, Bhubaneswar. The NEST 2026 admit card will be released in online mode on May 15, 2026. Applicants who will successfully fill the application form will be able to download the admit card by entering their login credentials. i.e user ID and password.

Q: What documents will be valid as photo ID for NEST exam?

Candidates have to carry any one of the following documents will be considered as valid for appearing in the NEST 2026 examination:

Passport
Aadhaar Card or Enrolment slip
Voter ID
Driver's License
PAN Card

If any student does not have any of these ID cards then they must bring their admit card of class 12 board exam in the examination hall.

Q: Do I need to carry photographs along with NEST admit card on the exam day?

Applicants who want to appear in the NEST exam need to carry an admit card. Applicants are not advised to carry any other document. Candidates need to carry only a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card on the NEST exam day.

Students need to check all the details mentioned in the admit card. If any information is not correct, then applicants need to immediately contact the exam conducting authorities and get it rectified.

Q: What is NEST exam 2026 Registration date?

NEST 2026 registration started on January 5, 2026. The last date to apply for NEST 2026 is April 8. You can apply for NEST online at nestexam.in. Students who meet the eligibility conditions can apply before the last date.

Q: When will the admit cards of NEST 2026 exam be released?

The NEST 2026 admit card will be released on May 15. Registered students can download it by entering their login details. The admit card will be available only in online mode. Students have to save and take printouts before the exam. It must be carried to the exam centre and counselling.

Q: Can I show the admit card for NEST on the mobile phone?

No, it is mandatory for candidates to carry a hard copy of the NEST admit card on exam day as required by the invigilator for exam attendance formalities.

No electronic gadgets, i.e Mobile, calculator, laptop, will be allowed to take in the examination hall. Hence, students can't show the NEST admit card on mobile to the exam conducting authorities during the exam. Applicants need to carry an original ID, a printout of the admit card and a pen/pencil to the examination hall only.

Q: What is NEST exam 2026 registration date?

NEST 2026 registration window is open from January 5 to April 8, 2026. The application form link is updated on the website, nestexam.in. Students who wish to get admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme offered at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS can apply online.