NEST Centres

Students have to check the NEST admit card to know which exam centre is allotted to them. The exam cities are allotted as per the candidates' preference. Candidates can make their preference for the test cities while filling the NEST application form. NEST exam cities details are mentioned online.

NEST exam centres near Delhi are New Delhi, Hisar, Kurukshetra, Hamirpur, Noida, Agra, and Jaipur. Students can check the NEST exam centres online to know the test cities' names near their residences.

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.

NEST 2026 exam will be conducted in 140 cities across India. Applicants have to select three cities in order of preference. Every effort will be made to allot the centre of first preference. The final decision lies with the authorities. The exam conducting authorities will release the NEST 2026 admit card on May 15, 2026, which will mention the allotted NEST exam centre to the applicants.

There are 140 exam cities proposed for the NEST 2026 exam. Students can check the list of NEST exam centres here. Candidates must choose 3 centres in order of their preference while filling out the NEST 2026 application form.

Candidates are typically expected to report at the exam center 90 minutes before the exam starts.

So, if the NEST exam starts at 9:00 AM, the reporting time would likely be around 7:30 AM. This allows enough time for checking IDs, document verification, frisking, and seat allocation.

It's important to confirm the reporting time on your admit card when you receive it for the future NEST exam. The admit card will have all the specific details about your exam venue, timings, and reporting instructions.

No, you are not allowed to carry the bag inside the NEST exam centre. No items other than the NEST admit card and a valid photo id are allowed in the test centre.

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 the National Entrance Screening Test 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 once it is decided.