NEST 2027 is the National Entrance Screening Test for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. The official NEST 2027 notification and dates have not been announced yet. The details below separate what is confirmed, what is tentative, and what is only available from the NEST 2026 cycle for reference.
NEST 2027 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) |
| Conducted for | 5-year Integrated MSc programmes at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai |
| Subjects in the programmes | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics |
| Official website | nestexam.in |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test (as in the NEST 2026 cycle) |
NEST 2027 Important Dates
| Event | NEST 2027 Tentative status |
|---|---|
| Release of Exam Notification | First week of January 2027 (or mid-December 2026) |
| Start of Online Registration | First week of January 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply | First week of April 2027 |
| Application Correction Window | Third week of April 2027 |
| Release of Admit Card | Third week of May 2027 |
| NEST 2027 Exam Date | First week of June 2027 |
How to Apply for NEST (General Steps)
The process below is the general online flow seen in past cycles. Follow the 2027 brochure for the exact steps.
- Visit nestexam.in.
- Register with your email address and mobile number, and create a password.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and communication details.
- Upload the photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and save a copy for your records.
NEST 2027 Preparation Tips
- Start with NCERT. Cover the Class 11 and 12 books for all four subjects, since the syllabus is expected to follow them.
- Practise previous year papers. Past NEST papers show how conceptual and multi-step the questions are.
- Do not skip Biology. Scores from the subject sections count towards merit, so build basics in all four subjects.
- Practise on the computer. The exam is computer-based, so use the official mock test when it is released.
- Manage time. The duration was cut to 3 hours in 2026, so time-bound practice matters.
- Track the official site. Check nestexam.in for the brochure, corrections and admit card updates.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply only through nestexam.in.
- Enter details exactly as in your school records, since errors may be hard to fix later.
- Keep your application number and password safe. They are used to log in, download the admit card and view the result.
- Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.