NEST Application Form 2025: Check Registration, Eligibility and Fee

NEST Application Form 2025: The National Institute of Science Education and Research, i.e. NISER and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, i.e., UM – DAE CEBS, will release the NEST application form soon, in online mode.

Candidates who fulfil the NEST eligibility criteria can fill out the application form on the official website of NEST (National Entrance Screening Test). Candidates who crack this examination get admission to a 5-year integrated MSc programme in Biology, Mathematics, Chemical and Physical Sciences offered by participating institutions. Read further to learn more about the step-by-step application submission process.

Latest Update
– NEST 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted in June 2025 (Tentative).

NEST Application Form 2025: Important Dates

Candidates can refer to the below table to keep track of the upcoming NEST application form dates:

NEST Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to apply for the NEST exam, which is as follows:

1. The candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam or equivalent exam from the science stream from a recognized board in India. 
2. The candidates must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent of marks in the exam. The requirement for the SC/ST/PwD candidates is 55 per cent. 
3. Aspirants must be born on or after August 1, 2002. However, SC/ST/PwD candidates get a relaxation of five years. 

Prerequisites for NEST 2025 Application Form

Candidates must keep certain documents handy while filling out the application form. The documents needed are as follows:

1. Class 10th mark sheet.
2. Class 12th mark sheet.
3. Scanned copy of the candidate’s coloured passport-sized photograph and signature as per specifications.
4. Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking details to make payment for the NEST application form fee. 

How Can I Apply Online for NEST 2025?

The application form for NEST 2025 has to be filled out online. Candidates must be careful while filling up the NEST online application form and should not make any errors while uploading the details. The candidates can follow the following steps to fill NEST 2025 application form:

1. Visit the official website of NEST- nestexam.in.
2. Click on the link that reads “Apply Online.”
3. Now, fill in your personal and contact details to complete the registration process.
4. Click on the “Register” button.
5. You will receive the registration ID on your registered email or phone number.
6. Fill in the NEST application form by providing personal, educational, and residential details.
7. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature.
8. Complete the online payment.
9. Save and download the NEST exam form for future reference.

The scanned documents required for uploading and their specifications are as follows:

NEST Application Form Fee

After successfully completing NEST registration and filling up the application form, candidates have to make payment for the application form online. They pay the NEST fee using Debit Card/Credit card/Net banking. NEST application fee for different categories has been mentioned below:

FAQs on NEST Exam 2025 Application Form

Below are the frequently asked questions on NEST application form 2025:

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