The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai–Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai, have declared the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 result.Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now check their results and merit ranks through the official website, nestexam.in.To access the NEST 2026 result, candidates will have to log in using their application number, date of birth (as mentioned on the admit card), and captcha code.Earlier, the authorities had released the final answer key for NEST 2026 on June 17.
How to check NEST 2026 result
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their scorecards:
- Visit the official website at nestexam.in.
- Click on the link that reads, “RESULT of NEST 2026 – Check your merit rank”.
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and captcha code.
- Click on the submit button.
- Your result will appear on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and save it for future use.
- Take a printout for future reference.
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NEST 2026 exam details
The NEST 2026 examination was conducted in computer-based mode on June 6 from 2 pm to 5 pm at 140 exam centres across the country.NEST serves as the entrance examination for admission to the five-year Integrated Master of Science (MSc) programme offered by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.
Seat availability
A total of 261 seats are available through NEST 2026 admissions.The seat distribution is as follows:
- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar: 202 seats
- University of Mumbai–Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai: 59 seats
About NEST
NEST is a compulsory computer-based entrance examination for students seeking admission to the Integrated MSc programmes offered by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.Both institutions are autonomous organisations established by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, in 2007. Admissions are offered on the basis of candidates’ performance in the NEST examination and the merit list prepared by the participating institutes.Candidates are advised to check their results carefully and keep a copy of the scorecard for use during the admission and counselling process.
