National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 Notification Released

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    National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 notification released for students aspiring to build a strong career in basic sciences and research. NEST is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to 5-Year Integrated MSc programmes offered by premier autonomous institutions under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India.

    🏛️ Participating Institutes

    🔹 NISER Bhubaneswar

    National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) is a fully residential, research-focused institute established to nurture future scientists.

    • State-of-the-art laboratories & computational facilities

    • Strong emphasis on early research exposure

    • MSc degrees awarded by Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)

    🔹 UM–DAE CEBS, Mumbai

    Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS) is located at the University of Mumbai campus and is jointly run by DAE & University of Mumbai.

    • Faculty includes scientists from TIFR, BARC, HBCSE, IIT-B

    • Excellent academic environment with modern infrastructure

    • BSc–MSc degrees awarded by University of Mumbai

    🗓️ Important Dates – NEST 2026

    • Application Start: 05 January 2026

    • Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026

    • Exam Date: 06 June 2026

    • Exam Duration: 3 Hours (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

    • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    • Exam Centres: Around 140 major cities across India

    • Medium: English & Hindi

    • Official Portal: www.nestexam.in

    🧪 Exam Pattern

    • Objective-type questions

    • 4 sections: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics

    • Best 3 subject scores will be considered for merit list preparation

    🎓 Scholarships & Career Opportunities

    • 💰 ₹60,000 per year scholarship under DISHA programme (DAE)

    • 🧑‍🔬 ₹20,000 summer internship grant

    • Top performers get opportunities to appear for BARC Training School interviews

    • Alumni pursue PhD in India & abroad, become Scientific Officers at BARC, faculty at top institutes, startup founders, or work in the corporate research sector

    🧠 Why NEST Matters?

    NEST is one of the most respected national-level exams for students passionate about pure sciences and research-oriented careers, offering early exposure to advanced laboratories, top scientists, and interdisciplinary learning.

    📌 Psychographic Society Advisory:
    Students aiming for careers in scientific research, innovation, and higher studies in basic sciences should seriously consider NEST 2026 and start preparation early.

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