The NEST 2020 application process is to conclude nest week, i.e. May 06, 2020, by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneshwar.  Earlier the NISER extended the application form last date for NEST 2020 upto May 06, 2020. In wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown, the NISER has extended the application date for the NEST 2020. Candidates who are interested to appear for the exam, can visit the official website and apply in the online mode.
 

NEST 2020 Important Dates:

Start of Online application for NEST 2020: January 07, 2020
Closing of Online application: April 19, 2020 (Old)
Revised Last Date of Online Application: May 06, 2020

NEST 2020 Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates who wish to apply for the NEST 2020 exam must have secured at least 60 percent marks in class 12 or equivalent. Admission will be based on merits.

NEST 2020 Application Fees:

- Candidates belonging to the unreserved and OBC category will have to deposit a total of Rs 1200 as application fees.
- Candidates who belong to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, PWD category, and the female candidates will have to deposit a total of Rs 600 as application fees.
 

NEST 2020: How to fill the application form?

Step 1: Visit the official website of NEST i.e. nestexam.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link that reads ‘apply online’
Step 3: Click on ‘get registered’, those who have registered may directly log-in
Step 4: Fill basic information and generate registered ID & password
Step 5: Log-in using the registration number and feed in the required details & upload images
Step 6: Pay the application fee and finally submit the application form online
Step 7: Take a print of the confirmation page for further reference.

For more related details, candidates can visit the official website of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneshwar.

Official Website: www.nestexam.in