National Institute of Science Education and Research, NISER Bhubaneswar is to conclude the registration process for NEST 2021 today, May 20, 2021. The authorities have extended the application last date multiple time this year i.e. April 30, May 10 & now May 20. The application form is available on the official website of NEST at nestexam.in. 

The desirous and eligible candidates should go through the detailed information brochure, important dates, eligibility criteria and other details before filing the online application.The NEST 2021 entrance exam is scheduled to be held on June 14, 2021. NEST 2021 examination will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT/online exam). The examination will be conducted in around 90 cities across India.

NEST 2021 Important Dates

Registration / Online application opens :24th of February 2021
Revised last date for online application form : 20th of May 2021
Download of admit card starts : 20th of May 2021
Date of examination : 14th of June 2021
Announcement of results on NEST website : 30th of June 2021

NEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria:

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

NEST 2021 Application Fees:
  • The candidates who wish to apply for the exam will have to deposit a total of Rs 1200 as application fees.
  • This fee is applicable to the candidates who belong to the unreserved and OBC category.
  • For the 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 an application fee.

NEST 2021: How to fill the application form

Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. nestexam.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click ‘apply online’
Step 3: Click on ‘get registered’, those who have registered may directly log-in
Step 4: Fill basic information and submit
Step 5: Log-in using the registration number
Step 6: Fill the form, upload images and make payment
Step 7: Submit the application and take a print of the confirmation page.

Click Here to Read Information Brochure