NEST 2022 Application Form: The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and UM-DAE CEBS have released the NEST Application form 2022 on February 23, 2022. Candidates willing to appear in the examination can proceed with the application process on the official website of NEST at nestexam.in. The final date to fill and submit the exam application form has been fixed as May 18, 2022.
In order to appear for the NEST exam 2022, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities. Additionally, the candidates are also required to fill their accurate academic and personal details in their respective application forms. Candidates have the liberty to select up to 5 exam centres while filling the NEST 2022 Application form.

NEST 2022: Important Dates
 
Events Dates 2022
Starting of application form February 23, 2022
Last date to submit online application May 18,  2022
Release of admit card June 6, 2022
NEST 2022 exam date June 18, 2022

NEST 2022 Application form fees:

The application form fees to apply for NEST 2022 has been shared below:
 
Category Application Fee
General and OBC candidates Rs. 1200/-
SC/ST and PWD  candidates Rs.600/-

NEST 2022: List of documents required to apply
  • Valid email ID and mobile number
  • Digital copy of passport size photograph (Size limit maximum: 80 kb)
  • Scanned signature (Size limit maximum: 80 kb)
  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets
  • Category certificate (for reserved category candidates)
NEST Application form 2022: Steps to Apply

Candidates can go through the step-by-step process to apply for the examination.
  1. Visit the official website of NEST at nestexam.in.
  2. Click on the tab that reads "NEST 2022 New Registration". The registration form will appear on the screen. Enter the required details in the registration form.
  3. Candidates will receive their generated login credentials on their email ID as well as Mobile number. They must then log in using their generated credentials and fill the NEST application form.
  4. Pay the registration fees through the online mode. Review all the filled details and submit the application form.
  5. Finally, download the confirmation page and obtain its hard copy for future references.
The NEST Admit Card 2022 will be available for download from June 6, 2022 onwards. To download the admit card for the exam, the candidates will need their login credentials generated during the registration process. The NEST exam 2022 will be conducted in the online mode on June 18 for 3 and a half hours.