NEST 2025 registration deadline extended to May 13
Mrunal Pandharinath Jadhav | May 10, 2025 | 12:25 PM IST | 1 min read
NEST 2025 exam will be held in around 120 cities across India and serves as a gateway to multiple prestigious programs including integrated MS, MSc, and PhD courses at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS
Candidates can download NEST Question/Sample Papers from here.
Download NowThe NEST 2025 registration deadline has been extended from May 9 to May 13, 2025 (till 12 noon). This gives students extra time to complete their application and payment process on the official NEST website.
NEST is mandatory for admission to top institutes like NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. Candidates should make use of this extended deadline to ensure they don't miss the opportunity.
As per the latest official update, the tentative date for the NEST 2025 examination is June 22, 2025. The test is held once a year at the national level and will be conducted across approximately 120 cities in India. It serves as a crucial admission gateway for a variety of advanced science programs, including, Integrated 5-Year MS programmes, MSc in medical & radiological physics, integrated MSc + PhD programme and PhD programme.
Important Dates, Eligibility, Exam Details
Students can check the important dates in the table given below and check the complete schedule for the NEST 2025 exam.
Key Dates
| Last Date to Apply | May 13, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | May 14 to 16, 2025 |
| Admit Card Download Begins | June 5, 2025 |
| Exam Date | June 22, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | To be notified on the official website |
NEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 in 2023, 2024, or 2025 with subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. A minimum aggregate of 60% is required (or 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Application Steps
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Visit the official website
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Complete the registration form
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Fill in academic and personal details
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Upload the necessary documents
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Pay the application fee and submit the form
Exam Format
The NEST exam is a computer-based test lasting 3 hours and 30 minutes, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The marking scheme includes +3 for correct responses and -1 for incorrect answers.
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