NEST Admission Online Form 2020 - National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a compulsory test for students seeking admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. Apply Online for NEST 2020 will be conducted to fill in 257 seats. NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research invites online applications from intending eligible candidates having required qualifications from 07 Jan 2020 to 03 Apr 2020 [Extended till 19th April 2020].
We have mentioned all important information such as age limit, application fee, qualification, seat details, selection process etc. However, for verification and more information, the official notification pdf is also attached.
Important Dates - NEST 2020
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 07 Jan 2020 |
| Closing Date to Apply Online | 03 Apr 2020 [Extended till 19th April 2020] |
| Download of Admit Card begins | To be Announced |
| Exam Date | 06 Jun 2020 (Saturday), Session-I: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Session-II: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm [First Saturday of June] |
| Announcement of results on NEST website | June 16, 2020 |
| First Counselling of NISER Bhubaneswar | To be Announced |
| First Counselling of CEBS Mumbai | To be Announced |
Application Fee - NEST 2020
| Gen/ OBC | ₹1,200 |
| SC/ ST/ Divyangjan categories and for all female candidate | ₹600 |
Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking (Please use Mastercard/ Visa/ RuPay cards only)
Age Limit - NEST 2020
| For Gen/ UR Candidates | Candidates born on or after August 01, 2000. |
| Relaxation (in Upper age limit) | 05 years for SC / ST / Divyangjan candidates |
Location - NEST 2020
Eligibility - NEST 2020
1. Candidates should be from regular science stream in classes XI and XII.
2. Candidates must have passed class XII examination or equivalent.
Candidates must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII examination to be eligible for admission to NISER and CEBS.
Number of seats
| Category | NISER | CEBS |
|---|---|---|
| General | 101 | 23 |
| General – EWS | 0 | 06 |
| OBC - NCL | 54 | 15 |
| SC | 30 | 09 |
| ST | 15 | 04 |
| Divyangjan | 5% seats in each category | 5% seats in each category |
| Total | 200 | 57 |
How to Apply - NEST 2020
Eligible applicants can submit online application through the official website of NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research on or before 03 Apr 2020 [Extended till 19th April 2020] through the direct "Apply Online" link given below.