NEST Result 2026 Out – Download Scorecard and Merit List PDF

NEST 2026 Result has been officially announced on June 24, 2026 by National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai at the official website nestexam.in. Students who have appeared in the exam can now see their scores, ranks and also know whether they qualify or not. The NEST 2026 Scorecard Download facility will be provided separately on June 30, 2026 for those who have qualified in the examination. This test is an important platform for getting admission in M.Sc courses in NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. Moreover, students can even pursue careers in Government Science Jobs through this result. Additionally, students can also seek Other Government jobs in sectors such as research, academics and scientific services through the result.

Event Schedule for NEST Result 2026

• Conducting by: NISER Bhubaneswar & UM-DAE CEBS
• NEST 2026 Exam Date: June 2026
• Result Declaration Date: June 24, 2026
• Scorecard Release Date: June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM)
• Official Portal: nestexam.in

NEST 2026 Cut Off Marks – Section-Wise SMAS

NEST Result 2026 Counselling Dates

• Admissions through counselling begin from June 30, 2026, after the release of the score card.
• This score card contains the venue along with time slots.
• Each candidate must have all their necessary documents in hand.
• Candidates are admitted based on merit ranking and category/seat availability.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Get your NEST 2026 score card once it becomes available.
• Generate multiple copies of the scorecard for counseling and admissions process.
• Check all details of yourself such as name, roll number, registration number and category.
• Compare your marks with the NEST 2026 Cut off Marks
• Make sure you have all your documents ready for Counseling Verification.
• In case of any discrepancy on the score card, report to NISER / UM-DAE CEBS immediately.
• Refer to NEST 2026 Merit List for knowing your rank in your category.
• Refer to NEST 2026 Seat Matrix for knowing about the seats availability before Counseling.
• Use the provisional score card for applying for Central Government Jobs before admission.

Steps to Check and Download NEST Result 2026

• Visit the official website: nestexam.in
• Click on the “Login Portal” button.
• Provide your User ID and Password.
• Type the captcha code and then hit the submit button.
• Check out your NEST 2026 result displayed on the screen.
• Take a printed copy of your result.

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