NEST 2019 exam date announced, check schedule here

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) application process is all set to start from January 7, 2019 at 10 am. The information brochure, syllabus and application process for the examination has been released on the official website of NEST 2019.The NEST 2019 examination will be held on June 1, 2019 over two separate sessions. 

NEST 2019: The timings for the exams are as follows:

Session 1: 9 am to 12.30 pm
Session 2: 2.30 pm to 6 pm

Eligibility: Candidates with at least 60 percent marks in class 12 or equivalent are eligible to apply for NEST 2019. The application fee for unreserved and OBC category is Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PWD category and female applicants. 

Important dates:
Start of online application for NEST 2019: January 7, 2019
Closing of online application process: March 11, 2019
Download of admit card begins: April 24, 2019
NEST 2019 examination: June 1, 2019
Announcement of results: June 17, 2019

How to apply?
Step 1: Visit the official website nestexam.in
Step 2: Fill in details to register online
Step 3: After registration, you will receive an SMS on the mobile no. given with user ID and password 
Step 4: Login with user ID and passwordStep
5: Select the city/ town as examination centre
Step 6: Click on save and next
Step 7: Upload passport image and Signature 
Step 8: Do the payment online 
Step 9: 9. Read the declaration carefully and submit

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a mandatory online entrance test to get admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc Program at the 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.