With the NEST 2026 examination successfully completed on June 6, 2026, thousands of science aspirants are now waiting for the provisional answer key expected on June 10, 2026 at @nestexam.in. The final result will be declared on June 24, 2026. Students who appeared for the NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai entrance test can use the answer key to estimate their score and expected rank.
The exam was rated moderate to moderately tough overall. Physics and Biology sections challenged students the most, while Chemistry was lengthy and Mathematics was moderate.
NEST 2026 Post-Exam Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducted | June 6, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | June 10, 2026 at nestexam.in |
| Objection Window | June 10 to June 12, 2026 |
| NEST 2026 Result | June 24, 2026 |
How to Raise Objections Against NEST Answer Key
- Visit @nestexam.in from June 10
- Log in with your application credentials
- Submit objections with supporting evidence (NCERT/standard reference text)
- Objection fee details will be specified in the official notice
NISER and CEBS Fellowship
Students admitted to NISER or UM-DAE CEBS receive:
- Monthly scholarship from the Department of Atomic Energy
- Full access to state-of-the-art research laboratories from Year 1
- Guaranteed BS-MS completion — no separate PhD entrance required if performance is maintained
NEST qualified candidates must also apply separately for NISER and CEBS counselling processes after the result is declared, as seat allocation at each institute is conducted independently.
