The UM-DAE CEBS First Merit List for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme was scheduled to be published on 17 July 2026 on the official website, cbs.ac.in. As of now, an independent confirmation from the official portal is still awaited, so candidates are advised to log in directly at cbs.ac.in to verify their status rather than relying on unofficial sources.
UM-DAE CEBS First Merit List 2026: Background
The University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai, offers 57 seats in the Integrated MSc programme across Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, based on ranks secured in the NEST 2026 exam. The combined NEST 2026 merit list was declared on 24 June 2026, after which CEBS opened its own counselling registration from 1 to 8 July 2026. Following the closure of this registration window, CEBS proceeded to prepare its first merit list, with the stream-wise seat matrix typically announced alongside it.
Expected Fee Payment Process for CEBS Admission
Based on the process followed in previous admission cycles, candidates shortlisted in the UM-DAE CEBS first merit list are usually required to complete fee payment within a short window to secure their provisional seat. In the previous cycle, the admission portal for fee payment opened a few days after the merit list announcement and remained active for about 24-48 hours; only candidates who completed the fee payment within this window had their provisional admission confirmed. Candidates should note that this year’s exact dates and fee amount will be notified separately on cbs.ac.in and may differ from previous years.
Steps to Check UM-DAE CEBS First Merit List 2026
Candidates can follow these steps once the merit list and fee payment link are confirmed on the official website:
- Visit the official website, cbs.ac.in
- Navigate to the “Admissions 2026-27” section
- Click on the UM-DAE CEBS First Merit List 2026 PDF link
- Check your registration number and NEST rank in the stream-wise list
- If shortlisted, proceed to the fee payment portal within the notified window to confirm your provisional admission
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