NEST 2026 Response Sheet Released | Provisional Answer Key, Objections Window, and Result Date

Eligibility Overview

NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) is a national-level entrance examination for admission to the five-year Integrated M.Sc. programme in sciences. The exam is conducted jointly by NISER, Bhubaneswar, and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai.

Institutions Covered

• NISER - National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar
• UM-DAE CEBS - University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in the Basic Sciences, Mumbai

Key Points

• This notification provides the NEST 2026 response sheet (provisional answer key) and information on raising objections.
• No login is required to access the provisional key on the official site.

Important Dates

• Provisional Answer Key / Response Sheet Released: 08-06-2026
• Objection Window Opens: 10-06-2026 (10:00 AM)
• Objection Window Closes: 12-06-2026 (11:30 PM)
• Final Answer Key Release: before 24-06-2026
• NEST 2026 Result Declaration: 24-06-2026
• Scorecard Download Begins: 25-06-2026

Objection Fees

• No objection fee is mentioned for challenging the provisional answer key. Objections can be submitted through the official NEST login portal within the window.

Additional Instructions

• This post provides informational guidance based on official notices. Verify all details on the official NEST website before taking any action.
• The links above are for official sources only; avoid third-party or unofficial feeds.
• Do not rely on any external apps or tool-based services for submission outside the official portal.