NEST 2023 Application Form: Registration, Fees, How to Apply?

The registration process for NEST 2023 begins on February 28, 2023, and the last date to register is April 15, 2023. The admit card for the exam will be available for download from May 18, 2023, onwards. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 4, 2023.

NEST 2023 Application Form Dates

The candidates must check the important dates regarding NEST 2023 Application Form below in the table. 

NEST 2023 registration forms will be available online. Candidates must read the details given below to avoid any mistake while filling the form:

• Candidates must apply online on the official website of the NEST exam only.
• Candidates have to first register on the website by entering their name, valid email, a working mobile number and a password, Roll Number/Registration Number from the class X report card, etc.
• Upload the scanned copy of photographs, signature, and other documents like category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable).
• The form is considered complete only when the Application fees will be submitted.
• Complete all the processes to avoid rejection of the form.
• Candidates must not use anybody else email.
• Only one candidate can be registered with one email address.
• Candidates must give their mobile number because all the information will also be sent via SMS.
• Login Id & password will be sent on the candidate's mobile.
• Candidates must use their Login Id with the password for all NEST 2023 related pieces of information.
• It is advisable to keep the login ID and Password with safety for future uses.

The applicants will have to upload the following documents while filling the National Entrance Screening Test Application Form:

• Class 10th Marksheet/report card/certificate
• Scanned image of Photographs
• Scanned image of Signature

Application forms for NEST 2023 would be filled in online mode only. Applications sent through any other mode would be rejected straight away. Candidates need to check the below steps for filling the online application form:

On clicking the " Online Application" tab, the applicants will be redirected to the page wherein the applicants will have to fill in the following details:

• Applicant Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Roll Number/Registration Number of class X
• Gender
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Captcha

After filling in all the details, click on Register. The User ID & Password will be sent on the applicant's mobile number. An email will be sent having a link for the login page & Login credentials.

The applicants will have to log in with the login credentials, i.e., User Name & Password.

• Exam City Preferences
• Educational Qualification details.

The applicants will need to upload the scanned images of the documents asked.

• Class 10th mark sheet
• Scanned images of photo and signature documents

Lastly, the form will be completed on making the fee payment.

• The  Application fees for General and Other Backward category candidates is Rs 1200/-.
• For SC/ST/PwD categories and all-female candidates, the fee is Rs 600/-.
• The Application fees can be deposited by using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
• Also, candidates must know that fees once paid will not be refunded in any case.
• The fee for the NEST 2023 Application form will be accepted online only.

A summary page of the Application form will be created with all the details, and This will complete the Application submission process.

NEST 2023 examination is going to be conducted at multiple centers across India. Check the list provided hereby;

Candidates must fulfill all the NEST eligibility criteria given below to be able to appear for the entrance exam. 

1. Age limit:- An applicant should be born on or after 01 August 2000. SC / ST / PwD category candidates will get 5 years of relaxation.
2. Education:- Candidate should have passed the class 12 exam in either 2019 or 2023 or passing in 2021. If the class 12 board from which the candidate is passing gives a letter grade, then he/she will have to get a certificate from the board that tells equivalent percentage marks.
3. Marks in QE:- Once should have at least 60% in aggregate in class 12. SC / ST / PwD candidates need 55%.

NEST 2023 Admit Card can only be downloaded from the official website. It will not be dispatched to the candidates individually through post/ courier. Admit cards act as a student verification at the exam center; hence it is mandatory to carry to the test center.