NEST 2026 Response Sheet Released at nestexam.in; Check Steps to Download

The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar has released the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026 response sheet on the official portal at nestexam.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam on June 6, 2026 can now log in with their application number and password to access the document.

The response sheet shows the answers each candidate marked during the test. It is released alongside the provisional answer key issued on June 8, 2026. Students can use both documents to cross-check responses and estimate their probable scores.

NEST 2026 is jointly conducted by NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. The exam serves as the gateway to five-year integrated MSc programmes at both institutes.

NEST 2026 Key Dates

How to Download the NEST 2026 Response Sheet?

Candidates can follow these steps to access the response sheet on the official portal:

1. Visit the official website at nestexam.in.
2. Click on the candidate login link on the homepage.
3. Enter your application number and password.
4. Open the response sheet link displayed on the dashboard.
5. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

How to Challenge the NEST 2026 Answer Key?

The objection window opened on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. It will close on June 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM. Candidates who disagree with any answer can raise an objection through the same login portal.

Candidates must select the question, choose the correct option, and upload supporting proof. There is no fee for raising objections this year. The NEST authority will review every challenge before issuing the final answer key.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit nestexam.in and download your response sheet today.
2. Match your responses against the provisional answer key released on June 8, 2026.
3. Calculate your probable score using the official marking scheme.
4. Raise objections for any disputed questions before June 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM.
5. Keep documents like ID proof and admit card ready for result day on June 24, 2026.