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NSEJS 2026 student enrolment: 21 August–16 September · Exam: 22 November
Official notices checked 19 October 2026

NSEJS 2026 registration is closed: what to do next.

The published enrolment deadline was 16 September 2026. The correction window ended on 1 October. Registered students should now check their official account, keep their enrolment proof and follow admit-card instructions for the 22 November examination.

Registration closed: next steps for enrolled students

Checked 19 October 2026: the published enrolment deadline was 16 September 2026; the correction window listed by IAPT ended on 1 October. NSEJS is scheduled for 22 November 2026, 2:30–4:30 PM IST. The public notices checked do not give a specific admit-card release date.

Use the official login and school or centre for individual status. The latest official notice and examination instructions take priority.
Eligibility

Review the published eligibility conditions.

The date-of-birth and class conditions below come from the published 2026 rules. Use our complete eligibility checker for nationality, schooling and representation clauses.

01 · AGE

Born in 2012 or 2013

Date of birth must fall from 1 January 2012 through 31 December 2013, both dates inclusive.

02 · CLASS

Studying in Class 8–10

The 2026 NSEJS enrolment form is for students studying in Class 8, 9 or 10.

03 · SCHOOLING

Eligible Indian schooling

Review the published conditions on residence, schooling and eligibility to hold an Indian passport.

04 · EXCLUSIVITY

Do not mix NSE tracks

A student appearing for NSEJS cannot also appear for NSEA, NSEB, NSEC or NSEP in the same cycle.

Important: Eligibility is decided by the examination authority. NSEJS.com explains the published rules but does not approve registrations. If any condition is unusual, resolve it before paying.
2026 timeline

The dates parents should save.

The enrolment dates below are past deadlines. The next scheduled event is the NSEJS examination on 22 November; check the official login for individual status.

01–31 Aug 2026

Centre registration

Recognised schools and institutions register as NSE centres through the examination organiser.

Centres
21 Aug 2026

Individual student enrolment opened

The individual online enrolment window began on this date.

Students
16 Sep 2026

Last date for student enrolment

The extended deadline has passed. No later reopening notice was found in the official sources checked on 19 October.

Closed
22 Nov 2026

NSEJS examination

Sunday, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the registered examination centre.

Exam
Two authorised routes

How enrolment worked: reference for existing records.

These routes describe the completed enrolment process; they are not an invitation to submit a late application. Existing candidates should use their official account or school/centre to resolve record queries.

Route A · Through a centre

Route used: registered school or centre

This may be the student’s own school or another registered centre that accepts outside students.

  1. Check the published registered-centre list from 21 August.
  2. Contact the centre in-charge and confirm seat availability.
  3. Complete the NSEJS enrolment form with school and contact details.
  4. Pay the ₹300 fee as instructed and collect a receipt.
  5. Keep the official enrolment confirmation and payment record.
Route B · Individual online

Route used: individual online enrolment

The published individual-enrolment window ran from 21 August through 16 September 2026.

  1. Use the individual-enrolment portal shown in the current-year instructions.
  2. Enter the student’s name and date of birth exactly as in school records.
  3. Choose NSEJS, preferred language and a suitable examination centre.
  4. Review every field, pay online and save the payment reference.
  5. Download or screenshot the completed enrolment confirmation.
Parent checklist

Keep one clean registration folder.

A simple digital folder prevents last-minute confusion. Use the student’s full name in every filename and keep a second copy in email or cloud storage.

Read registration FAQs
✓ School-record name and date of birth Enter spelling and date exactly as the school records show.
✓ Student photo and identity documents Keep clear digital copies ready if the portal requests them.
✓ Working mobile number and email Use contacts checked regularly by a parent or guardian.
✓ Fee receipt and enrolment confirmation Save the transaction reference, form and confirmation screen together.
✓ Hall ticket and centre instructions Print the hall ticket when released and verify the centre address early.
Registration questions

Answers without old-year confusion.

Registration status and student-service guidance checked against the official IAPT sites on 19 October 2026.

Is NSEJS 2026 registration still open?

No. The published deadline was 16 September 2026. Check the official IAPT notices for any later change. The published correction window ended on 1 October 2026.

When will the admit card be released?

The public notices checked on 19 October do not give an exact date. Follow official student login and your centre. Read the NSEJS admit-card and exam-day guide for the current instructions.

Who can appear for NSEJS 2026?

Students born from 1 January 2012 through 31 December 2013 who are studying in Classes 8, 9 or 10 may enrol, subject to all nationality, schooling and other published conditions.

Can a student register without their own school becoming a centre?

During the enrolment window, the published rules allowed another registered centre or the individual online route. The 2026 enrolment deadline has now passed.

How much is the NSEJS 2026 fee?

The published fee is ₹300 per student for NSEJS. The examination fee is non-refundable.

Which languages are available?

Select from the language options shown in the published enrolment portal. Availability and minimum-participation conditions can change, so check the current published notices before submitting.

What if our registration case is unusual?

Use the official student login, your registered centre or the IAPT helpdesk for unresolved record queries. The correction window listed by IAPT ended on 1 October. NSEJS.com cannot approve late applications or amend candidate records.

After registration

Build the preparation plan from the real paper.

Attempt one original NSEJS paper before finalising the study timetable. The result will show the student’s subject balance and current exam readiness.

Open previous papers
NSEJS.com · National Standard Examination in Junior Science Independent student and parent guide
Important

NSEJS.com is not the official IAPT examination website. The latest official notice always takes priority.