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NSEJS 2026 student enrolment: 21 August–14 September · Exam: 22 November
Verified for the 2026 cycle

NSEJS 2026 registration, explained step by step.

Check eligibility, note the verified dates, choose the school-centre or individual-online route and keep every confirmation safely—without mixing old-year rules into the process.

Eligibility

Confirm these conditions first.

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.

Put these dates in the family calendar now. Do not wait until the final day for enrolment or payment.

01–20 Aug 2026

Centre registration

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

Centres
21 Aug 2026

Student enrolment opens

Centre enrolment and individual online enrolment are scheduled to begin.

Students
14 Sep 2026

Last date for student enrolment

Complete the form, fee and confirmation before the deadline.

Deadline
22 Nov 2026

NSEJS examination

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

Exam
Two authorised routes

Choose how the student will enrol.

Both routes lead to the same NSEJS examination. Use the route that gives your family the clearest confirmation and most convenient centre.

Route A · Through a centre

Enrol through a registered school

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. Confirm enrolment status within seven working days.
Route B · Individual online

Enrol individually online

Individual enrolment is scheduled from 21 August through 14 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.

This guide was reviewed against the published 2026 booklet on 11 August 2026.

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?

Yes. The published rules allow enrolment through another registered centre or through the individual online route.

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?

Review the current-year instructions and resolve the point before paying. NSEJS.com is an independent information and preparation portal, not the examination authority.

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.

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Important

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