NEST

Overview

Exam Name	NEST
Full form	National Entrance Screening Test
Authority	NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE-CEBS, Mumbai
Courses Offered	Integrated M.Sc. programme
Application mode	Online
Examination mode	Online
Exam Frequency	Once a year

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Candidates should have qualified class 12thor equivalent from any other recognized board.
• Age limit: There will be no age limitfor appearing in NEST exam.
• Subject: Students should have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biologyand Mathematics in the qualifying exam.
• Marks: To be eligible, candidates must have scored at least 60% marksin aggregate (55% for reserved category candidates).
• Appearing: Candidates appearing in class 12thwill also be eligible to apply for exam.

Exam Pattern

• The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes.
• There will be 4 sections, each worth 60 marks, containing subject-specific questions from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
• All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), where each question has four options, with only one correct answer.
• For each correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded, while 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer (-1 mark penalty).
• Only the best scores from 3 sections will be considered for evaluation and merit list preparation.
• The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English.

 

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
Physics	20	60
Chemistry	20	60
Mathematics	20	60
Biology	20	60
Total	80	240
Note: Only the best 3 section scores will be considered for evaluation.

Colleges

• Here’s a list of colleges you can consider after qualifying the NEST exam, along with their locations and specified entrance exams:

College	Location	Specified Entrance Exam
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)	Bhubaneswar, Odisha	NEST
University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS)	Mumbai, Maharashtra	NEST

 

Syllabus

Previous Year Question Papers

Why to join us?

• Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
• Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
• Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
• Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
• Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
• Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
• Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
• Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
• Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
• Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions.