National Entrance Screening Test
NEST Exam 2024 Overview Click Here
NEST Important Dates 2024 Click Here
NEST 2024 Syllabus (Subject-wise) Click Here
NEST Application Form 2024:
National Entrance Screening Test, commonly known as NEST, stands as a gateway for aspiring students seeking admission into premier institutes in India for their undergraduate studies in the field of basic sciences. This examination is jointly conducted by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. NEST is designed to identify and nurture young talent in the domains of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
The application process for NEST is primarily conducted online. Aspiring candidates need to visit the official website, register, and fill in the application form with accurate details. It is imperative to upload necessary documents, including a recent photograph and signature, and pay the application fee within the stipulated time frame. Applicants are advised to go through the information brochure thoroughly to ensure they meet all the requirements.
NEST 2024 Registration Open
NEST Exam 2024 Overview
| S.No | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Exam | National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2023 |
| 2 | Conducting Body | NISER, Bhubaneshwar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai |
| 3 | Mode of exam | Online |
| 4 | Mode of Application | Online |
| 5 | Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| 6 | Duration of exam | 3 Hours |
| 7 | Language | English |
| 8 | Total marks | 230 |
| 9 | Courses offered | 5 year integrated M.Sc courses |
| 10 | Official Website | www.nestexam.in |
NEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of NEST 2024 below:
- Candidates must have passed the class XII, this Year last year
- candidates must secure at least 60% marks
- 55% for SC and ST
- Those appearing for the qualifying examination in the same year as the NEST exam are also eligible to apply.
NEST Important Dates 2024
| S.No | Event | Important dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application form start | February 1st week |
| 2 | Last date to submit application form | May 1st week |
| 3 | Download of Admit card | June 1st Week |
| 4 | NEST 2023 Exam Date | June 2nd Week |
| 5 | Examination Time | 3.5 Hrs (Morning at 9AM, Afternoon: 2:30PM) |
| 6 | Results Released | July 1st week |
- Section-wise cut–off marks:
- GENERAL: "20% of the average of the best 100 scores in that section"
- OBC : would be 90% of the respective SMAS for general category students
- SC/ST/DIVYANGAN: would be 50% of the respective SMAS for general category students
- OVERALL CUT OF MARKS:
- 95 percentile for general category candidates
- 90 percentile for general category candidates
- 75 percentile for general category candidates
NEST 2024 Syllabus
The NEST syllabus typically covers the following subjects:
- Physics: Mechanics, Sound and Mechanical Waves, Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry.
- Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Humans and Environment, Biotechnology.
- General Section: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English language.
- Single Correct Answer
- Correct Answer: 2.5 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark
- Non Attempted: 0 Mark
- Multiple Correct Answer
- Correct Answer: 4 Mark
- Incorrect Answer: 0 Mark
- Non Attempted: 0 Mark
The merit list:
Best three qualifying scores out of four sections, and the section with the worst score is omitted. 'total' marks for NEST becomes 150
Age limit:
The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC / ST / Divyangjan candidates.
Reservation of seats:
Total Seats
NISER: 200, CEBS:57
Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non–Creamy Layer (OBC–NCL): 27%
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 15% and 7.5%
Divyangjan: 5% of the number of seats in every category, i.e., General, OBC–NCL, SC, and
ST, are reserved for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
Exam Centers: 120, Candidates must choose 5 (five) centres
Documents Required for NEST application form 2024:
- Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Class 12th Mark Sheet
- A recent passport-sized photograph
- Your scanned signature
- If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Valid Photo ID
- Other Relevant Certificates (if applicable).
How to Apply:
- Visit the Official Website
- Registration link on the website and create an account
- Log in to your account and fill in the online application form
- Upload the necessary documents
- Pay the application fee using the available online payment options
- After filling in all the required details and uploading the documents, submit the application form.
- After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for your records.
NEST 2024 Exam Pattern:
The question paper will consist of 4 (four) sections of objective (MCQ) type.
- MARKS PATTERN:
- Biology: 12 questions (single answer) + 5 questions (Multiple Correct Answer) = 50 Marks
- Chemistry: 12 questions (single answer) + 5 questions (Multiple Correct Answer) = 50 Marks
- Mathematics: 12 questions (single answer) + 5 questions (Multiple Correct Answer) = 50 Marks
- Physics: 12 questions (single answer) + 5 questions (Multiple Correct Answer) = 50 Marks
Application Fee:
- General and OBC: 1200/-
- SC/ST/Divyangjan categories and all female: 600/–.
NEST 2024 Application Form:
- Register Your Self
- Verify Email/ OTP
- Fill Application Form
- Upload Documents
- Pay Application Fee
- Programs offered: Only 5 Year Integrated MSc Programme
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Earth and Palnetary
- Humanitary, Physical
- Medical and Radiation Physics
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