National Entrance Screening Test Exam pattern

NEST 2024 Examination Pattern

The specific exam pattern for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) may vary from year to year, but generally, the exam consists of four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The exam is conducted online and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions, as well as some subjective-type questions. The duration of the exam is three hours and thirty minutes. The exam is designed to test the candidate's knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and application of concepts.

Candidates can refer to the table below to get a general idea of the NEST examination pattern.

NEST 2024 Examination Pattern

Mode of Examination

Online/ Computer-based

Duration

Three hours and thirty minutes

Examination Language

English

Total Marks

200

Sections

FOUR-

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)

Marking Pattern

MCQ

+2.5 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

MSQ

+4 for each correct answer

No marks awarded or negative marking for partially correct and incorrect answers

Note: The examination pattern might change every year, it is thus advisable that the candidates check the website for new information released by the examination authorities

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