About NEST 2024
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission to the 5-year integrated MSc programme in basic sciences offered by NISER (National Institute of Science Education and Research), Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS (University of Mumbai-Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences), Mumbai. The exam assesses candidates' aptitude and knowledge in subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. NEST is a computer-based test.
Look at the table below to get a highlight about NEST 2024.
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NEST 2024 Examination Pattern
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Examination Mode
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Computer-based Test/ Online
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Examination Duration
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3 hours and 30 minutes
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Language of the examination
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English
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Number of Sections
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Four
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Number of sessions of the examination
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Two (Session I and Session II)
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Question Pattern
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MCQs and MSQs
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Marking Scheme
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MCQ
+2.5 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer
MSQ
+4 for each correct answer
No marks awarded or negative markings for partially correct and incorrect answers
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NEST 2024 Important Dates
NEST 2024 exam dates have been declared on the official website of NEST (https://www.nestexam.in/). Candidates can check the dates of important events. The table below gives an idea of the tentative dates of NEST 2024 events such as the online application starting date, closing date, admit card release date, exam date, and result announcement date.
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NEST 2024 Schedule
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Event
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Date
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Start of Online Application
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27th February 2024
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Closing Day of Online Application
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24th May 2024
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Admit Card Release Date
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12th June 2024
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Examination Date and Timing
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24th June 2024
Timings-
1st Session- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2nd Session- 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Declaration of Results
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10th July 2024
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NEST 2024 Application Procedure
NEST application procedure usually involves the following steps:
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The first step is to visit the official NEST website, https://www.nestexam.in/, and look for the latest information on the admission process.
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The next step is to register for NEST. To apply for NEST, candidates need to register on the website by providing their personal and contact details. The candidates will receive an application number, which they need to keep safe for future reference
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After completion of their registration, candidates will be eligible to fill up the application form which requires various details such as educational qualification and other relevant information
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Candidates must upload the necessary documents such as passport-sized photographs, academic certificates, and signatures. (As per the guidelines provided on the official website)
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The next step involves paying the application fees using online payment methods such as net banking or debit/credit card.
Note: Candidates must keep checking the official website for the release of new information and details pertaining to NEST 2023.
NEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for NEST, a candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the science stream. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are eligible for a relaxation of 5% marks.
Additionally, the candidate should be born on or after August 01, 2003 (for general and OBC categories) and on or after August 01, 1998 (for SC/ST/PwD categories). The eligibility criteria may be subject to change, so candidates are advised to check the official NEST website for the latest information.
Colleges Accepting NEST 2024 Score
NEST is a compulsory online test that students who seek admission into 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 must undertake. NEST scores are also accepted by Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan for admission into various undergraduate programmes.
NEST 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for NEST 2024 has been released by the exam authorities on the official website of NEST. Subjects included in the exam are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The questions are generally framed based on the 11th and 12th standard science stream syllabus.
Examination Pattern
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a 3-hour and 30 minutes long examination designed to test candidates’ knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and application of concepts.
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NEST 2024 Examination Pattern
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Examination Mode
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Computer-based Test/ Online
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Examination Duration
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3 hours and 30 minutes
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Language of the examination
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English
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Number of Sections
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Four
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Number of sessions of the examination
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Two
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Question Pattern
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MCQs and MSQs
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Marking Scheme
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MCQ
+2.5 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer
MSQ
+4 for each correct answer
No marks awarded or negative markings for partially correct and incorrect answers
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NEST 2024 Results
The results for NEST 2024 will be released on the 10th of July 2023. The candidates are required to log in using their credentials to find their results. However, candidates must keep updated by regularly checking the website for new information.
NEST 2024 Outcomes
Candidates who achieve the required cut-off marks will proceed to the counselling stage. Students who clear NEST will be eligible for admission into the 5-year integrated M.Sc programme at 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.
