NEST 2025 – National Entrance Screening Test
For admission to 5-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programs at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai
🔬 NEST is conducted jointly by NISER and CEBS for admission to integrated M.Sc. courses in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
📅 Exam Overview
- Exam Name: National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
- Conducted by: NISER & CEBS
- Mode: Computer-Based (Online)
- Frequency: Once a year
- Course: 5-Year Integrated M.Sc.
📄 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Class 12 passed in Science (Biology/PCM/PCMB)
- Minimum Marks: 60% (General/OBC), 55% (SC/ST/PwD)
- Age: Born on or after August 1, 2005 (General); 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PwD
- Indian nationals and OCI eligible
🧪 Exam Pattern
- Total Sections: 4 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
- Each Section: 50 Marks
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: Yes (in some questions)
- Best 3 out of 4 sections considered for merit calculation
📚 Syllabus
- Syllabus based on Class 11 & 12 NCERT topics
- Includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics
- Focus on analytical and comprehension ability
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