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Think of M.Sc entrance exams in India and the one first names that comes to mind is that of NEST. The National Entrance Screening Test is a compulsory test for admission to the 5- year Integrated MSc programme in basic sciences - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics - at National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai. Candidates with a minimum aggregate of 60 percent marks in their class 12 exams are eligible to apply for NEST.

NEST 2023 Eligibility:-

Educational Qualification -
 
Candidates in the Unreserved and OBC categories must have been born on or after August 01, 2003. The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan candidates.

Class XII qualifying examination must have passed in either 2021 or 2022. Candidates appearing in 2023 are also eligible. (Where only Letter Grade is given by the Board, a certificate from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate the decision of the respective Admission Committees will be final.)

At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognized Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.

Candidate should secure a position in the NEST merit list.

 

NEST 2023 Application Form / Registration:-

Apply online at website - https://www.nestexam.in

Application Fee -
 
For the male candidates of General and OBC categories - Rs 1,200/–. 
For candidates in the SC/ST/Divyangjan categories and for all female candidates - Rs 600/–. 
 
Payments can be made using credit card/debit card/net–banking through online payment gateway. Please use Mastercard/Visa/RuPay cards only.
 
Upload Photograph and Signature - Files must be not more than 80 KB each and must be in .JPG or .JPEG format only.

 


NEST 2023 Date:- 24.06.2023, Saturday.

 

NEST 2023 Syllabus:-

The syllabus for NEST 2023 primarily follows the NCERT/CBSE science syllabus of class XI–XII. 
 

Click Here to download NEST Syllabus.
 

NEST 2023 Paper Pattern:-

The question paper will consist of 4 (four) sections of objective (MCQ) type questions. Each section is of 50 marks each and will contain subject specific questions from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
 
Certain questions there will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
 
Language of the question paper will be English only.
 
The examination is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The candidate will enter all the requisite details at the given computer terminal. The questions will be displayed on the monitor. The answers to each question are to be provided at the computer terminal using the given electronic equipment. 

 

 


Planning and dedication are the keys to do well. First all plan a timetable for study keeping in mind your strengths and weaknesses. Allocate sufficient time for study, revision and solving of sample papers. Sample papers are an important component of NEST preparation. They not only prepare you for the exam but also help you to assess your preparation. Most of all do not worry and stick to the basics always.

NEST Sample Papers

NEST Preparation -

NEST 2023 Notification / Important Dates:-

 
Apply online at website - https://www.nestexam.in from 27.02.2023 to 17.05.2023

Download of admit card - 12.06.2023

NEST 2023 Date - 24.06.2023, Saturday

Date of Result Announcement - 10.07.2023.
 
 
 

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