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NEST 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme in basic sciences. It is jointly conducted by NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai. The exam evaluates conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and General Ability. Based on performance and merit list criteria, candidates are considered for admission at the participating institutes.

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National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)

Conducted by: National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai–Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai

Science (Basic Sciences: Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Biology)Integrated MSc (NISER and UM-DAE CEBS)
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Key Summary

•NEST is a national CBT for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.

NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) is a premier national-level exam for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. It tests Class 11–12 science concepts with a strong focus on analytical thinking in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and General Ability.
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme in basic sciences. It is jointly conducted by NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai. The exam evaluates conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and General Ability. Based on performance and merit list criteria, candidates are considered for admission at the participating institutes.

NEST Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

total Marks

200 Marks

exam Level

UG

eligibility

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination in the science stream with subjects typically including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology as per the requirements stated in the year’s official NEST brochure. Admission is subject to meeting institute-specific eligibility, category requirements, and document verification as notified for that admission cycle.

official Website

https://www.nestexam.in

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