NEST 2024 Exam: Dates (Out), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Updates

Updated By Lam Vijaykanth on 28 Mar, 2024 13:27

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NEST 2024 Exam

NEST 2024 Registration Process will begin on March 30, 2024 according to the revised schedule.  NISER and UMDAE CEBSwill initiate the NEST registration process 2024 online at nestexam.in. According to the official schedule, the last date to fill and submit the NEST 2024 application form is May 31, 2024.  Candidates aspiring to appear for the NEST 2024 exam, can register and fill the application form. 

NEST 2024 Exam Date has been announced. According to the official schedule, NEST 2024 will be held on June 30, 2024. The conducting authority of the exam has released the official information brochure and NEST 2024 important dates on the official website. Candidates can check the NEST 2024 important dates which we have provided on this page and get ready for the exam. 

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is an online computer-based test for admissions in five-year Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The courses are offered by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) in Mumbai. Candidates who qualify NEST 2024 exam are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of Rs 60,000 through a programme called DISHA from the Department of Atomic Energy along with the scholarship the candidates will receive Rs 20,000 for summer internships. Keep reading in order to know everything about NEST 2024 exam, including NEST 2024 important dates, application form, eligibility, exam pattern, etc. 

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NEST 2024 Important Dates

Here is the list of NEST 2024 exam important dates tabulated below:

Event of NEST 2024 Exam

Dates

Release of the Online NEST Exam 2024 Application Form

March 30, 2024

Last Date to Fill Out the NEST 2024 Exam Application Form

May 31, 2024

NEST 2024 Exam Application Correction and Update 

June 2024

Issuance of NEST 2024 Admit Card

June 15, 2024

NEST 2024 Exam Date

June 30, 2024

NEST 2024 Exam Answer Key Release Date

July 2024

Objection against NEST 2024 Answer Key

July 2024

NEST 2024 Exam Result Date

July 10, 2024

NEST 2024 Exam Highlights

The following table features the important highlights of the NEST 2024 exam.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST exam)

Conducting Body

NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai

Exam Level

Undergraduate Entrance Exam 

Level

National Level

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Mode of Exam

Online Test Computer-Based (CBT)

Courses Offered

Integrated M Sc Course 

Exam Fee

  • Male candidates of General and OBC categories - INR 1,200 
  • Female candidates of General and OBC categories - INR 600 
  • Candidates of SC, ST and PwD categories -  600 INR

Exam Duration

3 hours 30 minutes 

Language

English

Official Website

https://www.nestexam.in

What is NEST Exam 2024?

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a very popular exam conducted every year jointly by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai University - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. The NEST 2024 exam is held to grant admission for Integrated MSc programmes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology. NEST 2024 will be conducted on June 30, 2024. 

The NEST 2024 exam is a national examination that is widely recognised and prestigious in the field of science and technology. If aspiring candidates pass the NEST exam in 2024, they will be able to complete their integrated degree in science within five years of beginning the course. Three of the five years will be dedicated to the bachelor's programme, with the remaining two years devoted to the master's. 

NEST is a highly competitive exam that is only available to students who excelled in their 12th-grade studies. Candidates who perform well in NEST exam will be eligible for admission to some of India's top science institutes. Employers in the science and technology sectors value NEST graduates highly. A degree from a prestigious science institute will provide students with a solid foundation in Science and Mathematics while also preparing them for a career in research or industry.

NEST 2024 Admission Process

The NEST 2024 Admission process is a five-step process. These 5 steps for NEST 2024 exam admission are explained below:

Fill out the NEST 2024 Application Form 

The first step towards the NEST 2024 exam is to fill out the application form. Once you fill out the application form and submit the examination fee successfully, wait for the admit card. 

Download the NEST 2024 Admit Card 

The NEST admit card 2024 will be available on the official website. Students can download NEST 2024 exam admit card by using the login credentials used for filling out the application form. 

Appear in the NEST 2024 Exam 

On the given date, appear in the NEST 2024 exam. Go through the preparation tips for NEST and the best books. 

Clear the NEST Exam 2024

Check the results whether you cleared the NEST 2024 exam or not. If you have passed the exam, you will be receiving a notification for NEST 2024 counselling. 

Appear in NEST 2024 Counselling 

On the given date, appear in the counselling session for NEST 2024 exam and choose the program and college. 

NEST 2024 Application Form

NEST 2024 exam application form will be released on March 20, 2024. The NEST exam 2024 application form will be available on the official website of NEST 2024 and can only be filled online. Candidates can fill the application form till May 31, 2024. The NEST 2024 application process can be complex, and it is important to follow all the instructions carefully. We have a detailed NEST 2024 exam application process that guide on how to apply for the NEST 2024 exam. The NEST 2024 application fee is INR 1200 for General category candidates and INR 600 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Candidates who are thinking of pursuing an Integrated MSc degree can apply for the NEST 2024 exam.

Steps to Fill the NEST 2024 Application Form 

  • Go to the official website of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST 2024), https://www.nestexam.in
  • Register for the NEST 2024 exam
  • Fill in the details asked in the form
  • Check the given instructions and documents required for NEST exam 2024
  • Upload all the documents 
  • Click on Submit
  • Pay the NEST 2024 exam Application Fees
  • Print out the application form for future references

All candidates must correctly complete the information requested in the NEST 2024 application form because it will be used by the authorities to create the NEST 2024 admit card, NEST 2024 Scorecard, and other important exam-related documents. If any of the information provided is incorrect or not genuine, NEST may take legal action against the student.

Documents Required for NEST 2024 Application Form 

Candidates must check the list of all the documents required for NEST 2024 exam application form. All candidates must have these documents while filling the application form of NEST 2024 exam.

  • Valid email address and mobile number
  • Colored passport-size photograph in jpg/ jpeg format (image size should be between 10 kb to 200 kb)
  • Scanned signature of the candidate
  • Mark sheet of 12th and 10th class
  • Thumb impression 
  • SC / ST / PWD Certificate (if applicable)

NEST 2024 Application Fees

NEST 2024 exam application fees for various categories are provided in the table below:

Category

Application Fee

General/ OBC candidates (male)

INR 1200/-

Female/ SC/ ST/ Divyang candidates

INR 600/-

  • NEST 2024 exam application fees can be paid through online mode only.
  • Candidates can pay the NEST 2024 exam application fees through Credit/Debit card or Net Banking.

NEST 2024 Exam Centres

The list of exam centres of NEST 2024 are as follows -

Chirala (AP)Mangalore (KA)Khurda (OD)
Guntur (AP)Mysuru (KA)Rayagada (OD)
Kakinada (AP)Udupi (KA)Rourkela (OD)
Kurnool (AP)Alappuzha (KL)Sambalpur (OD)
Nellore (AP)Ernakulam (KL)Amritsar (PB)
Rajahmundry (AP)Idukki (KL)Bhatinda (PB)
Tirupathi (AP)Kannur (KL)Jalandhar (PB)
Vijayawada (AP)Kasaragod (KL)Ludhiana (PB)
Visakhapatnam (AP)Kollam (KL)Mohali (PB)
Vizianagaram (AP)Kottayam (KL)Patiala (PB)
Guwahati (AS)Kozhikode (KL)Jaipur (RJ)
Patna (BR)Malappuram (KL)Udaipur (RJ)
Chandigarh (CH)Palakkad (KL)Jodhpur (RJ)
Bhilai Nagar (CG)Pathanamthitta (KL)Chennai (TN)
Raipur (CG)Thiruvananthapuram (KL)Coimbatore (TN)
New Delhi (DL)Thrissur (KL)Madurai (TN)
Ghaziabad (DL-NCR)Bhopal (MP)Salem (TN)
Greater Noida (DL-NCR)Gwalior (MP)Tiruchirappalli (TN)
Meerut (DL-NCR)Indore (MP)Tirunelveli (TN)
Noida (DL-NCR)Jabalpur (MP)Hyderabad (TS)
Ahmedabad (GJ)Mumbai (MH)Karimnagar (TS)
Bhuj (GJ)Nagpur (MH)Warangal (TS)
Hamirpur (HP)Pune (MH)Agartala (TR)
Shimla (HP)Imphal (MN)Allahabad (UP)
Jammu (JK)Shillong (ML)Kanpur (UP)
Samba (JK)Aizawl (MZ)Lucknow (UP)
Srinagar (JK)Angul (OD)Varanasi (UP)
Bokaro (JH)Balasore (OD)Dehradun (UK)
Dhanbad (JH)Bargarh (OD)Haldwani (UK)
Hazaribagh (JH)Baripada (OD)Roorkee (UK)
Jamshedpur (JH)Berhampur (OD)Asansol (WB)
Ranchi (JH)Bhubaneswar (OD)Burdwan (WB)
Bengaluru (KA)Cuttack (OD)Durgapur (WB
Dharwad (KA)Dhenkanal (OD)Hooghly (WB)
Hubballi (KA)Jharsuguda (OD)Kolkata (WB)
Siliguri (WB)--

NEST 2024 Exam Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must make sure that they fulfil the NEST 2024 eligibility criteria before filling the NEST 2024 application form. Candidates can check the complete NEST 2024 exam eligibility criteria below:

  • Candidates must have passed their 12th Standard from a recognised university in the year 2023 or 2024 to appear for NEST 2024 exam
  • Candidates must have achieved a minimum score of 60% marks. SC/ST/PwD category candidates must have a minimum score of 55% marks.
  • Candidates must be born on or after 1st August, 2004. SC/ST/Divyangjan students will have their age limit reduced by five years.
  • Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

NEST 2024 Syllabus

The NEST syllabus 2024 covers the topics from 11th and 12th class NCERT course. Here is the list of the syllabus for the NEST 2024 exam:

NEST 2024 Exam Syllabus - Physics

Here is the list of the Physics syllabus and topics for NEST 2024 exam. 

Physical-world and measurement

Electro statistics

Kinematics

Current electricity

Laws of Motion

Work, Power, Energy

Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents

Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism

Motion of systems of particles and rigid body

Electromagnetic waves

Gravitation

Properties of Bulk Matter

Optics

Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

Thermodynamics

Atoms and Nuclei

Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theory

Electronic Devices

NEST 2024 Exam Syllabus - Chemistry

Here is the list of the NEST 2024 exam Chemistry syllabus and topics. 

Some basic concepts of Chemistry

Solid-state

Structure of atom

Solutions

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Electrochemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure

Chemical Kinetics

States of Matter: Gases and liquids

Surface Chemistry

Thermodynamics

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Equilibrium

P Block elements

Redox reactions

D and F block elements

Hydrogen

Coordination compounds

NEST 2024 Exam Syllabus - Maths

Here is the list of the NEST 2024 exam Maths syllabus and topics. 

Sets and Functions

Relations and Functions

Algebra

Calculus

Calculus

Coordinate Geometry

Three–Dimensional Geometry

Vectors & Three–Dimensional Geometry

Mathematical Reasoning

Linear Programming

Statistics 

Probability

NEST 2024 Exam Syllabus - Biology

Here is the list of the NEST 2024 exam Biology syllabus and topics. 

Diversity in the Living World

Reproduction

Structural Organisation – Plants and Animals

Genetics and Evolution

Cell Structure and Function

Biology and Human welfare

Plant Physiology

Biotechnology and its applications

Human physiology

Ecology and environment

NEST 2024 Exam Pattern

It is important for the candidates to know the NEST 2024 exam pattern. Below are the details of the NEST 2024 exam pattern:

Particular 

Details

Nature of Question 

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Sections 

4 Sections 

Name of Sections 

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Section Narks 

  • Biology (50 marks)
  • Physics (50 marks)
  • Chemistry (50 marks)
  • Mathematics (50 marks)

Total Marks

200 Marks

Total Time of Exam

3 Hours 20 Minutes

NEST 2024 Mock Test

NEST mock tests 2024 are very important for NEST 2024 exam preparation. The candidates will be able to understand the NEST 2024 exam pattern and subsequently the art of time management by solving mock tests. NEST 2024 exam conducting body does not release any official NEST 2024 mock test but candidates must solve the mock tests from the books for NEST 2024 preparation. NEST 2024 exam mock tests are also provided by numerous coaching institutes and online portals for the NEST 2024 exam. By solving mock tests for NEST 2024 exam, the candidates will be able to analyze their level of preparation and will also get to know about their strengths and weaknesses and accordingly distribute their time for covering different aspects of NEST 2024 exam syllabus. 

NEST 2024 Exam Books

Books play a significant role in NEST 2024 exam preparation. There are hundreds of books available in the market both online and offline but one must refer to the NEST exam 2024 books as mentioned below:

Name of the Book

Publisher/Author

ISBN

Physical Chemistry

P.Bahadur

9382314423

Aptitude Test problems in Physics

S.S Krotov

9350941449

Concepts of Physics

H.C. Verma

8177091875

Modern ABC of Textbook Chemistry

Dr. S.P.Jauhar

9351841219

Genetics

P.S Verma

B01AWECMIG

Objective Biology

M.P. Tyagi and J.P Goyal

818722374X

Genetic Engineering

P.S Verma

B00QUYL11W

Skills in Mathematics Coordinates Geometry for IIT JEE

S.K Goyal

9351761401

Integral Calculus

Amit M. Agarwal

9311126225

NEST 2024 Previous Year Papers

NEST question paper 2024 will be released online on the official website after the commencement of the examination in the month of June. For better NEST 2024 exam preparation, candidates can download NEST exam previous year question papers. These will help them in understanding the type of questions that will come in the NEST 2024 exam.

NEST 2024 Exam Preparation

Aspiring candidates can follow these tips provided below to make the best NEST 2024 exam preparation strategy and score good marks.

  • Candidates must go through the detailed NEST 2024 exam syllabus to get familiar and strategize their study plan accordingly. 
  • The NEST syllabus 2024 for all major subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology is similar to that of NCERT or CBSE syllabus. All these four subjects are of equal importance and can not be neglected. 
  • Candidates preparing for the NEST 2024 exam must focus on the basic and fundamental concepts of 12th grade science. To perform well on the NEST exam in 2024, they must first understand the concept.
  • A thorough preparation of all the subjects will help candidates to avoid negative marks in NEST 2024 exam.
  • Solving previous year question papers and mock tests is critical in preparing for the NEST 2024 exam because it builds students' confidence by familiarising them with the exam format and types of questions asked.
  • Begin your NEST exam 2024 preparation early. The NEST 2024 exam is difficult, and it takes time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the exam and attend the desired college. Begin preparing for the exam at least one year in advance.
  • Take practice tests or NEST 2024 mock tests. There are a number of practice tests available online and in book form. Taking practice tests will help you to get familiar with the format of the NEST 2024 exam and the types of questions that are asked.
  • There are several test prep courses available to help you prepare for the NEST 2024 exam. These courses can provide you with the instruction and practice that you need to clear the NEST exam 2024

NEST 2024 Admit Card

The NEST 2024 exam admit card will be released on June 15, 2024 The candidates will be able to download NEST 2024 admit cards from the official website if they have filled NEST 2024 exam application form by entering their login credentials. The NEST 2024 admit card is a mandatory document that the candidates must carry to the examination hall to appear in the NEST exam 2024. The exam is schduled to be held on June 30, 2024. The NEST 2024 admit card or hall ticket will have all the details such as candidate name, roll number, date and timing of exam, exam centres, etc. The admit card for NEST 2024 exam also contains important guidelines and instructions that need to be followed on the day of the examination. The NEST admit card 2024 will be available online and will not be sent through post or courier under any circumstances. The candidates must keep the admit card safely till the counselling process is over for the NEST 2024 exam.  

NEST 2024 Exam Analysis

NEST exam 2024 analysis will be done once the examination is over. The NEST 2024 exam analysis and the reaction of the students will be provided on the exam day. The NEST 2024 exam analysis will help candidates in getting insights about the exam type and pattern of questions that are asked in the NEST exam 2024.

NEST 2024 Answer Key

NEST answer key 2024 will be released after a few days of the conduct of the NEST 2024 exam. The candidates will receive NEST answer key 2024 on their registered email addresses along with the answer scripts. After the release of NEST 2024 answer key, the candidates will be able to calculate the approximate marks that they will score and gauge their chances of selection and getting admission in the desired college. The candidates can also raise objections against the provisional answer key of NEST 2024 exam. There is no fee or charge for submitting objections against NEST 2024 exam  answer keys. 

NEST 2024 Result

The NEST 2024 exam result will be declared on July 10, 2024. Candidates will have to log in through their email and credentials to check the NEST Result 2024. All candidates will also require the roll number present on the NEST 2024 exam admit card.

How to Check NEST Result 2024?

Checking the NEST 2024 result is quite an easy process, which is mentioned below in the steps:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on “Check Result NEST 2024 exam”
  • Click on the “Log in” tab and log in with the Roll number or email
  • Result will be displayed on the screen
  • Check the result with your NEST 2024 exam Roll Number

NEST 2024 Exam Merit List

The SMAS score of the best three subject scores from four subjects will be used to prepare the merit list for NEST exam 2024. (for both NISER and CEBS). In NEST 2022, the SMAS of all four subjects was considered when preparing the NISER merit list.

NEST 2024 Cutoff

The NEST cut-off 2024 will be released by NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai according to sections, subjects and categories. The NEST 2024 cut-off will be released in two categories - Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) that refers to the sectional cutoff and Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) or overall percentile. As per officials, for each section, 20 percent of the average of the best 100 scores in that section will be considered as SMAS. It is obvious that SMAS for different sections will be of different numerical values. Candidates also need to clear the overall NEST 2024 cutoff percentile along with the sectional NEST cutoff 2024. The NEST 2024 exam cutoff with reference to previous year’s cutoff for General category candidates should be 95 percentile. The cutoff for OBC candidates is expected to be 90 percentile and 75 percentile for other reserved category candidates. 

NEST 2024 Counselling

Candidates who will qualify for the NEST 2024 exam will be able to participate in the NEST 2024 counselling process. The NEST 2024 counselling process will be conducted in three rounds. Qualifying candidates will have to upload documents that are verified by the officials and seats will be allotted to them. Candidates need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and pay the required seat allocation fee to complete the admission process. NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai will release separate institute-wise merit lists once the counselling process is over for NEST 2024 exam . 

NEST 2024 Participating Colleges and Seat Intake

The NEST 2024 exam will be held to admit candidates to all of the participating institutes under the NEST 2024 programme. Candidates can enrol in a five-year integrated MSc programme in Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) offered by both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The available seats at both institutes are listed below. The number of seats available is tentative and may change when the NEST 2024 exam brochure is released:

Category

Seats at NISER

Seats at UM-DAE CEBS

General

101

23

General-EWS

0

6

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

54

15

SC

30

9

ST

15

4

Divyangjan/PWD

5 % of seats in each category

5 % of seats in each category

Total

200

57

Important Subject Topics in the NEST 2024 Exam

The NEST 2024 exam covers a wide range of topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. The specific topics that are covered vary from year to year, but some of the topics that are commonly tested in NEST 2024 exam includes:

  • Physics: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics
  • Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Organic Chemistry
  • Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Ecology, and Evolution
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics

NEST 2024 Conducting Body

NEST 2024 exam is organised by National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar and Mumbai University – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. In 2007, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India had set up both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The vision of NISER and CEBS is to impart high-quality science education to the motivated students, by some of the distinguished scientists and teachers.

Contact Details

Address: The Chief Coordinator

NEST 2024

UM-DAE CEBS, Anna Bhau Sathe Bhavan,

University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari Campus,

Kalina, Mumbai – 400098, Maharashtra, India.

Phone Number

Website: http://www.nestexam.in

Important Dates

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FAQs about NEST

Where can I apply for NEST 2024 registration?

Go to the official website of NEST 2024 and follow the instructions to fill out the exam application. 
 

When can I download NEST 2024 admit card?

NEST 2024 admit card can be downloaded from June 15, 2024 from the official website at nestexam. in. NEST 2024 is schduled to be held on June 30, 2024. 

 

 

When is the result of the NEST 2024 exam will be declared?

NEST 2024 result will be declared on July 10, 2024. 
 

How many attempts are allowed for NEST 2024?

There is no restriction on the attempt number for NEST 2024. 
 

What documents are required for NEST 2024?

To fill out the NEST 2024 application form, you will need the following documents:

  • A valid email address and mobile number
  • Colored passport size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • 12th and 10th class mark sheet 
  • SC / ST / PWD Certificate (if applicable)

What courses I can pursue after NEST 2024?

You can pursue the following courses:

  • Integrated MSc in Biology
  • Integrated MSc in Chemical courses 
  • Integrated MSc in Mathematical course 
  • Integrated MSc in Physical sciences

What is the date of the NEST 2024 examination?

NEST 2024 examination date is June 30, 2024. The exam will be conducted by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. 

 

Where can I get the NEST 2024 syllabus?

Candidates can check the NEST syllabus as prescribed by the authorities on this page for the preparation of the exam. The syllabus of NEST 2024 will be released on the official website www.nestexam.in.

 

Is the NEST exam tougher than JEE Main?

The difficulty level of JEE Main is a little higher as compared to NEST. One must note down that the JEE Main exam does not have Biology as a subject whereas it is a prominent section in the NEST exam.

 

How difficult is the NEST exam?

NEST exam was not difficult for the candidates who had their basics clear of topics taught in the Science stream at Class 11 and Class 12 levels. The NEST exam is difficult as the level of competition is very high but it is not difficult for deserving and hardworking candidates.  

 

When will NEST 2024 registration process commence?

NEST 2024 registration process will commence on March 30, 2024. Candidates can register for NEST exam 2024 till May 31, 2024. 

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