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National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc program offered by two premier science institutes in India, i.e., NISER, Bhubaneswar & UM–DAE CEBS, Mumbai. Eligible candidates can apply online for NEST 2025 from February 17, 2025, to May 9, 2025.

National Entrance Screening Test 2025 Overview:

Job Title NEST 2025
Organization NISER & UM-DAE CEBS
Application Starts 17/02/2025
Application Ends 09/05/2025
Application Mode Online

NEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the National Entrance Screening Test 2025, candidates should possess the following:

  • Academic Qualification: Class 12 (Science stream) in 2023, 2024, or appearing in 2025.
  • Minimum Marks:
    • General/OBC: 60% aggregate
    • SC/ST/Divyangjan: 55% aggregate
  • Age Limit: No age limit
  • Must appear in NEST 2025 to be considered for admission.

Number of Seats (2025–2030 Batch):

Institute Total Seats Divyangjan Quota
NISER, Bhubaneswar 200 5% in each category
UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai 57 5% in each category

NEST 2025 Exam Pattern:

  • Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Duration: 3.5 hours (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
  • Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong answer
  • Language: English and Hindi
Section Subject Questions Marks
Section 1 Biology 20 60
Section 2 Chemistry 20 60
Section 3 Mathematics 20 60
Section 4 Physics 20 60
Total Best 3 Sections Considered — 180 Marks

NEST 2025 Application Fee:

  • Male (General/OBC): ₹1,400
  • SC/ST/Divyangjan & All Female Candidates: ₹700

How to Apply for NEST 2025:

  • Visit the official website: www.nestexam.in

  • Register and create login credentials

  • Fill in the application form & upload the required documents.

  • Pay the application fee online

  • Submit and download confirmation for future reference.

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 Important Dates:

Event Date
Online Application Start February 17, 2025
Application Closing Date May 9, 2025 (11:45 PM)
Admit Card Download June 02, 2025
NEST 2025 Exam Date June 22, 2025 (Sunday)

National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 Important Links:

Official Website NISER & UM-DAE CEBS
Official Notification  Link
Apply Online Apply

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