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:
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Visit the official website: www.nestexam.in
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Register and create login credentials
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Fill in the application form & upload the required documents.
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Pay the application fee online
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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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