NEST Result 2025: NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) is a compulsory test for admission in the National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai – Department of atomic energy center for excellence in basic sciences, Mumbai.
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NEST 2025 Important Dates
NEST exam is conducted by NISER in June in 90 cities in India. In our article below you will get all the details regarding the NEST 2025 Application Form, exam dates, syllabus, how to apply for exam etc.. All the important dates related to NEST are mention below.
| Events | Important Dates (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Portal opening date | 24th February 2025 |
| NEST Application Form start date | 24th February 2025 |
| NEST 2025 Application Form last date | 30th April 2025 |
| NEST Exam date | 14th June 2025 |
| Session 1 (Timing) | 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Session 2 (Timing) | 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM |
| The result of NEST 2025 declaration date | 30th June 2025 |
NEST Eligibility Criteria
For NEST 2025 examination candidates should follow the below mention criteria
- Age limit: To be eligible for the exam candidate’s DOB have to be on or after 1st August 2000. For SC/ST/PWD category there is a relaxation of 5 years.
- Education: Candidates must have passed class 12 in 2018, 2019 or in 2020. Candidates must have 60% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST/PWD 55% is required.
- Nest Exam: For the admission, the candidate must get a position in the merit list of NEST.
NEST 2025 Application Form
NEST 2025 Application Form is released on the official website. After completion of the 12th class, students can appear in this exam for admission in 5 years integrated M.Sc. Program in basic sciences-Biology, chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. The application form of NEST will be available in online mode only. The NEST exam will be also conducted through the online mode.
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NEST 2025 Application Fee
NEST 2025 application form fee can be paid through net banking, credit card, and debit card. Fee for all categories is mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male (General / OBC) | Rs. 1200 |
| Male (SC/ST) | Rs. 600 |
| All female candidates | Rs. 600 |
| PWD | Rs. 600 |
Exam Pattern
NEST exam will be conducted online (Computer-based test), it will be held in two sessions and the time duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Paper will be divided into five sessions that are General Section, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and physics, and the question will be of multiple choice questions (MCQ type) in an examination paper.
Question distribution for each session is mention below
| Section | Subject (Session Name) | Number of Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Section | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | Physics | 15 | 50 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 15 | 50 |
| 4 | Biology | 15 | 50 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 15 | 50 |
Marking Scheme: In NEST exam negative marking is there for an incorrect answer. Below in table, we mention marking scheme subject wise.
| Session Name | Marks for Correct Answer | Negative Marking | Marks detection for an incorrect answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| General section | 3 | No | 0 |
| Physics | 3 | Yes | -1 |
| Chemistry | 3 | Yes | -1 |
| Biology | 3 | yes | -1 |
| Mathematics | 3 | yes | -1 |
NEST 2025 Exam syllabus
For NEST exam syllabus candidates can download the PDF file of a syllabus, which will be available below. Till then here, we are putting NEST Syllabus for General Section.
- For general section, no prescribed syllabus is there.
- In this section, the question will be from mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, astronomy, and the environment.
- All questions will be up to 10th class standard syllabus.
For other sections (Mathematics, Biology, chemistry, biology, and physics) syllabus click here.
NEST Previous Year Papers
| Year | Papers and Answer Keys | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Download Paper | |
| 2017 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2016 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2015 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2014 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2013 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2012 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2011 | Download Paper | Answer Sheet |
| 2010 | Download Paper | |
| 2009 | Download Paper | |
| 2008 | Download Paper | |
| 2007 | Download Paper | |
NEST 2025 Admit Card
Admit card will be released by examination authority on the official website. It will be not sent by email or post. NEST examination card will contain all the personal details of candidates and details of the examination center. Students must take admit card and one valid identity proof to the exam center. We advise students to reach 30 minutes before the exam to the examination center.
NEST 2025 Result
The result of the NEST examination will be issued on the official website. Students who will secure a position in merit list only they will be eligible for further admission procedure based on their rank.
Check your Result Here: NEST Result 2025
Merit List, as well as the name of qualifying candidates, will be announced via a notification on the official website. After it, Candidates will be called for further admission procedure. After completing all, the Candidate will get admission.
Guys! All the information regarding NEST 2025 examination is given in the above article. If you have any query then comment to us below the comment box.
NEST 2025: Official Website
