NEST 2022: Cut Off (Out), Counselling (Started), Admission Procedure
NEST 2022 Cut Off Marks has been released through online mode. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the NISER, Bhubaneshwar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai jointly. NEST is a compulsory entrance exam for candidates seeking admission in Integrated MSc Program at NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai. Through this exam qualified candidates will get admission in Integrated MSc Program of both participating institutions. Here in this article, we have provided the complete details candidates need to know about NEST 2022.
NEST 2022 Notifications – Cut Off Released
NEST 2022 Cut Off Marks has been released through online mode. Check here for cut off details.
Check here for all details about NEST 2022 Counselling and Admission here. Click here to view details.
NEST 2023 Examination will be held in the month of August 2023. Check more details about NEST 2023 here.
NEST 2022 Exam Dates
Following are the complete tentative event wise NEST exam dates:
| Events | Dates 2022 |
| Application process starts | 21st February 2022 |
| Last date to submit application form | 21st May 2022 |
| Admit card download | 7th June 2022 |
| NEST 2022 Exam | 18th June 2022 |
| Answer key | 23rd June 2022 |
| Result declaration | 5th July 2022 |
| Counselling process starts | Started |
NEST 2022 Answer Key
Answer Key has been released by the exam conducting authority after few days from the completion of examination. Answer keys has been sent to the registered email ID of the candidates. Candidates can also raise the objections against the answer key till 25th May 2022.
The answer key contain the correct answer of every asked question in the examination. With the NEST 2022 Answer Key, candidates are able to predict their marks even before the declaration of result.
NEST 2022 Result
Authority has released the NEST result for every exam participated candidates individually though online mode. Candidates are able to check there from 5th July 2022 through the website of exam conducting authority.
The NEST Result 2022 will not be sent to any candidates individually through by post of any other offline mode. Candidates have to login into the website of authority for checking their result.
Candidates should keep their result safe till the completion of admission procedure as result could be required at the time of counselling.
NEST 2022 Cut Off
Cut off is the minimum marks set by the participating institution separately. Candidates must have to score more than the prescribed cut off marks to be eligible to the further admission procedure.
Authority has released the category wise cut off marks for every category. Candidates must have to score the marks in NEST 2022 Examination as per the category. On the basis of Cut off Marks authority has prepared the merit list for every qualified candidates.
NEST 2022 Counselling
The counselling is conducted by the NISER and UM-DAE-CBS separately through offline mode. Candidates have to participate in the counselling procedure for admission in offered programs at NISER and UM-DAE-CBS campuses.
Authority conducts the counselling procedure in various rounds on the basis of number of vacant seats after each round of counselling. Authority will only allow the qualified candidates of the examination for participating in the counselling process.
Candidates will also have to report at the prescribed counselling centre with following documents:
- 10th & 12th Certificate
- 10th & 12th Mark sheet
- NEST 2022 Admit Card
- Passport size photographs
- Disability certificate (if required)
- Caste certificate
- Valid photo ID proof
- NEST 2022 Score card
- Provisional call letter, etc.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Question)
NEST 2022 Application Form
Checkout the complete details about NEST Application form 2022:
- NEST 2022 Application Form has been released by the authority through online mode.
- Candidates are able to fill the application form from 21st February 2022 to 21st May 2022.
- Application form are released for eligible candidates only, so candidates are advised to confirm their eligibility before applying.
- Candidates are advised to use valid and working Email ID and Phone Number as all the communication can be done through provided information.
- Candidates should fill the application form before the last date of submission as no candidates will be allowed to submit the application form after last date.
- Candidates are advised to keep the printout of filled application form and fee receipt for future references.
Application Fee:
NEST 2022 Application Form Fee can be submitted through online mode only. Candidates can use Credit Card, Debit Card and Net Banking for transaction of Application form fee.
NEST 2022 Application form fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General & OBC male | Rs.1200/- |
| Female, SC/ST and PwD | Rs.600/- |
NEST Eligibility Criteria
Following is complete NEST eligibility norms candidates must satisfy to be eligible for the exam:
- Qualifying: Candidates should have passed 10+2 Intermediate or its equivalent examination from any recognized board or university.
- Subject: Candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.
- Percentage: Candidates should have obtained minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved category) candidates to be eligible.
- Age Limit: Category must be born on or after 1st August 2002 to be eligible for NEST 5 years of relaxation will be given to SC/ ST category candidates.
NEST 2022 Exam Pattern
Following is the complete NEST pattern for the examination:
- Mode of Examination: NEST 2022 examination will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT/online exam).
- Questions Type: Question Paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- Time Duration: 3 hours and 30 Minutes will be given to candidates for completing the examination.
- Total marks: The questions will be consist of total 200 marks.
- Sections: There will be total 4 sections which includes subjects i.e. physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology.
Checkout the complete section wise pattern for the NEST 2022 Exam:
| Section | Subject | Marking |
| 1 | Biology | 50 |
| 2 | Physics | 50 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 50 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 50 |
| Total | 200 Marks |
NEST 2022 Syllabus
The syllabus of NEST 2022 will consist of various topics from the 11th and 12th class syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
Authority will release the complete topic wise NEST syllabus along with the Information Bulletin. Candidates will be able to check their syllabus through online mode on the website.
NEST 2022 Preparation Tips
Here are some effective tips and tricks for better NEST preparation for examination:
- Go through the complete syllabus and Exam pattern.
- Make a proper time table and follow it strictly.
- Solve the sample and previous years question papers.
- Make the short notes and revise them time to time.
- Revise your Academic notes.
NEST 2022 Admit Card
Admit Card is an important document candidates will have to carry while appearing in the exam. Authority has released the admit card before few weeks from the exam. Candidates are able to download the admit card from 7th June 2022 through online mode.
The NEST admit card has been released for successfully registered candidates only. Registered candidates are able to download their admit card by login into the website of exam conducting authority.
If you have any other queries regarding NEST 2022, you can ask us by leaving your comment below in the comment box below.
Sir can a student who has mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science as his/her mandatory subjects give the NEST exam? Please need the answers soon because I have to apply for it.
Candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.
Sir I am a bipc student can I apply for NEST 2022
Students having physics, chemistry and biology in 12th standard are eligible to apply for nest exam 2022 or not. Kindly clarify.
Yes, eligible to apply.
I passed 12 th class by physics, chemistry & biology.
Can we apply or no
It is mandatory to have Mathematics also including PCB in 12th level examination to be eligible for NEST 2022.
मैं 12th,CBSE PCM ,2022 रेगूलर स्टूडेंट्स हूं क्या NEST का फार्म भर सकता हूं।
Is there any negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking in NEST 2022.
Sir can a candidate who has opted for the Engineering stream write NEST?
Candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.
Sir, my dob is15/03/1980can i eligible for the exam?
Candidates must be born on or after 1st August 2002 to be eligible for NEST 5 years of relaxation will be given to SC/ ST category candidates.
Mathematics is compulsory for nest?or PCB STUDENTS ARE ALSO APPLY FOR IT.
Candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.
students appearing in 10+2 can also apply and whether maths is compulsory in 10+2
Is biology compulsory ? I don’t have biology in 12th but other subjects have . Can i eligible to apply for this ?
My DOB 7 February 2004 i belongs to sc category can I eligible for nest 2022
Yes, you can apply but before that check other eligibility criteria.
Sir I’m a student of literature 3rd year ( B’D 28/4/2002)
Can i apply this?
Can a student of Engineering stream apply for NEST 2022?
If yes please tell me the eligibility norms for this stream.
Mathematics is compulsory for nest?or PCB STUDENTS ARE ALSO APPLY FOR IT.
Yes, PCB candidates can also apply.
Total how many questions will be there
When niser realese the official notification for 2022
We will update it in our article & will inform you through mails when details will be out officially.
Can we give the exam sitting at home through laptop or tablet?
Are good career options available post completion of the courses viz… in Research, Teaching, Labs, apart from pursuing PhD
My 12th marks are 56% can i eligible for nest 2022 i from sc category
Yes you are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
I am an ISC student and chances are the results will not be published by the end of April,2022. In that case, am I eligible for NEST,2022 and which all marksheets are required for me to submit?
I am PCB student, I have qualified 12th in 2020 with 86 percent am I eligible?
Yes you are still eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
Candidates appearing 10+2 exm in 2022 are eligible for NEST 2022?
Yes, You are eligible but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
I am 12 th pcb student can i am eligible for nest .I don’t have mathematics subject in my 12th
Is biology compulsory?Is it ok to have PCM only?
Mathematics is compulsory for nest?or PCB STUDENTS ARE ALSO APPLY FOR IT.
Please Tell me the required books for the NEST EXAM 2022