NEST 2023: Counselling (Started), Merit (Out), Cut Off, Admission

NEST 2023NEST 2023 Merit List has been released for CEBS campus. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NISER, Bhubaneswar and UMDAE-CEBS Mumbai jointly. NEST is a compulsory entrance exam for candidates seeking admission in the Integrated M.Sc program at NISER, Bhubaneswar, and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai. Through this exam, the qualified candidates will get admission in the Integrated M.Sc. program of both participating institutes. In this article, we have provided the complete details candidates need to know about NEST 2023 i.e. exam dates, answer key, result, counselling etc.

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NEST 2023 Notifications – Merit List Out

newiconNEST 2023 Merit List (CEBS Campus) has been released for the candidates those have admitted in 1st to 6th Round. Check here for counselling details.

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NEST 2023 Result has been declared on 10th July 2023. Check here for result details.

newiconNEST 2023 Cut Off Scores has been released on 10th July 2023. Check here for cut off details.

NEST 2023 Answer Key & Question Paper has been released on 26th June 2023. Check here for answer key details.

NEST 2023 Exam Date has been announced. It has been held on 24th June 2023. Check here for exam details.

NEST 2023 Exam Dates

Following are the complete official event wise NEST Exam dates 2023:

EventsDates 2023 (official)
Notification Release date21st February 2023
Online application form starts27th February 2023
Last date to apply24th May 2023
Application correction26th to 29th May 2023
Admit card date availability12th June 2023
NEST Exam date 202324th June 2023
Answer Key releases26th June 2023
Result Declaration10th July 2023

NEST 2023 Answer Key

NEST 2023 Answer key has been released for candidates who have appeared for NEST 2023 exam. The answer key has been released from 26th June 2023.

An option is provided for the candidates by the authority to raise objections against the answer key in case of any discrepancies found. Students must verify by cross-checking their answers with the provided NEST exam answer key. Objections against the answer key can be done from 28th to 30th June 2023. 

For objecting to NEST 2023 answer key, candidates must provide their NEST roll number along with the question ID. The authority will release the final answer key soon after considering all the objections submitted by the candidates.

NEST 2023 Result

NEST 2023 Result is published after the NEST exam has been concluded successfully. Candidates have to check the NEST result and then apply for the next level of the exam before the given due date.

The result has been declared on 10th July 2023 through online mode. The candidates having their names in the list are eligible to receive the scholarship rewards and top selected candidates will also be granted the NEST exam pass certificate.

Candidates should keep their results safe till the completion of the admission procedure as result could be required at the time of counseling.

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NEST 2023 Cut Off

NEST 2023 Counselling

The counselling is conducted in three rounds. The counselling process of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2023 will be conducted for admission to Integrated MSc courses at NISER and UM-DAE-CBS separately through online mode.

All shortlisted candidates will be allotted seats in their respective courses at NISER and CEBS based on their merit lists. It must be also noted that there will be no joint counselling for NEST.

Students are required to report at the allotted centers with documents such as:

  • 10th and 12th certificate
  • 10th and 12th Mark sheet
  • NEST 2023 Admit card
  • Passport size photograph
  • Disability certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Valid photo id proof
  • NEST 2023 Scorecard
  • Provisional call letter, etc.

NEST 2023 Exam Pattern

Here is the complete NEST exam pattern for the examination:

  • Mode of Examination: The mode of exam will be Computer-Based Test (CBT) online exam.
  • Questions Type: The question paper will have Multiple -Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Time Duration: The duration of the examination will be 4 hours for completing the exam.
  • Total Marks: The question paper will be of overall 200 marks.
  • Sections: There are 4 different sections in the question paper which includes subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Each subject contain 17 questions in which 12 questions will be single correct answer MCQs & 5 questions will be multiple correct answer MCQs.
  • Marking Scheme: In single correct answer MCQs candidates will earn 2.5 marks & for multiple correct answer MCQs 4 marks will be awarded.
  • Negative Marking: No marks will be deducted for multiple correct answer MCQs & 1 mark will be deducted for single correct answer MCQs.

Check the complete section-wise pattern for the NEST 2023 Exam:

SectionSubjectMarks
1Biology50
2Physics50
3Chemistry50
4Mathematics50
Total 200 Marks

NEST 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus of NEST 2023 is based on NCERT and CBSE pattern from 11th and 12th class. The questions have made for testing the candidate’s knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.

The following are the syllabus for the NEST Entrance exam-

Physics:

Physical-world and measurementElectro statistics
KinematicsCurrent Electricity
Laws of MotionMagnetic effects of Current and Magnetism
Work, Energy, and PowerElectromagnetic induction and alternating currents
The motion of systems of particles and rigid bodyElectromagnetic waves
GravitationOptics
Properties of Bulk MatterDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
ThermodynamicsAtoms and Nuclei
The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theoryElectronic Devices

Chemistry:

Some basic concepts of ChemistrySolid-state
Structure of atomSolutions
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesElectrochemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular structureChemical Kinetics
States of Matter: Gases and liquidsSurface Chemistry
ThermodynamicsGeneral principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
EquilibriumP Block elements
Redox reactionsD and F block elements
HydrogenCoordination compounds

 Mathematics:

Sets and FunctionsRelations and Functions
AlgebraAlgebra
Coordinate GeometryCalculus
CalculusVectors and Three–Dimensional Geometry
Mathematical ReasoningLinear Programming
Statistics and ProbabilityProbability

Biology:

Diversity in the Living WorldReproduction
Structural Organisation – Plants and AnimalsGenetics and Evolution
Cell Structure and FunctionBiology and Human welfare
Plant PhysiologyBiotechnology and its applications
Human physiologyEcology and environment

NEST 2023 Preparation Tips

Here are some effective tips for better NEST preparation or NEST 2023 examination:

  • Go through the whole syllabus and the exam pattern of the NEST 2023.
  • Do regular practice exams.
  • Create your study format and stick to it religiously.
  • Try to avoid last minutes preparations.
  • Work through the previous year’s questions and sample papers.
  • Stay focused on your studies by avoiding all the distractions.

NEST 2023 Admit Card

The NEST 2023 Admit card has been released on 12th June 2023 through online mode. To download the NEST 2023 Admit card, candidates require to log in with their application number, password & captcha image code.

NEST admit card contains details like name of the candidates, center number, exam center, reporting time and duration of the entrance exam. As admit card is mandatory document which must be carried to the exam center. Without carrying a valid admit card and photo id proof, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer: Yes, candidates from all over India can apply for NEST 2023.
Answer: The NEST exam will only be conducted in English language.
Answer: The NEST 2023 application fee is Rs. 1200 for general/ OBC categories and Rs 600 for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan and all Female candidates.
Answer: The registration process has been started from 27th February 2023.
Answer: Yes, there will be negative marking in single correction answer MCQs section.
Answer: The Application Form submission procedure is regulated till 24th May 2023.
Answer: The NEST 2023 examination will be held in online mode.

NEST 2023 Application Form

Check the complete details about NEST 2023 Application form in below section:

  • NEST 2023 Application Form has been released by the authority through online mode. No other mode is entertained.
  • Candidates are advised to use valid and working Email ID and Phone numbers to register.
  • Candidates are able to fill out the application form from 27th February 2023 to 24th May 2023.
  • Application forms has been released for eligible candidates only, so candidates are advised to confirm their eligibility before applying.
  • Correction facility may of may not be provided by the authority. Candidates should fill out the application form carefully before the last date.
  • Upload required documents i.e. photograph & signature in the specific format.
  • Correction window has been opened from 26th to 29th May 2023.
  • Candidates must keep the printout of the filled application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Documents Required for Applying NEST 2023:

The following are the necessary documents which candidates must upload during filling of application:

  • The passport size photograph & signature of the candidate should be in jpg/ jpeg format and the image size should not be more than 80 kb.
  • Graduation Degree/ Mark sheet
  • Left-Hand thumb impression of the candidate
  • Class 10th certificate of the candidate
  • Post Card size photograph of the candidate, etc.

Application Fee:

NEST 2023 Application form fee can be submitted through online mode only. Candidates can use Credit Card, Debit Card, and Net Banking for the transaction.

NEST 2023 Application form fee is as follows:

CategoryApplication Fee
General & OBC maleRs. 1200/-
Female, SC/ ST, and PWDRs. 600/-

How to Apply for NEST 2023:

Following are the complete step by step process for filling NEST online Application form:

  • Visit the website of NEST 2023 (Link is given above)
  • Now click on the ‘New candidates’ registration link and register yourself by filling online registration form.
  • Fill the registration form with asked details – Name, Date of Birth, roll number of High School, Mobile number, email id, etc. then fill the captcha code and click on ‘Register’.
  • Candidates will receive user id and password for application form through SMS and Email.
  • Login into the website and fill details in application.
  • The Application Form will consist of details like Personal, Academic, communicational, exam center, etc.
  • Now candidates have to submit the required documents – passport size photograph and signature, etc.
  • Select the payment gateways & complete the transaction.
  • After the completion of transaction of application fee, take the printout of fee receipt and filled Application form for future reference.
Check Here – How to Fill NEST Application Form

NEST Eligibility Criteria 2023

Here are details of NEST eligibility criteria for the examination:

  • Qualification: Candidates should have passed 12th Intermediate or its equivalent examination from any recognized board in year 2021 or 2022.
  • Age Limit: Candidates must be born on or after 1st August 2003 can apply for NEST. However, 5 years relaxation is given to ST/ SC/ PWD candidates.
  • Marks Criteria: The minimum marks obtained in the examination must be 60% (55% for those belonging to SC/ST/ PWD categories).
  • Subject: The candidates are required to have passed the above examination with Science stream consisting of subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as a mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.
  • Appearing: Those candidates who are appearing 12th class in 2023 can also apply for the exam.

If you have any other query related to NEST 2023, you can ask your query in the comments section given below.

Displaying 26 Comments
  1. Utkarsh Mishra says:

    I was passed my class 12 in 2021-22 but marksheet is not given by school. Can I give exam??

  2. Subrata Kumar Pradhan says:

    In 2023 I refer form +2 board exam so,can I apply the nest form fillup

  3. Sourav Dash says:

    I have phys,chems,math and lt.Can I eligible for nest?

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      Candidates are required to pass qualifying examination with Science stream consisting of subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as a mandatory subject in the qualifying examination.

  4. Arpita says:

    Is maths mandatory for the exam or we can skip it? Please reply.

  5. Shreyan সিনহা says:

    Whether a student who studied physics, chemistry, maths and computer can apply for NEST ?

  6. Sakshi says:

    Is result important to apply the for? Because my state board exam has not conducted till now it will start from March and end in April… If result is required then what will I do?

  7. Pragun says:

    Examination centres in Eastern Zone

  8. Akash says:

    Can I give this for only scholarship purposes

  9. Sandhya says:

    Actually I want to know that I m in my graduation last year and I born in 2002 so can I give nest 2023 exam

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      Candidates must be born on or after 1 August 2003 can apply for NEST. However, 5 years relaxation is given to ST/ SC candidates.

  10. Bwhwithi baro says:

    Is there any NISER institute in Northeast in India.

  11. Bikram says:

    Cuts off for sc in nest

  12. Mahasina azmi says:

    The syllabus u submit here is not the full syllabus of 11 and 12 , is it correct

  13. Srushti Chobe says:

    Can either pcm/pcb students cannot apply..or pcmb is required?

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