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{{ | {{short description|Entrance test for Integrated-MSc admissions in India}} | ||
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{{Infobox examination | |||
| name = National Entrance Screening Test | |||
| image_name = | |||
| image_alt = | |||
| caption = | |||
| acronym = NEST | |||
| type = [[Computer Based Test]] | |||
| test_admin = [[National Institute of Science Education and Research]] | |||
| skills_tested = Academic knowledge | |||
| purpose = Admission to Integrated-MSc Program | |||
| year_started = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|2007}} | |||
| duration = 3.5 hours | |||
| attempt_restriction = No restriction on the number of attempts, There is no age limit for appearing. | |||
| score_range = 200 | |||
| score_validity = 1 year | |||
| offered = Once in a year | |||
| regions = India | |||
| language = [[English language|English]] | |||
| test_takers = *{{Decrease}} 27,973 (2024) | |||
*{{Increase}} 44,920 (2023) | |||
*{{Decrease}} 22,000 (2022) | |||
*{{Increase}} 24,328 (2021) | |||
*{{Decrease}} 21,275 (2020) | |||
| prerequisite = {{hlist|[[Physics]] | [[Chemistry]] | [[Mathematics]] | [[Biology]]}} | |||
| fee = *₹1400 for male applicants of the General and OBC categories. | |||
*₹700 for all female applicants and male applicants of SC, ST, Divyangjan. | |||
| score_users = 2 institutes | |||
| qualification_rate = | |||
| website = {{URL|https://www.nestexam.in/}} | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Entrance Screening Test''' (popularly known as '''NEST''') is an annual college entrance examination in [[India]], conducted for admission into the [[National Institute of Science Education and Research]] (NISER), Jatani and the Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. These two institutes use NEST as a sole criterion for admission to their undergraduate programs. | |||
NEST | |||
2017 was the year in which NISER received highest applicants ( 68,544 ) and students appeared ( approx. 47000 ) for NEST exam. | |||
Afterwards it's starts declining in 2018 - 44060 students appeared then in 2019 - 37510 ; 2020 - 21275 ; 2021 - 24328 students appeared for NEST exam<ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual Reports |url=https://www.niser.ac.in/content/annual-reports |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=NISER}}</ref> ( official annual reports published by NISER on its official website ) . For about approx. 100 Unreserved seats out of 202 in NISER, one can get admission upto 400-700 general rank ( cutoff vary year on year ) in NEST Exam till last round. This is due to the fact many candidates choose to prefer other career option like Engineering, Medical, Natural Science at IISc or IISERs, etc. | |||
Students were admitted through the NEST examination only at [[Visva-Bharati University|ISERC, Visva-Bharati]], which was an [[Institution of National Importance]]. Starting in 2023, students who take the NEST Exam will not be accepted into their Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme. | |||
== Pattern of the test == | == Pattern of the test == | ||
Before 2024, the question paper pattern of NEST was different. From 2024 onwards, the question paper consists of 4 sections of Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. Each section contains 20 questions (MCQs) with single correct answers. So, the total number of questions in all sections is 80 (20×4). +3 marks is awarded for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer and 0 if unanswered. The total marks of question paper is 240 (80×3). However, the merit list is prepared out of 180 marks (Best 3 sections). So, if you need you can leave any one section as per your preference. The toughness level of questions of NEST is comparable to that of JEE Advanced but the questions in NEST is more conceptual. The cutoff varies yearly but you can target 90-100 marks out of 180 for your selection. | |||
==Seats and intake== | ==Seats and intake== | ||
The number of students taking the examination has been increasing since it was first conducted in 2007. In | The number of students taking the examination has been increasing since it was first conducted in 2007. In 2020 200+2 seats were for NISER and 45+2 seats for UM-DAE CBS. About 21,275 students appeared in the exam. The exam was conducted in two sittings. 9hrs to 12:30hrs and 14hrs to 17:30hrs. | ||
The availability of seats in recent years is as given in table below: | The availability of seats in recent years is as given in table below: | ||
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!Intake (2013) | !Intake (2013) | ||
!Intake (2014) | !Intake (2014) | ||
!Intake (2020) | |||
!Intake (2021) | |||
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|[[National Institute of Science Education and Research | |[[National Institute of Science Education and Research|National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)]] | ||
|40 | |40 | ||
|40 | |40 | ||
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|60 | |60 | ||
|100 | |100 | ||
|202 | |||
|202 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS) | ||
|20 | |20 | ||
|12 | |12 | ||
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|35 | |35 | ||
|35 | |35 | ||
|59 | |||
|59 | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[National Institute of Science Education and Research, | * [[National Institute of Science Education and Research, Jatani]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://nestexam.in/ National Entrance Screening Test | * [http://nestexam.in/ National Entrance Screening Test offici] [http://nestexam.in/ al website] | ||
* [https://www.niser.ac.in/content/annual-reports/ Annual Reports (2021-22, Page Number 160) of NISER for data about Candidates appeared in NEST exam] | |||
{{Standardized tests in India}} | {{Standardized tests in India}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:35, 31 December 2025
| Acronym | NEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer Based Test |
| Developer / administrator | National Institute of Science Education and Research |
| Knowledge / skills tested | Academic knowledge |
| Purpose | Admission to Integrated-MSc Program |
| Year started | 2007 |
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Score / grade range | 200 |
| Score / grade validity | 1 year |
| Offered | Once in a year |
| Restrictions on attempts | No restriction on the number of attempts, There is no age limit for appearing. |
| Countries / regions | India |
| Languages | English |
| Annual number of test takers |
|
| Prerequisites / eligibility criteria | |
| Fee |
|
| Scores / grades used by | 2 institutes |
| Website | www |
The National Entrance Screening Test (popularly known as NEST) is an annual college entrance examination in India, conducted for admission into the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Jatani and the Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. These two institutes use NEST as a sole criterion for admission to their undergraduate programs.
2017 was the year in which NISER received highest applicants ( 68,544 ) and students appeared ( approx. 47000 ) for NEST exam. Afterwards it's starts declining in 2018 - 44060 students appeared then in 2019 - 37510 ; 2020 - 21275 ; 2021 - 24328 students appeared for NEST exam[1] ( official annual reports published by NISER on its official website ) . For about approx. 100 Unreserved seats out of 202 in NISER, one can get admission upto 400-700 general rank ( cutoff vary year on year ) in NEST Exam till last round. This is due to the fact many candidates choose to prefer other career option like Engineering, Medical, Natural Science at IISc or IISERs, etc.
Students were admitted through the NEST examination only at ISERC, Visva-Bharati, which was an Institution of National Importance. Starting in 2023, students who take the NEST Exam will not be accepted into their Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme.
Pattern of the test[edit | edit source]
Before 2024, the question paper pattern of NEST was different. From 2024 onwards, the question paper consists of 4 sections of Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. Each section contains 20 questions (MCQs) with single correct answers. So, the total number of questions in all sections is 80 (20×4). +3 marks is awarded for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer and 0 if unanswered. The total marks of question paper is 240 (80×3). However, the merit list is prepared out of 180 marks (Best 3 sections). So, if you need you can leave any one section as per your preference. The toughness level of questions of NEST is comparable to that of JEE Advanced but the questions in NEST is more conceptual. The cutoff varies yearly but you can target 90-100 marks out of 180 for your selection.
Seats and intake[edit | edit source]
The number of students taking the examination has been increasing since it was first conducted in 2007. In 2020 200+2 seats were for NISER and 45+2 seats for UM-DAE CBS. About 21,275 students appeared in the exam. The exam was conducted in two sittings. 9hrs to 12:30hrs and 14hrs to 17:30hrs.
The availability of seats in recent years is as given in table below:
| Institute | Intake (2007) | Intake (2008) | Intake (2009) | Intake (2010) | Intake (2011) | Intake (2012) | Intake (2013) | Intake (2014) | Intake (2020) | Intake (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) | 40 | 40 | 52 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 100 | 202 | 202 |
| Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS) | 20 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 59 | 59 |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Annual Reports". NISER. Retrieved 27 August 2024.