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National Entrance Screening Test 2026 ( NEST )

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NEST 2026 Admit Card

15 May '26

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Aug 13, 2025 17:45 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

Overview

NEST is conducted for admission in the integrated MSc course offered at NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. NEST 2023 exam dates and the schedule of the registration process/ application form are expected to be released in the third week of February. Along with the application form, the NEST 2025 syllabus, exam pattern and eligibility criteria will also be released.

Candidates preparing for the exam must check the NEST 2025 syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates should also check NEST previous year's question paper to know important details about the exam. The NEST 2025 syllabus weightage and important topics will help students know topics that have been asked regularly in previous years. Also, practising NEST mock tests and sample papers is a must for every aspirant.

Candidates can get all the latest updates related to the NEST registration, Admit Card, result, counselling, and more below. Keep track of all the latest developments and news on the NEST 2025 exam on this page.

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The process to retrieve the NEST password is mentioned below

  • Go to NEST 2026 website.
  • Click on the Login link.
  • Then click on forget password.
  • Provide the user id and click on "Get Password".
  • Enter new password.
  • Click on the Change Password button.
  • Use your new password to log in.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

The following candidates are eligible to apply for NISER 2026.

  • Candidates who have completed class 10+2 from a recognised board with at least three out of four disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
  • Obtained 60% marks (55% for SC, ST and Divyangjan categories) in aggregate.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

There is no option to get NISER with 60 marks. The safe marks in NEST for NISER admission are 120+ marks. 

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

The NEST question paper comprises 4 sections, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Each section carries 20 questions. Each question carries three marks. NEST 2026 total marks are 240.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

The authority releases the NEST answer key online. The answer key is released in pdf formation. The process to download the answer key for NEST 2026 is mentioned below.

  • Visit NEST website, nestexam.in.
  • Click on the Answer key link
  • NEST answer key pdf will appear

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

NEST question paper comprises 4 sections. Each section has 20 multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Each question will comprise 3 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

Based on exam analysis, NEST is of a moderate difficulty level. Students whose conceptual knowledge is good can easily crack the exam. To prepare for the test candidates must follow the exam syllabus.

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

NEST exam is for admission to 5-year Integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences offered at National Institute of Science Education and Research  (NISER) and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-

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Answered a month ago

NEST 2026 result date will be announed on the official website. The result is expected to release in the last week of June 2026. NEST result link will be updated on online.

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3 Institutes accepting NEST

Visva Bharati University

West Bengal - Other Public

Admissions 2026

Visva Bhar
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc.
  • 7,500
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc
  • 60,000
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Integrated M.Sc. in Biology
  • 20,000
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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