NEST 2026 question paper: NISER and CEBS have released the NEST question paper pdf online. The link to download the NEST question paper PDF is updated on this page. Candidates can use the question paper for exam preparation. It helps to understand the exam difficulty level and identify high-weightage topics. Moreover, candidates can also self-assess their performance.
NEST exam is conducted for 240 marks. Candidates need to score 190+ marks to secure admission to the courses of their choice. Get the NEST previous year question paper on this page.
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NEST 2026 Question Paper with Answer Key
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FAQs for NEST 2026 Question Paper
Here we have provided frequently asked questions (FAQs) based on the NEST question paper 2026.
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Yes, according to the NEST exam pattern, there will be negative marking. For each wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. The marks per question are three. Full marks in the exam are 240.
The NEST question paper is divided into four sections. The questions are based on Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Each section has 20 questions. Every question carries 3 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.
NEST exam previous year question paper is available online at nestexam.in. The steps to download the NEST previous year question paper PDF are mentioned below.
- Go to the NEST website
- Select the question archive.
- The question paper pdf will display.
- Click on the NEST exam previous year question pdf link.
- The pdf will open and download the same.
NEST question paper with answer will be updated on the website, nestexam.in. Students can download the question paper and answer key in PDF format. NEST previous year questions are best for the preparation of the exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
NEST 2026 result was declared on June 24, 2026. The result applies only to the current academic year 2026-27.
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Answered 2 months ago
No, NEST exam is conducted once a year. NEST 2026 exam was conducted on June 6, 2026. The exam timing was 2 PM to 5 PM.
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Answered 2 months ago
The rank needed to get a seat at this institution would depend on the category you belong to and the round you are applying in.
According to the NISER Bhubaneshwar NEST cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, the maximum cutoff accepted was 1972. Students can see the table below to know the maximum
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Answered 2 months ago
The total marks for NEST exam is 240 marks. However, the exam authority will consider marks out of 180 to prepare the merit list.
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Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can calculate their NEST scoring based on marking scheme. NEST questions will carry 3 marks per answer. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.
Total Marks = 3 * Correct Answers - Wrong Answers
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