NEST Question Papers, Sample Papers PDF: Download Free
National Entrance Screening Test 2026 ( NEST )
Registration - 5 Jan '26 - 6 Apr '26
NISER and UM-DAE CEBS will release the NEST 2026 question paper on the official website. Candidates preparing for NEST 2026 exam can use the question paper for preparation. NEST previous year question papers with answer key link are updated on this page. The question paper has four sections Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. National Entrance Screening Test 2026 is scheduled on June 6, 2026. The test duration is three hours.
Candidates must practice the previous year question paper after completing the NEST 2026 syllabus. The authority has updated the exam syllabus online. NEST PYQ will give insight into exam difficulty level, high weightage topics and most repetitive topics. Check the page for NEST 2026 question papers.
- NEST 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2023 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2019 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2018 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2017 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2016 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2015 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2014 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- NEST 2013 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
- Prep Guides
- FAQs for NEST 2026 Question Paper
Download previous year NEST question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download NEST previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
NEST 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2024 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2023 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2019 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2018 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2017 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2016 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2015 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2014 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
NEST 2013 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
Prep Guides
FAQs for NEST 2026 Question Paper
Here we have provided frequently asked questions (FAQs) based on the NEST question paper 2026.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Science exams you must check out
Exams which are to be conducted soon
23 Mar '26 - 26 May '26
24 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26
17 Apr '26
4 Apr '26
1 Apr '26 - 2 Apr '26
25 Oct '25 - 1 Apr '26
26 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26
1 Dec '25 - 5 Apr '26
NEST Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days 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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
There is no option to get NISER with 60 marks. The safe marks in NEST for NISER admission are 120+ marks.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days 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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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-
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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.
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidates who have passed class 12 with PCM or BiPC can appear for NEST. They alos need to obtain 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/ Divyangjan) in aggregate.
V
Contributor-Level 10
3 Institutes accepting NEST
West Bengal - Other • Public
4.6Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in...
Santacruz East, Mumbai • Public
Explore more Science exams with upcoming dates
Rajasthan Pre PG 2026 Notification Issues Apr '26 IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window 5 Mar '26 - 13 Apr '26 UPCATET 2026 Application Fee Payment Last Date 1 May '26
How to retrieve login details for NEST 2026?