NEST Syllabus 2023: Download Subject-wise Syllabus here

National Entrance Screening Test 2023 ( NEST )

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Updated on Feb 28, 2023 12:53 IST

NEST 2023 syllabus has been released on the official website inn the information brochure along with the application dates for NEST 2023. Questions in the NEST exam are asked from topics present in the syllabus of Class 11 and 12 books. Regarding the NEST syllabus 2022, the official website informs that questions in the NEST exam are mainly the science syllabus of Class 1I and 12 that is present in NCERT/ CBSE books and so is the expected science syllabus for NEST 2023.

NEST 2022 question paper carried questions from the sections - Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. For better preparation for the NEST exam, the candidate must review the complete NEST 2023 syllabus as questions asked will test the candidate's analytic ability. Candidates can view the detailed NEST 2023 syllabus as released by NISER and UM-DAE CBS of Mumbai University below and NEST 2023 syllabus will be provided soon after the release of the application forms and brochure on the official website.

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NEST Syllabus 2023 for Biology

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Biology paper as mentioned in the table below:

NEST 2023 Important Topics for Biology
Cell Biology Genetics and Evolution
Ecology Humans and Environment
Biotechnology Biology of Animal Systems
Biology of Plant Systems Systematics

NEST Syllabus 2023 for Chemistry

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Chemistry paper as mentioned in the table below:

NEST 2023  Important Topics for Physical Chemistry
Measurements in chemistry  Mole concept
Gaseous and liquid states  Atomic structure and chemical bonding
Thermodynamics Chemical equilibrium
Solid state Solutions
NEST 2023 Important Topics for Surface Chemistry
Absorption Colloidal state
NEST 2023 Important Topics for Inorganic Chemistry
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties s-Block elements
p-Block elements  Coordination compound
Metals and metallurgy 
NEST 2023 Important Topics for Organic Chemistry
Basic concepts Nomenclature
Reactive intermediates  Aromatic compounds
Alkenes and Alkynes Phenols
Haloalkanes (Alkyl halides) Aldehydes and Ketones
Ethers Carbohydrate
Amines Polymers
Amino acids and proteins

NEST Syllabus 2023 for Physics

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Physics paper as mentioned in the table below:

NEST 2023 Important Topics for Physics
Units and dimensions Design of some simple experiments
Systems of particles Law of gravitation
Hooke’s law and stress Conservation of angular momentum
Pressure in a fluid Sound and mechanical waves
Thermal physics Electricity and magnetism
Capacitance Electric current
Biot-Savart’s law and Ampere’s law Magnetic moment of a current loop
Electromagnetic induction Optics
Modern physics Photoelectric effect

NEST Syllabus 2023 for Mathematics

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Mathematics paper as mentioned in the table below:

NEST 2023 Important Topics for Mathematics

Algebra

Trigonometry

Analytical geometry

Differential calculus

Integral calculus

Vectors

FAQs Regarding NEST 2023 Syllabus

Q: Who will set the NEST 2023 syllabus?

A: The NEST 2023 syllabus will be set by NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS University of Mumbai, the exam-conducting authorities of NEST.

Q: What are the subjects of the NEST 2023 exam?

A: The subjects covered in the NEST 2023 exam will be Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Q: Is Mathematics compulsory for NEST?

A: Yes, it is compulsory to have studied Mathematics in Class 11 and Class 12, as well as to attempt the section in the NEST 2023 exam in order to qualify for the exam.

Q: Is the NEST exam tougher than NEET?

A: According to experts, the difficulty level of NEST is moderate. On the other hand, NEET is tough. As compared to NEET, the difficulty level of NEST is much easier. The pattern and syllabus of NEST and NEET are also different as the NEET section does not have Mathematics.

Q: Is the NEST exam tougher than JEE Main?

A: The difficulty level of JEE Main is similar to or a notch tougher than that of NEST. The NEST syllabus is also similar to that of JEE Main. However, JEE Main exam does not have Biology as a subject whereas it is a prominent section in the NEST exam.

Q: What is the level of the NEST exam?

A: The level of the NEST exam is of undergraduate level. In terms of difficulty level, NEST is easy to moderate.

Q: Who can take NEST 2023?

A: Candidates who have appeared or passed Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum of 60 per aggregate (55 per cent for reserved category candidates) will be eligible to appear for NEST 2023.

Q: Will there be any change in the NEST 2023 syllabus?

A: As of now, there is no information on changing the NEST 2023 syllabus. It is likely that the NEST 2023 syllabus will remain the same as that of last year.

Q: Are NCERT books enough to cover NEST 2023 syllabus?

A: The level of questions of NEST 2023 will be similar to that of Class 11-12. Hence, NCERT books will be sufficient to cover NEST 2022 syllabus. However, to get a high score, candidates may refer to other NEST preparation books along with NCERT books.

Q: Is NEST 2023 syllabus similar to board exams?

A: According to the NEST exam officials, the level of syllabus and question types are similar to that of Class 12 Board exams.

Q: What is the total number of questions in NEST 2023?

A: The total number of NEST 2022 questions is 68 with 17 questions in each of the four sections. The same number of questions is expected for NEST 2023.

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In which mode will the LPU NEST counselling be held?

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

4 days ago

LPU NEST 2023 counselling will be held in online mode. Counselling is just the verification process of the documents. During counselling, candidates must typically submit various documents for verification to confirm their eligibility and secure their admission. It is important for candidates to car

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Who can participate in LPU NEST counselling?

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

4 days ago

Once the LPU NEST 2023 exam is conducted, only the candidates who qualify for the exam will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. The eligibility for counselling is determined based on the LPU NEST 2023 result. The candidates who meet the required cutoff scores or qualify for the sp

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What is the selection process through LPU NEST for various courses?

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Harsh Pandey

Guide-Level 13

a week ago

A student need to qualify entrance test, fulfill the eligibility conditions and clear the interview where mandatory. In most of the cases this is enough. Good Luck.

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Dhanya B

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

The selection process for LPU NEST includes the following steps: Online Registration Slot Booking for Examination Appearing for LPU NEST Declaration of Result Counselling and Seat Allotment.

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Is the NEST Exam compulsory for admission to the MBA programme at ITM University, Gwalior?

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

3 weeks ago

For admissions to M. B.A. Programmes, candidates need to appear for the entrance exam: ITM- National Entrance and Scholarship Test ITM NEST or CAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ MAT. So NEST is not compulsory.

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