Last Minute Tips for NEST 2024 - Revision, Admit Card, Mock Tests
National Entrance Screening Test 2026 ( NEST )
NEST 2026 Exam Result
24 Jun '26
NISER will conduct the NEST 2024 exam for the academic session 2024-2025 on June 30, 2024 at various exam centres across the nation. Candidates can read this Shiksha article to learn about the last-minute important tips for the NEST 2024 exam, Do's and don'ts, important documents to carry at the exam centres, and exam day guidelines here.
NEST 2024 Last-Minute Tips
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2024 will be conducted on June 30, 2024 in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in two sessions on the same day. Candidates have less than seven days left for the NEST 2024. The exam will be at various NEST 2024 exam centres across the nation to test the domain knowledge of candidates for admissions to NISER and UM-DAE- CEBS institutions. Therefore, Shiksha brings here some last-minute tips for NEST 2024 that candidates can check before appearing for the exam.
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During these last few days before the NEST exam 2024, time management and revision are two key factors that can take you notches up in the Joint Admission Test. You must have had sleepless nights, missed family time, skipped meals, etc. to ensure that you perform well in the exam. To convert all your hard work into a success story, you must consider following last-minute preparation tips for the NEST 2024.
- Review the exam pattern and syllabus of NEST 2024
- Work on time-management and test-taking skills
- NEST 2204 Admit Card Download
- NEST 2024 Exam Centres Details
- NEST 2024: Do's and Don'ts
Review the exam pattern and syllabus of NEST 2024
Although, you must have prepared for NEST 2024 in a strategic manner by covering the entire syllabus of all subjects. However, the key details of the NEST 2024 exam pattern must be checked before appearing for the exam. The exam pattern of NEST 2024 is as under which are tentative based on the last year :
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam timings | Morning shift - From 9 am to 12:30 pm (Reporting at the test centre begins from 7:30 am onwards) Evening shift - From 2.30 pm to 6:00 pm (Reporting at the test centre begins from 1 pm onwards) |
| Test language | English only |
| Type of questions | Objective-type of questions |
| Total questions | 68 questions |
| Total marks | 200 marks |
| Subjects | Section A - Biology Section B - Chemistry Section C - Mathematics Section D - Physics |
| Sectional weightage | 17 questions in each section (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes! Mock tests are practised to identify where one stands during the preparation period. If you get fewer marks, you will get to identify the topics that you need to give more time. Once, you start working on the weak subjects and topics and get relevant marks in your mock test then you are ready to appear for the entrance exam.
Work on time-management and test-taking skills
It is advised that you work on improving test-taking skills and time management in the remaining days. There will be sectional cut off marks - Sectional Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS), therefore you need to improve speed and accuracy to attempt maximum questions. Develop tricks of solving questions quickly (within seconds). Practice previous years question papers and mock tests to enhance the speed of attempting the exam. Also, do an analysis of strengths and weaknesses as well as, the key improvement areas. Revise everything to clear basics, make points to retain information for a longer duration. Do not start the weak or new topics as it will consume more time and, then less time for preparing and practising will be left.
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NEST 2204 Admit Card Download
Candidates need to download their admit card for NEST 2024 from the official website from June 6 onwards tentatively. The exam authority will not send the admit card to any candidates by post. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of candidates to download the admit card at least three days before the exam date. Also, cross-check the admit card for any discrepancies and, read the instructions mentioned on it for the exam day carefully. Download and get printouts of the admit card to carry on the exam day along with any one of the following documents:
- Voter ID proof
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Driver' License
- College ID or School ID
- Passport
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NEST 2024 Exam Centres Details
You are advised that once you download the admit card of NEST 2024, check the exam centre location and exam session details. This will save you from last-minute inconvenience on the exam day. Moreover, check the time and distance to reach the allotted test centres. The exam authority has also mentioned that test-takers report at least an hour before the exam timings for frisking before entry in the examination hall.
NEST 2024: Do's and Don'ts
The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of the NEST 2024 exam.
Early Arrival: Arrive at the exam center at least 90 minutes before the exam start time. This allows for security checks, settling in, and familiarizing yourself with the exam environment. Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the exam hall.
Reporting Time: Reach the exam center at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam. This allows for time for security checks and settling in.
Documents to Carry: Printed Admit Card: Download and print a clear copy of your admit card from the NEST admissions website. Ensure it's filled in and has a recent passport-sized photograph affixed.
Valid ID Proof: Bring a valid photo ID proof like Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license.
Additional Photograph: Carry an extra photograph (same as the one on the admit card) to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
Prohibited Items: Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, earphones, calculators, cameras, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
Stationery: Avoid bringing notebooks, pens (except a transparent ballpoint pen), pencils, geometry boxes, or any other writing materials.
Other Items: Food, water, handbags, purses, and any textual material are not allowed.
Dress Code: Dress comfortably and modestly. Avoid wearing clothes with elaborate designs, jewellery, or any items that could be used for unfair means.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
In such a situation, you have to prioritise which exam you want to appear for. You might have prepared for months for the exam. Based on your preparation, you have to decide which exam you can easily qualify for and get admission to the desired course and college.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The process for downloading the NEST response sheet PDF is mentioned below.
- Go to NEST 2026 website, nestexam.in
- Click on Login button
- Enter the application no./login Id and password
- Click on the NEST response sheet
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students can check the NEST answer key through login portal. They will have to provide their application number / login ID, and password to download NEST 2026 answer key.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the NEST response sheet was released on June 10, 2026, alongwith the answer key. Students can check their NEST response sheet through the login portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, Nest Academy of Sports Management (NASM) is a good college. The flagship programmes available at the college are Masters in Sports Management & Bachelor / Bachelor (Hons.) of Sports Management. The college provides good placements to students.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10