NEST 2020: Books, study material to prepare for NEST
National Entrance Screening Test 2026 ( NEST )
Registration - 5 Jan '26 - 6 Apr '26
Preparing for NEST 2020? The national level entrance screening test is not easy to crack and in order to ace the exam, candidates need to prepare thoroughly to qualify the exam. Candidates who are able to ace NEST, are granted admission in National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and Mumbai University – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai.
To prepare thoroughly, candidates need preparation books. Through the prep books, candidates can understand the NEST syllabus as to what to expect in the entrance test. Candidates should purchase as at least two to three prep books to study from for NEST as the entrance exam is no child’s play. However, candidates need to purchase NEST prep books which covers most of the topics, subjects, courses and syllabus of the entrance exam. Candidates can refer to books which serve as a multi-purpose for last-minute preparation. The prep books for NEST are as follows:
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| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Textbook of Chemistry for Class 11th and 12th |
NCERT |
| A Textbook of Organic Chemistry for IITJEE |
RK Gupta |
| IIT Mathematics |
RD Sharma |
| Higher Algebra |
Hall and Knight |
| Textbook of Biology |
NCERT |
| Elementary Biology for Class 12 |
KN Bhatia |
| Concepts of Physics – Volume 1 and Volume 2 |
HC Verma |
| Science for Everyone: Aptitude Test Problems in Physics |
SS Krotov |
| NEST 2019 Exam Guide Book |
Sura’s |
For subject-based prep books, candidates can refer to the following prep books for NEST which are as follows:
- NEST 2020: Physics
- NEST 2020: Chemistry
- NEST 2020: Biology
- NEST 2020: Mathematics
NEST 2020: Physics
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Concepts of Physics |
HC Verma |
| Aptitude Test Problems |
SS Krotov |
| Objective Physics |
Mahesh Jain |
| Practice Problems in Physics for Engineering Examinations |
S Mishra |
| Physics for Engineering and Medical Examinations |
Ajit Singh Panwar |
| Problems in Physics |
AA Pinsky |
| Post Graduate Entrance Examinations: Physics |
Arihant Experts |
| MSc Physics |
Dr N K Nayyar |
NEST 2020: Chemistry
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Principles of Instrumental Analysis |
Skoog and Leary |
| Analytical Chemistry: An Introduction |
Skoog |
| Chemistry of Environment |
Bailey and Strong |
| Environmental Chemistry |
Anil Kumar De |
| A Textbook of Organic Chemistry for IITJEE |
R K Gupta |
| An Objective Approach to Organic Chemistry |
R K Gupta |
| IIT Chemistry |
O P Agarwal |
| Entrance Chemistry |
Bhakta |
| Instrumental Method of Chemical Analysis |
B K Sharma |
NEST 2020: Biology
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Objective Biology |
S Biswas & A Biswas |
| Textbook of Biology |
NCERT |
| Elementary Biology for Class 12 |
K N Bhatia |
| Biology |
S C Verma |
| Biology |
A C Dutta |
| Books Objective Life Sciences: MCQs for Life Sciences Examination |
Kailash Choudhary R P Saran Ramesh Ralllya |
| Master Your Biology Vol. 1 |
Dr Subroto Dr Aman |
NEST 2020: Mathematics
| Book |
Author |
|---|---|
| Higher Algebra |
Hall and Knight |
| Problems in Calculus of One Variable |
I A Maron |
| Plane Trignometry |
S L Loney |
| Integral Calculus |
Amit M Agarwal |
| Post Graduate Entrance Exam: Mathematics |
Arihant Experts |
| Mathematics – A Complete Guide |
Suraj, Rashmi |
Through these above-mentioned prep books, candidates can purchase the books and commence preparation for NEST 2020. For more information on NEST, candidates can go through the following links:
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The LPU NEST counselling process follows several structured steps to ensure smooth admission. First, register online for counselling using your LPUNEST score or merit-based eligibility. Second, pay the counselling fee and choose your preferred programme and specialisation. Third, document verificati
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During LPU NEST counselling, you need to carry original documents and a set of photocopies for verification. Key documents include Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, LPUNEST scorecard, identity proof (Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID), category certificate if applicable, migratio
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, it is necessary to have your Class 10 and Class 12 certificates during LPU NEST counselling. These certificates are required for identity verification, eligibility confirmation, and document verification before your admission is finalized. You must carry originals along with self-attested copie
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LPU NEST counselling is conducted entirely in online mode through the official LPU admission portal. After LPUNEST results are declared, eligible candidates must register for counselling, fill their course and campus preferences, and submit required documents digitally. Seat allotment is done based
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Yes, Lovely Professional University does release official LPU NEST counselling dates after the LPUNEST results are declared. For example, in the 2026 cycle, LPUNEST counselling began right after the result announcement on February 8, 2026, with online seat preference filling and seat allotment roun
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Anyone who is eligible for LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test) can participate in its counselling. This includes students who have appeared for or qualified LPUNEST, as well as candidates who meet direct merit-based admission criteria for certain courses a
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