NEST 2027 Entrance Examination: Notification, Date, Application Form, Syllbus & Preparation Tips

NEST 2027 information brochure will be released online by NISER & CEBS. Candidates can check the NEST 2027 information on the website nestexam.in. Get information regarding NEST 2027 eligibility criteria, syllabus, paper pattern, and preparation tips here.

NEST Entrance Exam 2027

NEST 2027 exam: NISER and CEBS are expected to release the NEST notification 2027 tentatively in mid of December 2026 or the first week of January 2027. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is conducted to offer admission to five-year Integrated MSc programmes offered by National Institutes of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai -Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBs). Admission is based on NEST rank. To secure admission, candidates need to appear for the NEST exam 2027. They will have to apply online. NEST 2027 application form is expected to be released in January 2027. Candidates must check the NEST 2027 information brochure for detailed information on the entrance test.

Candidates who have completed 10+2 from a recognized board with 60% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade shall be eligible for NEST 2027. They can plan their preparation strategy following the previous year exam syllabus. Moreover, candidates can practice previous year NEST question papers to get familiar with the exam difficulty level and high-weightage topics. Get detailed information on NEST 2027 dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, etc. on this page.

NEST 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check the key highlights of the NEST exam 2027 below.

NEST 2027 Dates

The authority will announce important NEST dates online. The dates will be available for NEST registration, form correction, mock test, download of admit card, exam date, etc. Candidates can check the NEST exam date 2027 below.

NEST 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The authority will release NEST eligibility criteria online. The eligibility criteria are the minimum conditions required to apply for the entrance test. NEST 2027 eligibility criteria will comprise educational qualifications, qualifying marks, number of attempts, and age criteria. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the NEST 2027 exam. NEST eligibility criteria is provided below.

NEST 2027 Syllabus

The authority will release the NEST syllabus online. The syllabus for NEST 2027 will comprise topics based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Moreover, the authority follows the CBSE curriculum and the NCERT textbooks of classes XI-XII. Candidates will also have to focus on Class 10 science subjects for NEST 2027 exam preparation. Here we have provided the previous year syllabus for NEST.

NEST 2027 Exam Pattern

NISER and CEBS will release the NEST exam pattern 2027 online. Candidates will have to check the NEST information brochure for the exam pattern. The paper pattern helps to understand the structure of the question paper. Moreover, they can get to know the marking scheme, mode of exam, test duration, question types, etc.

NEST 2027 exam will be conducted as a computer-based test for three hours. The question paper will have four (4) sections including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Each section will have 20 multiple-choice questions. Each question will carry 3 marks. Negative marking will be done for wrong answers. 1 mark is deducted for wrong answers.

NEST 2027 Preparation Tips

Preparation is the major part of the entrance examination. To plan NEST preparation, candidates will have to follow the exam syllabus and paper pattern. Candidates need to focus on high-weightage topics for securing good marks in the NEST 2027 exam. Here are a few tips for NEST 2027 preparation.

• Candidates must prepare a study timetable. Distribute equal time to all subjects.
• Initial focus should be on weaker topics.
• Gather resources like NEST PYQs, mock tests, books, NCERT textbooks, and study materials.
• Make handy notes of important topics and preparation. 
• Regular revision is a must. This will boost your learning.
• Solve previous year question paper for self-assessment.
• Keep track of preparation and focus on improving weaker sections.