Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University

The merit list for both institutes will be prepared using the best three scores out of the four sections, and the section with the worst score will not be considered. That is, scores out of 180 marks will be considered for preparing the merit list. For NEST question papers of the last few years, refer to the NEST 2024 official website. The language of the question paper will be Hindi and English. In the case of any confusion/discrepancy due to language, the question paper in English will be considered to be the standard one. 

CEBS Mumbai offers five-year integrated MSc and a PhD course at UG and doctoral levels. CEBS, a department under Mumbai University, accepts NEST scores for admission to integrated MSc programme. Candidates who have passed GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or ICMR JRF can get admission in the PhD course.

The total tutition fee for Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University PhD is INR 24,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat. In case candidate is unable to pay the fee, his or her admission will be cancelled.  

Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University offers admission to integrated MSc course based on NEST score. NEST is a competitive examination in India that assesses the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in the field of basic sciences. Candidates selected based on NEST score are called for document verification. Aspirants further need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the institute.

The total tutition fee for Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University integrated MSc is INR 20,000. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat. In case candidate is unable to pay the fee, his or her admission will be cancelled.  

Candidates need to pass Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PD) to apply for Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences Integrated BSc + MSc programme. Candidates should not be more than 20 years old (relaxable for SC/ ST/ PD) to apply for admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University offers scholarship to students via NEST or KVPY route. All students admitted to CEBS via NEST route are eligible for DST-INSPIRE or DAE DISHA Scholarship during the first year. Besides, there is also a proivision for merit-cum-means scholarship for eligible students.

CEBS students receives a scholarship of INR 5,000 per month and a summer internship grant of INR 20,000 per year. Students admitted through NEST route, those who are eligible for KVPY Scholarships, can avail the same, but not along with DST-INSPIRE or DAE-DISHA scholarships. Besides, all students are entitled to receive a book grant of INR 6,000 per academic year. 

CEBS accepts applications via online mode. Aspirants fulfilling the course-specific eligibility criteria can apply for the preferred course. Below are the steps to apply:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Mumbai University.

Step 2: Fill MU pre-enrolment form.

Step 3: Fill out the application form and upload documents.

Step 4: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Along with qualifying the accepted entrance exam, candidates must also fulfil the eligibility specific to their courses. Below is course-wise eligibility criteria for Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai University: