NEST Eligibility

NEST 2018 Eligibility
Candidates fulfilling the below-mentioned requirements meet NEST 2018 eligibility criteria:
Candidates should pass Class XII in Science stream from a recognised board in India with at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates).
Candidates should have passed Class XII either in 2016 or 2017. Candidates appearing for their Class XII exams in 2018 are also eligible to apply.
Candidates should have studied a combination of any three subjects among Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in classes XI and XII.
Age criteria: Candidates belonging to General and OBC categories should be born on or after August 1, 1998 in order to fulfill NEST eligibility criteria. Age limit relaxation of five years is given to candidates belong to SC/ ST/ PwD category.
For OBC category candidates, the OBC (NCL) certificate should be issued on or after June 1, 2017.

The eligibility criteria prescribed by the authority to appear in the exam are given below. Candidates can apply for the NEST after reading the complete eligibility criteria:
Age Criteria: Candidates must be born on or after 1st of August 1998 (for GEN & OBC candidates).
Relaxation: There is 5 years relaxation in age limit for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Qualifying Exam: Candidates should pass class 12th examination from any recognized board in 2016 & 2017.
Subjects: Candidates have to qualify the above examination with science stream i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in classes XI and XII.
Minimum Marks: Candidates must obtain a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD categories) in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in 10+2 level or equivalent examination.
Appearing candidates: Appearing candidates can also apply.