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Am I eligible for NEST with 53.8% in Class 12 and 66% in PCM subjects? I am from the SC category.
Since you have aggregate percentage in 12 th class as 53.8% while your pcm subjects score is 66% . According to NEST 2024, a candidate from SC category must have got 55% marks in aggregate in his 12 the class so you are not eligible for the NEST exam. You can try improvement exam for your class 12th
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I want to become a Theoretical Quantum Physicist and want to complete my PhD. Is NEST exam the best option for me?
While the NEST exam is mostly for integrated MSc courses of institutions like NISER and UM-DAE CEBS, it will not be the best option for those who would like to have a Ph.D. programme pursuing theoretical quantum physics.
Alternatively, appear for tests like the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JE
Upvote NEST 2026 application date was January 5, 2026 to April 8, 2026. The application form was available online at "nestexam.in". Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria were able to apply online.
Upvote The test centres of NEST exam are allotted based on the number of applicants opting for a particular test. It is to be noted that the NEST committee reserves the right to cancel or add any of the test cities without prior notice to applicants.
The final allocation of NEST Test Centres is mentioned on
Upvote What are the important documents candidates need to fill the application form for NEST?
Applicants must have the following document to upload while filling NEST application form:
- Class 10 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Digital copy of the photograph
- Scanned signature
The size of photograph and signature will be mentioned in official notifi
Upvote What should I do if I am unable to upload my passport-size photograph while filling out the application form for NEST?
While filling the NEST online form, candidates must ensure that they uploaded the photograph in the format prescribed by exam authorities. The digital photograph uploaded by candidates need to be in JPEG format and should not have exceeded 80 KB.
If all the image specifications are correct then also
Upvote Here is the application fee of the NEST Exam which is conducted once a year. NEST is a national-level exam and candidates who wish to appear for the exam can check out the category-wise application fee for the exam.
| Category | NEST Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| All Females and Divyangjan (specially-abled category) | INR 700 |
| General/ OBC (Only Males) | INR 1400 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD (Only Males) | INR 700 |
Upvote How many exam cities can be chosen while filling the NEST application form?
NEST exam will be conducted in 387 cities across India. Applicants have to select three cities in order of preference. Every effort is made to allot the centre of first preference. The final decision lies with the authorities.
Upvote The application form for NEST 2026 will be released on January 5. The last date is April 6. The last date to pay the application fee is April 12. The entire NEST application process will be online.
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