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a year agoContributor-Level 9
No, there are no optional subjects in the NEST exam. The exam consists of four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. You are tested on all four of these subjects, but only the scores from your best three sections are counted towards your final result. Although there are no optional subjects, it is advisable to at least attempt questions from all four sections. This is because the cut-off for each section is based on a proportion of the top scores in that section. So, if you perform well in one section, it can help to compensate for a lower score in another section.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The NEST exam has a differentiating marking system. Every MCQ will have a negative score for every incorrect response and 2.5 marks for each correct answer. MSQs will be graded four times, with no deduction for incorrect answers. There will be 200 marks available for the 68 questions in total. For eligibility, a minimum of 60% overall (or an equivalent grade) must be obtained in the Class XII test. The minimal qualification is lowered to 55% for candidates who fall into the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Divyangjan groups.Biology and mathematics are not required for the NEST exam. You can attempt any three of the four
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there is negative marking in NEST 2024 exam. Please note: Negative Marking applies only to Multiple Choice Questions in the NEST exam. For every incorrect answer in an MCQ, 1 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for unattempted questions or questions with Multiple Correct Answers.
Marking Scheme Summary:
- Correct MCQ Answer: +2.5 marks
- Incorrect MCQ Answer: -1 mark
- Correct MSQ Answer (Multiple Select Questions): +4 marks
- Unattempted or Incorrect MSQ Answer: No marks awarded/deducted
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Registration for NEST 2024 will be entirely online, It is recommended that candidates who plan to take the exam carefully review the eligibility requirements before submitting their application. April 3, 2024, was the commencement date of the NEST 2024 registration. Those who wish to take the NEST exam but were unable to apply do so until June 3, 2024. Before May 31, 2024, registration was possible.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The NEST cut-off specifies the minimal score a candidate must receive in order to be qualified for admissions counselling. Each test's minimal score is determined by the General Section of NEST and the topic (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology). It typically represents an average of about 20% of the top 100 candidates' results in that particular area. To learn about the cut-off marks from the previous year, visit the websites of the participating institutes and NEST. Presently, the NEST cutoff is: Total Category Cut Off: 75% for ST/SC and 90% for OBC Generally 95%
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The notification for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2024 was released on the official website on March 30th 2024. To download it, candidates have to go to the official website . To know more about the examination candidates can refer to the official website or Shiksha.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the authorities extended the last date to apply online for NEST 2024 exam. Earlier the last date for NEST 2024 registration was May 31, 2024, but now applicants can fill the online form till June 3, 2024.
After the NEST 2024 registration is over, students will be able to make the correction.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The NEST 2024 syllabus was only made available in PDF format by the authorities. The organisation in charge of holding the exam releases the NEST curriculum PDF link for 2024. Candidates can review the books and PDFs to get ready for the test and plan their approach to qualifying appropriately. Those who wish to study for the NEST exam should familiarise themselves with the NEST 2024 syllabus as stated in the official announcement. Candidates can improve their odds of being admitted to the exam by familiarising themselves with and studying for the NEST exam syllabus for 2024. Class 11–12 questions will be comparable to those in N
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