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New answer posted•10 months ago
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10 months ago

Students should download and print their AGRICET results. Then, they must prepare all important documents. They will be called for the counselling process if they qualify for the AGRICET Exam. They should prepare for choice filling. They must follow all steps on time. This helps them secure a seat.

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New answer posted•10 months ago
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10 months ago

No, there is no provision to submit objections against the NEST final answer keys. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key thorugh the login portal.

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What is the format of NEST answer key?

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Asked by Piyush Singh
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10 months ago

The NEST answer keys will be available in PDF format. Candidates have to log in to the exam portal to download it. Their response sheets will also be released. Based on that, they can calculate their scores. 

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What is the total duration of the NEST exam?

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10 months ago

The total duration of the NEST exam is three hours. The timing of the exam is from 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates belonging to the PWD category will be given compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour as per the Government of India guidelines. Test takers will not be allowed to leave the centre before 4 PM

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New answer posted•10 months ago

Is there an age limit for NEST?

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Asked by Vipra Garg
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10 months ago

No, there is no age limit to appear for the NEST exam. Candidates planning to appear for the exam must fulfil the other eligibility criteria in terms of clearing the Class 12 Board exam in the Science stream with the category-wise minimum aggregate percentage. 

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What is the mode of the NEST exam?

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10 months ago

The NEST exam is conducted in computer-based mode. Questions will appear on the computer screen one by one. With the help of the mouse, they have to select the correct answer option and click on Save and Submit tabs. An onscreen clock will be provided to keep track of the time. An onscreen scientifi

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What is the level of the NEST exam?

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Asked by Pooja Kalra
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10 months ago

NEST is the entrance exam for the Integrated MSc programmes. Hence, it is an undergraduate level entrance exam. Candidates who have passed or appeared for the Class 12 Board exam are eligible for the exam. 

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What are the mediums of the NEST question papers?

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10 months ago

The NEST question papers will be in English and Hindi. Candidates have to select their question paper medium while filling out the application process. In the case of any confusion or discrepancy due to language, the question paper in English will be final.

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New answer posted•10 months ago

What is the frequency of the NEST exam?

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Asked by Abhay
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10 months ago

The NEST exam is conducted once a year. Generally, the exam is scheduled for June every year. NEST is a computer-based test conducted for three hours. It is held in a single day and shift. The scores are used for admission to the Integrated MSc courses offered at the participating institutes. 

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New answer posted•10 months ago

Which institutes accept the scores of NEST?

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10 months ago

NEST scores are accepted by two institutes of India, the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences. Both institutes offer Integrated MSc programmes of five-year duration. 

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