Science

You can see the differences in the table provided below:

Choosing between them depends on whether you're more interested in practical applications or scientific research.

There are 140 exam cities proposed for the NEST 2026 exam. Students can check the list of NEST exam centres here. Candidates must choose 3 centres in order of their preference while filling out the NEST 2026 application form.

The number of seats available at NISER and CEBS for admission in the year 2024 would be as follows :

The NEST Scoring system is based on the following factors.

• There are four sections of 60 marks each
• Each question carries three marks
• One mark will be removed for each wrong answer 
• Candidates have to attempt at least three sections
• Best of the three scores out of four sections will be considered.

Candidates seeking admission to NISER and UM–DAE CEBS for the Integrated MSc programme 2026–31 should be from the regular science stream in classes 11 and 12. All aspiring candidates must write the NEST 2026 examination. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination from any recognised Board in India in the years 2024 or 2025, or should be appearing for the same in 2026. Candidates who are appearing for the board examination in 2026 must pass it by the time of admission into the programme.

Students are advised to finish their HBSE 10th syllabus 2026 at least two months before the commencement of exams. Thereafter, they must focus on the revision and practice all the chapters and topics thoroughly to score above 90 percent. 

The College Board website ( SAT conducting exam authority) and Shiv Nadar University both does not provude any such previous year papers of SAT. You can go for the general SAT preparation to score better and secure a seat in Bachelor of Science in the Shiv Nadar University. Candidates can check the optimum SAT scores required to get admission and avail scholarship if possible by contacting the UNiversity. In general If a candidate scores over 1300 in SAT, candidate can avail both admission and Scholarship as per the universities criteria.

For more details candidates can check the below links;

SAT India 2024 

Shiv Nadar University

Christ University Entrance Test exam day dos:

1. Reach the examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your Christ University Entrance Test admit card
2. Carry two copies of the Christ University Entrance Test admit card, one photo ID card and passport size photos
3. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet
4. Carry personal drinking water, hand sanitizer, face masks and gloves
5. Cooperate with the exam centre staff and follow instructions during entry

Candidates who have passed a UG degree of a minimum of three-years in any discipline with a first division/ class from a recognised university are eligible to apply for IIIT Bangalore MSc. Aspirants must also have a valid score in CAT, CEED, CUCET or TISS NET for exemption from written test conducted by IIIT Bangalore.