ITM NEST 2026 Preparation: Get tips, exam pattern, syllabus, and book details

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Updated on Oct 23, 2025 11:03 IST

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ITM NEST 2026 preparation: Candidates appearing for ITM NEST exam 2026 can check preparation tips and strategies to achieve a top rank. A good ITM NEST preparation covers certain habits like understanding the syllabus and exam pattern, going through notes, choosing right book, and managing time wisely. Also, attempting previous year's question papers frequently to understand the difficulty level of the exam. Read below to know more.

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ITM NEST 2026 Preparation
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ITM NEST 2026 Preparation

Candidates who are willing to appear in the exam, can check the stepwise ITM NEST preparation plan for the entrance examination:

Know ITM NEST exam pattern 2026

ITM NEST exam pattern will include section-wise distribution of marks, type, and numbers of questions and duration of the exam. Candidates can check the ITM NEST exam pattern. The sections Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics include questions based on the class 12 syllabus. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

The distribution of questions in the exam is as follows:

Sections	Total Questions
Physics	50
Chemistry	50
Mathematics	70
English & General Aptitude	30

Best books for ITM NEST 2026 Preparation

Candidates must start their preparation with the basic NCERT books for class 11th and 12th, However candidates can use the below given reference books to enhance their preparation level.

Physics
Understanding Physics Series	Arihant Publications
Concept of Physics -1 Concept of Physics -2	HC Verma
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry	Morrison Boyd
Inorganic Chemistry	O.P. Tandon
Concise Organic Chemistry	JD Lee
Numerical Chemistry	P. Bahadur
Mathematics
Problems in Calculus	S.L. Lonely
Trigonometry and Geometry Books	I.A. Maron
Class XII Algebra	Hall and Knight
Complete Mathematics	MC Graw Hills
General Aptitude & English
Wren & Martin	Revised by Dr.N.D.V.Prasada Rao
Objective General English	S.P.Bakshi.
General Aptitude	R.S. Agarwal

ITM NEST 2025 Preparation Tips

Students appearing for ITM NEST 2026 exam can check the preparation tips below -

Understand the pattern and syllabus
Categorise them as per your difficulty level
Go through your textbooks to brush concepts
Make notes of the important topics
Practice previous year's question papers to understand the difficulty level
Lastly, keep one to two months for revision

NOTE: Do not neglect your class notes and NCERT textbooks. Make short notes for last-minute revision. Take online mock tests to work on accuracy and time mangement. Keep tracking the website for the updates.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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Is ITM NEST compulsory for BTech at ITM University Gwalior?

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No, ITM NEST is not compulsory for enrolling in BTech courses offered by ITM University Gwalior. Students who do not wish to take the university's in-house entrance test can also take admission based on JEE Main results. While filling out the application forms, students must indicate their preferred

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Can I take admission in ITM University Gwalior B.Com Hons course without ITM NEST?

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No, admission to the ITM University Gwalior BCom course is not possible without a valid ITM NEST score. It is an admission-cum-scholarship test that is conducted by the university itself. Thus, candidates seeking admission to the BCom course at the university must take the ITM NEST exam. To apply, v

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