This page has the NEST 2015 question paper (Set A) and the answer key for Sets A and B as 2 free PDFs. The offline test ran 3.5 hours for 240 marks, with a General section plus Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
NEST 2015 Question Paper
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About the NEST 2015 Paper
| Format | Offline, answers on an OMR sheet; booklets in Set A and Set B |
|---|---|
| Duration and marks | 3.5 hours, 240 marks (5 sections of 60 marks) |
| Scoring | General section plus the best three of the four subject sections |
| Papers on this page | Question paper (Set A) and answer key (Sets A and B) |
| Answer key on this page | Yes: published 30 May 2015, revised 12 June 2015 |
In 2015 every candidate’s General section score counted, and only the three best of the four subject sections were added to it.
NEST 2015 Question Paper FAQs
What was the NEST 2015 exam pattern?
It was a 3.5-hour pen-and-paper test of 240 marks in five sections of 60 marks: General, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Does this page have the NEST 2015 answer key?
Yes. The key covers both Set A and Set B, as published on 30 May 2015 and revised on 12 June 2015.
Which set is the NEST 2015 question paper on this page?
It is the Set A booklet. The answer key also lists the Set B answers, so use the Set A column when you check your work.