NEST 2017 is here as 2 free PDFs: the Set A question paper and the revised answer key. The 3-hour offline exam, held on 27 May 2017, had a compulsory 30-mark General section and four subject sections of 50 marks.
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About the NEST 2017 Paper
| Exam date | 27 May 2017 |
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| Duration and marks | 3 hours, 180 marks counted (General 30 + best three subjects of 50) |
| Sections to attempt | General (compulsory) and at least three subject sections |
| Answer key on this page | Yes: published 27 May 2017, revised 11 June 2017 |
In 2017 the General section shrank to 30 marks and became compulsory, while each subject section stayed at 50 marks.
NEST 2017 Question Paper FAQs
When was the NEST 2017 exam held?
It was held on 27 May 2017, as reported by Amar Ujala, and the provisional keys came out the same day.
Is the NEST 2017 answer key the revised one?
Yes. The key on this page shows the revised answers of 11 June 2017, with the changed keys highlighted.
How many NEST 2017 subject sections did you have to attempt?
At least three of the four subject sections, along with the compulsory General section.