NEST 2022 – NISER, UM DAE CEBS has released the NEST 2022 answer keys and answer script on the registered email. The NEST 2022 exam was conducted on 18 June 2022. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a Institute level Science entrance exam. It is for admission to Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics in NISER Bhubaneswar, UM DAE CEBS Mumbai. In order to appear in NEST exam, students should do registration before last date, then download admit card at official website nestexam.in. Get here latest news on NEST 2022 exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, sample paper, previous year question papers, application form, admit card, answer key, result.
Latest – NISER, UM DAE CEBS has released the NEST 2022 answer keys and answer script. Check the registered email for download link.
NEST 2022
About the exam: NEST 2022 is short for National Entrance Screening Test. It is an Science entrance exam at the Institute level. Organized by NISER and UM DAE CEBS, NEST is for admission to Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
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NEST Exam 2022 Overview
Aspects of the NEST Exam | Details |
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Name of Exam | NEST 2022 |
Full Form | National Entrance Screening Test |
Exam Organizing Body | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) (NISER and UM DAE CEBS) |
Level of Exam | Institute Level |
Type of Exam | Science entrance exam |
Courses in which admission is through NEST | Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
Colleges in which admission is through NEST | NISER Bhubaneswar, UM DAE CEBS Mumbai |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
Types of Questions | MCQ Type |
Subjects in Exam | Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Educational Qualification to appear in Exam | Class 12th |
Official Website | nestexam.in |
About NISER and UM DAE-CEBS
Aspect | NISER | UM DAE CEBS |
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PROGRAM | 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences | 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences |
CAMPUS | NISER functions from its campus at Jatni | The Centre is located in the Vidyanagari campus of the University of Mumbai |
DEGREES | Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy | The degrees at CEBS are awarded by the 150-year old University of Mumbai |
SEATS | 200 | 57 |
NEST 2022 Exam Date
The NEST 2022 exam date, application form release & last date, admit card release date, answer key date, result date are as follows.
Important Events of NEST Exam 2022 | Dates |
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Release of notification | Feb 2022 |
Release of NEST application form 2022 | 21 Feb 2022 |
Last date to apply at nestexam.in | 21 May 2022 |
NEST admit card 2022 release date | 06 Jun 2022 |
NEST 2022 exam date | 18 Jun 2022 |
First Session Timings | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Second Session Timings | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Issuance of answer key | 23 Jun 2022 |
Raise objections till | 25 Jun 2022 up to 11:45 pm |
NEST 2022 result date and time | 05 Jul 2022 |
Candidates must keep checking nestexam.in for any changes in the National Entrance Screening Test dates.
NEST 2022 Answer Key
After the exam, students seek out the NEST answer key. Using this, one can calculate marks scored in the National Entrance Screening Test exam and predict their result.
- Unofficial Answer Key – Many Science entrance exam coaching centers release unofficial answer keys of NEST exam just after the exam. Candidates can check them on the same day.
- Official Answer Key – NISER and UM DAE CEBS has released the answer key of NEST 2022 at its discretion. Candidates need to check the registered email for same.
NEST 2022 Admit Card
The admit card of NEST 2022 is issued by National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) for those who have submitted application form.
- Release Date – The release date of NEST admit card 2022 is as per decision of NISER and UM DAE CEBS. Please refer the dates table above
- Download Link – Candidates can get the information for downloading the NEST hall ticket at nestexam.in.
- How to download NEST admit card 2022? – In order to download the admit card of National Entrance Screening Test, candidates need to access the registered email id and follow the instructions provided at the link.
NEST 2022 Syllabus
The NISER and UM DAE CEBS releases the syllabus of National Entrance Screening Test. It contains all the topics from which questions will be asked in the Science exam. The NEST syllabus is as follows.
NEST 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of NEST 2022 is as follows.
Section | Marks |
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Biology | 50 |
Chemistry | 50 |
Mathematics | 50 |
Physics | 50 |
Note – NEST 2022 question paper will not have a separate “General” section.
Note – It is in the interest of the candidate to attempt all sections. The merit list for both the institutes is prepared using the best 3 scores out of the four sections and the section with the worst score is omitted. Thus attempting all sections will increase their chances of a better total score.
Marking Scheme
- In each section, for certain questions there will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Some questions may have one or more correct answers for which marks can only be earned by marking all correct answers and no wrong answer.
Other aspects of the exam are as follows.
- Mode: NISER and UM DAE CEBS will hold the National Entrance Screening Test as Computer-Based Test.
- Duration: The exam will be of 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
- Type of questions: The questions in the question paper will be as follows – MCQ type.
- Language of question paper: The NEST question paper 2022 will be in these languages – English.
NEST 2022 Exam Centers
A proposed list of about 115 centres (cities and towns of India) for the NEST examination is given in the table below



NEST 2022 Result
The result of NEST 2022 is declared by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) as per the result date and time decided by them.
- NEST 2022 result date and time – The result date and time for NEST 2022 is decided by NISER and UM DAE CEBS. Check the dates section for the same.
- Link – The direct link to check National Entrance Screening Test result is made available on the official website nestexam.in.
- How to check NEST 2022 result – Candidates need to go to the official website nestexam.in and click on the relevant NEST result / merit list 2022 link. Then, in case of NEST 2022 scorecard / rank, login with login id and password. If there is a NEST 2022 merit list pdf, one can simply download it.
Scholarships
The candidates admitted to the programme are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of Rs 60,000 through the DISHA program of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. In addition, the scholarship recipients receive a grant of Rs 20,000 per annum for summer internship. Candidates selected by DST for the INSPIRE-SHE program are endorsed for INSPIRE scholarship by NISER and CEBS. Alumni of the programme are presently pursuing PhD at the reputed universities and institutes in India & abroad.
Besides, top performers at NISER and CEBS, securing overall grades above a certain threshold at the end of the programme, are eligible to appear directly for the interview for admission to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) training school.
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NEST 2022 Application Form
The application form of NEST 2022 is released by NISER and UM DAE CEBS.
NEST 2022 registration – In order to apply for the National Entrance Screening Test, candidates must first do registration at nestexam.in before the last date.
How to apply?
In order to apply for NEST 2022, candidates must do the following:
- Go to the official website nestexam.in.
- Then do registration for the NEST exam.
- After that fill all personal, educational, contact details in the NEST 2022 application form.
- Also, upload documents such as photograph, signature in the NEST online application form.
- Finally, pay the application fee as prescribed by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS).
Application fees
The application fee for the male candidates of General and OBC categories is 1,200/–. The application fee for candidates in the SC/ST/Divyangjan categories and for all female candidates is 600/–. Payments can be made using credit card/debit card/net–banking through online payment gateway. Please use Mastercard/Visa/RuPay cards only.
NEST 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Students must check the eligibility criteria of NEST exam before applying. The important points for eligibility criteria are the following.
- Candidates in the Unreserved and OBC categories must have been born on or after August 01, 2002. The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan candidates.
- Class XII qualifying examination must have passed in either 2020 or 2021. Candidates appearing in 2022 are also eligible. (Where only Letter Grade is given by the Board, a certificate from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate the decision of the respective Admission Committees will be final.)
- At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognized Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.
- Candidate should secure a position in the NEST merit list.
For complete eligibility criteria, refer to official website nestexam.in and information brochure.
Contact Details
Helpdesk for raising queries regarding NEST 2022 registration, application, payment etc.:
Helpdesk email ID: [email protected]
Helpdesk Contact: 022 61087510
For queries regarding Information Brochure & Syllabus, and general information about NEST 2022:
Email Id: [email protected]
Helpdesk No. : +91-22-26532132 {Monday to Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm}
FAQs
Qs 1. What is NEST exam?
Ans 1. The NEST exam is held annually by the NISER and UM DAE CEBS. It is an Science entrance exam. Through this exam, candidates get admission to Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics in NISER Bhubaneswar, UM DAE CEBS Mumbai.
Qs 2. How can I apply for NEST 2022?
Ans 2. You can apply for the National Entrance Screening Test for academic session 2022-23 by filling the application form. Visit nestexam.in and check the registration form. Enter details, and pay fee before the last date to apply for NEST exam.
Qs 3. Who can appear in the National Entrance Screening Test?
Ans 3. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can appear in the NEST exam.
Qs 4. What is the official website?
Ans 4. The official website is nestexam.in.
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UM-DAE CEBS (only UM-DAE CEBS) will also admit students through the KVPY and Science Olympiad route. For details, please visit the official website of CEBS (https://www.cbs.ac.in) around 26th February 2020
last date has been extended till April 19, 2020. Please see nestexam.in