NEST 2022- National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2022 application form is now available till May 21, 2022 at nestexam.in. NEST 2022 exam is going to be held on June 18, 2022, and the admit card is releasing on June 06, 2022. NEST is conducted together by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai- Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. NEST 2022 is an online entrance test for admissions into the 5-year Integrated MSc course in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The candidates who have passed class 12th with science stream can apply for NEST 2022 on its website. Read below to know more about NEST 2022.
Latest – NEST 2022 application form last date is extended till May 21, 2022. Click here to fill the form.
NEST 2022
The NEST 2022 is a compulsory entrance exam conducted for admission into the 5-Year Integrated MSc Programme in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Maths of NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. It will be a computer-based online exam which can be taken by the candidates who have passed their class 12th recently. The NEST 2022 application will be released soon on nestexam.in. Given below is an overview of NEST 2022:
| Name of Exam | NEST 2022 (National Entrance Screening Test) |
| Conducting Body | NISER (National Institute of Sci. Edu. & Research, Bhubaneswar), UM-DAE CEBS (Uni. of Mumbai- Dept. of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai) |
| Courses Offered through Exam | 5-year Integrated MSc Programme (in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) |
| Academic Session | 2022 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Language | English only |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Online mode |
| Application Fee | Rs.1200 for General/OBC categories Rs.600 for SC/ST/Divyangjan and all Female applicants |
| Official Website | nestexam.in |
NEST 2022 Important Dates:
Given below are some important dates for the NEST 2022 application, exam, result and counselling process:
| NEST 2022 Events | Dates |
| Information Brochure Release | 18 Feb 202 |
| Application Registration Starts on | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 May 2022 up to 11:45 pm |
| Admit Card Release | 06 Jun 2022 |
| Exam Date | 18 Jun 2022 Session -1: 09:00 am – 12:30 pm Session -2: 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Result Declaration | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Counselling Schedule | To Be Announced |
Click here to go to the official site to apply for NEST 2022, as per the schedule.
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NEST 2022 Notification
Candidates can check the important notification for NEST 2022 from below image.
NEST 2022 Application Form
To successfully apply for NEST 2022, candidates need to first register to generate the login credentials and then complete the application form details, before paying the fee. Candidates will also be provided with the option to retrieve the password in case they forget it. Refer below to fill NEST 2022 application form:
Registration
- Visit nestexam.in.
- Click on the “How to Apply” option available on the top of the page.
- Read the application instructions carefully and fill the registration form.
- After registration, the user ID and password will be generated to log in.
Application Form
After registration, the candidates can continue by logging in to fill the remaining application form.
- Log in using the user ID and password at nestexam.in.
- Fill the remaining NEST 2022 application form.
- Fill in the exam centre choices and qualification details.
- Upload the required documents, including a passport size photograph, signature and marksheets.
- Submit the application fee.
Application Fee
The NEST 2022 application fee has to be paid as follows-
- Fee to be paid: Rs.1200 for general and OBC category male applicants. Rs.600 for SC/ST/Divyangjan category and all the female applicants.
- Mode of Payment: Online (credit/debit card or net banking). Only Mastercard/Visa/RuPay cards are to be used.
NEST 2022 Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for and get admission under NEST 2022, the following eligibility criteria need to be satisfied:
The candidates must-
- Have passed (appeared in 2022) class 12th or equivalent examination in Science stream from a recognised Board in the years 2020, 2021 or candidates appearing for the same in 2022 are also eligible to apply.
- Have scored at least 60% for general and OBC category, or 55% for SC/ST/Divyangjan category candidates in class 12th.
- Have born on or after 01 August 2002 for general and OBC category, or born on or after 01 August 1997 for SC/ST/Divyangjan category candidates.
Only the candidates who will be included in the merit lists of NISER and CEBS will be eligible for admission.
NEST 2022 Syllabus
The NEST 2022 syllabus will be mainly based on the NCERT or CBSE coursework covered in class-11th and 12th in science subjects. The question paper is expected to cover the following topics:
| Biology | Chemistry | Mathematics | Physics |
| Cell Biology Genetics & Evolution Ecology Humans & Environment Biotechnology Biology of Animal systems Developmental Biology Immunology Biology of Plant systems Systematics | Physical Chemistry Surface chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry | Algebra Trigonometry Analytical geometry Differential calculus Integral calculus Vectors | General Physics Thermal physics Electricity and Magnetism Optics Modern physics |
Syllabus: Click here to check the detailed NEST 2022 Syllabus.
NEST 2022 Exam Pattern
The NEST 2022 exam pattern is described in the points listed below:
- Mode of Examination: Online Computer-based test (CBT)
- Exam Duration: 03 hours and 30 minutes (i.e. 210 minutes)
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- No. of Sections in Exam: 4 sections- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
- Total Marks: 200 marks, Each section is of 50 marks
- Language of question paper: English only
- Marking Scheme: Some questions will have negative marking. Some questions may also have more than 1 correct answers among the options, for which all the correst options need to be marked with no wrong response.
NEST 2022 Admit Card
Candidates have to print the NEST 2022 admit cards and preserve them until the NEST counselling and final admission. No entry will be allowed at the exam centre without a printed NEST 2022 admit card.
- Released Where and When: The NEST 2022 admit cards are going to be released on 06 June 2022, on the official website nestexam.in. The candidates can download their admit cards only until the NEST exam date, i.e. 18 June 2022.
- Information on Admit Card: The admit card will have the candidate’s information like name, exam roll no., exam centre and exam timings.
- How to get Admit Card: NEST 2022 admit cards can be downloaded by logging in at the NEST exam website. The candidates need to print their admit cards after logging in. No admit card will be sent to the candidates via any mail, post, message, etc.
NEST 2022 Exam Centres
The candidates have to choose any 5 exam centre options in the order of preference while filling the NEST application form. The final allotted exam venue is mentioned in the NEST admit cards. The NEST 2022 is going to be held in the 115 cities/towns, all over india. Candidates can also check the complete list of exam centre for NEST 2022 from below.
NEST 2022 Answer Key
The NEST 2022 answer key, along with the complete question paper, will be released as a PDF on the official website- nestexam.in. The candidates can check their responses by cross-checking their marked answers with the answers provided on the website. The correct answers will be shown in green colour, while the wrong options will be marked as red on the key. The questions with negative marking will also be mentioned.
NEST 2022 Result
The NEST is being conducted in 2 sessions for the last few years with different question paper sets. So, percentile scores will be calculated for all the qualified candidates based on their comparative performance in their respective sessions. The merits list will, in turn, be prepared on the basis of their percentiles. All the information and lists regarding the NEST 2022 result will be uploaded on the official website as per the schedule.
Merit Lists: Both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS will prepare their separate merit lists according to their respective criteria. These rank lists will be according to the percentiles of the qualified candidates. The candidates who clear the section-wise, as well as overall cut-off, will be considered qualified.
NEST 2022 Cut-off: According to the previous year exam details, NEST will have 2 types of cut-offs- Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) and the Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP). The SMAS is usually set by NISER and CEBS separately. Scoring equal to or more than the MAP is compulsory for all candidates. The previous year MAP was as follows:
| Category | MAP |
| General | 95 |
| OBC | 90 |
| SC/ST/Divyangjan | 75 |
Note- If the candidates clear the SMAS, but not the MAP, they will not be considered for the merit list.
NEST 2022 Reservation Policy
The reservation policies of both the NISER and the CEBS follow the rules set by the Government of India. The seats will be reserved for the following categories:
| Category | Description | Seat Reservation |
| OBC-NCL | Other Backward Classes of Non-Creamy Layer as per the central list | 27% |
| SC | As per the corresponding state list approved by Govt. of India | 15% |
| ST | As per the corresponding state list approved by Govt. of India | 7.5% |
| Divyangjan | With at least 40% disability; leprosy-cured candidates | 5% in all categories |
Note- CEBS will also have EWS reservations under the General-EWS category.
NEST 2022 Seats
The proposed no. of seats for admission into the 5-year Integrated M.Sc Programme of NISER and CEBS will be published in the NEST 2022 information brochure. The seat details, based on the previous academic session, are as follows:
NEST 2022 Counselling
During the NEST 2022 counselling, the qualified candidates are allotted seats in the NISER and CEBS based on the NEST 2022 result and merit lists prepared by both institutions. However, clearing the SMAS and the MAP, and getting a merit rank does not confirm the admission. The information regarding the admission and counselling procedure will be released online on the websites of NISER and CEBS separately. The candidates must have all their valid and relevant documents during the counselling process.
About NISER and CEBS
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai both jointly conduct the NEST. NISER and CEBS were both established by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India in 2007. They offer admissions into the 5-year Integrated MSc Programme through the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) every year. Their vision is to train the youth in Sciences by equipping them to carry out progressive research and contribute to the applied sciences programs.
Important Downloads
| Official Website | nestexam.in |
| NEST 2022 Syllabus | Download here |
| Information Brochure | Download here |
Contact Details
Address for Correspondence
The Chief Coordinator, NEST 2022
UM-DAE CEBS, Nalanda Building
University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari Campus
Kalina, Santaccruz (E), Mumbai 400098. India
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nestexam.in
NEST 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques1. Can candidates from all over India apply for NEST 2022?
Ans.1 Yes, candidates from all over India can apply for NEST 2022.
Ques2. In what language will the NEST 2022 be conducted?
Ans.2 The NEST exam will only be conducted in the English language.
Ques3. What is the application fee for NEST 2022?
Ans.3 The NEST 2022 application fee is Rs.1200 for General/OBC categories and Rs.600 for SC/ST/Divyangjan and all Female applicants.
Ques4. Can NEST application form be filled offline?
Ans.4 No, the NEST 2022 application form can only be filled online on nestexam.in.
Ques5. Will the candidates of OBCs without non-creamy layer certificate be given seat reservation?
Ans.5 No, only the candidates of the non-creamy layer will be given reservation under OBC category.
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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
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