NEST Syllabus 2023 is released by NISER and UM DAE CEBS. You can now know and download the NEST 2023 syllabus PDF here. It is important for you as the syllabus tells all the topics from which questions will be asked in NEST 2023 exam. You should study all topics in NEST syllabus. And then solve sample papers, previous year question papers in order to prepare for the National Entrance Screening Test.
Latest – NEST 2023 syllabus released. Scroll down for details and download pdf.
NEST Syllabus 2023
What is NEST Syllabus?
The syllabus of NEST contains the subjects, and their important topics from which questions will be asked in the NEST 2023 question paper. The NEST will be held 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 admission to NISER Bhubaneswar, UM DAE CEBS Mumbai in Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. It is a Institute level Science entrance exam.
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NEST Syllabus 2023 – Overview
Aspect of NEST Syllabus 2023 | Details |
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Name of exam | NEST |
Full form of exam name | National Entrance Screening Test |
Event of NEST 2023 exam | Syllabus |
Official Body for exam and NEST 2023 syllabus | NISER and UM DAE CEBS |
Full form of organization | 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) |
Important Topics in NEST Syllabus 2023 | All topics are important |
Scope of NEST syllabus | Institute |
Exam Type | Science Entrance Exam |
Courses for which NEST syllabus is to be studied | Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
Official website for NEST syllabus 2023 | nestexam.in |

NEST Syllabus 2023 Chapter Wise Weightage
- Weightage of the NEST 2023 syllabus means how many or what percent of questions will come from a particular topic.
- The exam pattern broadly tells the weightage for NEST exam.
- However you can understand specific topic wise weightages from NEST previous year question papers.
You can also check the following on NEST 2023
How To Prepare for NEST 2023?
If you want to get a good score and rank in NEST then you should start preparing immediately. Important points for NEST preparation are as follows.
- You should first of all download the NEST syllabus 2023 pdf.
- Then note the best books to prepare for NEST exam.
- Accordingly study the topics of NEST syllabus from the books in time.
- Then solve previous year question papers of NEST to understand type of questions, difficulty level.
- Also practice with NEST sample papers and free mock tests.
- Once you do all of the above, you are ready to face the National Entrance Screening Test!
Frequently Asked Questions
Qs. What is the NEST syllabus?
Ans. The syllabus of NEST is the list of all topics from which NISER and UM DAE CEBS will frame questions in the NEST 2023 question paper.
Qs. Is NEST syllabus easy?
Ans. The syllabus of NEST is as per standards expected from the test takers. The syllabus and the NEST exam can be easy for some, and tough for others depending on their level of preparation.
Qs. How to cover NEST syllabus 2023?
Ans. You should ideally complete the NEST 2023 syllabus at least 2 months before the exam. Then devote rest of the time to revision of important topics of the NEST syllabus. Also, solve sample papers, mock tests, previous year question papers of NEST. However, even if you are behind time, do not panic and focus on doing do or die topics first from the syllabus of NEST 2023.
Qs. Is it possible to cover the NEST 2023 syllabus without coaching?
Ans. Yes you can cover the syllabus of NEST 2023 without coaching. However if you find any topic difficult, then do not hesitate to reach out to a teacher.
If you have any queries on NEST syllabus 2023, then please ask in comments below.
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Is it mandatory to answer all four subjects in the exam.
NEST 2022 brochure says – 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 (for details of merit list preparation see page 11 of information brochure)
Is it mandatory that all four sections have got minimum cut off to qualify the exam
No, the cut off is implemented on overall exam. There is no sectional cut off