NEST Counselling 2025: The NISER Bhubaneswar has released the first admission list 2025 on July 18. The link for NISER Bhubaneswar NEST 2025 admission list is mentioned below. UM DAE has started the UMDAE NEST 2025 counselling from July 17 with a deadline, July 20. Students are advised to check the UMDAE NEST counselling dates 2025 in the table below. Students can check the NEST counselling dates 2025 for NISER And UM-DAE in the table below.
The counselling sessions will be conducted for the candidates who have qualified in the NEST 2025 exam. The NEST result 2025 along with the scorecard was announced on July 10. The purpose of the National Entrance Screening Test is to grant admission to M.Sc. programmes at UM-DAE CEBS in Mumbai and NISER, Bhubaneswar. The NISER NEST result 2025 link is shared below. At the time of counselling, candidates who passed the NEST exam should show up and turn in their supporting documentation for verification. The rankings of candidates in terms of Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) and Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) are included in the NEST merit list 2025. To learn more about the NEST counselling 2025, continue reading.
NEST Dates 2025
Events
Dates
NEST 2025
June 22, 2025
NEST 2025 result
July 10, 2025
NISER Bhubaneswar Counselling 2025
Events
Dates
NISER merit list
July 10, 2025
Email regarding Expression of Interest (EOI)
July 11, 2025
Last date to fill the EOI form
July 16, 2025
Preparation of admission queue
July 18, 2025
First round counselling date
July 25, 2025
Payment window for admission through round 1st counselling
August 2025
2nd round invitation list
August 2025
1st waiting list
August 2025
Last date to report at the institution
August 2025
Commencement of class
August 2025
Second round for counselling
September 2025
Payment window for admission through round 2nd counselling
September 2025
Third round for counselling
September 2025
Payment window for admission through round 3rd counselling
September 2025
Spot admission for the remaining candidates
October 2025
Refunds against withdrawals of applications
January 2025
UMDAE CEBS Counselling 2025
Events
Dates
UM-DAE CEBS registration
July 17, 2025
Last date to fill UM-DAE CEBS registration
July 20, 2025
UM-DAE CEBS First merit list
July 22, 2025
Offline Admissions at CEBS Campus
July 28, 2025
UM-DAE CEBS 2nd merit list
August 4, 2025
Admission Portal opens for payment (second round)
August 5, 2025
Admission Portal closes for payment (second round)
August 6, 2025
Seat Matrix at the end of 2nd round to appear on CEBS
website
August 7, 2025
Third Merit List to appear on CEBS website (If necessary)
August 11, 2025
Admission Portal opens for payment (third round)
August 12, 2025
Admission Portal closes for payment (third round)
August 13, 2025
Report to the CEBS campus
August 14, 2025
Classes for First semester begins
August 18, 2025
Spot Admissions at CEBS (If necessary)
August 25, 2025
NEST Counselling 2025 Process
The NEST 2025 counselling is conducted offline by NISER, Bhubaneswar, and UMDAE CEBS. Candidates have to show up for the NEST counselling sessions at the designated location on the designated day and time. All necessary documentation needs to be submitted by candidates for verification prior to the NEST 2025 counselling procedure. The merit list at the institution is prepared based on NISER result 2025.
For verification, candidates have to bring all necessary documentation to the NEST counselling session. Verification of the documents is required to complete the admissions process. The following documents are needed for the NEST 2025 counselling.
Printed NISER application/admission form
Two recent passport-size photographs
NEST 2025 scorecard
Aadhaar Card (Original + 1 photocopy)
Class 10th/ matriculation certificate (Original + 1 photocopy)
Class 12th Marksheet
College/School leaving certificate (original)
Valid caste certificate for admission against reserved seats (original + 1 photocopy)
Valid certificate of disability for admission against Divyangjan category (Original + 1 photocopy)
Valid Domicile certificate for admission against J&K category (original + 1 photocopy)
NEST Question/Sample Papers
Candidates can download NEST Question/Sample Papers from here.
Note: All of the above documents have to be photocopied.
NEST 2025 Counselling - Withdrawal of Admission
Candidates have to comply with the procedures outlined for withdrawing seats if they would like to stop participating in the NEST 2025 counselling and withdraw their admission.
Name
Roll number and application number
Date of Birth Class 12 Percentage
Location of the counselling session
Shoolini University Admissions 2025
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Candidates from the reserved category who apply for admission will be given reservations by NISER and CEBS. Additionally, a specific percentage of seats are reserved by NISER and CEBS for candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who are SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, and Supernumerary Quota candidates.
NEST Reservation 2025
Category
Reservation (%)
OBC-NCL
27%
SC
15%
ST
7.5%
PwD
5%
Note: Those who fail to present their category certificate at the time of counselling will be considered as general category students.
NEST Reservation Criteria 2025 For OBC-NCL
During the admissions process, OBC-NCL students are given preference for 27% of the available seats. It should be mentioned that OBC applicants are not regarded as being eligible for reservations. These applicants receive the same treatment as those in the general category. According to the state government, even applicants who are members of the Socially and Educationally Backward Class must meet the requirements of the OBC NCL in order to be eligible for the reservation.
NEST Reservation Criteria For SC/ ST
While 7.5% of the seats will be set aside for candidates from the ST category, 15% of the seats will be reserved for applicants from the SC category. Candidates must bring the necessary paperwork, such as a caste certificate, to the admission committee at the time of admission in order to be eligible for the reservation.
NEST 2025 Reservation Criteria For PwD
Five percent of the seats will be set aside for candidates in the PwD category. Candidates must produce a disability certificate that complies with the most recent regulations set forth by the Indian government.
NEST Reservation Criteria For Supernumerary Quota for students from Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir candidates would be given preference for two supernumerary seats at both NISER Bhubaneswar and UMDAE-CBS. Candidates must have finished their 12th grade education from the State Board of Jammu and Kashmir or from schools associated with the CBSE in order to be eligible for the supernumerary quota.
NEST 2025 Seat Intake
The following seats are available at NISER and CEBS for each category:
Category
Seat Intake at NISER
Seat Intake at CEBS
UR
101
23
OBC-NCL
54
15
SC
30
09
ST
15
04
J&K (Supernumerary)
02
02
NEST Cut off 2025
The NEST 2025 cut off will be declared by various institutions. Go through the below table to know about the NEST cut off marks for each category.
Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS)
Subject Category
Gen/EWS/ JK
OBC
SC/ ST/ PwD
Biology
8.652
7.7868
4.326
Chemistry
9.646
8.6814
4.832
Mathematics
9.83794
8.854146
4.91897
Physics
9.81
8.829
4.905
Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) for merit list
Category
Percentile
Gen/EWS/JK
>=90
OBC
>=85
SC/ST/PwD
>=60
NEST 2022 Session 1 Cut Off for NISER Bhubaneswar (SMAS)
Category
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
General
4.2170
3.4805
3.6305
2.9345
OBC
3.7953
3.1325
3.2675
2.6411
SC/ST/PD/JK
2.1085
1.7403
1.8153
1.4673
NEST 2022 Session 2 Cut Off for NISER Bhubaneswar (SMAS)
Category
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
General
3.4599
3.3875
2.7815
2.9620
OBC
3.1140
3.0488
2.5034
2.6658
SC/ST/PD/JK
1.7300
1.6938
1.3908
1.4810
NEST 2022 Session 1 Cut Off for CEBS Mumbai (SMAS)
Category
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
General
8.43
6.96
7.26
5.87
OBC
7.59
6.26
6.53
5.28
SC/ST/PD/JK
4.22
3.48
3.63
2.93
NEST 2022 Session 2 Cut Off for CEBS Mumbai (SMAS)
Category
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
General
6.92
6.78
5.56
5.92
OBC
6.23
6.10
5.01
5.33
SC/ST/PD/JK
3.46
3.39
2.78
2.96
NEST 2022 Overall Cut Off (MAP)
Category
Overall Cut Off
ST/ SC/ Divyangjan
75%
OBC
90%
General
95%
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1.When will the NEST 2025 counselling begin?
The NEST counselling 2025 for NISER Bhubaneswar has started from July 10.
2.Which colleges accept admissions through NEST 2025?
NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai accepts admissions through the NEST 2025 exam.
3.Who is eligible for NEST 2025?
Candidates appearing for the NEST 2025 should have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as mandatory subjects in Class 12.
4.Is there any reservation for the OBC Creamy Layer category in NEST 2025?
There are 27 % seats reserved for the OBC Creamy Layer category in NEST exam 2025.
5.Will the NISER and the CEBS have separate merit lists?
Yes, the NISER and the CEBS will each publish their own merit lists.
6.Will OBC candidates who do not have non-creamy layer certificates be granted a seat reservation in NEST 2025?
No, only candidates from the non-creamy layer will be given preference under the OBC category.
7.How many rounds are there in the counselling process of NEST?
NEST counselling process is typically done in three rounds.
8.When will the UM-DAE releases its first merit list?
The University of Mumbai, Department of Atomic Energy will release UM-DAE CEBS first merit list in July.
9.When will NISER Bhubaneswar NEST admission list 2025 be out?
The NISER Bhubaneswar NEST 2025 admission list has been released on July 18.
Yes, your NEST 2025 rank of 470 is quite competitive for getting admission into CEBS Mumbai. In previous years, CEBS has admitted students with ranks even beyond 500 in later rounds, depending on the availability of seats and withdrawals. So with your rank, you definitely stand a good chance, especially in Round 1 itself.
Also, keep in mind:
You must fill out the CEBS-specific admission form after your NEST result.
Be ready with your documents like Class 12 marksheet, NEST scorecard, ID proof, etc.
Fee structure is also subsidized due to DAE support and scholarships are available for meritorious students.
So yes, you are in a good position for CEBS Mumbai admission. Just follow the official admission updates and don’t miss the deadlines.
So according to your rank that is 1713 in NEST you chances of getting NISER is very difficult because the cutt off of general category usually closed at 1000 rank and seats are very limited, You rank 1713 is above that. You can try for other institutes that accept low rank if you are open to other options.
Yes, with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) background, you can pursue a B.Tech in Biotechnology, especially if you've taken relevant entrance exams like NEST, CUET, or have appeared for NEET. While some B.Tech programs may require Mathematics as a core subject, many universities offer programs that accommodate PCB students, either through specific tracks or by providing bridging courses in Mathematics during the first year.
For NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) preparation, focusing on important chapters can boost your score. Based on previous years’ trends, here’s a subject-wise list of important chapters:
Physics
Motion & Laws of Motion
Work, Energy, Power
Heat & Thermodynamics
Current Electricity
Optics
Modern Physics (Atoms & Nuclei)
Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding
Equilibrium
Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry (Basics, GOC, Hydrocarbons)
Coordination Compounds
Mathematics
Sets, Relations & Functions
Permutations & Combinations
Probability
Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integration)
Matrices & Determinants
Complex Numbers
Biology
Cell: Structure & Function
Genetics & Evolution
Human Physiology
Plant Physiology
Ecology & Environment
Biotechnology
General Section
Logical Reasoning
Analytical Ability
General Science (basic)
Data Interpretation
Focus on NCERTs (Class 11 & 12) for all subjects, especially Biology and Chemistry.
