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NEST Expected Cut Off 2025: Check Sectional and Category Wise Cutoff Marks For NISER

NEST Expected Cut Off 2025: Check Sectional and Category Wise Cutoff Marks For NISER

Edited By Nikita Shaw | Updated on Jun 23, 2025 12:39 PM IST | #NEST

NEST Expected Cut Off 2025: The National Entrance Screening Test is a national level exam and is the gateway for the aspirants seeking admission to prestigious research institutions. It is conducted by the NISER Bhubaneswar in combination with the UMDAE-CBS. Though the official NEST cut off will be released after the declaration of the result, we can analyse the previous trends to figure out the NEST 2025 expected cut off.

NEST Expected Cut Off 2025: Check Sectional and Category Wise Cutoff Marks For NISER
NEST Expected Cut Off 2025

To qualify NEST 2025 one must clear both SMAS and MAP. The Minimum Admissible Percentile for NEST 2025 is expected to be 95 percentile. You can check the expected cut off for all the subjects and categories in this article.

NEST 2025 Expected Cut Off

Applicants will be able to prepare for the exam if the expected cut off for 2025 is known to them. Here, we compile the NEST expected cut off 2025 for different categories.

NEST Expected Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) 2025

Subject

General/ General-EWS

OBC-NCL

SC/ ST/ Divyangjan/ JK

Biology

8.0 - 9.25

7.5- 8.5

4.0 - 4.5

Chemistry

8.0 - 8.50

7.0 - 7.5

4.0 - 4.25

Mathematics

6.0 - 7.0

5.5- 6.25

3.0 - 3.5

Physics

5.5- 6.5

4.0 - 5.5

2.75- 3.25

NEST Expected Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) 2025

Category

Expected MAP

General/ General-EWS

90-95 percentile

OBC-NCL

85-90 percentile

SC/ ST/ Divyangjan/ JK

70-75 percentile

Note: It must be noted that this cut off is based on the previous years analysis and this is not the final cut off. The final NEST 2025 cut off will be released by the NISER Bubaneswar once the exam gets over.

Factors Influencing NEST Cut-Off 2025

Candidates who have taken the NEST 2025 exam must check the expected cut off as it helps them to compare their marks. It is also advisable to check the factors on which the cut-off depends. These factors help to know the trends of the cut offs.

  • Total number of seats available.

  • Number of applicants who have taken the exam.

  • Difficulty level of the exam.

  • Previous year cut-off trends.

  • Marks secured by an individual.

Previous Years’ NEST Cut Off

Applicants who have taken the National Entrance Screening Test can review the NEST previous year cutoffs. It will help the candidate to determine the minimum score required to be considered for NEST cut off.

Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) for 2024

Subject

General/ General-EWS

OBC-NCL

SC/ ST/ Divyangjan/ JK

Shift-I

Shift-II

Shift-I

Shift-II

Shift-I

Shift-II

Biology

9.2947

8.054

8.3652

7.2486

4.6473

4.027

Chemistry

8.198

8.504

7.3782

7.6536

4.099

4.252

Mathematics

6.358

6.824

5.7222

6.1416

3.179

3.412

Physics

5.124

6.1010

4.9806

5.4909

2.767

3.0505

Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) for 2023

Subject

General/ General-EWS

OBC-NCL

SC/ ST/ Divyangjan/ JK

Shift-I

Shift-II

Shift-I

Shift-II

Shift-I

Shift-II

Biology

5.698

5.541

5.128

4.987

2.849

2.771

Chemistry

5.215

6.106

4.694

5.495

2.608

3.053

Mathematics

4.979

6

4.481

5.474

2.49

3.041

Physics

5

5

4.335

4.613

2.409

2.563

NEST 2025 Cut off- Key Points

Candidates who are going to attempt the NEST 2025, must know about the two important factors of cut off. The NEST cut off is decided on two parameters- one is SMAS (Section–wise Minimum Admissible Score) and other is MAP (Minimum Admissible Percentile). Let's discuss it one by one.

  • SMAS (Section–wise Minimum Admissible Score)- NEST SAMS is section-wise cut–off marks. For each section, “20% of the average of the best 100 scores in that section” will be considered as Section–wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS).

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MAP (Minimum Admissible Percentile)- It is the overall marks or cut off. A candidate is required to score equal to or above the MAP to get a merit rank.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the NEST cut off 2025 be announced?

The NISER Bhubaneswar will release the NEST cut off list on July 10, 2025.

2. What is Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) for NEST?

The MAP is the minimum marks in percentile form that is required to qualify the exam.

3. How is the NEST Cut Off 2025 calculated?

The NEST cut-off for 2025 is based on the minimum allowable percentile, which varies by category, and the section-wise minimum admissible score.

4. Does NEST have a sectional cut off?

Students have to clear the sections with 20% average marks. They are required to clear the SMAS (Section–wise Minimum Admissible Score).

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my nest rank is 470 in 2025 kindly guide me can I get a seat in cebs mumbai

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.


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Chelsie G 22 July,2025
Are there any chances of me for getting into niser if I got a merit list rank of 1713 in general category in nest 2025

Hello!

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.


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Simran Vohra 22 July,2025
I need biotechnology btech with pcb stream Exams I hav attempted neet,IISER,nest,cuet

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.

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lisa 01 July,2025
Can anyone give me important chapters for the nest exam

Hello Aspirant,

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.

All the best for your NEST exam.

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Sonakshi Kumari 21 June,2025
I am giving NEST exam next month and am aiming for UMDAE CEBS. I have written my category as obc ncl but doubt whether I will be able to procure required documents at time of admission or not. Will I be considered for admission under general category or will they cancel my candidature? And based on that what should be my nest action?

1. You are giving NEST exam next month

2. You selected OBC NCL as your category

3. UM DAE CEBS gives 27 percent seats for OBC NCL

4. You must show valid OBC NCL certificate at counselling time

5. You must have 60 percent marks in class 12

6. Your subjects should be Physics, Chemistry, Math or Biology

7. NEST has SMAS and MAP cutoffs to qualify

8. For OBC NCL MAP cutoff is 90 percentile

9. If you clear cutoffs and show documents, you are eligible

10. You can get seat in UM DAE CEBS if all is correct

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