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NEST Seat Allotment 2024: Merit List (Out), NISER Bhubaneswar & UMDAE CEBS Mumbai General Rank ​Check Here

NEST Seat Allotment 2024: Merit List (Out), NISER Bhubaneswar & UMDAE CEBS Mumbai General Rank ​Check Here

Edited By Anapally Rajesh | Updated on Sep 30, 2024 10:45 AM IST | #NEST

NEST Seat Allotment 2024 - The University of Mumbai has released the UM DAE first merit list 2024 on August 2 in online mode at cbs.ac.in. Earlier, NISER Bhubaneswar had released the NISER 2024 merit list on July 16. Candidates can check the NISER merit list 2024 at niser.ac.in. UMDAE CEBS will soon release the NEST merit list 2024 at cbs.ac.in. The last date of filling EOI form foir NISER Bhubaneswar is July 24. The seat allotment of NEST is based on the candidate's performance in the NEST exam and is released on the official website of the institutes. The seat allotment result for NISER Bhubaneswar is generally announced following the completion of the counselling process.
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NEST Seat Allotment 2024: Merit List (Out), NISER Bhubaneswar & UMDAE CEBS Mumbai General Rank ​Check Here
NEST Seat Allotment 2024: Merit List (Out), NISER Bhubaneswar & UMDAE CEBS Mumbai General Rank ​Check Here

After the NEST seat allotment is released, the shortlisted candidates will have to proceed with the document verification process and admission fee payment. Candidates will be invited to the second round of NEST seat allotment 2024, based on vacancies after the first round. If all seats are filled, the institute will close admissions. Read the following article to know more information about the NEST 2024 seat allotment.

NEST Seat Allotment Dates 2024

Events

NEST Dates

NEST cutoff

July 12, 2024

NEST Counselling First Round

First Round for NISER

July 16 to August 6, 2024

First Round for CEBS

July 2024

NEST Counselling Second Round

NISER

September 2024

Semester Registration

September 2024

NEST Counselling Third Round

NISER

September 2024

NEST Seat Allotment Process 2024

  • The NEST merit list has been announced on July 16 for NISER Bhubaneswar. Both institutes will release a separate NEST merit list 2024.

  • Candidates who are shortlisted as per the NEST merit list 2024 have to first register themselves and then take part in the counselling process along with the relevant documents.

  • The first round of NEST counselling 2024 for NISER and CEBS will be held for those candidates who scored higher in the entrance test and if seats are left, the institute will conduct the second round of seat allotment for the candidates who have decent marks and could not secure a place in the first list.

  • Candidates who are allotted a seat can check their names after the NEST counselling for the first round is over.

  • The seat allotment process for NEST 2024 will be completed once the second round of counselling is over.

  • If all seats at different courses are filled, then the institutes will release a waiting list.

  • Candidates who are allotted a seat in the first round of NEST counselling 2024 have the option to withdraw their seats.

  • Students whose names are mentioned in the waiting list will be called for the second round of NEST counselling 2024.

  • If any candidate is called for the first round of NEST counselling 2024 and does not turn up, he or she will not be considered for admission and the seat will remain vacant.

  • The institutes will close the entire admission process by releasing the final list in which candidates who could not make it to the second round of counselling are allowed to fill seats for different programme.

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NEST Cut Off 2024

NISER and UMDAE CEBS have released the NEST cut off 2024 on July 12 in online mode. The cut off of NEST 2024 is the minimum mark that candidates need to secure to be eligible for admission. The NEST merit list has been prepared based on the NEST cut off 2024. It must be noted that the NEST cut off may vary for all the courses. The NEST cut off is set by taking various factors into consideration which may involve difficulty level of question paper, previous year cut-offs, number of applicants, number of vacant seats, etc.

NEST Cut Off Marks 2023- Category Wise

Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS)

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

6.082

4.481

5.474

2.49

3.041

Physics

4.817

5.125

4.335

4.613

2.409

2.563

Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) for merit-list

Category

Percentile

General / General-EWS

>=90

OBC-NCL

>=85

SC/ST/Divyangjan/JK

>=60

NEST 2019 Cut Off- NISER Bhubaneswar

Category

Cutoff

General

800

SC

150

ST

30

OBC

280

PWD

6

JK

3

NEST Cutoff 2019- CEBS Mumbai

Category

Cutoff

General

350

OBC

60

SC

50

ST

15

PWD

10

JK

5

NEST Counselling Seat Intake 2024

Candidates are required to go through the following table to know the seat intake of NEST 2024 of NISER total seats and UMDE - CEBS total seats mentioned below to know about how many seats are there in NISER, UMDE-CEBS and how many seats in NEST 2024.

Category

NISER

CEBS

General

101

23

General - EWS

0

06

OBC - NCL

54

15

SC

30

09

ST

15

04

Divyangjan

5% seats in each category

5% seats in each category

Total

200

57

Total proposed intake

200

57

NEST Counselling Reservation Criteria 2024

The total number of seats available at NISER and CEBS in NEST 2024 are 200 and 57, respectively. Here is the number of seats awarded based on categories mentioned below:

  • Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC - NCL) - 27%

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) - 15%

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) - 7.5%

  • Divyangjan - 5%

NEST Question/Sample Papers
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Seat Allotment Result of NEST 2024

NISER Bhubaneswar and UMDE - CEBS released the NEST seat allotment in online mode. Students will be able to check the seat allotment of NEST by visiting the official website. Selected candidates have to register for the NEST 2024 counselling process to finalise their admissions to the institutes, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many seats are available in NEST?

The Integrated MSc programme 2024–28 has a total of 200 seats available at NISER and 57 seats available at CEBS.

2. How many seats are available in NISER?

The total seats in NISER are 200.

3. What is a good score in NEST?

Candidates scoring more than 145 will be considered to be as a good score in NEST exam.

4. What is NEST Seat Allotment?

NEST seat allotment is the process of assigning seats to qualified students according to their rank in the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST).

5. Who is eligible for NEST 2024 Seat Allotment?

The candidates who have qualified for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) and meet the eligibility criteria are eligible for NEST seat allotment.

6. What is the process of NEST seat allotment 2024?

NEST seat allotment is done based on the merit list. The NEST merit list is prepared based on the rank of the student in the National Entrance Screening Test.

7. How many seats are available in NISER?

The total seats in NISER are 200.

8. What is a good score in NEST?

Candidates scoring more than 145 is considered to be as a good score in NEST 2024.

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Questions related to NEST

Have a question related to NEST ?

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.


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.


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.

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.

Hello!

Yes, you are eligible to appear for NEET .

As per NEET eligibility criteria:

  • You need a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for General category,

  • 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories,

  • And 45% for PWD (General-PH) candidates.

Since you scored 58.6% in PCB , you meet the required subject criteria. Your overall percentage (69.33%) is also acceptable.

So yes, you can apply and appear for the NEET exam.

Hope this helps!

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