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N-CET 2024 - Exam Date (Out), Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card
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About N-CET 2024
The National Institute of Nutrition is expected to release the N-CET application form 2024 in May, in online mode. Candidates preparing to appear in N-CET exam 2024 must visit the official website at nin.res.in. Those who have successfully completed the NIN exam registration will be able to download N-CET 2024 admit card by entering their login details, tentatively in July.
The NIN entrance exam is conducted every year to offer admission to various M.Sc courses in the nutrition domain such as Applied Nutrition, at the National Institute of Nutrition. Students can also take admission in allied courses such as M.Sc in Sports Nutrition through the N CET entrance 2024. The N-CET exam 2024 is expected to be held in August in online mode. After the publication of N-CET result 2024, students are required to attend the counselling sessions physically at the allotted centres. Qualified candidates are then required to pay the NIN admission fees to secure their seat and confirm their admission.
N-CET 2024 Highlights
Full Exam Name | NIN Common Entrance Test |
Short Exam Name | N-CET |
Conducting Body | National Institute of Nutrition |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 3000 Rs [Online] |
N-CET 2024 Important Dates
Past Dates and Events
10 Sep, 2024
Counselling - Physical admission | Mode: Offline
23 Jun, 2024
Exam | Mode: Online
06 Jun, 2024 - 23 Jun, 2024
Admit Card | Mode: Online
18 Apr, 2024 - 27 May, 2024
Application | Mode: Online
N-CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of N-CET 2024 exam to be able to appear for the entrance. Students appearing for the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 for M.Sc. can check their eligibility from the below table:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
M.Sc.(Sports Nutrition) |
MBBS or a non-medical degree such as a B.Sc. in home science with a concentration or a B.Sc. in nutrition, food science, or applied nutrition & Public Health/ Clinical Nutrition & dietetics, Food Science & Quality Control or B.Sc in Life Sciences (Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry/ Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Genetics/ Microbiology) or MBBS or BAMSApplied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) |
MBBS or non-medical [B.Sc. with Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
N-CET 2024 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of N-CET 2024 exam to be able to appear for the entrance. Students appearing for the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 for M.Sc. can check their eligibility from the below table:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
M.Sc.(Sports Nutrition) | MBBS or a non-medical degree such as a B.Sc. in home science with a concentration or a B.Sc. in nutrition, food science, or applied nutrition & Public Health/ Clinical Nutrition & dietetics, Food Science & Quality Control or B.Sc in Life Sciences (Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry/ Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Genetics/ Microbiology) or MBBS or BAMSApplied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) | MBBS or non-medical [B.Sc. with Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General, OBC, EWS | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 3000 | |
ST, SC | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 2700 |
N-CET 2024 Syllabus
Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to prepare by reading the syllabus of N-CET 2024. The syllabus of N-CET contains the important topics and chapters that will be asked in the exam. All candidates appearing for the exam must carefully go through each topic in the N-CET 2024 exam syllabus and prepare for the exam systematically.
N-CET 2024 Preparation Tips
It is a good idea to cover the easier aspects of the study schedule first, and give the harder ones more time. While preparing, take brief notes from NIN entrance exam books.
Applicants taking the test can review NIN entrance exam previous question papers to get an idea of the exam. Before creating the study plan, review the full NIN entrance exam syllabus. The subjects that you might find a little trickier than the rest should be marked out.
The secret to effective preparation is revision. While studying, write down quick notes to save time.
Applicants are advised to cover the N-CET exam questions and every single subject in the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 syllabus.
In order to crack the NIN entrance exam 2024, practice tests and sample papers are recommended. This helps applicants become more familiar with the format of the exam and helps them perform more quickly and accurately during the main test. Also, it makes them more familiar with the crucial inquiries made.
N-CET 2024 Exam Pattern
Students preparing for the entrance must be familiar with the N-CET 2024 exam pattern. The NIN entrance exam date for 2024 is expected to be in June. Students preparing for the entrance exam must review the exam format in order to effectively plan their study sessions.
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Question Type: The questions in the exam will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
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Mode: NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 entrance exam will be in written format.
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Marking Scheme: Candidates will get one mark for each correct answer and there is no negative marking in case of an incorrect answer.
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Number of Questions: NIN Common Entrance Test will comprise 100 questions in total from the syllabus.
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Duration: The time provided to attempt the NIN Common Entrance Test will be 90 minutes.
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Medium: The language of the question paper of the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 entrance exam will be in English.
N-CET 2024 Admit Card
Students who have successfully completed the N-CET 2024 registration will be able to download N CET 2024 admit card. The NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 Admit Card will be released online on the official website. Candidates can download their admit card/hall ticket from the university website - nin.res.in, by entering the application form number and other credentials generated at the time of the registration process.
Steps to download the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 admit card:
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Visit the official website - nin.res.in
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Click on the "Admit Card Download" link
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Enter the registered login credentials like ID
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Enter the verification code asked (sent on your mobile number)
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Click on the view button of the 'NIN Common Entrance Test admit card'
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Download the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 admit card and take a printout for future use.
Details Mentioned in NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 Admit Card:
Students must download N-CET hall ticket 2024, from the official portal. The following information will be present on the NIN Common Entrance Test Admit Card 2024:
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Candidate name
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Application number
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Examination schedule
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Address of the candidate
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Photograph and Signature of the candidate
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General instructions
Documents Required at Exam
- N-CET admit card
- Govt issued photo ID
N-CET 2024 Result
Authorities will release the N-CET exam result online on the official website. Candidates can access it on the website using their credentials. Students who score well in NIN entrance 2024 will be able to attend the counselling process.
N-CET 2024 Selection Process
National Institute of Nutrition Common Entrance Test selection of the candidates are based on the score obtained in the entrance exam and counselling.
Documents Required at Counselling
- Class 10th marksheet
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation marksheet
- Graduation certificate
- Govt issued photo ID
- Domicile certificate
- Transfer certificate, if applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- N-CET admit card
- N-CET scorecard
- Certificate of birth/ Class 10 admit card (as proof of DoB)
- 4 to 5 photocopies of all the documents mentioned above
- 4 to 5 passport size colour photographs
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: When will N-CET registration 2024 start?
Answer:
The National Institute Of Nutrition is expected to start the N-CET application form 2024 in May, at nin.res.in.
Question: Who is the conducting body of the N-CET exam?
Answer:
The National Institute of Nutrition conducts the NIN entrance every year to offer admission to PG courses in the nutrition domain.
Question: What is the N-CET application fee?
Answer:
Students who belong to general, OBC and EWS category are required to pay Rs 3000 as N-CET application fees, where SC and ST are required to pay Rs 2700 as N-CET form fees.
Question: When will N-CET admit card 2024 be out?
Answer:
The National Institute of Nutrition will release the N-CET 2024 admit card tentatively in July at nin.res.in.
Question: Is there any negative marking in the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024 ?
Answer:
No, there is no negative marking in the NIN Common Entrance Test 2024.
Question: How do the applicants know their N-CET 2024 results?
Answer:
Authorities will release the NIN entrance result 2024 in online mode on the official website. Candidates can access it on the website using their credentials at nin.res.in.