Hello,

National level entrance exam is for them who wants to get admission for 5 year integrated MSC program in basic sciences.

NISER and CAB-DAE these will conduct the exam jointly.

And eligibility criteria for NEST 2021 are:

Your birth must be born on or after August1, 2001. This is for obc and general.

And the educational qualification is you need to complete 10+2 from a recognised board.

Mandatory subjects are physics, chemistry, biology and other life science subjects . Minimum 60% marks in 10+2 final xam.

55% for the SC/ST.

If you are from J&K, Andhra Pradesh, telangana you have a quota of 15%.

For any further details please refer the link given below.

https://university.careers360.com/exams/nest .

Thankyou.

Hello Ananya,

NEST full form is National Entrance Screening Test. It is annual exam conducted for admissions into National Institutes likes CEBS, NISER, etc. Through NEST entrance exam NISER gives admission into M.Sc programs.

The students must get minimum 60 percentage in 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised Board if they belong to General Category.

If candidates belong to SC/ST/Pwd Categories then they must get minimum 55 percentage in 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised Board.

If you fulfil the eligibility then you can apply for NEST exam. You can go through below link to check the eligibility criteria for NEST entrance exam.

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest-eligibility-criteria

For more information about NEST exam go through below link.

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest

Hope this helps.

All The Best!!

Hi,

NEST(National Entrance Screening Test) is conducted by NISER and UM-DAE CESB. The entrance exam is taken by the candidates seeking admission into the five year integrated M.SC program in the subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic Sciences and Mathematics at NISER Bhubaneshwar or UM-DAE CESB, Mumbai.

The exam pattern includes the questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics of class 11 and class 12 level. Candidates need to do at least three sections in the entrance exam.

So, basically, you need to study Physics, Chemistry(Physical, Inorganic, Organic), Biology/Mathematics of both class 11 and class 12 to appear for the entrance exam. Candidates who have passed or appearing in class 12 with science stream are eligible for the exam. Candidates belonging to general category/OBC must have 60% marks in aggregate while reserved categories need 55% aggregate marks.

For more detailed exam pattern, syllabus, samples papers, E-books, refer to this following website: https://university.careers360.com/exams/nest

Hello Aspirant,

National Entrance Screening Test or NEST is conducted by National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar along with the University of Mumbai- Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) Mumbai. NEST is conducted by the aforesaid authorities to determine the eligibility of the candidates for admission to 5 year integrated M.Sc program in various subjects like Basic Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at NISER Bhubaneswar or UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai.

You can check that whether you are eligible for NEST or not from the points given below :-

** Candidate must have either passed class 12th with Science stream or appearing for the same are eligible to apply for NEST.

** If the candidate has passed class 12th then the he/she must have achieved 66% marks in class 12th if belongs to General category and 55% if belongs to any of the reserved categories.

** General and OBC category candidates must have been born on or after August 1, 2001, while candidates of SC/ST/PwD categories get relaxation of 5 years so they should have been born on or after August 1, 1996 to be eligible for NEST.

For complete eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest-eligibility-criteria

NEST exam is completely based on the syllabus of NCERT class 11th and 12th science stream. So it is recommended that you should have thorough knowledge of syllabus prescribed by NCERT/CBSE for science stream of class 11th and 12th. Also practice different mock tests for it because it will improve your time-management skill and boosts self-confidence in you.

For complete detail about NEST kindly check out the link given below :-

https://university.careers360.com/exams/nest

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Hi Aspirant,

It is a bit difficult to predict anything regarding cutoff for NISER and admission to it unless and until the marks for NEST 2021 are declared because there are a lot of factors on which the cutoff of each year depends number of applicants, total number of seats, etc. However looking at the previous year trends, the minimum admissible percentile or we can say the overall cutoff of 95% is advisable for general category students.

You can also refer the link below for some more information on NEST 2021,

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest

Hope this helps.

Good luck!!

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Hi Aspirant,

Hope you are doing great as per the question asked by you the syllabus of NEST exam is given below as follow:

1. Physics

General - Units and Dimensions, Dimensional analysis, Least count, Design of some simple experiments, Significant figures, Methods of measurement (direct, indirect, null) and measurement of length, time, mass. Potential difference, current and resistance Graphical representation and interpretation of data, Error in measurements and error analysis.

Mechanics - Kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, Projectile, Uniform linear motion, Relative velocity, Inertial and uniformly accelerated frames of reference, Static and dynamic friction, Linear and circular simple harmonic motion, Systems of particles, Centripetal acceleration and centrifugal force, Rigid body, moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, Hooke’s law and stress – strain relations. Elastic limit, plastic deformation. Young’s modulus, Bulk and shear moduli, Pressure in a fluid, Pascal’s law, Buoyancy, Surface energy and surface tension, capillary rise.

Sound and Mechanical Waves - Plane-wave motion, Longitudinal, and transverse waves, Superposition of waves, Progressive and stationary waves, Vibrations of strings and air columns.

Thermal Physics - Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, Calorimetry, latent heat, Heat conduction in one dimension, First and the second law of thermodynamics and its applications, Elementary concepts of convection and radiation, Newton’s law of cooling, Equivalence of heat and work, Entropy, Black body radiation - absorptive and emissive powers, Kirchhoff’s law.

Electricity and Magnetism - Coulomb’s law, Electric field and potential, Electrical potential energy of a system of point charges and of electrical dipoles in a uniform electrostatic field.

Capacitance - Calculation of capacitance with and without dielectrics. Capacitors in series and parallel. Energy stored in a capacitor.

Electromagnetic Induction - Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Self and mutual inductance, RC, LR and LC circuits with and A.C sources.

Optics - Rectilinear propagation of light, Reflection, and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces, Deviation and dispersion of light by a prism

Modern Physics - Atomic nucleus. Alpha, beta, and gamma radiations. Law of radioactive decay, Photoelectric effect, Bohr’s theory of hydrogen-like atoms, Characteristic and continuous X–rays, Moseley’s law, Fission and fusion processes.

2.  Maths

Algebra - Algebra of complex numbers, Quadratic equations with real coefficients, Arithmetic, Permutations and combinations, Binomial theorem for positive integral index, relations between roots and coefficients, Matrices as a rectangular array of real numbers, properties of these matrix operations, Addition and multiplication rules of probability

Trigonometry - Trigonometric functions, Relations between sides and angles of a triangle, general solution of trigonometric equations

Analytical Geometry - Two dimensions - Cartesian coordinates, Equation of a straight line in various forms, angle between two lines, Lines through the point of intersection of two given lines, equation of the bisector of the angle between two lines, Equation of a circle in various forms, Parametric equations of a circle, equation of a circle through the points of intersection of two circles and those of a circle and a straight line

Differential Calculus - Real valued functions of a real variable, Rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, Limit and continuity of a function, Limit and continuity of the sum, Inverse of a function, Derivative of a function, Derivative of the sum, difference, Product and quotient of two functions, Derivatives of implicit functions

Integral Calculus - Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, Integration by parts, Integration by the methods of substitution and partial fractions, Formation of ordinary differential equations

Vectors - Addition of vectors, scalar multiplication, dot and cross products, scalar triple products and their geometrical interpretations

3, Biology

Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Ecology, Humans and Environment, Biology of Animal systems- Digestive System, Circulatory System, Excretory System, Nervous System, Reproductive System, Developmental Biology, Immunology, Biology of Plant systems, Systematic

4. Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Measurements in Chemistry - SI unit for fundamental quantities, Significant figures in the calculation

Mole Concept - Avogadro number and the mole concept, Molar masses, Mole fraction, Molarity, Molality, Percentage Composition, Stoichiometry, Equivalent weight and normality, Calculations based on mole concept and stoichiometry

Gaseous and Liquid States - Absolute scale of temperature, Gas laws, Ideal gas equation, Real gases and deviation from ideality, Liquefaction of gases, Van der wall equations, Kinetic theory of gases; average, Root mean square and most probable velocities and their relation with temperature, Law of partial pressures.

Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding - Bohr Model, Spectrum of hydrogen atom, Quantum numbers, Wave-particle duality, Uncertainty principle, Orbitals and quantum numbers

Thermodynamics - Thermodynamics state, First law of thermodynamics, Internal energy, Work and heat, Pressure-volume work, Enthalpy and enthalpy change, Hess’s law, Heat of reaction

Chemical equilibrium - Laws of chemical equilibrium, Law of mass action, Equilibrium constant - factors affecting equilibrium constant.

Electrochemistry - Redox reactions and electrode potential, Electrochemical cells, Galvanic cells and cell reactions, Standard electrode potential, Nernst equation, Electrochemical series, Emf of galvanic cells

Chemical kinetics - Rates of chemical reactions, Order of reaction, Rate constant, Factors affecting the rate of reaction - concentration

Hope you found this answer useful.Stay motivated stay positive.

All the best!

Hi

I am assuming that you belong to general/obc category.

You are not eligible for  nest examination with your date of birth in 2000.

This is because,
As per eligibility criteria of nest examination , there is age limit according to which those who are from general/OBC category must be born either on or after 1st August , 2001.

But yes,

In case if you belong to Sc or St or pwd  category then with your date of birth in 2000  you will be eligible for NEST examination because for SC/ ST/ PwD category there's a relaxation of 5 years on age limit.

You can get detailed information about nest 2021 eligibility criteria by visiting our page, the link for the same page is provided below  :-

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest-eligibility-criteria

Thank you

Dear aspirant,

I would be giving you the information about the exam pattern after which you will be crystal clear of your mind.

The duration will be of 3.5 hrs. There are multiple choice questions. There will be four sections. Section 1 has 50 marks and section 2-4 has 50 marks each. So the total is 200.  There will be negative marking too. For every wrong answer 1/4 marks will be deducted.

For more information you can check out the link given below-

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest-exam-pattern

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing well

Here are some tips for preparation of Nest exam.

• Review the Syllabus
• Review the Exam Pattern
• Understand the Concept
• Make Smart Strategy
• Prepare Notes
• Have Good Study Material
• Practice Mock Tests

Also make a time table and follow the daily routine to study well and concentrate on study in the particular time don't engage with other things if you are doing studies focus on that only.

For more information about the preparation tips please visit this link.

https://university.careers360.com/articles/nest-exam-pattern

Hope this helps you

Feel free to ask any questions

All the best for your future