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National Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( NEST )
Registration - 17 Feb '25 - 9 May '25
By checking NEST's previous year's question papers applicants can compose their strategy to qualify for the exam. Since the NEST exam is conducted online mode hence applicants will not be given sample papers of NEST 2024 after the conclusion of the exam.
By going through NEST question papers 2024 candidates can check the exam pattern, syllabus, and type of questions that will be asked in the exam as well as the trend of questions. NEST 2025 notification is tentative to be out in the third week of March 2025. Also, the NISER and UM-DAE CEBS will release the NEST 2024 Application form and exam dates on the same date.
Candidates can download NEST 2024 and other previous year question papers here. Students could download these question papers without registration to practice for the exam. It is strongly recommended that students solve the NEST previous year's papers to prepare for the NEST 2025 exam. Candidates can check the shift-wise NEST Question paper in the section below.
Q: Is solving NEST previous year question paper worthy?
Yes, students who want to appear in NEST 2024 exam must solve the NEST previous year question book which will help them in a better way. By checking the questions, Students can compose their strategy and accordingly they can increase their chances of qualifying the exam.
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Q: How many questions will be in NEST exam?
The NEST 2024 exam will have 17 questions in each section or subject. All these four section will be 12 will be MCQ type and five will be MSQ type questions. Each section has 50 marks each. For all four section the total number of questions will be 68 and total marks will be 200.
Applicants are advised to check the previous year questions as well to prepare for the exam and accordingly increase their chances of qualifying the exam.
Upvote Q: Is there any negative marking in NEST 2024?
Yes, according to the NEST previous year exam pattern, there will be differential marking scheme for MCQs and MSQs.
Candidates can expect a negative marking in the MCQ-type questions. For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one mark. For each correct answer 2.5 marks will be awarded.
No marks will be deducted for wrong or unattempted MSQ questions, though 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. The latest update on the negative marking will be updated soon after the release of the NEST 2024 notification.
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NEST Question Paper Pattern And Structure
The NEST 2024 exam pattern is to be provided by the exam conducting authority along with the notification and information brochure. The exam pattern of NEST 2024 refers to the details of the question paper of the upcoming examination. Below are the details of the NEST 2024 examination.
The table below contains the basic details of the NEST exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Online or Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours and 30 minutes |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Total Number of Questions |
68 |
| Marking Scheme |
+2.5 for each correct answer (MCQs) +4 for each correct answer (MSQs) -1 for each incorrect answer (MCQs) 0 for incorrect answer in MSQs and unattempted questions |
| Language/Medium of Questions |
English |
The table below shows the details of the pattern and structure of the NEST exam:
| Pattern And Structure |
Section |
Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I - Biology |
17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) |
50 |
|
| II - Chemistry |
17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) |
50 |
|
| III - Mathematics |
17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) |
50 |
|
| IV - Physics |
17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) |
50 |
|
| Total |
68 questions |
200 marks |
How to Prepare for NEST 2025
Applicants along with checking the question paper should also know how to prepare for the NEST exam. This includes tips and strategies to qualify for the NEST 2025 exam along with other details which are mentioned below.
1. Prepare short notes while preparing for the exam.
2. Know question trends, marking scheme, examination pattern and other details
3. Practise previous year's questions as well as mock tests before appearing for the exam.
4. Make a timetable and accordingly follow it religiously to increase the chances of qualifying it.
5. Follow the best books to prepare for the NEST exam.
By following the above-mentioned strategies to pass the exam, applicants can ensure their probability of qualifying with good marks.
Download previous year NEST question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download NEST previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 application form date has been announced on February 17, 2025. The NEST application process end date is May 9, 2025.
NEST 2025 registration process will be completely online. Aspirants who will be appearing for the examination are advised to check th
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Contributor-Level 9
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The test centres of NEST exam are allotted based on the number of applicants opting for a particular test. It is to be noted that NEST committee reserves the right to cancel or add any of the test cities without prior notice to applicants.
The final allocation of NEST Test Centres will be mentioned o
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The exact dates of NEST online correction will open between May 10, 2025, to May 14, 2025, as per the official notification. Candidates who will fill the NEST 2025 application form would get the opportunity to update or change the details which were earlier got filled incorrectly.
Candidates would
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Applicants must have the following document to upload while filling NEST application form:
- Class 10 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet/ report card/ certificate
- Digital copy of the photograph
- Scanned signature
The size of photograph and signature will be mentioned in official notifi
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While filling the NEST online form, candidates must ensure that they uploaded the photograph in the format prescribed by exam authorities. The digital photograph uploaded by candidates need to be in JPEG format and should not have exceeded 80 KB.
If all the image specifications are correct then also
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Here is the application fee of the NEST Exam which is conducted once a year. NEST is a national-level exam and candidates who wish to appear for the exam can check out the category-wise application fee for the exam.
| Category | NEST Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| All Females and Divyangjan (specially-abled category) | INR 700 |
| General/ OBC (Only Males) | INR 1400 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD (Only Males) | INR 700 |
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Applicants are advised to fill the exam centres while filling the application form of NEST exam. There will be around 120 NEST exam centres mentioned in the official notification. Students who want to apply and participate in the NEST exam must fill the 5 exam centres of their preferred choice from
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The application form of NEST 2025 will start on February 17, 2025 by exam conducting authorities on the official website. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the form. The last date to fill in the application form and to submit the application fee is May 9, 2025
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Answered a week ago
Mumbai University conducts NEST for admission to its Integrated M.Sc courses. However, it is not compulsory for selection. Aspirants with a required score in other accepted exams: JEE Main, MAH MCA CET, CUET PG etc. are also eligible to apply. Moreover, aspirants shall check out the eligibility requ
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Eligibility criteria for admission:
Candidates must qualify these eligibility criteria listed below:
The candidates who have cleared the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2022, 2023 or those who will be appearing for the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2024, irrespective of categ
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