NEST Hall Ticket Released; Check Exam Date, Pattern & Live Update

Along with the books and study material, candidates should also practise the mock test papers in online mode as well as the questions papers of NEST from previous years. By attempting mock tests and previous years papers, candidates would be able to know the exact status of their preparation. The mock tests will give an analysis to the candidate's strengths and weaknesses along with improving the speed and accuracy of taking the exam. Therefore to improve test skills, and to score well in each section of NEST 2023, candidates must practise mock tests. 

Candidates must refer to the best study material to prepare for each section of NEST 2023. Listed below are some books considered best for NEST 2023 that cover the entire syllabus and, will be helpful to prepare for the examination in 3 months:

Since there will be a section-wise cut off mark criteria for NEST 2023, therefore candidates should begin the preparation with a section-wise strategy only. Candidates appearing for NEST 2023 should make a proper timetable with equal focus on each section of the question paper. Devoting sufficient time to each subject will definitely prove fruitful for the candidates. While preparing for NEST subjects, candidates should allot two hours on each subject - one hour on clearing the concepts, 30 minutes on making notes, 15 minutes on revising the concepts and the remaining 15 minutes on attempting questions/ mock tests either online or offline mode.

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Since four different subjects are expected in the question paper of NEST 2023 from the last year trend, candidates should go for a section-wise preparation strategy. For this, the candidates should: 

1. Make a proper study plan 
2. Know the exam pattern 
3. Know the syllabus of each section 
4. Get the books and study material 
5. Practice mock test papers/ online mock tests 

The academic session for NEST 2023 will commence in the third week of August.

The MAP for admission through NEST 2022 is 95 percentile for the General category, 90 percentile for the OBC category and 75 percentile for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan (PwD). For NEST 2023 cut off percentile is expected to be rounded off NEST 2022.

Yes, the counselling will partly be in an online mode wherein the shortlisted candidates will be required to fill and submit the online form.

NEST is conducted for admissions to Integrated Master of Science (MSc) courses in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences at NISER and UM-DAE-CEBS. 

After filling in all required details asked in the forms, all qualifying candidates need to attend the NEST counselling round as per the prescribed date and time at the allotted venue. Documents that candidates need to carry at the counselling session are as mentioned below:

• NEST 2023 application form (a printout of the submitted form)
• NEST 2023 admit card 
• Mark sheet of Class 10 board exam (original & photocopy)
• Disability certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
• Mark sheet of Class 12 board exam (original & photocopy)
• Proof of Indian citizenship, if born outside India (original & photocopy)
• Birth certificate/ school leaving certificate (original & photocopy)
• Caste certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
• Four passport size coloured photographs
• Verification certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
• Demand draft in favour of NISER, payable at Bhubaneswar/ Demand draft in favour of CBS, payable at Mumbai, depending on where candidates are appearing for counselling
• In case a candidate has submitted original documents to another institute, he/ she must bring an official letter (undertaking) from that institute.

The seat allotment process of NISER and CEBS will be based on the reservation criteria: 

Candidates should note that the General - EWS category will have seat reservations at CEBS only. All the candidates claiming seats under the reserved category have to provide documents issued by the competent authority. 

The tentative seats available at NISER and CEBS for each category are as under: 

The level of questions of NEST 2023 will be similar to that of Class 11-12. Hence, NCERT books will be sufficient to cover NEST 2022 syllabus. However, to get a high score, candidates may refer to other NEST preparation books along with NCERT books.

According to experts, the difficulty level of NEST is moderate. On the other hand, NEET is tough. As compared to NEET, the difficulty level of NEST is much easier. The pattern and syllabus of NEST and NEET are also different as the NEET section does not have Mathematics.

Yes, it is compulsory to have studied Mathematics in Class 11 and Class 12, as well as to attempt the section in the NEST 2023 exam in order to qualify for the exam.

The NEST 2023 syllabus will be set by NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS University of Mumbai, the exam-conducting authorities of NEST.

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Mathematics paper as mentioned in the table below:

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Physics paper as mentioned in the table below:

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Chemistry paper as mentioned in the table below:

Candidates can go through important topics that they should consider studying in order to score well in the NEST Biology paper as mentioned in the table below:

The main features of the question paper for NEST 2023 are given in the table below: 

The exam timings for both the sessions of NEST 2023 as under:

The evaluation of the NEST exam will be done as under:

The section-wise allotment of questions and marks will be as under:

The question paper of NEST 2023 will carry questions on - Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

 No, NISER and UM-DAECEBS will conduct the NEST exam in computer-based test mode only. 

Here is the list of important exam dates:

No, candidates need to carry a hard copy of their ID proof with them.

No, there is no such facilities to keep bags, valuables or study material of candidates inside the examination hall.

No, it is mandatory for candidates to carry a hard copy of the NEST 2023 admit card on exam day as required by the invigilator for exam attendance formalities. 

No, candidates need not get any stationery items inside the examination hall as it is a CBT mode exam. Candidates just need to carry a blue or black pen on exam day. 

For the morning session, candidates will be reporting latest by 8:30 am, and for the evening shift by 1:30 pm. The entry inside the examination hall will start at least 30 minutes before the examination timings. Any last-minute entries inside the exam centre will be restricted. 

Candidates have to carry any one of the following documents will be considered as valid for appearing in the examination: 

• Passport 
• Aadhaar Card or Enrolment slip
• Voter ID
• Driver's License 
• PAN Card

Candidates can recover the password of their NEST 2023 applicant account, by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' button at the bottom of the login window. The password will be sent to the NEST 2023 registered email of the candidate.

Candidates will be able download their admit card for NEST 2023 from the official website as per the steps mentioned below:

1. Registered candidates will have to visit the official website- https://www.nestexam.in/ 
2. Click on the 'Download Admit Card' tab and the candidates will be directed to the admit card login page.
3. Enter the application number i.e. User ID and Password which will be provided to you after NEST 2023 registration. 
4. After login, click on the tab 'admit card' will be see in the dashboard 
5. Check all the details mentioned on the admit card, and if there won’t be any error found,then candidates will be able to download it.

Candidates can obtain their admit card for NEST 2023 from the official website only- https://www.nestexam.in/ . The exam conducting body will not send any admit card by post. 

NEST admit card will carry important information such as candidate name, Roll Number, photograph, signature, exam date, timing, exam centre address and other details. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Upon downloading the NEST admit card 2023, candidates will have to check the details thoroughly and in case a correction needs to be made, they will have to contact the exam authorities through the Helpline Number to get the necessary changes done to reissue the hall ticket.

NEST 2023 Admit Card released on June 12, 2023 on the official website. NEST 2023 Admit Card will be released online and will not be sent offline or through the draft. NEST 2023 applicants must login to the website of NEST through their email id and password in order to download the NEST Admit Card 2023. 

NEST 2023 Admit Card is expected to be out at 4:00 pm today. As the NEST 2023 admit card release time is mentioned on the official website of NEST, candidates can expect the release of NEST 2023 Admit Card today, at any time after 4: 00 pm.

Yes, The NEST exam address/venue is mentioned on the NEST 2023 admit card. For avoiding last minute hassles, candidates are advised to visit the exam center in advance and plan the commute and timing accordingly.

No, candidates will have to download the NEST 2023 admit card online. The admit card will not be sent to the candidate via mail, post or courier. Hence, as and when the admit card is released, candidates will have to visit the official website of the exam, log in with their registration credentials and download the document in PDF format. They must also ensure that they download the admit card immediately after release and not wait for the last moment. This may lead to a number of inconveniences such as internet connectivity or server-related problems, wrong information on the NEST 2023 admit card, lack of planning for exam centre commute, to name a few.

The candidate can not change the exam centre once the application form is submitted. If there is any problem, the candidate can contact the officials. 

NEST 2023 Admit Card will be releasing soon on its official website today. As per the notice on the NEST website, NEST 2023 Admit Card will be released on June 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm. 

 Candidates have to carry any one of the following documents will be considered as valid for appearing in the examination: 

• Passport 
• Aadhaar Card or Enrolment slip
• Voter ID
• Driver's License 
• PAN Card

Candidates can recover the password of their NEST 2023 applicant account, by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' button at the bottom of the login window. The password will be sent to the NEST 2023 registered email of the candidate.

Candidates can obtain their admit card for NEST 2023 from the official website only which is https://www.nestexam.in/. The exam conducting body will not send any admit card by post. 

Candidates are suggested to be careful of the following instructions regarding the admit card of NEST 2023: 

• Download the admit card at least four to five days before the exam date and take multiple printouts. 
• Carry a valid photo Id proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driver's License along with the admit card on the exam day.
• Carry a blue or black pen.
• Do not write anything on the NEST admit card before entering the examination hall. 
• Check the exam session details on the admit card and, in case of any error or discrepancy, report it to the helpdesk.

The following details will be mentioned on the NEST admit card which are as follows:

• Name of Candidate
• Application Number
• Roll Number
• Exam Schedule
• Exam Centre Address
• Candidate Photograph and SIgnature
• Father's Name
• Contact Details
• Exam Day Guidelines

The following objects or items that can be carried to the centre:

• One sanitiser bottle (small) Mask

• Drinking water in a transparent bottle

• A simple transparent pen(Blue/Black)

Candidates will be able download their admit card for NEST 2023 from the official website as per the steps mentioned below:

1. Registered candidates will have to visit the official website- https://www.nestexam.in/
2. Click on the 'Download Admit Card' tab and the candidates will be directed to the admit card login page.
3. Enter the application number i.e. User ID and Password which will be provided to you after NEST 2023 registration. 
4. After login, click on the tab 'admit card' will be see in the dashboard 
5. Check all the details mentioned on the admit card, and if there won’t be any error found,then candidates will be able to download it.

As per the notice on the NEST website, NEST 2023 Admit Card will be released on June 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Candidates who have applied for the NEST 2023 Exam can download the NEST 2023 Exam Hall Ticket by visiting the official website; i.e. nestexam.in. 

The admit card will carry important information such as candidate name, Roll Number, photograph, signature, exam date, timing, exam centre address and other details. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Upon downloading the NEST admit card 2023, candidates will have to check the details thoroughly and in case a correction needs to be made, they will have to contact the exam authorities through the Helpline Number to get the necessary changes done to reissue the hall ticket.