NEST

Candidates must read the following points to understand about the ‘section-wise’ Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) or section-wise cut-off marks.1. The total score of each candidate will be the sum of his/her best three scores out of the four sections.2. For each section, “20% of the average of the best 100 scores in that section” will be considered as the Section–wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS). For example, if the average of the best 100 scores in the Chemistry section is 48 out of 60, then SMAS for the Chemistry section would be 48*0.20 = 9.6 marks, similar to other sections.3. SMAS for different sections can be of different numerical values.4. SMAS for the two sessions, for any particular section, can be of different numerical value.5. SMAS for OBC students would be 90% of the respective SMAS for the general category Students. For example, if in the Chemistry section, the SMAS is 9.6 for general category students, then the SMAS for OBC students would be 8.64 (90% of 9.6).6. SMAS for SC/ST/Divyangjan students would be 50% of respective SMAS for general category students. For example, if in the Chemistry section, the SMAS is 9.6 for general category students, then the SMAS for SC/ST/Divyangjan students would be 4.8 (50% of 9.6).

To be considered for a merit rank, a candidate must meet two requirements:1. Score equal to or above the Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) in all sections.2. Achieve a total Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) as follows:    - General category: 95 percentile    - OBC category: 90 percentile    - SC/ST/Divyangjan category: 75 percentileIf a candidate fails to meet the MAP, they will not be allocated a merit rank or considered eligible for admission, even if they achieve SMAS in all sections. This is considered a good score in NEST exam and student gets entry. Though the scores does not guarantees admission.