NERIST Entrance Exam Pattern 2025: Candidates can check here the NERIST NEE 2025 exam pattern. The pattern of NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III differs. The aspirants can check below the pattern for all three entrance exams here. For all the examinations (NEE-I/ NEE-II/ NEE-III) with any paper code, the questions are of objective type with multiple-choice answers. Candidates shall have to attempt all the questions from all the sections of the relevant paper. For every wrong answer to a question, 25% (¼th) of the marks carried by that question is deducted. There is no deduction of marks for un-attempted questions. The NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) is conducted as a pen and paper-based test. The duration of each NERIST entrance exam is 3 hours. Check the detailed NERIST NEE 2025 exam pattern here.
Q: Â How do I prepare for the NERIST exam?
Check some useful NERIST NEE Preparation Tips:
- Know the syllabus for the NERIST Entrance Exam. Mathematics: Analytical Geometry, Complex Numbers, Differential Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Sequence and Series Theory of Equation, Trigonometry and Vector Algebra. Chemistry Alcohols, Carbonyl Compounds, Coordination Chemistry D and F Block Elements, Electro Chemistry Ethers, Organic Nitrogen Compounds, Solid States, and Thermodynamics. Physics Atomic Physics Communication Systems, Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternate Current, Electromagnetic Waves and Wave Optics Electrostatics, and Nuclear Physics.
- Know the NERIST NEE Exam Pattern: The question paper of NERIST will consist of 125 MCQs carrying 150 marks.
- Solve previous year's question papers and attempt Mock tests.
- Try to Make yourself free from doubts.
- Make a revision checklist.
- Make Notes and Use flashcards.
- Work on your weak areas and strengthen them.
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Q: Â Is the NERIST exam online or offline?
The NERIST NEE is an offline exam. The candidates have to answer the questions asked in the exam in the OMR sheet. The question paper will consist of 125 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The candidates have to complete the paper within three hours duration.
Upvote Q: Â Is there a negative marking in NERIST NEE?
Yes, there is nagative marking in NERIST NEE. For all the examinations (NEE-I/ NEE-II/ NEE-III) with any paper code, the questions are of objective type with multiple-choice answers. Candidates shall have to attempt all the questions from all the sections of the relevant paper. For every wrong answer to a question, 25% (¼th) of the marks carried by that question is deducted. There is no deduction of marks for un-attempted questions.
Upvote NERIST NEE 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
Some of the important highlights of the NERIST NEE 2025 exam are:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Negative Marking | Yes (-1/4 for each wrong attempt) |
| Number of questions | Depends on Course |
| Medium | English |
| Time allotted | 180 minutes |
Q: Â What subjects are asked in NERIST NEE-I exam?
In NEE-I questuons are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The full marks in NEE-I paper is 150. 35 questions are asked from Phyics, 35 quesytions from chemistry and 55 questions come from Maths.
Upvote Q: Â What subjects are asked in NEE-II exam?
For NEE-II (BTech courses) questions are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 35 questions come from Physics, 35 questions come from Chemistry and 45 questions ae asked from Mathematics. On the other hand for the NEE-II (BSc H Forestry courses) questions are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. 35 questions come from Physics, 35 questions come from Chemistry and 30questions ae asked from Mathematics.
Upvote Q: Â What are the subjects from where questions are asked in NEE-III exam?
In NEE-III exam questions come from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Bracnch subject that the candidate has selected. 35 questions come from Physics, 35 questions from Chemistry, 30 questions come from Maths and 55 questions are branch specific.
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NERIST NEE-I Exam Pattern 2025
NEE-I is held for the Certificate Module of Technology Stream (AE / CE / ECE / EE / ME)
The exam pattern for NEE-I is given below:
| Section (Subject) | Total Marks | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section - A (Physics) | 35 | 35 questions of 1-mark each |
| Section - B (Chemistry) | 35 | 35 questions of 1-mark each |
| Section - C (Mathematics) | 80 | 30 questions of 1-mark each |
| 25 questions of 2-marks each |
NERIST NEE-II Exam Pattern 2025
NEE-II is held for the Degree Module of Technology Stream (AE / CE / CSE / ECE / EE / ME) and Degree Module of Forestry.
 The exam pattern for NEE-II (BTech courses) is given below:
| Section - Subject |
Distribution of questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A - Physics |
25 questions of 1-mark each |
45 |
| 10 questions of 2-marks each |
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| Section B - Chemistry |
25 questions of 1-mark each |
45 |
| 10 questions of 2-marks each |
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| Section C - Mathematics |
30 questions of 1-mark each |
60 |
| 15 questions of 2-marks each |
The exam pattern for NEE-II (BSc H Forestry courses) is given below:
| Section - Subject |
Distribution of questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A - Physics |
25 questions of 1-mark each |
45 |
| 10 questions of 2-marks each |
||
| Section B - Chemistry |
25 questions of 1-mark each |
45 |
| 10 questions of 2-marks each |
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| Section C - Biology |
30 questions of 1-mark each |
60 |
NERIST NEE-III Exam Pattern 2025
The NEE-III is held for admission to the BTech Lateral Entry course.
The exam pattern for NEE-III is given below:
| Section (Subject) | Total Marks | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section - A (Physics) | 25 | 35 questions of 1-mark each |
| Section - B (Chemistry) | 25 | 35 questions of 1-mark each |
| Section - C (Mathematics) | 30 | 30 questions of 1-mark each |
| Section - D (Branch subject) | 70 | 30 questions of 1-mark each |
| 20 questions of 2-marks each |
Q: Â Which books should I prefer for NERIST NEE-3 entrance exam?
Upvote Q: Â Are the syllabus of NERIST NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III the same?
No. The syllabus of NERIST NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III vary. The candidates can donwload the syllabus for NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III from the official website. It is recommended that the candidates follow the prescribed syllabus only so that the preparation is more effective and no time is wasted in the topics that are not going to appear in the NERIST NEE exam.
Upvote Q: Â What are the books for the NERIST exam?
A list of the best books for the NERIST exam is mentioned below:
- Fundamentals of Physics NCERT
- Inorganic Chemistry NCERT
- Objective Mathematics by R. D Sharma
- Organic Chemistry Guides
- Problems Plus In IIT JEE Mathematics
- NERIST NEE Guide
- NERIST Entrance Examination 2020 Nee-I (Base Module) English Paperback, Arihant Experts)
- NERIST Entrance Examination 2022 NEE - I (Base Module) Solved Papers 2021 - 12 (Paperback, Rumi Goswami, Virendra Singh, Purnima Sharma)
Upvote NERIST NEE 2025 Marking Scheme
There is a negative marking policy in the NEE exam pattern, check below:
- For every correct answer, 1 mark will be added to the total score of the candidate.
- For every incorrect response, 0.25 or ¼ marks will be deducted from the total score candidate.
- No marks will be deducted from the total score of a candidate for not attempting a question.
Candidates can download the NEE exam pattern in detail here: Download NEE pattern
How to Prepare for NERIST NEE 2025?
Check some useful NERIST NEE Preparation Tips:
- Know the syllabus for the NERIST Entrance Exam.
- Mathematics: Analytical Geometry, Complex Numbers, Differential Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Sequence and Series Theory of Equation, Trigonometry and Vector Algebra.
- Chemistry: Alcohols, Carbonyl Compounds, Coordination Chemistry D and F Block Elements, Electro Chemistry Ethers, Organic Nitrogen Compounds, Solid States, and Thermodynamics.
- Physics: Atomic Physics Communication Systems, Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternate Current, Electromagnetic Waves and Wave Optics Electrostatics, and Nuclear Physics.
- Know the NERIST NEE Exam Pattern: The question paper of NERIST will consist of MCQs carrying 150 marks.
- Solve previous year's question papers and attempt Mock tests.
- Try to Make yourself free from doubts.
- Make a revision checklist.
- Make Notes and Use flashcards.
- Work on your weak areas and strengthen them.
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