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National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
Conducted by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai
3 hr
Duration
240
Total marks
4
Sections
80 MCQs
Questions
INR 700 - 1,400
Application fee
Not announced yet
Nearest upcoming date
Tell Mimi your course and marks
| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | 55% for / |
| ST | 55% for / |
| 55% for / |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male Unreserved// | INR 1,400 |
| Female Unreserved// | INR 700 |
| //Transgender | INR 700 |
4 colleges accept NEST.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| released | May 24, 2026 |
| NEST 2026 result out (linked headline: scorecard | June 25, 2026) |
| CEBS and NISER ongoing (CEBS fifth-round | 01 Aug 2026) |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male Unreserved// | INR 1,400 |
| Female Unreserved// | INR 700 |
| //Transgender | INR 700 |
NEST college predictor
We cannot estimate admission chances from a NEST result yet, because we do not hold enough data for it. Find Colleges can still match you to colleges using your marks, course and budget.
NEST previous year question papers
We are adding previous year papers for NEST. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total questions | 80 (4 sections of 20 questions each) |
| Total marks | 240 |
| Yes: +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer, 0 for unanswered | |
| Sections | 4 sections of 20 questions each (page context: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics; a candidate must attempt at least three sections to be considered for scoring) |
NEST books
Recommended books for NEST are being added. Ask Mimi or a counsellor for a suggested reading list.
Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check the official website for the latest.
4 institutes accept NEST.
| # | Campus / Institute | Location | College page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NISER Bhubaneswar | - | View college |
| 2 | UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai | - | View college |
| 3 | Azim Premji University Bangalore | - | View college |
| 4 | Chanakya University Bangalore (page also notes NEST admission to NISER and CEBS with about 260 seats) | - | View college |
Yes: +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer, 0 for unanswered
3 hours
The Application Form tab has the step-by-step process and the registration link.
