NEST EXAM 2024
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST EXAM 2024) stands as a pivotal computer-based assessment, serving as the gateway to the five-year Integrated MSc program in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at two esteemed institutions: the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), located in Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM–DAE CEBS), situated in Mumbai.
Eligibility Criteria-:
(a) Prospective candidates must have completed their XII standard board examination in the science stream either in 2022, 2023, or have appeared in 2024, from any recognized board in India. (b) They should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate in the XII standard board examination. However, for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories, the required percentage is 55%.
Age Restriction-:
NEST EXAM 2024 doesn’t impose any age limitations on candidates aspiring to take the examination and pursue admission to either NISER or UM-DAE CEBS.
Application Fee Structure-:
For Open/OBC candidates, the application fee stands at Rs. 1400/-. Whereas, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Female categories are required to pay a reduced fee of Rs. 700/-.
Exam Schedule-:
The NEST EXAM 2024 is scheduled to take place on 30th June 2024.