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NEST-2025

  Posted on : 17-02-2025 |  Source: website

 National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a compulsory test for students seeking admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. Both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS were set up by Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India in 2007. Their mandate is to train scientific manpower for carrying out cutting edge scientific research and for providing input to scientific programmes of Department of Atomic Energy and other applied science institutions in the country. NEST 2025 will be conducted in around 140 cities across India.

 
NISER, established by the Department of Atomic Energy, strives to become a citadel for basic sciences and allied subjects in terms of teaching and research. Its vision includes imparting high-quality science education in a vibrant academic ambience to the bright, motivated students, by a faculty of distinguished scientists and teachers. The curriculum is amply supported by a strong visitor's programme by accomplished scientists from India and abroad.
 
NISER offers a 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences. Along with the major subject, a student can have minor in Biology, Chemistry, Computer science, Mathematics or, Physics. NISER functions from its campus at Jatni. Degrees at NISER will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.
here are a total of 200 seats this year, which include reserved seats for SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan candidates as per Government norms. 02 supernumerary seats are reserved for eligible candidates from J&K and Ladakh. If offered admission under the OBC-NCL category, the candidate must produce the relevant valid certificate on the date of admission. Further details about the institute are available on the NISER website www.niser.ac.in. 
The Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has an autonomous Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences in Mumbai. CEBS offers high quality teaching embedded in a vibrant post-graduate and research environment with some of the best teachers and scientists from major institutions in the city (TIFR, BARC, IIT) and the University of Mumbai and its colleges, as its faculty. The Centre is located in the Vidyanagari campus of the University of Mumbai. CEBS offers a 5 year integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences. The degrees at CEBS are awarded by the 150-year old University of Mumbai.
Tentatively, there are 57 seats this year with reservations as per government norms. 02 supernumerary seats are reserved for eligible candidates from J&K and Ladakh. Further details including maximum number of seats in any stream and allotment procedure are on the CEBS website www.cbs.ac.in.
 

Eligibility

 The candidates who have cleared the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2023, 2024 or those who will be appearing for the 12th Standard examination or equivalent in 2025, irrespective of category and age, will be considered to be eligible for admission to the Integrated M.Sc. programme of NISER/CEBS in 2025.

At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognized Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.
Candidate should secure a position in the NEST 2025 merit list.
 
Registration Fee Female applicants (irrespective of category) : ?700 Applicants of SC/ST/Divyangjan category : ?700 Male/Other applicants of UR/OBC category : ?1,400
How to Apply

 To apply for NEST 2025, candidates must fill out the online application form linked from www.nestexam.in website only. The online application process closes on May 09, 2025 (midnight) unless extended for some reason [See Important Dates].

 
Phase - 1: Candidates need to REGISTER themselves first before applying online. During this process some basic information like Name, DoB, eMail-ID, Mobile#, Class X Roll# have to be entered. Provide name and DoB strictly as per certificate. These details cannot be modified. The process sends login credentials via eMail within 30 minutes (max).
 
Phase - 2: One can LOGIN and proceed to application only after receiving the credentials. Additionally, Forgot Password and Change Password options are there. On successful login, one can click "Go to Application" (on top-right) and provide the required details. Application can be filled partially and saved to be completed later before final submission.
 
Phase - 3: Seeking technical support is generally not needed if everything goes well. If needed, the query/complaint should first be raised by clicking HELPDESK after login. A suitable problem type has to be chosen from drop-down list and a brief description has to be provided. Screenshot of error page / unsuccessful payment can be uploaded. Alternatively, the tech.support can be contacted over phone.
Important Dates

 Online Application Opens

17 February 2025
 
Online Application Closes
09 May 2025
 
Correction & Update window
10 - 14 May 2025
 
 
Mock Test Opens
16 May 2025
 
Download of Admit Card
02 June 2025
 
Date of Examination
22 June 2025 (Sunday)
 
Contact Details

 Address for Correspondence

Chief Coordinator NEST-2025,
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER),
At/PO: Jatni, Khurda (Dist.)
Odisha - 752050
Technical Support (Agency)
Helpdesk for queries/complaints regarding Registration, Application, Payment etc.:
Priority-1 # Use grievance portal - click 'Helpdesk' after Login.
Priority-2 # Call 022-61306266 (Mon-Sat 10:00-13:30 and 14:30-17:00)
Resolution may take upto 4 days.
General Assistance (NISER)
Certificates Required
Courses Offered
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam (Online/offiline) Online
Application Available at
Application Cost Female applicants (irrespective of category) : ?700 Applicants of SC/ST/Divyangjan category : ?70
Application Procedure(Online)
Application Procedure(Offline)
Mode of Payment ONLINE
Exam Centers Across the India
Date of Exam 22 June 2025 (Sunday)
Last Date to Apply 09-05-2025
Other Information https://www.nestexam.in/