{"id":1647,"date":"2026-04-06T22:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asquareclasses.com\/blog\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:44:00","slug":"nest-2026-preparation-guide-eligibility-syllabus-exam-pattern-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asquareclasses.com\/blog\/nest-2026-preparation-guide-eligibility-syllabus-exam-pattern-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"NEST 2026 Preparation Guide: Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern &amp; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1647\" class=\"elementor elementor-1647\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-561ddd1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"561ddd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a22121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a22121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you are a Class 12 science student with a passion for research and a love for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics, then NEST 2026 is one exam you should seriously be preparing for. While most students are familiar with IIT JEE and NEET, the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) remains an underrated yet highly rewarding gateway to a world-class science education in India.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This guide covers everything you need to know about NEST 2026 \u2014 from eligibility criteria and syllabus to exam pattern and preparation tips \u2014 so you can plan your strategy well in advance.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What Is NEST 2026?<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">NEST, or the National Entrance Screening Test, is a national-level entrance exam conducted jointly by two premier institutions:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>NISER, Bhubaneswar<\/strong> (National Institute of Science Education and Research)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai<\/strong> (University of Mumbai \u2013 Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Both institutions are established by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, and are known for delivering research-oriented education in the basic sciences. Qualifying NEST gives students access to a prestigious <strong>5-year Integrated MSc programme<\/strong> in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. Admitted students also receive an annual scholarship of \u20b960,000 under the DISHA programme, plus a \u20b920,000 grant for summer internships.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>NEST 2026 Exam Date: June 6, 2026<\/strong> (Computer-Based Test)<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">NEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Before you start preparing, make sure you meet the following requirements:<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Academic Qualification:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Must have passed Class 12 (Science stream) in 2024 or 2025, OR be appearing for the Class 12 board examination in 2026.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Must have studied at least <strong>three of the four subjects<\/strong>: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology in Classes 11 and 12.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Minimum Marks:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">General \/ OBC candidates: <strong>60% aggregate<\/strong> in Class 12.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">SC, ST, and Divyangjan candidates: <strong>55% aggregate<\/strong> in Class 12 (relaxed criteria).<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">There is <strong>no upper age limit<\/strong> for appearing in NEST 2026 or for admission to NISER or UM-DAE CEBS. Candidates born on or after August 1, 2006 are eligible.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The NEST 2026 application form was released on January 5, 2026. The last date to apply was <strong>April 6, 2026<\/strong> (11:30 PM). Pending payments could be completed by April 12, 2026.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">NEST 2026 Exam Pattern<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Understanding the exam format is the first step towards effective preparation. Here is a quick breakdown:<\/p><div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"><table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"><thead class=\"text-left\"><tr><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mode<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Duration<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 Hours (Single Session)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Number of Sections<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4 (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Marks per Section<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total Marks<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sessions<\/td><td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Single session (changed from two sessions in 2024)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A notable change in NEST 2026 is that the exam duration has been <strong>reduced from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours<\/strong>, and it will now be conducted in a <strong>single session<\/strong>. This makes time management even more critical than before.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Questions are designed to test <strong>conceptual understanding, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving ability<\/strong> \u2014 not just rote memorisation. The difficulty level is broadly comparable to Class 11\u201312 NCERT\/CBSE curriculum, though some questions can go slightly beyond standard board-level complexity.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">NEST 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise Overview<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The NEST syllabus is based primarily on the <strong>CBSE\/NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12<\/strong>. Here is a subject-wise summary of the key topics:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Physics<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Mechanics, Laws of Motion, Work\u2013Energy\u2013Theorem, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics, and Semiconductor Electronics.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Chemistry<\/h3><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Physical Chemistry:<\/strong> Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Atomic Structure.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Organic Chemistry:<\/strong> Hydrocarbons, Reaction Mechanisms, Biomolecules, Polymers.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Inorganic Chemistry:<\/strong> S-Block and P-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Classification and Periodicity.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Surface Chemistry:<\/strong> Adsorption, Colloidal State.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Biology<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Cell Structure and Function, Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis), Plant and Animal Tissues, Genetics and Heredity, Molecular Biology (DNA structure, replication, transcription), Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology, Reproduction, and Evolution.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Mathematics<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus (Differential and Integral), Vectors, Probability and Statistics, Matrices and Determinants.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Since NEST tests conceptual depth, it is important to go beyond surface-level reading and understand <em>why<\/em> things work the way they do in each subject.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Smart Preparation Tips for NEST 2026<\/h2><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">1. Master Your NCERT Books First<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">All NEST questions are rooted in the NCERT syllabus. Build an unshakeable foundation in all four subjects before moving to advanced reference books. Do not rush through chapters \u2014 read them deeply.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">2. Practise with Previous Year Papers<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Solving past NEST papers is one of the best ways to understand question patterns, difficulty levels, and topic weightage. The official NEST website (nestexam.in) also provides a mock test that you should take to get comfortable with the online interface.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">3. Strengthen Your Weak Subjects<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">NEST requires you to attempt all four sections. Unlike some other exams, you cannot afford to ignore any subject. Identify where you are weakest and give it structured, daily attention.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">4. Work on Conceptual Clarity, Not Memorisation<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">NEST is notorious for asking questions that test application over memory. If you are also preparing for IIT JEE, the rigorous conceptual training you receive will directly benefit your NEST performance \u2014 especially in Physics and Mathematics.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">5. Manage Your Time During the Exam<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">With 3 hours for 4 sections (roughly 45 minutes per section), smart time allocation is essential. Do not get stuck on a single difficult question. Move ahead, attempt what you know confidently, and return to tougher ones if time permits.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">6. Take Regular Mock Tests<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Simulate exam conditions at home \u2014 set a timer, sit at a desk, and solve full papers without interruptions. This builds both speed and exam temperament.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">NEST vs IIT JEE: How They Overlap<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Many students wonder whether preparing for IIT JEE and NEST simultaneously is feasible. The good news is \u2014 <strong>it absolutely is<\/strong>. Both exams share a common syllabus in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for engineering aspirants), and NEST Biology overlaps significantly with NEET preparation. If you are already enrolled with one of the <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asquareclasses.com\/blog\/iit-jee-coaching-institute-pune\/\"><strong>best IIT JEE coaching institutes in Pune<\/strong><\/a>, your conceptual preparation in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths will directly support your NEST preparation.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The key difference is the <em>type<\/em> of thinking required. JEE emphasises speed and problem-solving under pressure, while NEST places more weight on <strong>deep conceptual understanding and reasoning<\/strong>. Think of NEST preparation as an opportunity to slow down and truly understand the science you are studying \u2014 which, in turn, makes you a better JEE aspirant as well.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Students at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asquareclasses.com\/\"><strong>ASQUARE Academy<\/strong><\/a> are regularly trained to build strong conceptual foundations alongside exam-specific strategies, making dual preparation for NEST and JEE\/NEET a realistic and achievable goal.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Results, Cut-off, and Counselling<\/h2><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>NEST 2026 Results<\/strong> are expected to be declared by <strong>June 25, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The result includes subject-wise scores, overall percentile, and All India Rank (AIR).<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Two cut-off categories are used: Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) and Minimum Acceptable Percentile (MAP).<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Counselling<\/strong> will be conducted separately by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS between July and September 2026, primarily in online mode.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Why NEST Is Worth It<\/h2><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">NEST is not just another entrance exam. It is a doorway to:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A <strong>world-class research environment<\/strong> within institutions funded directly by the Department of Atomic Energy.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A <strong>fully funded education<\/strong> with annual scholarships and internship grants.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Opportunities to pursue <strong>PhD programmes<\/strong> at top institutions in India and abroad.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A career in <strong>cutting-edge scientific research, academia, or innovation<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For students who genuinely love science and are drawn toward discovery rather than a purely industry-oriented path, NEST represents an exceptional opportunity that is often overlooked.<\/p><blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-border-300\/10 pl-4 text-text-300\"><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Future Content Idea:<\/strong> <strong>How to prepare for NEST and IIT JEE simultaneously: A complete dual-exam strategy guide<\/strong> \u2014 anchor for a future blog post.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee4738 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eee4738\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a513ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a513ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525057e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"525057e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22466a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"22466a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3590\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3590\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is NEST 2026 and which institutes accept it? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69938f1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69938f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3590\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d225b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85d225b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68ff07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a68ff07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) is a national-level exam for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programme at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. These are premier science institutes under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3591\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3591\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Is there an age limit for NEST 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3591\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8af6b99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8af6b99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3591\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9c9c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d9c9c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-164cdb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"164cdb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEST 2026 or for admission to NISER or UM-DAE CEBS, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3592\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3592\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I appear for NEST 2026 if I am currently in  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3592\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b283571 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b283571\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3592\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0df07ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0df07ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ee716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6ee716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Students appearing in their Class 12 board exams in 2026 are eligible to apply, provided they meet the required marks criteria at the time of admission.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3593\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3593\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the minimum percentage required for NEST 2026 eligibility? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3593\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dbd4c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4dbd4c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3593\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5c71cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5c71cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16d86e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d16d86e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>General and OBC candidates need at least 60% aggregate in Class 12. SC, ST, and Divyangjan candidates need a minimum of 55%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3594\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3594\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does JEE preparation help with NEST? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3594\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a05b1ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a05b1ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3594\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e83371 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e83371\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9d9b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c9d9b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. The Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabus for NEST closely overlaps with JEE. Students receiving <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asquareclasses.com\/iit-jee-coaching-classes-institute-in-pune\"><strong>IIT JEE coaching in Pune<\/strong><\/a> will find that their conceptual training is a significant advantage in the NEST exam as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3595\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3595\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the exam pattern for NEST 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3595\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b02fd2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b02fd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3595\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83bb42e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83bb42e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669552a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"669552a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NEST 2026 is a 3-hour, single-session Computer-Based Test with 4 sections \u2014 Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics \u2014 each carrying 60 marks, for a total of 240 marks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3596\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3596\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What scholarship do NEST qualifiers receive? 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