Everything You Need to Know About NEST 2025: Your Gateway to a Bright Future in Science
Are you passionate about science and looking for an alternative to traditional entrance exams like NEET and JEE? The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 could be your perfect opportunity! Conducted for admission into the 5-year Integrated MSc Programme at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai, NEST opens doors to top-tier education and research opportunities in basic sciences.
Why Choose NEST 2025?
- Admission to premier institutes under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
- Access to world-class labs, top faculty, and a vibrant research environment.
- Generous scholarships through the DISHA program and summer internship grants.
- Opportunity to directly appear for BARC training school interviews for top performers.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 in 2023, 2024, or be appearing in 2025 with a science stream.
Minimum Marks:
- General/OBC-NCL: 60% aggregate
- SC/ST/Divyangjan: 55% aggregate
Age Limit: No upper age limit for appearing in NEST 2025.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Date: June 22, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Sections: 4 (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) | 20 MCQs per section
- Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered questions
- Merit List: Based on best three section scores (out of 180 marks)
Merit List Preparation
Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS): 20% of the average of the top 100 scores in each section.
Overall Cut-off (MAP):
- General: 95 percentile
- OBC-NCL: 90 percentile
- SC/ST/Divyangjan: 75 percentile
Tie-breaking: Based on section scores, Class 12 marks, and candidate’s age.
Reservation of Seats
Total Seats: NISER – 200 | UM-DAE CEBS – 57
Categories:
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- SC: 15% | ST: 7.5%
- Divyangjan: 5% horizontal reservation
- EWS: Applicable at UM-DAE CEBS only
Important Dates
Application Opens: February 17, 2025
Last Date to Apply: May 9, 2025 (11:45 PM)
Admit Card Download: From June 2, 2025
Exam Date: June 22, 2025
Results Announcement: By July 10, 2025
Why NEST Over NEET & JEE?
Focuses on nurturing scientific curiosity rather than rote learning.
Provides early exposure to research and hands-on lab experience.
Offers better student-teacher interaction with smaller class sizes.
Opens avenues for direct placements and prestigious internships.
Final Thoughts
If you’re eager to explore the depths of science and embark on a journey filled with research, innovation, and discovery, NEST 2025 is your stepping stone. Don’t miss out on this chance to shape your future at two of India’s finest institutes.
👉 Apply now and unlock a world of possibilities!
For more details, visit the official website: www.nestexam.in
