Are you an ambitious student with dreams of making it big in the world of science and research? Do you aspire to secure a seat in esteemed institutions like NISER or CEBS? If so, the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2024 is your golden ticket to success! Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey through this comprehensive guide, where we unravel the secrets to cracking NEST 2024 – a gateway that opens doors to your dream institute!
No need to search further because all the answers lie right here for you!
This blog post will discuss all the information needed for NEST 2024: the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and essential tips to prepare and ace the NEST examination with flying colours.
Let’s get started!
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for NEST 2024, candidates must fulfill specific criteria.
- Candidates must have passed the class XII examination from any recognised Board in India in the years 2022 or 2023 or should be appearing for the same in 2024
- There is no age limit for appearing in the NEST 2024 examination and admission to either NISER or UM-DAE CEBS.
- Students appearing for their 12th board exams in 2024, including first and second droppers, are eligible.
- The minimum percentage required in the class 12 board exams is 55% for SC, ST, or PWD candidates and 60% for all other categories.
Exam Pattern:
- The question paper has 4 sections: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
- Each section is worth 60 marks and contains 20 MCQs.
- Correct answers get 3 marks, incorrect answers lead to a deduction of 1 mark, and no marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
- Candidates should attempt all sections for the best chance of success.
- The best three-section scores out of the four will be used to prepare the merit list.
- The total score considered for the merit list is out of 180 marks.
- The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English, with the English version considered the standard in case of any language-related confusion or discrepancy.
Syllabus:
The NEST 2024 syllabus is based on the class 11 and class 12 NCERT curricula, encompassing physics, chemistry, maths, and biology.
It is essential to note that recent changes in NCERT are not included, and candidates can refer to the previous syllabus for their preparation.
For the Nest 2024 syllabus, please refer to the following link on our website: NEST Syllabus 2024
Section-wise Cutoff Marks:
NEST 2024 has two types of cutoff marks –
- Section-wise cutoff marks (SMAS): SMAS varies for different categories and subjects. For example, in 2023, the cutoff for bio in the general category was 5.6, chemistry was 5.2, maths was 4.9, and physics was 4.8. And,
- overall cutoff marks (MAP): MAP ranges from 60 to 90 percentile for different categories.
Preparation Strategies:
Effective preparation is crucial for success in NEST 2025.
SCIASTRA offers the following to help you ace the exams:
- A comprehensive course that includes study material, mock tests, live classes, doubt-clearing sessions, and previous year’s papers to assist students.
- Experienced mentors carefully prepare the study material and incorporate valuable insights from renowned authors. By enrolling in SCIASTRA’s course, candidates can access all the necessary resources for their preparation journey.
SCIASTRA launches the three exclusive batches for IAT & NEST In which all four subjects will be taught. Extra guidance is provided to non-maths or non-bio students.
These batches are highly recommended to join if you want to ace the exam. It provides
- All the 11th & 12th syllabus will be covered.
- Live Classes
- Top mentors from IISC, IITs, NISER and IISERs etc.
- Best research-level study materials
- Latest Pattern mock tests
- Previous year questions
- Weakly doubt clearing classes
- Dedicated private telegram group
- Free Crash Course at the end of IAT & NEST exam 2024.
If this was helpful to you, please read other blogs.. If you have any further doubts or questions, write in the comments below. You can also message us in the SCIASTRA app whether you take any of the courses or not. With that, all the best. See you at NISER or, CEBS.
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Wishing you all the success and fulfillment in your pursuit of excellence. Dream big, shine bright, and let NEST 2025 be the catalyst that ignites the brilliance within you!
GOOD LUCK!
