NEST 2024 Exam: A Comprehensive Guide

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NEST Exam 2024

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The National Entrance Screening Test is an annual college entrance examination in India, conducted for admission into the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar and the Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai.

Eligibility Criteria

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•NEST 2024 eligibility: DOB after Aug 1, 2004, except SC/ST/PwD (DOB after Aug 1, 1999). •12th board students in 2024 eligible •Minimum 55% (SC/ST/PwD) or 60% (others) in board exams.

Exam Pattern

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•NEST 2024: CBT with 2 shifts (9 am-12:30 pm, 2:30 pm-6 pm) •Subjects: physics, chemistry, maths, biology (17 Qs each) •Total 200 marks, best 3 sections considered for merit •Math + Bio not compulsory for CEBS and NISER.

Marking Scheme

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•NEST 2024 marking scheme: First 12 questions in each subject - 2.5 marks for correct, -1 for incorrect. •Last 5 multiple-option questions have no negative marking; candidates get +4 marks only if all correct options selected, otherwise zero marks. •Varied approach for different question types.

Syllabus

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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.

Section-wise Cutoff Marks

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•NEST 2024 cutoffs include section-wise cutoff marks (SMAS) varying by category and subject, e.g., 2023 bio (general) 5.6, chemistry 5.2, maths 4.9, physics 4.8.  •Overall cutoff marks (MAP) range 60-90 percentile across categories.

Preparation Strategies

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•For NEST 2024 success, SCIASTRA provides a comprehensive course with study material, mock tests, live classes, doubt-clearing sessions, and previous year’s papers.  •Experienced mentors create the study material, incorporating insights from renowned authors. 

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