NEST 2027: Notification, Dates, Application, Syllabus, Pattern & Complete Admission Process

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2027 application form is expected to be released in the first week of January 2027 on the official NEST website, nestexam.in. Candidates who meet the NEST 2027 eligibility criteria will be able to complete and submit the application form online.

The NEST 2027 exam is likely to be conducted in the first week of June 2027 for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes offered by NISER Bhubaneswar and the UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS). The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will consist of 80 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi.

On this SciAstra page, candidates can find all the essential information about NEST 2027, including the application form, important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, counselling, and the complete admission process.

Note:

The information provided here is based on the previous year's information brochure of NEST. If there are changes in the provided details in 2027, the page content will be updated accordingly.

NEST Highlights 2027

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is the only pathway to get admission to 5-year MSc courses offered by NISER Bhubaneswar and the University of Mumbai – DAE CEBS, Mumbai. These two institutions are affiliated with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

NEST 2027 will tentatively be conducted in the first week of June 2027 in CBT (online) mode.

In order to get a quick summary of all the important details about NEST 2027, candidates should check the exam highlights. The following table provides these key details:

NEST Overview

Refer to the video above to get a comprehensive overview of the NEST exam. The video is related to NEST 2026. SciAstra will provide videos related to NEST 2027 once the exam notification is released.

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NEST Exam Dates 2027

Candidates seeking admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc courses at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai, must know all the important NEST 2027 exam dates. Considering this, SciAstra has mentioned these dates below:

NEST Eligibility Criteria 2027

Candidates who meet the NEST 2027 eligibility criteria prescribed by NISER and CEBS can apply for NEST 2027. Therefore, before applying for the exam, check out the following eligibility requirements for NEST 2027:

NEST Application Form 2027

The NEST 2027 application process includes creating a candidate registration account, filling out the application form, and paying the application fee. Aspirants can follow the steps below to complete the NEST 2027 application form:

• Visit the official NEST website – nestexam.in.

• Click on the “Registration” option.

• Enter your email address and mobile number.

• Create a password and save all the details.

• Log in again and enter these details: your personal and educational details and address for communication.

• Upload your passport-size photo and a scanned copy of your signature.

• Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, UPI or credit/debit card.

• Submit the application and download its copy as a PDF.

NEST 2027 Application Link

The direct link to fill out the NEST 2027 application form will be provided below once the application process begins

NEST 2027 Application Form (Direct Link) - To be Released

RRefer to the video above to fill out the NEST application form. The video is related to NEST 2026 application form. SciAstra will provide videos related to NEST 2027 application form once the application for the 2027 session commences.

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NEST Exam Pattern 2027

The NEST 2027 question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. There will be a total of 240 questions in the question paper, and the exam duration will be 90 minutes (3 hours). NEST 2027 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Refer to the table below for the section-wise exam pattern details:

Note: The NEST 2027 merit list for NISER, Bhubaneswar, and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai, will be prepared using the best three scores out of the four sections, and the section with the lowest score will not be considered.

NEST Marking Scheme 2027

Refer to the following details related to the marking scheme for NEST 2027:

• 1 correct attempt = +3 marks

• 1 wrong attempt = -1 mark

NEST Syllabus 2027

The NEST 2027 syllabus covers topics from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics taught in Classes 11 and 12, based on NCERT textbooks. The detailed and updated syllabus is available on the official website — nestexam.in.

The syllabus PDF will be provided below:

Candidates can refer to the previous year's NEST syllabus provided below for reference.

NEST Admit Card 2027

The NEST 2027 admit card (hall ticket) is expected to be released in the third week of May 2027 on the official website — nestexam.in. On the exam day, candidates must carry a printed, coloured copy of the admit card.

To download the NEST syllabus, use the following steps:

• Go to the official NEST website — nestexam.in.

• Click on the “Login” option.

• Enter your login details: Username/Application Number and Password.

• Your admit card will appear on the screen.

• Click on the download option to save the admit card as a PDF.

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NEST Answer Key 2027

The NEST 2027 provisional answer key is expected to be released in the first week of June 2027 on the official NEST website, nestexam.in. Candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key online within the specified objection window through the official exam portal.

After reviewing all the objections submitted by candidates, the exam authorities are likely to release the NEST 2027 final answer key in the fourth week of June 2027 on the official website.

NEST Answer Key 2027 Dates

The dates related to the NEST answer key 2027 are the following:

NEST Answer Key 2027: Steps to Download

To download the NEST 2027 answer key, use the following steps:

1. Visit the official NEST exam website - nestexam.in.

2. Log in to your candidate portal.

3. Click on the NEST Final/Provisional Answer Key link.

4. Save the answer key as a PDF.

   NEST 2027 Answer Key (Official PDF)
   NEST 2027 Provisional Answer Key (PDF)	To be Released
   NEST 2027 Final Answer Key (PDF)	To be Released

Candidates can also check the previous year's NEST question paper and answer key provided below:

NEST Result 2027

The NEST 2027 result will tentatively be announced in the fourth week of June 2027 on the official website — nestexam.in. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging into their login accounts using their application number/email ID and password. The scorecard will only be released for the qualified candidates as per the NEST 2027 selection process.

Check out the direct result link below:

The exam consists of four sections, but while preparing the NEST 2027 merit list, only the marks from the top three scoring sections will be considered. Additionally, section-wise cut-offs will also be applied.

NEST 2027 SMAS

The Section-Wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) will be provided below:

NEST 2026 SMAS

The Section-Wise Minimum Admissible Score (SMAS) is available below:

NEST 2027 MAP

The Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) for NEST 2027 will be provided below:

NEST 2026 MAP

The Minimum Admissible Percentile (MAP) for NEST 2026 is mentioned below:

NEST Preparation Tips 2027

Scoring well in the NEST exam requires using effective preparation tips. Candidates can use the following steps to achieve this goal:

1. Know the NEST 2027 pattern patterns. It includes the number of sections, question type (MCQs), marking strategy, and duration of the exam (3 hours).

2. Concentrate on Class 11 and 12 NCERT textbooks' Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics since a majority of questions come from them.

3. Decide on which subjects you excel at and then spend additional time studying weaker sections.

4. Practise old NEST question papers to know the level of difficulty and question types.

5. Practise online CBT-mode mock tests for developing speed, accuracy, and time management.

6. Prepare small notes or formula sheets for quick revision before the exam.

7. Work on all four subjects equally but don't neglect Biology or Maths even if they're not your areas of strength.

NEST Analysis 2027

The NEST 2027 analysis will provide an overview of the difficulty level of the exam. It will be made available

NEST Analysis 2026

According to the responses received from test takers, the Physics section was of moderate difficulty overall. Students had mixed views about the Biology and Chemistry sections; while some considered them easy and straightforward, others rated them as moderately difficult. The Mathematics section appeared to be the least attempted, with many candidates choosing to skip it or answer only a handful of questions.

Candidates also highlighted the usefulness of SciAstra's preparation resources, including the 50 Most Important Questions, Rescue Series, and Maha Revision/Marathon sessions. Many students reported that these resources covered several key concepts and question types that proved helpful during the examination.

Check out the section-wise overall difficulty level below:

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NEST 2026 Analysis (Detailed)

NEST 2027 Seat Intake

Check out the number of seats to which NISER Bhubaneswar and DAE CEBS are offering admissions through NEST 2027:

NEST Counselling 2027

For securing admission to NISER or UM-DAE CEBS, candidates will have to participate in the counselling process. For this, they will have to first fill out the counselling registration form at nestexam.in. The NEST 2027 counselling will include the following steps:

1. NEST 2027 counselling registration and course choice filling

2. Release of the merit list

3. Counselling/interaction

4. Verification of documents

5. Paying admission fee

6. Reporting to the institute