NEST 2026 Exam Pattern: Sections, Number of Questions, Marking Scheme, Duration

The NEST 2027 exam pattern is expected to be released along with the official notification in the first week of January 2027 on the official NEST website, nestexam.in. Based on the previous year's pattern, the NEST 2027 question paper is expected to consist of 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, with 20 questions in each section.

The NEST 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in the first week of June 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for admission to the 5-year Integrated MSc programmes offered by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM–DAE CEBS, Mumbai. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours.

Candidates should note that the merit list for both institutes will be prepared using the best three scores out of the four subject sections. The section with the lowest score will not be considered while calculating the merit score. As a result, scores out of 180 marks will be used for preparing the merit list.

Aspirants preparing for NEST 2027 should refer to this SciAstra exam page to understand the complete exam pattern, including the types and number questions, marking scheme, marking criteria, and other important details related to the exam question paper.

Note:

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

NEST 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights

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NEST 2026 AIR 1 Secured by a SciAstra Student

A SciAstra student has secured AIR 1 in NEST 2026, showcasing exceptional academic performance. The achievement reflects the student's dedication, consistent preparation, and expert mentorship throughout the examination journey.

Refer to the following to learn how to check NEST 2026 result:

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NEST Exam Pattern 2027

 Check out the section wise exam pattern and NEST 2027 marking scheme from here:

NEST 2027 Negative Marking Scheme

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NEST 2027 Shift timings

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NEST Analysis 2027

The NEST exam analysis provided important insights into the difficulty level of the exam and types of questions asked. The analysis for NEST 2027 will be provided after the conclusion of the exam. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous year's exam analysis on this page.

NEST Analysis 2026

Check out the section-wise difficulty level for NEST 2026 below: