The official PDF for the NEST 2026 syllabus has been released along with the NEST 2026 Notification at nestexam.in. The syllabus includes topics from NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

All the important details about the NEST 2026 syllabi for Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology are available on this page. The PDFs for the NEST 2026 subject-wise syllabus are available on this page.

Candidates can apply for the NEST 2026 from January 5, 2026 to April 6, 2026 at nestexam.in. The exam will be held on June 6, 2026.

NEST 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are going to appear for NEST in 2026 must know the pattern of the exam, as the question paper structure will be based on it. Check out the NEST 2026 pattern below:

Feature

Details

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)

Exam Level

National level (Undergraduate entrance exam)

Test Language

English only

Question Type

Objective-type questions:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Multiple Selection Questions (MSQs)

Total Questions

68

Total Marks

200

NEST 2026 Syllabus (Subject-Wise)

The syllabus of NEST 2026 will be based on Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT textbooks. Check out the subject-wise syllabus below.

NEST 2026 Physics Syllabus

The Physics section in NEST tests candidates’ understanding of the laws of Physics and their applications in the real world. Check out the topics covered in the NEST 2026 syllabus for Physics below:

Class 11 Physics Topics

  1. Physical World and Measurement

  2. Kinematics

  3. Laws of Motion

  4. Work, Energy and Power

  5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body

  6. Gravitation

  7. Properties of Bulk Matter

  8. Thermodynamics

  9. Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory

  10. Oscillations and Waves

Class 12 Physics Topics

  1. Electrostatics

  2. Current Electricity

  3. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

  4. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current

  5. Electromagnetic Waves

  6. Optics

  7. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

  8. Atoms and Nuclei

  9. Electronic Devices

  10. Communication Systems

NEST 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

The Chemistry syllabus of NEST includes concepts, reactions, equations, and numerical problem-solving from Class 11 and Class 12. The topics covered in the NEST Chemistry syllabus are the following:

Class 11 Chemistry Topics

  1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules, Dalton’s Atomic Theory and Nature of Matter

  2. Structure of Atom

  3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

  4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

  5. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

  6. Thermodynamics

  7. Equilibrium

  8. Redox Reaction

  9. Hydrogen

  10. s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

  11. Some p-Block Elements

  12. Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

  13. Hydrocarbons

  14. Environmental Chemistry

Class 12 Chemistry Topics

  1. Solid State

  2. Solutions

  3. Electrochemistry

  4. Chemical Kinetics

  5. Surface Chemistry

  6. General Principles and Process of Isolation of Elements

  7. p-Block Elements

  8. d and f Block Elements

  9. Coordination Compounds

  10. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

  11. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

  12. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

  13. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

  14. Biomolecules

  15. Polymers

  16. Chemistry in Everyday Life

NEST 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

The Mathematics section is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge of topics such as algebra, probability, and geometry but is not limited to these topics. Check out all the important topics for the NEST 2026 Mathematics syllabus below:

Class 11 Mathematics Topics

  1. Number Systems

  2. Algebra

  3. Geometry

  4. Mensuration

  5. Statistics and Probability

Class 12 Mathematics Topics

  1. Number Systems

  2. Algebra

  3. Trigonometry

  4. Geometry

  5. Mensuration

  6. Statistics and Probability

NEST 2026 Biology Syllabus

To score well in the Biology section, candidates must prepare according to the NEST Biology syllabus. All the important topics related to the syllabus are listed as follows:

Biology Class 11 Topics

  1. Diversity in Living World

  2. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

  3. Cell: Structure and Function

  4. Plant Physiology

  5. Human Physiology

Biology Class 12 Topics

  1. Sexual Reproduction

  2. Genetics and Evolution

  3. Biology and Human Welfare

  4. Biotechnology and its Application

  5. Ecology and Environment

NEST 2026 Syllabus PDFs (Subject-Wise)

NISER Bhubaneswar and DAE CEBS, University of Mumbai, has releases the PDFs of the NEST 2026 syllabi at nestexam.in. SciAstra has provided the subject-wise NEST 2026 syllabus as PDFs below:

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NEST 2026 Biology Syllabus PDF

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NEST 2025 Physics Syllabus PDF

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