National Entrance Screening Test
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is the compulsory computer-based test for admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme of NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai, both set up by the Department of Atomic Energy. The paper has four subject sections, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, and a merit list is drawn from the best three section scores; each institute then admits from it. NEST 2026 was held on 6 June 2026.
Eligibility (summary)
Single three-hour objective test with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics sections (computer-based in recent years; earlier editions were pen-and-paper with a compulsory General section)
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| NEST examination | Computer-based test of 3 hours with 4 sections (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), each of 20 multiple-choice questions and 60 marks; +3 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, 0 if unanswered. Candidates must attempt at least three sections; the total is the sum of the best three section scores above the section-wise minimum. Question paper in Hindi and English.NEST 2026 Information Brochure (updated 12 January 2026) · source |
PYQSathi lists 20 NEST papers from 2007 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
NEST is conducted by the NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
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