NEST 2024 — NEST examination
2 NEST examination papers from the 2024 NEST examination, conducted by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai. Each paper links to its official source. NEST examination: 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).
NEST examination pattern
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)) Official source
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| Exam paper | Year | Stage | Language | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEST 2024 – Session 1 – Question Paper with Answers Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics · Session 1 · 5.6 MB · Source: nestexam.in | 2024 | NEST examination | Bilingual | Official Paper | |
| NEST 2024 – Session 2 – Question Paper with Answers Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics · Session 2 · 4.1 MB · Source: nestexam.in | 2024 | NEST examination | Bilingual | Official Paper |
- NEST 2024 – Session 1 – Question Paper with Answers2024NEST examinationBilingualOfficial Paper
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics · Session 1 · 5.6 MB · Source: nestexam.in
- NEST 2024 – Session 2 – Question Paper with Answers2024NEST examinationBilingualOfficial Paper
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics · Session 2 · 4.1 MB · Source: nestexam.in