NEST 2021 Number of Seats Intake
The exam is conducted to provide admission to candidates in a five-year integrated MSc programme in basic sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) offered at both NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The number of seat intakes available at both institutes is as follows:
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Categories
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NISER
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CEBS
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General
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101
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23
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General-EWS
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0
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06
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OBC - NCL
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54
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15
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SC
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30
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09
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ST
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15
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04
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Divyangjan
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5% of seats in each category
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5% of seats in each category
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TOTAL
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200
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57
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Admissions in both the (above-mentioning) institutes are done on the basis of a candidate’s score in the NEST exam. Candidates who have passed Class 12th from Science stream are eligible to apply for the NEST exam.
NEST 2021 Admit Card
The admit cards for the NEST 2021 entrance exam will be available on the official website of the National Institute of Science Education and Research from August 2021 onwards. Candidates can download the same using their login credentials. Admit cards will not be dispatched to the applicants’ addresses. The link to download the admit card will remain active till the exam day. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination hall.
Step 1: Visit and open the official website of NEST.
Step 2: Click on the Admit Card Link provided on the home screen.
Step 3: Enter the User ID and Password in the link.
Step 4: Download the NEST 2021 admit card.
After downloading the NEST 2021 admit card, candidates need to take printouts on an A4 size sheet. Candidates are advised to keep extra copies of the admit card as it will also be required during the seat allotment and counselling process of NEST 2021.
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST 2021) will be conducted in two sessions for the duration of three hours and thirty minutes. The NEST exam is a computer-based test. Students appearing for the exams are required to bring the NEST 2021 admit card along with the photo identity proof.
NEST 2021 Result
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar will announce the results of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2021 on the 4th week of August 2021. The results will be declared only on the official website. Candidates awaiting the NEST 2021 result have to visit the result login page and enter their application number and password to check their qualifying status. Moreover, a merit list of NEST 2021 will also be released mentioning scores obtained by the candidates, percentile score and rank obtained.
How to Check NEST Result Online?
The results of NEST 2021 will be available on the official website only and candidates can check their qualifying status as under:
- On the homepage of the official website - nestexam.in, candidates have to click on the NEST 2021 results link.
- Enter login credentials - user ID and password
- Click on the Login button
- Successful candidates are required to participate in the counselling process for admission to M.Sc. courses.
NEST 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) will be conducted on 14th August 2021. Here are the frequently asked questions related to the exam:
Q: When will the NEST 2021 application process begin?
NEST 2021 application process started on 24th February 2021. The last date to submit the application forms is 15th July 2021.
Q. What is the Minimum Admissible Percentile for NEST 2021?
The MAP is the cut off percentile overall obtained by the candidates in NEST 2021. The highest MAP is 100th percentile and for each category is - 95 percentile for General category, 90 percentile for OBC category and 75 percentile for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan categories.
Q. What is the percentile score in NEST 2021 results?
The merit list of NISER and CEBS will be prepared on the basis of percentile scores, which is calculated on the basis of the relative performance of all the qualified candidates in each session.
Q. What is the criteria for section-wise cut off in NEST 2021?
As per the SMAS criteria mentioned by NISER, 20% of the average of the best 100 scores for each section will be the cut off marks.
Q: What is the last date for submitting the application form?
The last date for submitting the application forms is 15th July 2021.
Q: When will be the NEST 2021 exam conducted?
The NEST 2021 exam will be conducted on 14th August 2021 (officially announced).
Q: Can candidates select the exam centres?
Yes, candidates will be provided with the option to provide preferences for five exam centres while filling the application form.
Q: How can I download the NEST 2021 Admit Card?
NEST 2021 admit cards will be uploaded on the official website from August 2021. You can download the admit cards using your login credentials.
Q: Will there be separate merit lists for NISER and CEBS?
Yes, there will be separate merit lists for both institutions.
Q: When will be the NEST 2021 result announced?
The NEST 2021 result will be announced on the 4th week of August 2021.
Q. When will the NEST 2021 Counselling process start?
Right after the announcement of NEST result 2021, the counselling process will commence by the exam authorities.
Q. What are the documents required to participate in NEST 2021 counselling?
In order to participate in the NEST counselling process, candidates should carry the NEST 2021 application form, admit card, scorecard as well as academic qualification. The document should be carried in original as well as photocopies. Moreover, the candidates should carry at least 4 passport size photographs with other necessary documents (mentioned above).
Q. What is the cut off percentile for NEST 2021?
The cut-off percentile for admission through NEST is 95 percentile for General category, 90 percentile for OBC category and 75 percentile for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan.
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