NEST 2020 Number of Seats Intake
The exam is conducted to provide admission to candidates in 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% seats in each category
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5% 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 NEST exam. Candidates who have passed Class 12th from Science stream are eligible to apply for NEST exam.
NEST 2020 Admit Card
The admit cards for the NEST 2020 entrance exam is now available ar the official website of the National Institute of Science Education and Research. Candidates can download the same using their login credentials. Admit cards will not be dispatched at the applicants’ address. 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 in the home screen.
Step 3: Enter the User ID and Password in the link.
Step 4: Download the NEST 2020 admit card.
After downloading the admit card of NEST 2020, 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 2020.
The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST 2020) exams 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 2020 admit card along with the photo identity proof.
NEST Result
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar have announced the results of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2020 on 13th October 2020. The results have been declared on the official website of NEST 2020 only. Candidates awaiting NEST 2020 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 2020 mentioning scores obtained by the candidates, percentile score and rank obtained.
How to Check NEST Result 2020 Online?
The results of NEST 2020 is available on the official website only and, candidates check their qualifying status as under:
- On the homepage of the official website - nestexam.in, candidates have to click on the NEST 2020 results link.
- Log on to the official website of NEST exam
- Click on the View Result link present on the Home Page of the website
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NEST 2020 examination results are now available at the official website. The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) was held on 29th September 2020. Here are the frequently asked questions related to the exam:
Q: When will be the NEST 2020 application process begin?
NEST 2020 result have been announced by the officials on 13th October 2020. Candidates can download their scorecard by using their login details.
Q. What is the Minimum Admissible Percentile for NEST 2020?
The MAP is the cut off percentile in overall obtained by the candidates in NEST 2020. 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 2020 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 2020?
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 extended till 14th June 2020.
Q: When will be the NEST 2020 exam conducted?
The NEST 2020 exam will now be conducted on 29th September 2020 (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 2020 Admit Card?
NEST 2020 admit cards are uploaded at the official website from 03rd September 2020 and will available till the exam day i.e. 29th September 2020. You can download the admit cards using your login credentials.
Q: Will there be separate merit lists for NISER and CEBS?
Yes, there be separate merit lists for both the institutions.
Q: When will be the NEST 2020 result announced?
The dates for NEST 2020 result has not been announced yet. However, it is likely to be out in the month of October, this year.
Q. When will be the NEST 2020 Counselling process starts?
Right after the announcement of NEST result 2020, the counselling process will commence by the exam authorities.
Q. What are the documents required to participate for NEST 2020 counselling?
In order to participate in the NEST counselling process, candidates should carry the NEST 2020 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 2020?
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.
