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 will be made available on the official website in the month of September and will remain available till 29th September 2020. 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.
NEST 2020 Result
The result for NEST 2020 will be uploaded at the official website after the completion of the exam. The official dates for NEST 2020 result has not been declared yet. As per the official notification, “The final ranking of the candidates will be based on percentile scores calculated from best three subject scores and the score in general section. NISER and CEBS will publish separate merit lists.”
Successful candidates are required to participate in the counselling process for admission to M.Sc. courses.
Documents Required for NEST 2020 Counselling Process
- NEST 2020 application form (a hardcopy of the submitted form)
- NEST 2020 admit card
- Mark sheet of Class X board exam (original & photocopy)
- Mark sheet of Class XII board exam (original & photocopy)
- Disability certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
- Proof of Indian citizenship, if born outside India (original & photocopy)
- Birth certificate/ school leaving certificate (original & photocopy)
- Four passport size coloured photographs
- Caste certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
- Verification certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
- Demand draft in favour of NISER, payable at Bhubaneswar/ Demand draft in favour of CBS, payable at Mumbai, depending on where candidates are appearing for counselling
- In case a candidate has submitted original documents to another institute, he/ she must bring an official letter (undertaking) from that institute.
- Non-creamy layer OBC certificate, if applicable (original & photocopy)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NEST 2020 examination dates have been postponed once again. As per the new released schedule, the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is going to be 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?
The NEST 2020 application process has started on 7th January 2020.
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 will be uploaded at the official website from the mid-week of 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.
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.
