The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a crucial annual examination for students aspiring to pursue a career in basic sciences. Its primary purpose is to serve as the sole admission criterion for the highly sought-after five-year Integrated MSc programs in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. These programs are offered by two distinguished autonomous institutions established by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India: the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS) in Mumbai.
✅ Exam Date:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
This is the confirmed date for the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025.
It will be conducted in a single day across various centers in India.
🕘 Exam Time (Tentative):
Shift 1 (Morning): 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Shift 2 (Afternoon): 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Candidates will be assigned one shift based on their admit card details.
⚠️ Final shift allocation and reporting time will be mentioned on the admit card, which is expected on June 5, 2025.
📍 Exam Pattern Summary:
Section
Subjects
Marks
Mode
Section 1
General section
30 marks
Objective (MCQ)
Section 2–5
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (choose any 3)
