How many questions will be there in NEST exam?

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    Malavika | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    The NEST exam has a differentiating marking system. Every MCQ will have a negative score for every incorrect response and 2.5 marks for each correct answer. MSQs will be graded four times, with no deduction for incorrect answers. There will be 200 marks available for the 68 questions in total. For eligibility, a minimum of 60% overall (or an equivalent grade) must be obtained in the Class XII test. The minimal qualification is lowered to 55% for candidates who fall into the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Divyangjan groups.Biology and mathematics are not required for the NEST exam. You can attempt any three of the four

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    Piyush Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

    5 days ago

    The NEST exam has 20 questions from four sections. The total number of questions is 80. Students have to attempt at least three sections or 60 questions. 

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NEST question paper with answer will be updated on the website, nestexam.in. Students can download the question paper and answer key in PDF format. NEST previous year questions are best for the preparation of the exam.

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The exam authority will update the NEST answer key release date online. Students can download the NEST answer key pdf using the link updated on the website. The correct answers will be mentioned in the answer key PDF.

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No, the NEST answer key 2026 will be released after the exam is over. NEST answer key release date will be announced online. NISER and UM-DAE CEBS release the answer key alongwith the NEST question paper

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