Are 3 sections (Physics, Chemistry, Math) enough to qualify for the NEST exam or do I have to attempt the Biology sections also?

<p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:276">No, attempting only Physics, Chemistry, and Math sections in the NEST exam is sufficient to qualify and be considered for merit ranking. NEST allows candidates to attempt questions from any three out of the four sections offered: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.</p><ul data-sourcepos="5:1-8:0"><li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:97">Sections:&nbsp;The exam consists of four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.</li><li data-sourcepos="6:1-6:164">Attempting Sections:&nbsp;You can choose to attempt any three sections based on your strengths and interests. There's no mandatory requirement to attempt Biology.</li><li data-sourcepos="7:1-8:0">Scoring:&nbsp;Each section is scored out of 100 marks. Your total score is calculated based on the best three sections you attempted.</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:45">Benefits of Attempting All Four Sections:</p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:117">While attempting three sections is enough for qualifying, there might be advantages to considering all four sections:</p><ul data-sourcepos="13:1-16:0"><li data-sourcepos="13:1-14:0"><p data-sourcepos="13:3-13:320">Higher Overall Score: If you have a strong foundation in Biology along with the other three subjects, attempting it could potentially increase your overall score and improve your ranking in the merit list. NEST scores are crucial for securing admission to prestigious Science institutes like NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.</p></li><li data-sourcepos="15:1-16:0"><p data-sourcepos="15:3-15:180">Safety Net: If you perform poorly in one of your chosen sections, having attempted Biology as a backup could ensure you still have a good score based on your better sections.</p></li></ul>

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