I had 56.2% in my 12th board exams, can I apply for NEST exam?
I was a student of UP board from OBC category.
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Hello Atishrey,
Following is the eligibility criteria for appearing in NEST 2019 exam:
Age Criteria:
Candidate's date of birth must be before August 1998. This holds true for general and OBC candidates. There is total five years relaxation for SC/ ST candidates.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates need to complete 10+2 exam from a recognised board. Final year students are also eligible.
2016 to 2017 students will be considered as final year applicant.
Academic Qualification:
Candidates must have Mathematics as the mandatory subject on 10+2 exam. A Science stream student will be given preference. Other mandatory subjects are: physics, chem...more -
For General candidates, candidates should have passed class 12th Examination or any equivalent examination from any recognized Board in India in 2015 or 2016, and must have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in class 12th exam.
For Reserved candidates, candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII examination will be eligible for admission to NISER and CBS. But, there is no restriction regarding aggregate marks on appearing for NEST exam. -
Eligibility criteria for NEST education:
The candidate should have atleast 60% aggregate in 12th and SC/ST/PwD candidates need 55%.
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