I'm pursuing an IB Diploma with chemistry (HL), biology (HL and maths (SL). Can I opt out of physics in NEST?

The rank needed to get a seat at this institution would depend on the category you belong to and the round you are applying in. 

According to the NISER Bhubaneshwar NEST cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, the maximum cutoff accepted was 1972. Students can see the table below to k

The total marks for NEST exam is 240 marks. However, the exam authority will consider marks out of 180 to prepare the merit list. 

Candidates can calculate their NEST scoring based on marking scheme. NEST questions will carry 3 marks per answer. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. 

Total Marks = 3 * Correct Answers - Wrong Answers 

In such a situation, you have to prioritise which exam you want to appear for. You might have prepared for months for the exam. Based on your preparation, you have to decide which exam you can easily qualify for and get admission to the desired course and college.

The process for downloading the NEST response sheet PDF is mentioned below.

• Go to NEST 2026 website, nestexam.in
• Click on Login button
• Enter the application  no./login Id and password
• Click on the NEST response sheet