Is a PCM candidate eligible to write NEST exam without biology?
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Hi Tharun,
Yes, you are eligible to write NEST exam without biology. The NEST question paper has five sections. The first section, which is compulsory for all candidates, includes general questions. The next four sections includes questions on (1) Biology, (2) Chemistry, (3) Mathematics and (4) Physics. Candidates may option to answer any three of the four sections.
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hi,
Yes, a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) candidate is eligible to write the NEST exam without Biology. For candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in their 12th, there are Mathematics and Physics-based Integrated M.Sc. programs available at institutions like NISER and UM-DAE.
The NEST exam allows candidates to appear based on their chosen stream:
- PCM candidates can apply for M.Sc. in Physics, M.Sc. in Mathematics, and other related programs.
- The exam will have sections on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, but Biology will not be required for PCM students.
In summary, while Biology is mandatory for biology
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