Is biology compulsory for NEST exam?

NEST 2026 result was declared on June 24, 2026. The result applies only to the current academic year 2026-27.

No, NEST exam is conducted once a year. NEST 2026 exam was conducted on June 6, 2026. The exam timing was 2 PM to 5 PM.

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