is there any sectional weightage to any section in NEST 2024 exam?
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No, there is no sectional weightage in the NEST 2024 exam. All four sections (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics) carry equal weightage of 50 marks each.
This means your performance in each section contributes equally to your total score. There's no specific section that holds more weight in the final outcome.
Here's a summary of the NEST 2024 exam structure:
- Number of sections: 4 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics)
- Marks per section: 50
- Total marks: 200
- Sectional weightage: None (all sections are equally weighted)
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Applicants who are planning to appear in NEST exam must note that there is no sectional weightage to any perticular section in the exam. All the sections carry same marks 50-50 each.
The total marks for which exam will be conducted is 200 marks and total there will 17-17 questions in each four section.
Applicants must note that the authorities will consider the marks secured in 3 best section to prepare the merit list and for the section which have less marks will be ommitted and will not be taken into consideration.
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