What are the category wise total seats available for the NISER and CEBS admission?
The number of seats available at NISER and CEBS for admission in the year 2024 would be as follows :
Category | NISER | CEBS |
|---|---|---|
General | 101 | 23 |
General – EWS | 0 | 06 |
OBC - NCL | 54 | 15 |
SC | 30 | 09 |
ST | 15 | 04 |
Divyangjan | 5% seats in each category | 5% seats in each category |
Total | 200 | 57 |
Total intake | 200 | 57 |
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NEST exam is for admission to 5-year Integrated M.Sc. programme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences offered at National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sci
NEST 2026 result date will be announed on the official website. The result is expected to release in the last week of June 2026. NEST result link will be updated on online.
Yes, candidates who have passed class 12 with PCM or BiPC can appear for NEST. They alos need to obtain 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/ Divyangjan) in aggregate.
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