What is the Mumbai University NEST Cutoff?

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 

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 

Students can check the NEST answer key through login portal. They will have to provide their application number / login ID, and password to download NEST 2026 answer key.

Yes, the NEST response sheet will be released alongwith the answer key. Students can check their NEST response sheet through the login portal.