Who is eligible for the Nest exam in 2026?
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Students who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and have completed the registration process can appear for the NEST 2026 exam. NEST 2026 eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
- Passed 10+2 from a recognised board in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.
- Have studied Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology in Class 11 & 12.
- Secured a minimum of 60% in aggregate or equivalent grade ( 55% for SC, ST, and Divyangjan categories).
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Yes, PCB students can give the NEST exam. The National Entrance Screening Test is designed for both BiPC and MPC students. The question papers are based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology of Class 11 & 12. The NEST syllabus is based on the CBSE curriculum (2025-26).
There is no dress code NEST exam. Students are free to wear whatever they like, but they must avoid wearing something funky. The dress must be formal or casual. Avoid wearing wrist wristwatch, smartwatches, gold chain etc.
NEST marks vs rank helps students know what rank they may score based on their marks. The marks in NEST are converted into percentiles, and then a merit list is prepared. Students with a higher rank have a high chance of admission.
NISER and UM-DAE CEBS release the exam results within three weeks from the day of the exam. The links are activated on the NEST website. Students have to provide the required credentials to check the result.
The exam authority releases the NEST scorecard online. Students have to provide the application number and password to check the scorecard. The NEST scorecard contains total marks and merit rank.
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