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The exam will be based on four subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates will have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam. Continue reading the article for more details on the NEST 2025 exam pattern.
Latest Update
– NEST 2025 exam will be scheduled in June 2025 Tentative.
The NEST 2025 exam pattern comprises 4 subjects. The NEST paper pattern, along with the subject-wise marks distribution, is tabulated below:
| Section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I – Biology | 17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) | 50 marks |
| II – Chemistry | 17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) | 50 marks |
| III – Mathematics | 17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) | 50 marks |
| IV – Physics | 17 questions (12 MCQs + 5 MSQs) | 50 marks |
| Total | 68 questions | 200 marks |
The total time duration of the exam is 3 hours 30 minutes.
NEST 2025 will be conducted at multiple exam centres across the nation. It is a Computer Based Test which is scheduled to be held in the month of June 2025(Tentative). The examination will be conducted in two shifts.
| Session Details | Exam Timings | Reporting Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Session I | 9 AM to 12:30 PM | By 8 AM |
| Session II | 2.30 PM to 6:00 PM | By 1:30 PM |
Candidates will have to report to the exam hall 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. There are around 115 exam centres across the nation, and candidates can choose any five centres in order of their reference.
Candidates can go through the below table to keep track of the upcoming NEST 2025 events:
| NEST Event | Important Dates(Tentative) |
|---|---|
| NEST 2025 Application Form Date | April 2025 |
| Last Date for NEST 2025 Application | June 2025 |
| NEST 2025 Application Correction | June 2025 |
| NEST 2025 Mock Test | June 2025 |
| NEST 2025 Admit Card Release | June 2025 |
| NEST 2025 Entrance Exam Date | June 2025 |
| Release of Answer Key | June 2025 |
| Declaration of Results | July 2025 |
| Release of the Cut-off | July 2025 |
| NISER Counselling | July 2025 |
| UM-DAE CEBS Counselling | July 2025 |
Below are frequently asked questions with answers about the NEST exam pattern 2025:
Ans: The NEST exam will be conducted online in 2 sessions.
Ans: The NEST 2025 question paper will include subjects like physics, chemistry, maths and biology.
Ans: There are 17 questions in each subject, out of which 12 are MCQs, and 5 are MSQs.
Ans: NEST 2025 exam will be conducted in June 2025 (Tentative).
Ans: NEST 2025 results will be declared in July 2025 (Tentative).
We hope this article on the NEST exam helps you. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest updates about the NEST 2025.
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