National Entrance Screening Test (NISER / CBS)

NEST exam at a glance

NEST section breakdown

• Section 1 — General (30 Q, compulsory)
  30 questions · 45 minutes
• Section 2 — Biology (30 Q)
  30 questions · 40 minutes
• Section 3 — Chemistry (30 Q)
  30 questions · 40 minutes
• Section 4 — Mathematics (30 Q)
  30 questions · 40 minutes
• Section 5 — Physics (30 Q)
  30 questions · 40 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NEST exam pattern?

National Entrance Screening Test (NISER / CBS) contains 150 questions across 5 sections: Section 1 — General (30 Q, compulsory), Section 2 — Biology (30 Q), Section 3 — Chemistry (30 Q), Section 4 — Mathematics (30 Q), Section 5 — Physics (30 Q). Total duration is 205 minutes.

Does NEST have negative marking?

Yes — NEST carries negative marking of -1 per wrong answer and 3 per correct answer.

How is NEST scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 450. NEST (composite, best 3 subjects + general).

How can I practise NEST for free?

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What is the difficulty level of NEST?

NEST is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. 210-min CBT. Section 1: General (compulsory). Sections 2-5: Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics (best 3 of 4 count). +3/-1 on MCQs, +0 on non-attempted.

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