Conducting Body: NISER Bhubaneswar & UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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NEST: National Entrance Screening Test

Comprehensive student gateway for 5-Year Integrated M.Sc in Basic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
5-Year Integrated M.Sc in Basic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) Duration: 3.5 Hours (210 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Once a Year (June) Fee: ?1,400 (General/OBC Male) / ?700 (Female/SC/ST/PwD)
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Premier Colleges Accepting NEST 2026

NIRF Ranked Institutes

Over hundreds of premier Central Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, GMCs, IIMs, NLUs), State Government Universities, and accredited private colleges accept NEST scores.

Tier-1 Institutes

IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, IIMs, NLUs offering national benchmark education, cutting-edge labs, and ₹15-40+ LPA average placements.

Top State Govt Colleges

CEG Anna University, VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, Jadavpur University with low tuition fee structures and strong regional alumni networks.

Leading Private Hubs

BITS Pilani, VIT, Thapar, Manipal, Amrita, PSG Tech accepting national merit rank with state-of-the-art campus infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Participating Colleges

How many institutes accept NEST scores for admissions?
Dozens to hundreds of premier institutes accept NEST scores, including Central Institutes of National Importance, State Government Universities, and top-tier autonomous private colleges across India.
Can private universities accept NEST scores outside centralized counselling?
Yes, numerous premier private and deemed universities accept valid NEST merit scores for direct counseling or institutional quota seats.

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