Conducting Body: NISER Bhubaneswar & UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai National Level Entrance Exam 2026
Official Portal

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)
200
Total Score
10
PYQ Papers (PDF)
10
Cutoff Records
3.5 Hours (210 Minutes)
Time Allotted
National
Exam Scope
Overview Admit Card NEST Centralized Admission Counselling Question Paper Cutoff Preparation Mock Test Paper Analysis College Predictor Rank Predictor News & Dates Participating Colleges Score Calculator
Quick Jump:

NEST Raw Score Calculator 2026

Instant Scoring Tool

Calculate your exact raw score based on the official NEST marking scheme. Enter your correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions to calculate your net score.

+4 marks per correct
-1 mark penalty per wrong
0 marks (No penalty)
Calculated Raw Score
170
✓ Strong Qualifying Score! High probability of clearing Tier-1 Cutoffs.

How Negative Marking Drastically Impacts Your Rank

In high-density competitive exams like NEST, a difference of just 5 marks can shift your All India Rank by 10,000 to 20,000 ranks. Avoid guessing answers blindly. Only attempt ambiguous questions when you can logically rule out at least 2 incorrect options.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Score Calculator

How does the NEST Score Calculator evaluate marks?
The calculator multiplies your correct answers by the exam's positive mark weightage (e.g. +4) and deducts penalty marks for wrong attempts (e.g. -1), giving your exact raw score instantly.
Do unattempted questions incur negative marking?
No. Unattempted or unanswered questions carry zero marks and do not attract any negative penalty.

Predict Admission Chances

Enter your rank or score to calculate admission probability in top IITs, NITs, AIIMS, GMCs, and premier universities across India.

Open NEST Predictor →

Official Portal

Access authorized circulars, information bulletins, and candidate logins directly on the official portal:

Visit NISER Bhubaneswar & UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai Portal →

Other Science Exams