Apply for NEST 2026 to pursue science education with a scholarship that provides a direct path from Plus Two to MSc at premier institutions
🔹 NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)offers an opportunity to pursue integrated science education with high scholarships at prestigious institutions across the country.
🔸 Study opportunities are available at the *National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar*, and the *Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), Mumbai University*, both under the *Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India*.
🔹 The institutions offer *5-year Integrated MSc programs* in *Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics*.
🛑 *_Online applications can be submitted until April 6 ._*
‼️ *The entrance exam will be held on June 06.*
🔹 *NISER has 200 seats, while CEBS has 57 seats.* Admissions will follow the reservation policies of the central government. Exam centers are available in all districts of Kerala except Wayanad. Candidates can choose up to *three preferred exam centers*.
🔻 Facilities for selected candidates 👇🏻
🔸 Selected candidates will receive an annual *scholarship of ₹60,000* and a *summer internship stipend of ₹20,000* as part of the Department of Atomic Energy’s DISHA program. After completing the course, they will have research opportunities in *renowned scientific institutions* in India and abroad. Additionally, academically outstanding students will have a direct interview opportunity for admission to the *Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Training School*.
Eligibility Criteria 👇🏻
🔹 Applicants must have *completed Plus Two (12th grade) in the Science stream*.
‼️ *_Candidates must have scored at least 60% marks in Science subjects in 11th and 12th grades._*
🔹 For SC/ST candidates, *the minimum required mark is 55%*.
Exam Pattern 👇🏻
🔸 The exam will be a *computer-based objective test* lasting *3 hours*, conducted on *June 06*.
🔹 The exam will be held in *one session*:
<- Afternoon: *2:30 PM – 5:00 PM*
🔹 Questions will be from *Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics*, with each section carrying *50 marks*.
🔸 Ranking will be based on the top three scoring sections. *Negative marking* applies for incorrect answers.
🔹 The *syllabus and past question papers* (since 2007) are available on the official website. Separate merit lists will be prepared for NISER and CEBS.
◾️ For more details and to apply: 👇🏻
[Visit NEST Official Website](https://www.nestexam.in)
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