NEST 2023 Practice Papers, Sample Papers, and Previous Question Papers
NEST 2023 will be conducted tentatively in June 2023. The exam is conducted for 5 year integrated MSc programs in basic sciences- Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
NEST 2023 will be conducted in online mode. Questions will be of objective type. Candidates have to attempt five sections namely General Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. They are also given the choice to attempt as many sections as they want. The general section is mandatory. Candidates can also check last the previous years question papers provided below.
NEST 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2022 | Session 1 | Check Here |
| June 18, 2022 | Session 2 | Check Here |
NEST 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2021 | Session 1 | Check Here |
| August 14, 2021 | Session 2 | Check Here |
NEST 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2020 | Session 1 | Check Here |
| September 29, 2020 | Session 2 | Check Here |
NEST 2019 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2019 | Session 1 | Check Here |
| June 1, 2019 | Session 2 | Check Here |
NEST 2018 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2018 | Check Here |
NEST 2017 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2017 | Check Here |
NEST 2016 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2016 | Check Here |
NEST 2015 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2015 | Check Here |
NEST 2014 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2014 | Check Here |
NEST 2013 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2013 | Check Here |
NEST 2012 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2012 | Check Here |
NEST 2011 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2011 | Check Here |
NEST 2010 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2010 | Check Here |
NEST 2009 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2009 | Check Here |
NEST 2008 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2008 | Check Here |
NEST 2007 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2007 | Check Here |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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Answered Questions
NEST exam cutoff and minimum admissible score varies each year depending on different factors. According to the 2020 statistics, the minimum admissible score for NISER was 50% of the total marks (180).
Also, they show everything. You will get to know the following.
- Total marks scored
- AIR
- Cutoff for all categories
- Scanned copy of your OMR sheet
According to recent statistics, the cutoff or minimum admissible score of NEST exam is fifty percent of the total marks (180). It varies every year depending on various factors such as the following.
- The difficulty level of the question paper.
- Number of candidates appeared for the examination.
- Number of students who passed the examination.
- Number of seats.
According to the NEST cutoff trends, the required cutoff remains around 45% of the total marks. However, if you want to get a seat at NISER Bhubaneswar, securing just the cutoff marks won’t be enough. Getting admission will depend on your rank. A rank of around 700 should get you a seat. You will need to score around 50-55% for that.
National Institute of Science Education and Research - [NISER]
Bhubaneswar, OdishaIIT Bhubaneswar - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITBBS]
Bhubaneswar, OdishaIndira Gandhi Institute of Technology- [IGIT]
Dhenkanal, OdishaKIIT School of Rural Management - [KSRM]
Bhubaneswar, OdishaRegional College of Management - [RCM]
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
