NEST-2011- Notification-Prospectus-Exam Date-Syllabus-Last Date
In this resource you can obtain National Entrance Screening Test-2011 (NEST-2011) Examination Date, Application Procedure, Syllabus, Last Date for Applying, Courses Offered, Seats Available etc.
NEST-2011- Notification-Prospectus-Exam Date-Syllabus-Last Date
National Entrance Screening Test-2011 (NEST-2011), the Entrance Test for Admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai -Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, (UM-DAE CBS) Mumbai, for the Academic session 2011-12 will be held on May 29, 2011 (Sunday) from 2 pm to 5 pm.
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a mandatory test for those seeking admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai-Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CBS), Mumbai.Courses in NISER
NISER offers a 5-year integrated M.Sc. Programme in Basic Sciences. It has four major schools, namely Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. After successful completion of the academic requirements students are awarded a Master of Science Degree in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.Availability of seats
The details of number of seats and their break-up as per statutory government norms can be obtained from the following websites:
NISER
UM-DAE CBS
Number of seats at NISER is 60
Number of seats at UM-DAE CBS is 35.
Kochi will be the exam centre in Kerala for NEST -(Centre code-19)Eligibility for NEST 2011
Applicant should have obtained at least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII (or equivalent) examination from any recognized Board in India.
For SC, ST candidates and for Persons with Disability (PD), the minimum requirement is 55%.
Only those who have passed the Class XII qualifying examination in 2009 or 2010 or are appearing in 2011 are required to apply.Age Limit for NEST 2011
General Applicants and Other Backward Castes (OBC) should have been born on or after 1st October 1986.
For SC/ST/PD candidates, a relaxation of 5 years allowed.Examination Pattern for NEST 2011
The Question paper of NEST 2011 will have five sections. The first section is compulsory for all candidates. It will include general questions. The next four sections will include questions from (a) Biology (b) Chemistry (c) Mathematics and (d) Physics.
Candidates may opt to answer any three of the four sections.
All sections carry equal marks.
The questions will be objective type with four answers given for each question. There may be one or more correct answers for each question.
Wrong answers will be awarded negative marks.
The questions will be aimed at testing the comprehension and analytic ability of the candidates.Syllabus for NEST 2011
The syllabus for the entrance examination (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) is given in Appendix II of the Brochure.
Syllabus for NEST 2011 can be downloaded from A href='http://nestexam.in/brochure2011.pdf'/tariff.htm"target="_blank"rel="nofollow">Syllabus for NEST 2011.
It is basically same as CBSE syllabus of 12th standard.
The General section will include major historical milestones in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
There may be questions based on Mathematics up to 10th standard in the general Section.Application for NEST 2011
Application can be submitted online at NESTEXAM.
Application can also be obtained by Post to,
The Chief Coordinator, NEST-2011,
National Institute of Science Education and Research,
Institute of Physics Campus, Bhubaneswar - 751 005'.
Last date for receipt of request for application form for NEST 2011 is February 21, 2011.Application Fee for NEST 2011
Application fee is Rs.600/- for General category and OBC male candidates.
For SC/ST/PD candidates and female candidates the fee is Rs.300/-.
Application fee can be paid by way of Demand Draft in favour of
'NEST- 2011', payable at Bhubaneswar.
It can also be transferred electronically through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) with the following details.
Name of A/c: NISER-NEST.
Account Number: 147601000015979
IFSC code: IOBA001476
Branch name: Indian Overseas Bank, Chadrasekharpur Branch.
Applicant should quote the transaction reference number in the form for identification.
Candidates can also pay the application fee through electronic transaction. Instructions in this regard are available at nestexam
Last Date for NEST 2011
Completed application forms along with application fee should reach
The Chief Coordinator, NEST-2011,
National Institute of Science Education and Research,
Institute of Physics Campus, Bhubaneswar-751 005,
By Speed/ Registered Post
by March 7, 2011.Result of NEST 2011
Results of NEST examination will be announced on June 20, 2011 on NEST web site. Names of candidates considered eligible for admission to NISER and UM-DAE CBS will be listed in descending order of their scores.
There will be separate lists for NISER and UM-DAE CBS.
The dates of counseling for NISER and UM-DAE CBS will be announced on their respective web pages and the candidates will also be informed by letters.
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