NEST exam date 2021 announced; apply till July 15

NEW DELHI: National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) has announced the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) on its official website. According to the schedule, NEST 2021 will be held on August 14.

The last date to apply for NEST 2021 has been extended till July 15. The online application process commenced on February 24. NEST admit card 2021 will be released on August 3, 2021. The NEST result 2021 will be announced on September 1, 2021.
Eligibility criteria for admission
Candidates must qualify for all four eligibility criteria listed below:

• Candidates in the Unreserved and OBC categories must have been born on or after August 01, 2001. The age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ ST/ Divyangjan candidates.
• Class XII qualifying examination must have passed in either 2019 or 2020. Candidates appearing in 2021 are also eligible. (Where only Letter Grade is given by the Board, a certificate from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required. In the absence of such a certificate the decision of the respective Admission Committees will be final.)
• At least 60% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade) in Class XII examination from any recognized Board in India. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates and for Divyangjan candidates, the minimum requirement is 55%.
• Candidates should secure a position in the NEST merit list.