NEST 2027 — Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern
Dates, syllabus and exam pattern for National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2027, conducted by NISER & UM-DAE CEBS.
NEST 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The dates below are the usual windows, based on when the 2026 exam was held; NISER & UM-DAE CEBS confirms the real dates in its official notification.
NEST 2027 important dates
| Event | Date (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Exam | Expected June 2027 (not yet announced)Expected |
"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official NEST website for confirmed dates.
NEST key facts
- Four sections — Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics — of 20 MCQs each (60 marks per section), +3 / −1. Your best three section scores make your total out of 180.
- Computer-based, 3 hours.
From the latest official notice. Confirm in the 2027 notification from NISER & UM-DAE CEBS.
Subjects covered in NEST
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Roadmap
How to prepare for NEST 2027 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for NEST
These follow the latest syllabus NISER & UM-DAE CEBS has published. Check the 2027 notification for any changes when it is out.
NEST Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
NEST Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
NEST Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
NEST Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
NEST Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
NEST Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
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