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The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2025 results have been officially declared. If you’re among the students who appeared for this competitive exam, it’s time to check your scorecard, understand your ranking, and prepare for the upcoming counselling rounds.

NEST is the gateway to some of the top science institutions in India, namely NISER Bhubaneswar and CEBS Mumbai, both offering a 5-year Integrated M.Sc. program in basic sciences.

In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know — from how to access your scorecard, what the merit list means to the steps involved in the counselling process.

What is NEST?

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a national-level entrance exam held annually for students seeking admission to:

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), Mumbai

These institutes offer a 5-year Integrated M.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, and are known for their research-driven education and excellent faculty.

NEST 2025 Result Highlights

Result Declaration Date: July 10, 2025

Mode: Online at the official website (nestexam.in)

Revised Scorecards Issued: July 17, 2025

Program Offered: 5-Year Integrated M.Sc.

Total Seats: 200 at NISER, 57 at CEBS

Due to a calculation issue in the qualifying percentile, updated scorecards were issued. Only the revised version (dated July 17) will be accepted for admission purposes.

How to Check and Download NEST 2025 Scorecard

Here’s how you can access your NEST scorecard:

Visit the official website

Click on the "Download Revised Scorecard" link

Log in using your credentials (User ID and Password)

View, download, and print your updated scorecard

Note: If your scorecard is dated before July 17, it will not be considered valid for further processes like counselling and admission.

What the Scorecard Includes

The NEST 2025 scorecard contains:

Personal details: Name, roll number, application number

Section-wise marks (General + best three subject sections)

Total score out of 150

Percentile score and All India Rank (AIR)

Qualifying status based on cutoffs

To be eligible for the merit list, you need to meet two conditions:

SMAS (Section-wise Minimum Admissible Score): You must score above the minimum mark in each tested section

MAP (Minimum Admissible Percentile): Your overall percentile should meet the cutoff set by the institution

NEST 2025 Merit List

The merit list includes candidates who meet both the SMAS and MAP criteria. Separate merit lists are published for NISER and CEBS, based on the number of available seats and reservation rules.

If your name is on the merit list, you are eligible to participate in the next stage, counseling and admission.

Counselling Process for NEST 2025

Once the results and merit list are out, the counselling and admission process begins. Here's how it typically works:

Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)

Shortlisted candidates must log in to the official website and confirm their interest in participating in the admission process.

Step 2: Document Upload

You’ll be required to upload the following documents:

10th and 12th mark sheets

Category certificate (if applicable)

Photo ID proof

Passport-size photograph

Revised NEST 2025 scorecard

Step 3: Seat Allocation

Seats are allotted based on:

Your rank in the merit list

Course and institution preferences

Availability of seats in respective categories

There may be multiple rounds of counselling depending on seat vacancy.

Step 4: Final Admission

Once a seat is allotted, you must:

Pay the admission fee

Complete physical or online document verification

Report to the campus (if offline mode is applicable)

Tips for Students

Download the updated scorecard (dated July 17), the previous one is invalid

Check your merit list status as soon as it’s published

Keep your documents ready in scanned format

Don’t miss deadlines for submitting EOI or documents

Stay updated through the official NEST website

Final Thoughts

The announcement of the NEST 2025 result is a significant milestone for every science student aspiring for admission to NISER or CEBS. If you’ve made it to the merit list, you’re just a few steps away from joining one of the most respected research institutes in the country.

Even if you didn’t qualify this time, remember, this isn’t the end of the road. There are many other excellent science programs and entrance exams that can lead to a bright career.

For now, if you’re in the running — stay focused, follow the counselling timeline, and complete all formalities with care.