Nationwide & Scholarship Test (NEST Junior 2017) has been issued from the bonafide Indian students in class X, XI & XII (only science stream) in India for the award of at least 20 (Twenty) scholarships worth Rs. 25,000/- to 50,000/- based on merit. Students of class IX, X, XI, XII (Science) appearing/passing out in 2017 only can apply for NEST Junior 2017.
Nest Junior 2017 Admit card is available. Download it from the link below.
NEST Junior 2017
Those candidates who are interested and eligible for NEST Junior 2017 can apply before the last date as per schedule mention below. Candidates who fill their application on time can download their admit card. Before applying online candidates must ensure their eligibility and other conditions. Candidates can check the detail of application process, exam centres and other important information on this page below.
Schedule for the NEST Junior 2017 is given below.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online application submission start from | 05 Jan 2017 |
| Last date for submission of application form | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Last date for submission of application form (With Late Fee) | |
| With Late Fee of Rs 100/- | 31 May 2017 |
| With Late Fee of Rs 200/- | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Date of Admit card | 22 July 2017 |
| Online Exam date | 30 Jul 2017 |
Admit Card
Admit card is now available to download for NEST Junior 2017. Candidates can download the admit card by login the link given below. Exam will be held on 30 July 2017. Candidates must carry the admit card at the time of examination.
- To download Admit Card – Click Here
Venue : Test Venues in all major cities in India.
Application Form
Candidates can apply online for NEST Junior 2017 from the official website http://services2.exon.in. If you are paying your registration fee through Demand Draft, then it must be in favour of SEMCI India payable at Mumbai. Before filling up the application form, you must have your Demand Draft ready as you need to enter your Demand Draft details at the time of registration. But, if you are making payment online, i.e. through Internet Banking, then you should keep your Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking Account details ready for online payment at the time of registration.
Please note that those candidates who are applying to participate in online test as per schedule win a NEST scholarship based on Merit. NEST do not offer admission to any class, course or training. It’s an initiative to award only scholarships.
Application Fee
Candidate can either apply and pay fees online instantly or can download the PDF application form from the official website and send it along with a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 600/- in favour of “SEMCI India” payable at Mumbai before the last date.
Thereafter, there is late fee of Rs. 100/- till 31 May 2017 and Rs. 200/- till 30 Jun 2017.
How to apply
Please log on to www.nest.net.in to apply and pay fees ashes. Or follow the below given steps if you are sending application/s by post/courier:
| Step – 1 Get the Application Form |
Download the application form from www.nest.net.in/applicationform.htm |
| Step – 2 Fill Up the Application Form |
Fill up the application form correctly and completely and paste your latest photograph in the space provided on it. |
| Step – 3 Submit the Application Form |
Send your filled up application form by registered post/courier attached with a DD on above mention address. |
Note : –
- There is no need for any attestation, verification or recommendation.
- Do Not attach any documents, except DD with the application form.
- Applicants can also forma a group of two or more students and drawn a single DD of cumulative amount and send all the applications together in a single envelop to save their time and money.
- Anyone who tops the list in a category cannot apply again in the same category
- It is the prerogative of the college to charge RS. 25/- per candidate as processing fee for collecting and dispatch of application to NEST office if applications are sent through school/College.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are currently a bonafide student of class 10th, 11th or 12th(science stream only) in any school/college in India are eligible to apply for NEST Junior 2017. In other words, candidates can apply for NEST Junior category of scholarships of this year only if you are appearing in or passing out of class 10th, 11th, or 12th exam in the year 2017. It is advised that candidates read all the eligibility criteria carefully in the as mention before filling application form.
NEST Junior Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2017
The content and level of questions are based on SSC and HSC books prescribed by the CBSE, ICSE and other State boards in India. The test comprises of four sections as given below:
| Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| I | Physics & Chemistry | 50 | 50 |
| II | Maths / Biology | 50 | 50 |
| III | English Language | 50 | 50 |
| IV | Logic & G.K. | 50 | 50 |
| Total | All Sections in Two Hours | 200 Questions | 200 Marks |
Note – Students of class IX, X, XI, XII (Science) appearing/passing out in 2017 only can apply for NEST Junior 2017..
Grading of Marks: Following is the grading of marks:
| Grade A+ | From 90% to 100% | From 180 to 200 Marks |
| Grade A | 80% and below 90% | From 160 to 179 Marks |
| Grade B+ | 70% and below 80% | From 140 to 159 Marks |
| Grade B | 60% and below 70% | From 120 to 139 Marks |
| Grade C+ | 50% and below 60% | From 100 to 119 Marks |
| Grade C | 40% and below 50% | From 80 to 99 Marks |
Result 2017
NEST Junior 2017 Result will be declared after the online test. Candidates can check their result on the official website or by a direct link that will be posted on this page below.
Check NEST Junior 2017 Result here
- Link will be available here..!!!
For meantime, candidates can check the last year result given below.
Check NEST Junior 2016 Result here
Important Information
Amount & Number Of Scholarships: There are at least 20 scholarships of Rs. 25,000/- each to the top 20 scorers (Rs. 50,000/- to Rank #1 in the list).
Certificates: Certificate of Appreciation shall be awarded to all candidates who score aggregate of 40% and above of all the four sections put together in the test.
Prize Distribution: The toppers winning the scholarships shall be felicitated in a gathering presided over by some renowned persons(s) of knowledge and / or enterprise in the last week of October, 2017 (expected) in Mumbai.
For more information about NEST
Phone – 022-6529 2506 / 6529 2507 OR E-mail: [email protected]
For Technical queries
(9:30 AM to 6 PM – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 011-4050 8149 OR E-mail: [email protected]