NEST Exam Analysis 2024: Section Wise Difficulty Level

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Feb 20, 2024

NEST exam analysis 2024 will be updated after the exam concludes. NEST 2024 exam will be held for 180 marks for 210 minutes in an online mode (CBT), and the type of questions asked will be MCQs. NEST analysis 2024 is essential for candidates to understand. Understanding the NEST 2024 exam analysis will guide the applicants in developing an effective study plan.

In addition, referring to the paper analysis will also provide the candidates with an understanding of the NEST 2024 difficulty level. The exam analysis is prepared based on the review from the students and experts from an average student's perspective.

 Candidates can consult this page for a thorough analysis of the NEST exam questions 2024 including the marking scheme and difficulty. Additionally, it will help candidates determine their expected ranks.

Table of Contents

• NEST Exam Analysis 2024
• NEST Exam Analysis 2023
• NEST Question Paper Analysis 2022: Shift 1 
• NEST Question Paper Analysis 2022: Shift 2
• NEST Section-Wise Analysis 2022
• NEST Question Distribution 2021
• NEST Paper Analysis 2020

NEST Exam Analysis 2024

NEST 2024 exam will be administered in two shifts: the morning (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM) and the afternoon (2:30 PM to 6:00 PM). The difficulty level for NEST 2024 is expected to range from simple to hard. Physics will be the toughest section, followed by Mathematics. Chemistry and biology will be on the simpler tracks. 

The exam times were such that applicants had to be at the exam centre on time to avoid overcrowding at the security checkpoint. To take the exam, candidates needed their NEST admit card and government-issued ID, as well as the Arogya Setu app on their phones. The examination times were as follows:

NEST Exam Analysis 2023

After the exam, this page has been updated with the NEST Paper Analysis 2023.

NEST Analysis 2023 Shift 1 & 2

• NEST Exam Analysis 2023 Shift 1 and 2 for Jun 24, 2023

NEST Question Paper Analysis 2022: Shift 1 

NEST Exam 2022 was held on Jun 18, 2022, in two shifts (Session 1: 9 AM to 12:30 PM and Session 2: 2:30 PM to 6 PM) in an online mode as a computer-based test (CBT). The overall difficulty of the exam was found to be easy to moderate. Candidates can refer to the table below to find out the detailed analysis for NEST 2022 Shift 1 exam.

NEST Question Paper Analysis 2022: Shift 2

The detailed paper analysis of NEST 2022 Shift 2 is given in the table below for the reference of the candidates.

NEST Section-Wise Analysis 2022

The NEST syllabus 2024, which was similar to the board exam syllabus, was used as the basis for the questions. The topics followed the expected trends. Let's look at the topics broken down into sections.

• Biology: This section had a low level of difficulty. The subjects included, among others, Botany, Human Physiology, and Human Reproduction.
• Physics: The most difficult section was in physics. The subjects covered were kinematics, unit and dimensions, current electricity, capacitors, and calorimetry.
• Mathematics: The majority of the math questions were at the Class 11 level. The difficulty ranged from tough to moderate. Probability and limits were a couple of the subjects covered.
• Chemistry: NCERT-level questions were asked. But many of the questions came from JEE Main exam exams from prior years. The overall level of difficulty for this part was low. The questions tended to lean more toward physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry.

NEST Question Distribution 2021

The table below contains the distribution of questions and marks for the NEST 2021 exam.

NEST Paper Analysis 2020

NEST Exam 2022 was held on Sep 29, 2020. Some key observations regarding NEST Paper Analysis 2020 are given below for the reference of the candidates.

• The exam had a total of 70 questions, and the maximum score was 230.
• The majority of candidates were able to submit their final answers within the allotted time despite the paper being challenging and time-consuming.
• The paper required a lot of time and effort.
• The majority of the questions in the general aptitude section were about current events.