It is mandatory for those students set to write their Public Examinations this year or passed earlier while pursuing to join the integrated 50year M. Sc. Course to write NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) and pass the same.
The above 5-years integrated M. SC. courses are offered by the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar and the Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai.
For the students admitted in this course, annual scholarship assistance of Rs. 60000 and a summer coaching scholarship assistance of Rs. 20000 are offered. The NEST for the current academic year is scheduled on 1st June.
Online registration for applying to participate in NEST commenced on 7th January. The last date for online application is 11th March.