Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
40,000
Qualification
Science, Engineering, Medical, Other
Post
School, Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
NEST SENIOR - II SCHOLARSHIPS
1. The Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test is popularly known as NEST SCHOLARSHIP TEST or just NEST by most students across India This scheme of scholarships has been designed to award the talented students of our country with a handsome amount of scholarships to encourage and inspire them, so that they pursue their education with more enthusiasm and interest. 2. We started NEST in 2006. And since then we have awarded hundreds of scholarships and thousands of certificates to students across the country in appreciation of their excellent performance in our tests till last year. 3. This scheme of scholarships is currently open to students of only science, engineering and medical courses starting from Class 7th to Post-Graduate level. 4. All Indian students and children of NRIs across the world can apply for this scholarship. Particulars Description Name NEST Senior Scholarship Provided by Event Management Center Purpose Higher Studies
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Science, Engineering, Medical, Other
- For
- School, Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Class 11th & 12th (Science), Dip Engg(1st & 2nd Year)
Award & availability
Stated amount: 40,000 Award Amount: Rs. 40,000/- Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
Application Fees: Rs. 650/- only
- Please visit the official website first.
- Read the instructions carefully, before applying,
- Ready your ID Card, Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying.
- Do not forget to bring your application printout.
Selection process
Syllabus: Generally based on what you have studied from 1st Year to the Final Year of Science, Engineering, or Medicine at the Under-Graduate level. Question Paper: Section‐I: Any one of the subject groups, viz. A, B, C, or D—50 Marks. Section II: Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry)—50 Marks. Section‐III: Life Science (Botany & Zoology)—50 Marks. OR General Maths - 40 Marks. Section‐IV: English Grammar—50 Marks. Section‐V: GK (History, Pol. Sci., Geography, Diagrams/Graphics, Statistical, Arithmetical & other Numerical Puzzles)—50 Marks. Total: 200 Questions for 200 Marks in 2 Hours. Other Info
- There is at least one scholarship in each category of NEST.
- There is no limit to the maximum number of scholarships in each category of NEST.
- The thumb rule for the total number of scholarships is that it all depends on the total number of applicants in each category of NEST. More the applicants more the scholarships.
- The formula to calculate the total number of scholarships is like -- Total Number of Applicants Divided by Min. 100 or Max. 200 depending on the available funds. Thus, at least 1% to 2% of the participants are sure to win Prize Money in this contest.
- So far, we have been able to give total 50 to 60 scholarships, i.e. at least 10 to 12 scholarships in each category of NEST every year in the last about 15 years since 2006, except in the last two years of COVID-19 period.
- Thus, the total number of scholarships in each category of NEST is expected to increase with the increasing number of applicants seeking to participate in each event of NEST every next year.
- If there are five and more winners of scholarship in a category, then the topper (Rank#1) gets 20% more amount than others.
- The amount of Prize Money is transferred directly in the account of the winner after verification of the personal, academic and address details within a month or two after the result is declared.
- Though there has been somtimes delay in payment of scholarships in the last couple of years, we will hurry up the process of declaration of result, verification of winners' details and payment of scholarships within six months from the date of test.
Contact
The Director, NEST, C/o SEMCI (India) B-1, Piccadilly Flats, 57-J, Nr. Petrol Pump, Clare Road, Byculla, Mumbai - 400 008, India. Phones: 022-6529 2506 / 6529 2507 Fax: 022-27822583 Mobile: 8976084445. Apply Now https://www.nest.net.in/about_latest.htm