NEST Mock Test 2026

In India, an examination known as the National Entrance Screening Test is held every year. It is a compulsory test for admission into the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai. The nature of this exam is very competitive, which makes it challenging to clear. That’s where the digital platform of Mockers steps in to make your preparation journey smarter, easier, and completely free with the help of the NEST mock test. It is designed by our subject-matter experts to replicate the actual exam environment as well as help you build confidence before the real test.

Whether you are taking the exam for the first time or want to improve your past performance, by taking the NEST mock test 2026, you will be able to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. You also get instant feedback, detailed solutions, and performance analytics - all at zero cost on our website. So, don’t waste any more time and start attempting these tests today.

Overview Of The National Entrance Screening Test

Below are the details related to the NEST that you should be aware of before taking it.

APSPECT	DESCRIPTION
Name of the Test	NEST: National Entrance Screening Test
Test Conducting Authority	NISER: National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar UM-DAE CEBS: University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumbai
Purpose of the Test	Admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at NISER and UM-DAE CEBS.
Mode of the Test	Online: Computer-based test
Sections in the Test	Four sections Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Types of Questions in the Test	Multiple-choice questions
Total Marks in the Test	240 marks (60 marks for each section)
Total Questions in the Test	80 questions (20 questions in each section)
Language of the Question Paper	Hindi and English
Marking Scheme in the Test	3 marks awarded for every right answer. 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for not answering a question.
NEST Application Fee	General and OBC categories: INR 1,400 SC/ST/Divyangjan categories and all female candidates: INR 700
Merit List Criteria	Prepared using the best three scores out of the four sections, and the section with the lowest score will not be considered. That is, scores out of 180 marks will be considered for preparing the merit list.

What Makes Mockers’ NEST Mock Test 2026 Stand Out?

Some points that highlight the unique features and advantages of our NEST online mock test are mentioned in detail below.

Every mock test for NEST on our platform is curated carefully in order to reflect the latest question pattern, sectional format, marking scheme, and difficulty level as per the guidelines for the exam. In this way, we make sure that you are not caught off guard on the exam day.

In our NEST free mock test, you will find a real-time countdown timer. This replicates the actual interface of the examination. With this, you can build your stamina, manage time wisely, adapt to real exam pressure, and so on, easily from the comfort of your home.

Once you have completed the NEST mock test online free, you will receive a report of your performance. It will include section-wise and subject-wise scores, speed and accuracy metrics, analysis of attempted vs. skipped questions, comparison with top performers, etc. With the help of these analytics, you can adjust your study strategy in an effective manner.

We provide the NEST mock test with answers and step-by-step explanations. They are designed by our experts with a focus on concepts, shortcuts, and error-prevention techniques. These solutions are quite ideal for deep learning as well as conceptual clarity.

On our website, you get the full-length NEST mock test and subject-specific NEST sample papers. By attempting, you will be able to find and strengthen your weaker areas. The tests will also help you to enhance your overall readiness for the actual test.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission To The Programs Offered Through NEST

In this section, we have described the criteria that you need to fulfill to become eligible for admission into the offered programs.

Educational qualification

For the Integrated MSc program at NISER and UM–DAE CEBS, you must be enrolled in classes XI and XII of the regular science stream. It is mandatory for you to take the National Entrance Screening Test.
You should have passed class XII examination from any accredited Indian board in the past or the same year.
Additionally, in order to be admitted to NISER and UM-DAE CEBS, you must receive at least 60% marks in the aggregate in your class XII exam or an equivalent grade. If you meet all of the aforementioned requirements, then only you will be admitted if you are selected from the NEST Merit List.
Candidates from the scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), and Divyangjan categories are exempt from the minimum score criterion, which is reduced to 55% in the class XII test or an equivalent grade. A certificate from the relevant Board indicating an equivalent percentage of marks must be supplied in cases where only letter grades are available. The admissions committee of the relevant institution will make the final decision in the absence of such a certificate.

Age limit

There is no upper age limit to take the NEST 2025 exam and get admitted to UM-DAE CEBS or NISER.

Reservation of Seats

There are 200 seats available at NISER and 57 at UM-DAE CEBS for the Integrated MSc program. The Government of India's seat-reservation regulations are followed by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. The following are the categories and the scope of the reservation:

Other Backward Classes in the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): OBC-NCL seats make up 27% of the total. The central list of OBCs has included information about the class. You must present the appropriate, valid certificate on the day of admission if you are accepted under the OBC-NCL category. Reservations are not available to candidates from the creamy layer of OBC. These applicants are regarded as being under the General category. According to some state governments, members of the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) are not eligible for any reservations unless they meet the OBC-NCL requirements. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of society may only be admitted to UM-DAE CEBS under the General-EWS category.
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 15% of seats are set aside for candidates in the Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% are set aside for candidates in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Only castes and tribes listed in the applicable state lists released by the Indian government would be eligible for reservations. According to the Government of India regulations, a certain number of seats are set aside for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy-Layer), and Divyangjan candidates. At the time of entrance, the necessary paperwork must be provided in order to claim seats under the reserved category. Either Hindi or English should be used to write all category certificates. If a certificate is written in a different language, a properly notarised translated copy must also be supplied.
Divyangjan: Every category, including General, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST, has 5% of seats set aside for people with disabilities (Divyangjan). Regardless of the kind of disability, only individuals with at least 40% impairment would be eligible for benefits. This subcategory also includes individuals who have recovered from leprosy and are otherwise medically suitable to enrol in the course. It is recommended that candidates confirm that the certificate complies with the most recent directives from the Indian government. Because of the horizontal nature of the Divyangjan candidate reservation, vacant seats will be given to candidates in the corresponding categories; for example, empty SC (Divyangjan) seats will be given to candidates in the SC category, and so on. The offer of admission will be revoked if the candidates fail to present all original certificates at the time of admission, if they are chosen.

How To Take The NEST Online Mock Test On Our Platform?

For attempting the NEST mock test 2026, have a look at the steps given below and follow them accordingly.

Mockers can be reached by opening any browser on the device and searching for it.

Once the homepage is available, you have to select the ‘Navigation’ bar and click on the section of ‘Exam Categories.’

NEST mock test 2026

This will further open a list where you need to click on the ‘Engineering’ option.

Now, from the various exams, you can select the ‘NEST’ icon.

In a while, you will see a new web page that has the NEST online mock test.

By clicking on the ‘Explore’ button, you can check out different sets of the mock test for NEST.

Lastly, you can begin with your attempts at the NEST free mock test and enhance your problem-solving skills.

Note: Our website allows you to take the NEST mock test online free of cost only after a Google Log In or Sign Up.

Syllabus Of The National Entrance Screening Test

Here, you will find the entire syllabus that is a part of the National Entrance Screening Test and from which we design the questions of our NEST mock test with answers. This syllabus is mainly from the class 11 and class 12 NCERT/CBSE.

SECTION	TOPICS/SUBTOPICS
Biology	Class 11	Diversity in the Living World What is living?; Biodiversity; Need for classification; Three domains of life. Five Kingdom Classification: Salient features and classification of Monera, Protista, and Fungi into major groups. Salient features and classification of plants into major groups. Salient features and classification of animals- non-chordate up to phylum level and chordate up to class level. Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants Morphology and modifications; Tissues; Anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants. Animal tissues: Morphology, anatomy, and functions of different systems of an insect (cockroach). Cell Structure and Function Cell theory and the cell as the basic unit of life; Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Chemical constituents of living cells: Biomolecules–structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids; Enzymes. Cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and their significance. Plant Physiology Transport in plants: Movement of water, gases, and nutrients; cell-to-cell transport. Mineral nutrition: Essential minerals, macro and micronutrients, and their role. Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis as a means of Autotrophic nutrition. Respiration: Exchange of gases; Cellular respiration – glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic). Human Physiology Digestion and absorption: Alimentary canal and digestive glands; Role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones. Breathing and Respiration: Respiratory organs in animals; Respiratory system in humans. Body fluids and circulation: Composition of blood, blood groups. Excretory products and their elimination: Modes of excretion. Locomotion and Movement: Types of movement. Imp: Diseases related to all the human physiology systems to be taught in brief.
Biology	Class 12	Reproduction Reproduction in organisms: Reproduction, a characteristic feature of all organisms for the continuation of the species; Modes of reproduction – Asexual and sexual. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Flower structure. Human Reproduction: Male and female reproductive systems; Menstrual cycle. Reproductive health: Need for reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD); Birth control- Need and Methods. Genetics and Evolution Heredity and variation: Mendelian Inheritance; Deviations from Mendelism– Incomplete dominance. Molecular Basis of Inheritance: Search for genetic material and DNA as genetic material; Structure of DNA and RNA. Evolution: Origin of life; Biological evolution and evidence for biological evolution. Biology and Human Welfare Health and Disease: Pathogens; parasites causing human diseases; Basic concepts of immunology. Improvement in food production: Plant breeding, tissue culture, single cell protein, Biofortification. Microbes in human welfare: In household food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, and energy generation. Biotechnology and Its Applications Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology). Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine production. Ecology and environment Organisms and environment: Habitat and niche; Population and ecological adaptations. Ecosystems: Patterns, components, productivity, and decomposition. Biodiversity and its conservation: Concept of Biodiversity; Patterns of Biodiversity; Importance of Biodiversity. Environmental issues: Air pollution and its control; Water pollution and its control.
Chemsitry	Class 11	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry General Introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry. Historical approach to the particulate nature of matter. Atomic and molecular masses. Mole concept and molar mass. Structure of an Atom Discovery of electron, proton, and neutron; atomic number, isotopes, and isobars. Thompson’s model and its limitations, Rutherford’s model and its limitations, Bohr’s model and its limitations. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Significance of classification, brief history of the development of the periodic table, and modern periodic law. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Three states of matter, intermolecular interactions, types of bonding, and melting and boiling points. Liquid State – Vapour pressure, viscosity, and surface tension. Thermodynamics Concepts of system, types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties. First law of thermodynamics – internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity, and specific heat. Introduction of entropy as a state function, Second law of thermodynamics. Third law of thermodynamics –Brief introduction. Equilibrium Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, the dynamic nature of equilibrium. Redox Reactions Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number. Hydrogen Position of hydrogen in the periodic table, occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties, and uses of hydrogen; hydrides. s- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) Some p-Block Elements Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques General introduction, methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Electronic displacements in a covalent bond. Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond.
Chemsitry	Class 12	Solid State Classification of solids based on different binding forces: molecular, ionic, covalent, and metallic solids. Solutions Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids. Electrochemistry Redox reactions; conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity variations of conductivity with concentration. Chemical Kinetics Rate of a reaction, factors affecting rates of reaction: concentration, temperature, and catalyst. Surface Chemistry Adsorption – physisorption and chemisorption; factors affecting the adsorption of gases on solids. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Principles and methods of extraction – concentration, oxidation, reduction, electrolytic method, and refining. p-Block Elements Group 15, 16, 17, 18 elements. d and f Block Elements Lanthanoids, Actinoids. Coordination Compounds Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties, and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Nomenclature, Uses, and Environmental Effects. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Biomolecules Carbohydrates, Proteins, Hormones, Vitamins, Nucleic Acids. Polymers Classification – Natural and synthetic, methods of polymerization. Chemistry in Everyday Life Chemicals in medicines, Chemicals in food, Cleansing agents,
Mathematics	Class 11	Sets and Functions Sets Relations and Functions Trigonometric Functions Algebra Principle of Mathematical Induction Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Linear Inequalities Permutations and Combinations Binomial Theorem Sequence and Series Coordinate Geometry Straight Lines Conic Sections Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry Calculus Limits and Derivatives Mathematical Reasoning Statistics and Probability Statistics Probability
Mathematics	Class 12	Relations and Functions Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Algebra Matrices Determinants Calculus Continuity and Differentiability Applications of Derivatives Integrals Applications of the Integrals Differential Equations Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry Vectors Three-dimensional Geometry Linear Programming Probability
Physics	Class 11	Physical World and Measurement Physics: Scope and excitement; nature of physical laws; Physics, technology, and society. Need for measurement: Units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and its applications. Kinematics Fame of reference, motion in a straight line, position-time graph, speed, and velocity. Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion. Scalar and vector quantities. Unit vectors. Resolution of a vector in a plane. Laws of Motion Intuitive concept of force. Inertia, Newton’s first law of motion; momentum and Newton’s second law of motion; impulse; Newton’s third law of motion Equilibrium of concurrent forces. Static and kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction, and lubrication. Work, Energy, and Power Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, and power. Notion of potential energy, potential energy of a spring, conservative forces, conservation of mechanical energy, and non-conservative forces. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation, and centre of mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of a uniform rod. Moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, and conservation of angular momentum with some examples. Gravitation Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. The universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth. Gravitational potential energy. Escape velocity, orbital velocity of a satellite. Geostationary satellites. Properties of Bulk Matter Elastic behaviour, stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s Law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus. Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s law and its applications. Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, Reynolds’ number. Thermodynamics Thermal equilibrium and definition of temperature. Heat, work, and internal energy. Second law of thermodynamics. Heat engines and refrigerators. Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas. Kinetic theory of gases: Assumptions, concept of pressure. Oscillations and Waves Periodic motion and functions. Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and its equation Wave motion. Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of wave motion. Displacement relation for a progressive wave.
Physics	Class 12	Electrostatics Electric charges and their conservation. Coulomb’s law, the superposition principle, and continuous charge distribution. Electric field; electric dipole; torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field. Electric flux, statement of Gauss’s theorem, and its applications. Current Electricity Electric current, flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity, and mobility. Carbon resistors, colour code for carbon resistors. Internal resistance of a cell, potential difference, and emf of a cell. Kirchhoff’s laws and simple applications. Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism Concept of magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment. Biot-Savart law. Ampere’s law and its applications to infinitely long straight wires, straight, and toroidal solenoids. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law, induced emf and current; Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents, peak and rms value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance. AC generator and transformer. Electromagnetic Waves Need for displacement current. Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics. Electromagnetic spectrum, including elementary facts about its uses. Optics Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula. Scattering of light – blue colour of the sky and reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset. Optical instruments, Wave optics. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations. Matter waves. Davisson-Germer experiment. Atoms and Nuclei Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of the atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Radioactivity – alpha, beta, and gamma particles/rays and their properties; radioactive decay law. Electronic Devices Energy bands in solids, conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Communication Systems Elements of a communication system: bandwidth of signals; bandwidth of transmission medium.

How To Use The Mock Test For NEST In Your Preparation Strategy?

When you use the NEST mock test effectively, it can become a powerful tool to optimize your study plan, track your progress, build exam-day confidence, and so on. Here’s how to include this resource smartly in your preparation strategy.

We have analyzed that a number of students leave the NEST mock test 2026 for the final stage of preparation, which is a huge mistake. You should start taking them after completing around 40 to 50% of the syllabus. This way, you will get a realistic idea of where you stand properly before the exam.

You must not wait to finish the entire syllabus to take the NEST online mock test. Instead, you can attempt section-wise sample papers and reinforce the concepts right after studying them. You will be able to improve your retention as well as make sure to do practical application of theoretical knowledge.

It is recommended to take the mock test for NEST in a quiet room, just like the exam. By doing so, you can build your mental stamina, improve your time management, as well as train your brain to stay focused under pressure.

After the completion of the NEST free mock test, you have to review every incorrect and skipped question, classify your errors (concept gaps, silly mistakes, or time pressure), and maintain an “Error Log” to track your repeated mistakes. In this way, you can turn every test into a powerful learning session.

Once you have analyzed your NEST mock test online free result, you should seek help on the difficult questions. It can be from your teachers, peers, etc. If you understand even one tricky question properly, then it can give you more benefits than solving ten easy ones.

Important Things To Remember For The National Entrance Screening Test

Below are some points related to the exam, as well as the NEST online application that you must remember carefully.

NEST Examination

It is recommended that you arrive at the testing location at least sixty minutes prior to the exam's start time.
You will not be permitted to enter the examination room after 30 minutes have passed since the exam began.
Unless there is a medical emergency, you will not be permitted to leave the exam room no sooner than two hours after the exam begins.
To enter the exam room, you must bring both your admit card and a current photo ID card. You might not be permitted to access the testing location without these documents.
Calculators and log tables are not permitted in the exam room. You are required to bring your own black or blue pen. In the exam room, blank pages will be available for rough work. There will be a basic calculator available on the screen.
Mobile phones, smart watches, digital devices, storage devices, and other electronic equipment of any type are prohibited in the examination room.

NEST Online Application

You must enter the proper email address. This email address is the only one used by the NEST office to contact you.
You should be able to reach the phone number you gave on the application. This phone number is used by the NEST office to contact or deliver SMS messages as needed.
Upload a current passport-sized photo that has been correctly scanned and cropped. It is necessary to supply a correctly cropped and scanned signature.
The signature and photo files must only be in JPG or JPEG format and cannot exceed 80 KB each.
Applications that are not complete in any way will not be accepted.
The Odisha High Court will have jurisdiction over any disputes pertaining to the NEST exam.

Proposed Students Intake

The number of seats available at NISER and CEBS for admission would be as follows.

CATEGORY	NISER	UM-DAE CEBS
General	101	23
General - EWS	0	06
OBC - NCL	54	15
SC	30	09
ST	15	04
Divyangjan	5% seats in each category	5% seats in each category
Total Intake	200	57

According to current government regulations, two supernumerary seats are set aside at both NISER and CEBS for qualified applicants from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh.
If a student achieves a suitable general ranking, they will be assigned to a general seat.
For instance, if an OBC candidate manages to be the exam's best scorer (General rank 1), they will also receive OBC rank 1. To ensure that all OBC seats are still available following their admission, in such a scenario, they would be admitted against the General rank.

Best Time To Start Taking NEST Free Mock Test

Once you know when to start attempts at the NEST mock test with answers, you will be able to sharpen all the important skills in an effective manner before the exam. Below are some points on how to time it right and use the tests throughout your preparation journey.

After completing 40 to 50% of the syllabus (early-mid stage)

This is the ideal timing to start with the NEST mock test. You can begin with the sectional or subject-wise mock tests during this time. You should also not worry about your scores and focus on getting familiar with the question styles and time limits. In this way, you will be able to connect the gap between your learning and applying what you have studied.

Every 2 weeks during active preparation

Once you have started, you should make the NEST mock test 2026 a routine part of your preparation cycle. Every 10 to 14 days, you need to take a full-length mock test, follow it up with deep analysis and targeted revision, etc. Make sure that you note question types that confuse you or consistently slow you down.

Right After Finishing the Entire Syllabus (Around 8–10 Weeks Before Exam)

This is the phase where you have to increase the frequency of NEST online mock test attempts. Now, you should take 2 full-length mocks every week, mix in revision of past weak topics, as well as focus on consistency, time management, and mental endurance.

Final 4 Weeks Before the Exam - Peak Mock Test Phase

This is the stage of polishing your performance. During this time, you have to attempt 3 to 4 mock test for NEST per week, along with in-depth analysis on alternate days. We also advise you to practice at the same time of day as the actual NEST exam. Your main focus should be on fine-tuning your time allocation, guesswork strategy, stamina, and so on.

Centers For The National Entrance Screening Test

There are more than 100 cities and towns in India that have been selected to conduct the NEST. Below is a list of all these exam centers for your reference, so you can choose the nearest place and take this test.

NEST CENTERS
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)	Guntur (Andhra Pradesh- AP)	Kurnool (AP)	Rajahmundry (AP)
Tirupathi (AP)	Vijayawada (AP)	Visakhapatnam (AP)	Vizianagaram (AP)
Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh)	Dibrugarh (Assam- AS)	Guwahati (AS)	Tezpur (AS)
Bhagalpur (Bihar- BR)	Patna (BR)	Bhilai Nagar (Chhattisgarh- CG)	Raipur (CG)
New Delhi (DL)	Panaji (Goa)	Ahmedabad (Gujarat- GJ)	Bhuj (GJ)
Rajkot (GJ)	Surat (GJ)	Hisar (Haryana- HR)	Kurukshetra (HR)
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh- HP)	Shimla (HP)	Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir- JK)	Srinagar (JK)
Bokaro Steel City (Jharkhand- JH)	Dhanbad (JH)	Jamshedpur (JH)	Ranchi (JH)
Bengaluru (Karnataka- KA)	Hubballi (KA)	Mangaluru (KA)	Mysuru (KA)
Alappuzha (Kerala- KL)	Ernakulam (KL)	Idukki (KL)	Kannur (KL)
Kasaragod (KL)	Kollam (KL)	Kollam (KL)	Kottayam (KL)
Kozhikode (KL)	Malappuram (KL)	Palakkad (KL)	Pathanamthitta (KL)
Thiruvananthapuram (KL)	Thrissur (KL)	Wayanad (KL)	Leh (Ladakh)
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh- MP)	Gwalior (MP)	Indore (MP)	Jabalpur (MP)
Aurangabad (Maharashtra- MH)	Jalgaon (MH)	Kolhapur (MH)	Mumbai (MH)
Nagpur (MH)	Nanded (MH)	Pune (MH)	Ratnagiri (MH)
Solapur (MH)	Imphal (Manipur)	Shillong (Meghalaya)	Aizawl (Mizoram)
Dimapur (Nagaland- NL)	Kohima (NL)	Angul (Odisha- OD)	Balangir (OD)
Balasore (OD)	Bargarh (OD)	Baripada (OD)	Berhampur (OD)
Bhadrak (OD)	Bhawanipatna (OD)	Bhubaneswar (OD)	Boudh (OD)
Cuttack (OD)	Deogarh (OD)	Dhenkanal (OD)	Jagatsinghpur (OD)
Jajpur (OD)	Jeypore (OD)	Jharsuguda (OD)	Kendrapara (OD)
Keonjhar (OD)	Malkangiri (OD)	Nayagarh (OD)	Nuapada (OD)
Paralakhemundi (OD)	Phulbani (OD)	Puri (OD)	Rayagada (OD)
Rourkela (OD)	Sambalpur (OD)	Sonepur (OD)	Sundargarh (OD)
Umerkote (OD)	Puducherry (Puducherry)	Bhatinda (Punjab- PB)	Jalandhar (PB)
Chandigarh (PB)	Mohali (PB)	Bikaner (Rajasthan- RJ)	Jaipur (RJ)
Jodhpur (RJ)	Kota (RJ)	Udaipur (RJ)	Gangtok (Sikkim)
Chennai (Tamil Nadu- TN)	Coimbatore (TN)	Madurai (TN)	Salem (TN)
Tiruchirappalli (TN)	Tirunelveli (TN)	Hyderabad (Telangana- TS)	Karimnagar (TS)
Warangal (TS)	Agartala (Tripura)	Agra (Uttar Pradesh- UP)	Aligarh (UP)
Gorakhpur (UP)	Kanpur (UP)	Lucknow (UP)	Noida (UP)
Prayagraj (UP)	Varanasi (UP)	Dehradun (Uttarakhand- UK)	Haldwani (UK)
Roorkee (UK)	Asansol (West Bengal- WB)	Berhampur (WB)	Burdwan (WB)
Durgapur (WB)	Hooghly (WB)	Kalyani (WB)	Kolkata (WB)
Siliguri (WB)

Conclusion

The Mockers’ NEST free mock test plays a game-changing role in your exam preparation. With their help, you can get comfortable with the exam pattern, refine your time management, pinpoint your weaknesses, steadily improve your performance, and so on. This high-quality free practice material also gives you the chance to gain confidence at zero cost. Also, make sure that you not just study, but, simulate, analyze, and improve. Make these mock tests a core part of your strategy and walk into the exam hall ready.

FAQ's

Attempts at the NEST mock test with answers will help you sharpen your understanding of the exam pattern, improve your time management, reveal your strengths and weaknesses, build your confidence under exam-like pressure, etc. All these are vital components in a competitive exam strategy.

It is not certain that your score on the NEST mock test 2026 will predict your performance in the actual exam, but it will serve as a reliable measure. This will also help you improve your problem-solving skills effectively before the exam.

After attempting each mock test for NEST, you should review your incorrect and skipped questions, categorize mistakes, note question formats that confused you, as well as update an error log to track recurring patterns.

As the NEST mock test online free on Mockers comes with a timer, it trains you to pace yourself. You are also able to decide which questions you should attempt first, as well as manage time in each section. This will help you maximize your score in a limited duration.

Our experts advise you to aim for at least 5 to 10 NEST mock test according to your preparation timeline. You should also mix section-wise sample paper practice for better results.

The National Entrance Screening Test is held in an online mode. That’s why we also offer the NEST online mock test in a computer-based test mode. You should know that the offline mocks will be less effective if you don’t do CBT-style practice.

At Mockers, you will get the best NEST free mock test series. They are updated regularly to replicate the pattern of the current exam. It includes the four-subject format, multiple-choice questions, negative marking, section-wise scoring, and so on.

Yes, you must attempt the NEST mock test with answers again after the analysis. By doing so, you will be able to reinforce your learning, address your conceptual issues, as well as build confidence through repetition.

On our platform, you will find that the NEST mock test 2026 is just like the real exam. It includes four sections, 80 questions, overall 240 marks, and a 3.5-hour duration. We have different sets of mock tests with the same format for free attempts.

It is very important to review your mock test for NEST analytics, like time per question, sectional accuracy, and topic performance. With these insights, you can find patterns, such as consistently slow sections or repeating error types. Then, you will be able to do targeted improvement.