NISER and CEBS courses through NEST
NEST is built around a research-oriented five-year Integrated MSc pathway at NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai.
NISER Bhubaneswar
The NEST route leads to the five-year Integrated MSc programme at NISER, with basic-science study designed around research preparation.
UM-DAE CEBS Mumbai
CEBS is the second institute using NEST for the five-year Integrated MSc admission route.
Research focus
The programme is designed for students interested in deeper study of the basic sciences and future research pathways.
2026 seat reference
The NEST 2026 brochure lists 202 seats for NISER including two supernumerary J&K/Ladakh seats, and 59 for CEBS including two supernumerary J&K/Ladakh seats. Seat numbers and rules can change by admission cycle.
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