NEST 2015 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ nestexam.in : NISER Bhubaneswar

Organisation : National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar
Announcement : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Entrance Exam : National Entrance Screening Test NEST 2015

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/384-FAQ-2015.pdf
Home Page : http://www.nestexam.in/

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :
1. Eligibility:
Q1.1 I passed my XIIth board exam before 2013 but my date of birth is within eligible range. Am I eligible for admission?
Q1.2 I did not have one subject among Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in my XIIth board exam. Am I eligible?
Q1.3 I have a gap of more than two years between my Xth and XIIth board exams? Am I eligible?

2. Registration:
Q2.1 Is it absolutely necessary to register with an email-id if one opts for online application?
Q2.2 I have forgotten my password that I had given during registration. What should I do?
Q2.3 I am waiting for my password after Registration. When/How shall I receive?

3. Online Application Page 1 – Personal information & Academic records:
Q3.1 I am not ready with my scanned photograph and signature. What should I do?
Q3.2 How should I convert my CGPA to percentage?

4. Online Application Page 2 – Payment details:
Q4.1 I have already paid my application fee. But I cannot proceed to page 3. What should I do?
Q4.2 Where from would I get the SB Collect reference number?
Q4.3 Is there any way to reprint the SB Collect receipt?
Q4.4 Wrong DU number entered in form (8-digit app. number OR unsuccessful payment DU entered) and submitted – cannot change it. How to put correct DU number?

5. Online Application Page 3 – Image upload:
Q5.1 After upload photo and/or signature looks too small to be identified. Is it accepted?
Q5.2 Wrong pictures uploaded. What to do?
Q5.3 I can’t choose my photo as the file browser window does not appear when I click ‘Select Photo’. How to complete upload process?

6. Summary page:
Q6.1 Do I need to send the hard copies of the application summary and DD to NEST office?

Answers
Q1.1 I passed my XIIth board exam before 2013 but my date of birth is within eligible range. Am I eligible for admission?
Ans: YOU ARE NOT, UNFORTUNATELY. You need to satisfy all three criteria of eligibility. Please refer to the ‘Eligibility’ tab at http://www.nestexam.in/.
Q1.2 I did not have one subject among Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in my XIIth board exam. Am I eligible?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible. Candidates are permitted to attempt as many subject-sections as they wish. However, only the best three subject-scores along with the score in the general section will be counted for evaluation and merit list preparation. However, if selected you will have to study all 4 subjects (B,C,M,P) in the first year only.
Q1.3 I have a gap of more than two years between my Xth and XIIth board exams? Am I eligible?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible. Only XIIth passing year should be in 2013/ 2014/ 2015.

Q2.1 Is it absolutely necessary to register with an email id if one opts for online application?
Ans: YES. The email containing link to confirm your email-ID will only be sent to the registered email id. You should therefore use your personal email-id.
Q2.2 I have forgotten my password that I had given during registration. What should I do?
Ans: You can retrieve your password using the ‘Oops! I forgot my password’ link provided on the login page. This password can be retrieved maximum twice.
Q2.3 I am waiting for my password after Registration. When/How shall I receive?
Ans: Why are you waiting for the password when YOU had provided it during registration? Login in window .2. (sign-in) after clicking the confirmation link in your email.

Q3.1 I am not ready with my scanned photograph and signature. What should I do?
Ans: NOT A PROBLEM. You may upload the photo and the signature at the very last stage. However, they are mandatory for completion of the application process.
Q3.2 How should I convert my CGPA to percentage?
Ans: PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR BOARD’S GUIDELINE. Typically it is done by multiplying 9.5 to the overall CGPA.