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NEST Undergraduate

An annual scholarship test connecting eligible Northeast students with tuition-fee support and partner colleges across India.

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Up to 50%Merit-based discount on tuition fees
Annual MCQOffline written test with no negative marking
Since 2017A scholarship and guidance initiative for Northeast India

About the Program

NEST Undergraduate

The Northeast Scholarship Test helps eligible students access merit-based tuition-fee support for undergraduate study through partner colleges across India.

Scholarship Details

Based on the performance in the NEST exam, students can qualify for scholarship discounts of up to 50% on tuition fees for undergraduate programs.

  • The scholarship is applicable only on tuition fees, not on other expenses like hostel, books, or miscellaneous charges.
  • The exact percentage of scholarship is merit-based, determined by the student’s score in the NEST.

Partner Colleges

The Accelerator has built a strong network of empanelled and reputed colleges across India. These institutions are selected based on their:

  • Academic excellence
  • Infrastructure
  • Placement records
  • Accreditation and rankings
Note: Students who receive scholarships through NEST can study at any partner college of their choice. Streams include Medical, Paramedical, Engineering, Management, Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, and Creative Arts.

Who Can Apply?

Students who have appeared for the Class 12 board examinations.

Students from any recognized board are eligible to apply.

HumanitiesCommerceScience — PCBScience — PCMInformation TechnologyRetailTourism

Impact Since Inception

Since its launch in 2017, NEST has:

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Helped thousands of students from Northeast India to access quality education.

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Successfully partnered with dozens of reputed institutions pan-India.

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Created a platform that combines financial aid with career mentorship, counseling, and academic support.

How Scholarships from Colleges/Universities

A formal process designed for transparency and authenticity.

As a part of the formal process and to ensure transparency and authenticity, every student who qualifies for a scholarship through their performance in the Northeast Scholarship Test (NEST) will receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the chosen college.

Official Documentation

The LOI is issued on the college’s official letterhead, duly signed and stamped by an authorized representative of the institution.

Scholarship Confirmation

It clearly mentions the percentage of scholarship awarded, which is directly based on the student’s performance in the NEST examination.

Student Details

Includes the student’s name, NEST roll number, and course/stream in which admission is being sought.

Terms of the Scholarship

Specifies that the scholarship amount applies towards tuition fees only and outlines any conditions regarding academic performance or conduct (if applicable).

Verification

The document serves as proof and commitment from the college, and can be used by students and their families for financial planning and verification purposes.

Partner college criteria

Options selected against meaningful standards.

The current NEST information says institutions are considered for academic excellence, infrastructure, placement records, accreditation and rankings.

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Registration

Registration: Interested candidates can register online or at an authorized center. A small registration fee is usually required.

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Examination Format

Examination Format: The test is held once a year in a multiple-choice (MCQ) format with no negative marking.

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Test Mode

Test Mode: Conducted in offline/written format

NEST Undergraduate

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Ask about the next test date, official documentation, partner institutions and scholarship terms.

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