ITM National Entrance & Scholarship Test (ITM NEST 2021) is conducted by ITM University, which is situated in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh for admissions to various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses of the university.
There are 4 parts in the question paper namely Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and few questions in each part of General Awareness. Question paper consists of 100 Objective type question for which students are provided with 4 choices with have to be attempted in 1 hour 30 minutes.
ITM NEST 2021 Exam Highlights
Name of the Exam | ITM National Entrance & Scholarship Test |
Acronym | ITM NEST |
Conducting Authority | ITM University, Gwalior |
Exam Duration | 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes ) |
Language of Exam | English |
Number of Questions | 100 questions |
Question Paper Type | Objective Type Questions |
Number of Sections | 4 parts which includes Basic Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQ) |
No. of parts in the question paper | Paper A is common to all the streams and Paper B is different for each stream and degree. |
Marking Scheme | Each question carries 2 marks. 1 mark is deducted for each question attempted wrong or left un-attempted. |
Official Website | www.itmuniversity.ac.in |
Aspirants can download ITM NEST Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
Eligibility Criteria
ITM University has set the criteria for qualification of a candidate. Eligibility for the ITM NEST 2021 exam is as follows:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech/ B.Tech [Hons.] in Civil, Mechanical, ECE, EE, CSE, IT, Automobile, Agricultural, Petroleum Engineering. | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 50% marks in 10+2 (Maths stream). |
B.Tech/ B.Tech [Hons.] in Biotechnology Engineering | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 50% marks in 10+2 (Maths/Biology stream). |
B.Tech CSE (Specialization in Data Science and Machine Learning/ Cloud Computing/ Cyber Forensics) | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 65% marks in 10+2 (Maths stream). |
Integrated Program [B.Tech+MBA/M.Tech] in Mechanical, Civil, ECE, CSE] | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 65% marks in 10+2 (Maths stream). |
Integrated Program [B.Tech+MBA/M.Tech] in Biotechnology | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 65% marks in 10+2 (Maths/Biology stream). |
M.Tech in CSE, Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, VLSI, Construction Technology & Management, Communications System, Thermal Engineering, Machine Design, Production & Industrial Engineering | Candidate should have obtained an aggregate of more than 50% marks in BE/ B.Tech from any recognized university. |
BCA | Candidate should have scored a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2 in any stream. |
BCA [Hons.] | Candidate shall have scored a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 in any stream. |
MCA | Candidate should have done 10+2 in Maths and Graduation in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. |
PGDCA | Candidate should be a graduate in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. |
PhD in Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Applications/Mechanical Engg./Civil Engg./ECE. | Candidate should possess a Post Graduation degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
BBA | Candidate should have completed 10+2 with 50% marks. |
BBA [Hons.]/ BBA [Hons.] in Financial Markets with NSE/Business Analytics. | Candidate should have scored 55% marks in 10+2. |
MBA (Supply Chain & Logistics Management/Financial Markets/Agri-Business/Hospital Management/Dual Specialization) | Candidates should have done UG/PG with 50% marks. |
MBA in Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing | Candidates should have done UG/PG in Science stream with 50% marks. |
B.Com | Candidates should have obtained 50% marks in 10+2. |
B.Com [Hons.] /B.Com [Hons.] pursuing CA,CS & CMS | Candidates should have obtained 55% marks in 10+2. |
Integrated Program in Management [IPM] | Candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2. |
D.Pharma | Candidate should have passed 10+2 in PCB/PCM with minimum 50% marks |
B.Pharma | Candidates should have passed 10+2 in PCB/PCM with minimum 50% marks |
M.Pharma | Candidates should have passed B.Pharm with minimum 60% marks |
B.Arch | Candidates should have acquired minimum 50% marks in 10+2 with PCM and should have a valid NATA score/ JEE Paper II Cutoff |
B.Sc Nursing | Candidates should have a minimum of 45% marks in PCB with English in 10+2. |
M.Sc Nursing | Candidate should have done B.Sc Nursing with one year of experience. |
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | Candidate should have completed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) with NM & RM. |
B.Optom | Candidate should have passed 10+2 in PCB/PCM with minimum of 50% marks. |
B.Sc [Hons.] in Agriculture | Candidate must have done 10+2 with Science/Agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks. |
M.Sc Agriculture in Agronomy/ Horticulture | Candidate should have completed UG/PG in Agriculture stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. |
PhD in Agriculture | Candidate should have completed PG degree with 55% marks. |
B.Sc [Hons.] in Biotechnology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 in Science/Biology/Agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks. |
B.Sc [Hons.] in Food Technology | Candidate should have passed 10+2 in Science/Maths/Agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks. |
B.Sc [Hons.] in Microbiology | Candidate should have cleared 10+2 in Science/Biology/Agriculture with minimum 50% marks. |
B.Sc [Hons.] in Biomedical Science | Candidate should have passed 10+2 in PCB with a minimum of 50% marks. |
B.Sc in PCM/CS | Candidate with 10+2 qualified in Science/Maths with minimum 50% marks. |
M.Sc (Food Technology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Medical Biology/Petroleum/Technology/Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry) | Candidate should have passed B.Sc in respective fields with a minimum of 50% marks. |
Diploma in Food Processing | Candidate should have qualified 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 40% marks. |
Post Graduate Diploma in Food Processing | Aspirant must have a UG degree in Science stream with a minimum of 40% marks. |
PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Science/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics | A student should have a PG degree with a minimum of 55% marks. |
B.Sc in Interior Design/Fashion Design | Candidate should have qualified 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 40% aggregate. |
Diploma in Interior Design /Fashion Design | Candidate should have passed 10th with a minimum of 40% marks. |
M.Des in Fashion Design/Interior Design | Candidate should possess a UG degree in any stream with 50% marks. |
BPES | Candidate with a minimum of 40% marks in 10+2. |
B.P.Ed | Candidate with a minimum of 50% in UG. |
MPES | Candidate with a minimum of 50% marks in B.Sc (Health & Physical Education/BPES/ B.P.Ed. |
PG Diploma in Yoga/Sports Journalism (PGDSJ) | Candidate with a UG Degree in any stream with a minimum of 45% marks. |
B.Ed | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in UG/PG. |
BA B.Ed | Candidates with a minimum of 50% in 10+2. |
B.Sc B.Ed | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks with Science stream. |
BFA in Painting and Sculpture | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2. |
BA in Acting/Music | Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2. |
MFA in Painting & Sculpture | Candidate should have a UG Degree with a minimum 50% aggregate. |
BA LLB [Hons.]/ B.Com LLB [Hons.] | Candidate with a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2. |
LLB | Graduation in any stream with 45% minimum aggregate. |
LLM in Criminal Law/Constitutional Law | Graduation in Law with more than 50% aggregate. |
BA/BA [Hons.]/ BA+MA(Integrated) in India & South Asia Studies | Candidates qualifying 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks. |
MA in India & South Asia Studies | Candidate should be a Graduate in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. |
BJMC | Candidate with a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation. |
PG Diploma in Mobile Journalism & Social Journalism | Aspirant should have completed Graduation with 50% marks. |
Certificate Course in Journalism | Candidate should be a Graduate with a minimum of 50% marks. |
B.Lib.I.Sc | Candidate should have a UG/PG degree with a minimum of 50% marks. |
M.Lib.I.Sc | Candidate should have done B.Lib.I.Sc after UG/PG with at least 50% marks. |
Certificate in Operation Theatre Technician | Candidate should have done 10+2 with PCB with at least 50% marks. |
Diploma in Anesthesia Technician/Anaesthesia Technician | Candidate should have done 10+2 with PCB with at least 50% marks. |
Bachelor in Physiotherapy [BPT] | Candidate should have done 10+2 with PCB with at least 50% marks |
ITM NEST 2021 Exam Pattern
ITM NEST question paper will consist 4 parts in the question paper. Each part consists of 25 questions. Following is the exam pattern for ITM NEST 2021:
- Exam can be given online as well as offline depending on the preferences of a student.
- Question paper consists of 4 parts mainly Basic Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, basic questions from general knowledge and Biology.
- Each part consists of 25 questions and each question is awarded 2 marks.
- Maximum marks that a student can score 200.
- 1 mark is deducted for every question attempted wrong.
Name of parts | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Basic Mathematics | 25 | 50 |
Chemistry | 25 | 50 |
Biology | 25 | 50 |
Physics | 25 | 50 |
ITM NEST 2021 Syllabus
(Paper A)
Syllabus of Information and Technology, English and General Science is given below:
ITM NEST IT Syllabus
- Database Concepts
- Operating Web Based Applications
- Fundamentals of Java programming
- Work Integrated Learning IT – DMA
- Computer Organization & OS: User perspective
- Networking and Internet
- Office automation tools
- Multi Media Design
- Troubleshooting: Hardware, Software and Networking`
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ITM NEST English Syllabus
- Tenses
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Active And Passive
- One Word Substitutions
- Homophones/Homonyms
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms And Phrases
- Spotting the Error
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Correction Questions
- Adjective
- Degree Of Comparison
- Article
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Sentence Rearrangement, etc.
ITM NEST GS Syllabus
- Current events
- History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Economics
- General Science
(Paper B)
The syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is given below:
ITM NEST Physics Syllabus
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter
- Atoms & Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Communication Systems
ITM NEST Chemistry Syllabus
- Solid State
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- p ‐Block Elements
- d ‐and f ‐Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Amines
- Biomolecules
ITM NEST Mathematics Syllabus
- Sets
- Relations & Functions
- Trigonometric Functions
- Principle of Mathematical Induction
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- Linear Inequalities
- Permutations and Combinations
- Binomial Theorem
- Sequence and Series
- Coordinate Geometry
- Limits and Derivatives
- Statistics
- Probability
ITM NEST 2021 Results
Results of ITM NEST 2021 exam will be declared on Jun 3, 2021 (tentatively). Mode of result declaration will be online and afterwards; the counselling process will get started.
Details mentioned on ITM NEST Result
The following details will be printed on the result:
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Application number
- Marks obtained in the exam
- Subject-wise scores obtained
- Qualifying status
ITM NEST 2021 Counselling Process
The ITM NEST 2021 result announcement kicks off the counselling procedure. Counselling will continue until mid-September, and once all seats for a particular course have been filled, counselling will end for that course.
During the counselling procedure, the candidate must bring the following documents:
- Academic Records for important and board classes like Class 10, 12 and Graduation certificates original (as is applicable)
- Photo ID Proof for Address, Date of Birth proof
- ITM NEST Scholarship Form
- Government Scholarship Form
- Sports and Cultural Scholarship Form
- Military and Paramilitary Scholarship Form
- Economic Background Based Scholarship Form
- 5 Photographs coloured in passport size
- 2 set of documents photocopies mentioned above(self-attested)
- Migration Certificate (issued by university/board, last educated from)
- Category Certificate (by a recognised and authoritative dignitary, with signature and seal of the concerned department)
- The first instalment of the Fee amount of the first semester. Fees can be paid either in cash or by DD. DD should be generated in favour of “ITM UNIVERSITY GWALIOR” Payable at “Gwalior”.
- The cheque is not accepted.
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