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NEST 2023 Syllabus

National Entrance Screening Test

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GENERAL SECTION: 

There is no specific syllabus.This is just to test the candidate's aptitude.The candidate's basic general knowledge on all things related to science will be tested.Basic Mathematics up to class 10th will be tested.There are analytical questions also to test the candidate's qualitative and quantitative ability.There will also be a few questions to test the graphical analytical ability of the candidate.No specific preparation is needed for this section.The candidates basic logic capabilities are tested to ascertain their ability to uphold a career in core science

BIOLOGY :

 Cell Biology Cell theory and cells as unit of life

Cell theory and cells as unit of life. Basic concepts of biomolecules – Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic acids. Tools and techniques of cell studies – use of microscope and calibration (microscopy), elements of microscope. Biomembranes – transport mechanism, cellular respiration. Cell organelles – structure and functions.

Genetics and Evolution

Fundamentals of genetics and evolution. Evidences and theories of organic evolution. Organization of the heredity material in chromosomes. Equational division.

 Ecology

Physical and biological factors influencing organisms. Food chains, pyramids of numbers and biomass. Biological equilibrium. Interspecific associations. Bio–diversity. Flora and fauna. Basics of microbial systems, Ecosystems.

Biotechnology

Principles of recombinant DNA technology. Applications of biotechnology.

 Biology of Animal systems

Digestive ,Respiratory,Circulatory,Excretory ,nervous ,immune and endocrine system

Humans and environment

Soil, rainfall and temperature with reference to natural resources. Our natural resources – their uses and abuses. Environmental pollution and preventive measures. Biodiversity and conservation.

Biology of Plant Systems

Anatomy and Physiology of Plants – Meristems. Plant growth and development. Internal and external regulators of growth and development in plant. Plant reproduction

 

Systematics – Principles of classical and new systematics. Binomial nomenclature. Familiarity with taxa. Plant breeding and tissue culture.

CHEMISTRY:

Physical Chemistry

Measurements in chemistry

Mole Concept

Atomic structre and chemical bonding

Thermodynamics,Equilibrium

Electrochemistry ,Chemical Kinetics,Solid State

Solutions

Surface chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Classification of elements and periodicity in properties: 

Blocks: S,P,D ,F

Coordination compounds ,metallurgy.

Organic Chemistry 

General organic chemistry -Aromaticity,isomerism

Halides,Alcohols Ethers,Carboxylic acids,Aldehydes,Amines

Polymers ,Biomolecules.

PHYSICS

Mechanics

Thermal physics

Electricity and Magnetism

Sound and mechanical waves

Optics

Modern Physics

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