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Get a quick overview of the NACST format, duration, timing, and what to expect.
Modes
Online and Offline
Duration
2hrs (120 min)
Offline Schedule
Sun: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online Schedule
Sat & Sun - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wed - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Eligible for scholarships in Narayana’s Live and Offline Coaching programs at Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Adajan centres.
Eligible for scholarships at all Narayana Offline Coaching Centres and on Narayana Live.
Eligible for scholarships in JEE and NEET Repeater batches across all Narayana Offline Coaching Centres and on Narayana Live.
Please note that all N-ACST scholarships are subject to a strict 15-day validity period from the date of issuance.
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NACST, or the Narayana Admission Cum Scholarship Test, is an online scholarship examination that provides students with the opportunity to secure scholarships of up to 90% for NEET, JEE, and Foundation courses at Narayana.
Students studying in or passing Classes 5 to 12 are eligible to appear for NACST. Students from Classes 5 and 6 are eligible for admission at select Narayana Offline Coaching Centres, while all eligible classes (5–12) can opt for Narayana Live as well as Offline Coaching at Narayana Centres, subject to course availability.
Students can register for NACST online and select a convenient date and time slot for the exam. A NACST fee of ₹500 is applicable, which will be adjusted against the course fee upon successful admission.
Achieving a high score in NACST can grant students scholarships of up to 90%, making quality coaching for NEET, JEE, and Foundation courses more accessible and affordable.
NACST will be conducted in both Online and Offline modes. The Online exam will begin from 8 February and will be held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Exam slots are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Offline exam will be conducted at the nearest Narayana Coaching Centre between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on 8 February, 22 February, 8 March, 22 March, 29 March, and 5 April, as per the notified schedule.
For the best experience, we recommend taking the NACST on a desktop or laptop with a stable internet connection and an updated web browser to access the test portal seamlessly.
If you encounter any technical issues, please contact the NACST Helpline at 1800-102-3344 for assistance.
