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What is JEST Exam:
JEST(Joint Entrance Screening Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for MSc, Ph.D., and Integrated MTech/MSc- Ph.D. programs, once a year. This exam is organised by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and is conducted across 38 cities in India in the offline mode.
JEST is now recognized as the Net Eligibility Test (NET) by Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB).
How to apply for admission?
1. Eligible candidates are required to visit the official website https://www.jest.org.in/.
2. Fill in the Username and password and log in to apply for the JEST registration form online.
3. Submit the fee through net banking or debit/debit/ smart card. Only online mode is accepted.
4. Candidates can download their admit cards before the examination from the official website only.
What is JEST exam eligibility?
Candidates who want to pursue MSc, MTech, and Ph.D. in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, Computational Biology are eligible to register for the JEST examination.
NOTE: There is no age limit to appear in JEST.
What is the JEST application fee?
General/ OBC | 400/- |
SC/ ST | 200/- |
Female of SC/ST | Exempted |
What subjects are in theJEST exam syllabus?
JEST is conducted in three subjects namely:
Physics
Mathematics
Theoretical Computer Science
To know about the JEST Exam Pattern:
Understanding the pattern of the exam is very crucial for the candidates before sitting for any test. A serious aspirant should always keep an eye on the format of the paper before commencing preparation for the examination. Below chart will acknowledge you with the examination pattern and will be helpful for you:
Mode of applying | Online only |
Mode of exam | Offline |
Total Questions | 50 |
Question Type | Objective type |
Marking Scheme | Part-A (3 for correct, -1 for wrong) Part-B (3 for correct) Part-C (1 for correct, -⅓ for wrong) |
Time Duration | 180 minutes |
Official site |
How to know the JEST Exam Result?
The candidates who give the JEST examination can check their results on the official website, which will be released by the organising body Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
Steps to check results:
Open the official site to check the result.
Click on the result link on the homepage.
Fill in the required credentials and submit.
Check the result with full hope.
JEST Exam Cutoff:
To be shortlisted for the next phase, that is, the interview, the candidate should obtain the minimum marks in the written examination to reach the cutoff score.
Some preparation books for JEST Exam:
AUTHOR | BOOK |
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R.G Tawake and R.S Puranik | Introduction to Classical Mechanics |
J.C. Upadhyaya | Classical Mechanics |
Panofsky & Philips | Classical Electricity & Magnetism |
J.D. Jackson | Classical Electrodynamics |
L.I.Schiff | Quantum Mechanics |
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R.Eisberg and R.Resnick | Quantum Physics |
That was all about JEST, so now you can start your preparation with full energy and desire. Don’t lose hope and start investing your energy in the right thing.
!!ALL THE BEST!!
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