Several prestigious institutes, including IISc, IISERs, NISER, and others, collaborate to organize the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST). JEST is a screening test for admission to PhD and Int. The JEST exam is conducted for only two subjects which are Physics and Theoretical Computer Science.
Applicants were notified that they needed to pass the JEST 2024 exam if they wanted to pursue a PhD or Integrated PhD degree in one of the participating institutes in the below-mentioned tracks.
In this article, we will provide all the information about it like Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, Courses Offered, Admissions Process, and Application form, all the details are mentioned below.
| Physics | Theoretical Computer Science |
| Neuroscience | Computational Biology |
Eligibility Criteria for JEST Exam 2024
- JEST 2024 eligibility criteria for MSc, PhD, and Integrated/MSc/MTech – PhD programmes are listed below. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official websites of the various universities/institutes to read specific eligibility criteria for admission to programmes offered at colleges that accept JEST scores for admission.
Eligibility Criteria for a PhD in Physics in JEST 2024
- The requirements for taking the JEST exam for a PhD in Physics vary from institution to college.
- Physics Master’s Degree (in all participating Institutes).
- MSc in Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Optics & Photonics, Instrumentation, and Electronics will be considered at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore.
- At IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram, BE or BTech will be considered.
- IUCAA will consider applicants with a master’s degree in physics, electronics, astronomy, or applied mathematics.
- A master’s degree in physics, engineering physics, or applied physics is also acceptable at IPR.
- SNBNCBS will consider candidates with a master’s degree in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, biophysics, or biochemistry.
- At TIFR, BTech Eng Phys will be evaluated.
- Applied Physics ME/MTech will be considered at NISER
Eligibility Criteria for the PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc (JEST 2024)
- MSc/ME/MTech. in Computer Science or a similar field, with a strong interest in the mathematical parts of the field.
- Eligibility Criteria for a PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC according to JEST 2024.
- BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science, MSc (Physics/Maths)
JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc
- MSc/ME/MTech?/MCA in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and a strong interest in biological problems.
- BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines, with an interest in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
- JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Program in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc
- BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines, with an interest in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
Eligibility Criteria for the Integrated MTech – PhD Program at IIA under JEST 2024
- MSc (Physics/Applied Physics) or Post-BSc (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics/Radio Physics and Electronics.
- Eligibility Criteria for the Integrated PhD Program at IISER Thiruvananthapuram in JEST 2024
- A BSc (Physics) or a BE/BTech degree in any discipline is required.
- BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech degree in any subject
- JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria for MSc Program at HRI
- Beginning in 2024, HRI will offer a new MSc in Physics. HRI’s Integrated PhD programme in Physics will be phased out in 2024
Age Restrictions: There are no age restrictions for taking the JEST exam.
JEST Exam 2024 Highlights
| JEST Exam 2024 Name | JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) 2024 |
| JEST Exam 2024 for Course Level | PhD level |
| JEST Exam 2024 Mode | Offline Mode |
| JEST Exam 2024 Test Duration | 180 minutes |
| No. of Test Cities in JEST Exam 2024 | 37 cities in India |
| Courses Offered in JEST Exam 2024 | Integrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD |
| Registration Dates of JEST Exam 2024 | Jan-2024 to Feb-2024 |
| Exam Date of JEST Exam 2024 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| Official Exam Website od JEST Exam 2024 | https://www.jest.org.in/ |
JEST Exam 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Exam Dates |
| Start the Online Application form submit | Jan 2024 |
| Last date for Application form submission | Feb 2024 |
| Admit card | 2 weeks before the examination |
| JEST Exam Date 2024 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| The release date of Answer Key | March 2024 |
| Submit the objection regarding answer key | To Be Announced |
| Declaration of Results date | To Be Announced |
| Interview | To Be announced |
JEST Exam 2024 Courses Offered
Courses in which aspirants can secure admission based on their JEST result are as mentioned below:
| PhD in Physics | Integrated PhD in Physics |
| PhD in Theoretical Computer Science | Integrated PhD in Theoretical Computer Science |
| PhD in Neuroscience | Integrated PhD in Neuroscience |
| PhD in Computational Biology | Integrated PhD in Computational Biology |
JEST Exam 2024: List of Colleges accepting Scores.
JEST Exam 2024 is a means through which aspirants can secure admission in PhD and integrated PhD programmes. Go through the list of JEST Exam 2024 participating colleges below.
| Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore |
| Bose Institute, Kolkata | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore |
| Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal |
| Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata |
| International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)-TIFR, Bangalore | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali |
| Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune |
| Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram |
| The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai | National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar |
| Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar | National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)-TIFR, Pune |
| Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar |
| Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore | Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore |
| Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore | TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad |
| Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai |
| Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata | UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR), Indore |
| Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata | TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TIFR-TCIS), Hyderabad |
Admissions Process for JEST Exam 2024
To participate in the JEST 2024 admission process effectively, candidates must follow the requirements outlined below.
1st step: Complete the JEST 2024 Application Form.
Applicants had to fill out an online application form for JEST 2024. They needed to pay the application cost once they had completed the application form, which they could do online using a credit/debit card or even net banking. Payment of the application fee was likewise only accepted online. There was no other option.
Step 2: Obtain your JEST 2024 admit card.
Applicants were required to obtain their JEST 2024 admit card from the exam’s official website. “Admit cards will not be distributed by post or email,” according to the official website. To the examination centre, bring a printout of your downloaded Admit Card and one of your photo IDs.”
Step 3: Take the Joint Entrance Screening Examination.
Applicants were required to attend for the JEST 2024 exam on the date, time, and location specified on their admit card. The JEST 2024 exam will last three hours and will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the exam date.
Step 4: Check the JEST 2024 results
On the exam’s official website, candidates can verify their JEST 2024 result by entering information such as their roll number and date of birth.
Step 5: Make contact with colleges that accept JEST 2024 scores.
Aspirants who pass the JEST 2024 exam must contact colleges that recognize JEST 2024
scores for admission and meet the admission requirements set by them.
The online application process for JEST 2024 began on January 2024 and will continue until January 2024. The deadline for JEST applications was February 2024. The exam was supposed to take place on April 2024 but it has been cancelled due to the rising number of coronavirus cases. It has been postponed till further notice. Applicants can learn more about the JEST 2024 tests in the sections below.
Steps to Fill JEST Exam 2024 Application Form
Applicants can go over the procedures they need to do to fill out and submit the JEST exam application form properly. Here is the link to the JEST 2024 application form.
1st step: Make a unique Registration ID.
Applicants must submit their Email ID, password, name, and date of birth to fill out the JEST 2024 application form. After registering with a valid email address and providing these details, applicants will receive an email containing account information. A verification link would also be included in this email.
Step 2: Complete the JEST Application Form.
Applicants are directed to the JEST exam application form after verifying their email address. Upload Important Documents in Step 3
With their Joint Entrance Screening Test application form, applicants must upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature.
Step 4: Pay the application fee for JEST.
Applicants can pay the JEST exam application cost online using a debit card, credit card, or net-banking. Any other method of payment will be rejected.
Step 5: Submit & Print JEST Application Form
After the applicant has completed all of the preceding stages, they must click the ‘Submit’ button to finish the JEST 2024 exam registration procedure. Applicants will receive an email with their “application data after final submission comprising Unique Submission Number and filled in data” if they successfully submit their registration form online, according to the official website. Aspirants are encouraged to save and save this information for future use. If applicants do not receive such an email message after submitting the JEST application form and paying the JEST 2024 application fee by e-payment, they should contact JEST authorities and tell them as soon as possible.
JEST 2024 Application Fee
Applicants should be aware that they can only pay the application fee for JEST 2024 using a credit card, debit card, or net-banking account. SBI Epay is another option for paying the JEST 2024 application cost. In the table below, applicants can see how much it costs to apply for JEST 2024 in each category:
| Category | JEST 2024 Application Fee (in Rs) |
| General Candidates | 400 |
| SC/ST Candidates | 200 |
| Female Candidates | 200 |
| Female Candidates from SC/ST Category | Nil |
JEST 2024 Exam Centres
The test centers for JEST 2024 have been announced. JEST 2024 was carried out in 38 cities across the country. JEST exam centers are listed in the table below for applicants’ convenience:
| Ahmedabad | Aligarh | Allahabad |
| Amritsar | Bangalore | Bardhaman |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneswar | Kozhikode |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Delhi |
| Goa | Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Indore | Jaipur | Kanpur |
| Kharagpur | Kochi | Kolkata |
| Madurai | Mangalore | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | Nainital | Patna |
| Pune | Raipur | Roorkee |
| Sambalpur | Silchar | Siliguri |
| Srinagar | Trivandrum | Udaipur |
| Vishakhapatnam | Vijayawada (subject to availability) |
How to Check the JEST 2024 Score?
Step 1: Go to the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 official website.
Step 2: Go to the ‘User Login’ portion of the website.
Step 3: Fill in your email address, user name, and password.
Step 4: Select ‘Login’ from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: Download the JEST exam results and print them out.
As part of the outcome, candidates will receive a JEST scorecard. Applicants are encouraged to maintain a copy of their JEST scorecard and result in a safe place. The JEST score is valid for a year from the date of the result announcement.
How to Get the JEST 2024 Scorecard?
Step 1: Go to the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 official website.
Step 2: Go to the ‘User Login’ portion of the website.
Step 3: Fill in your email address, username, and password.
Step 4: Take a look at the JEST 2024 scorecard.
Step 5: Download and print the JEST 2024 exam scorecard. Save it for your future reference.
FAQ
The duration of the JEST examination is 180 minutes.
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