Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

What is the JEST Exam?

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) once every year. 

• JEST Exam Details
• JEST Exam Dates
• Application Form
• Exam Centres
• JEST Syllabus and Books
• JEST Exam Pattern
• Preparation Tips
• Admit Card
• Results
• Cutoffs
• Admissions in JEST Colleges
• JEST Exam Eligibility Criteria

The exam is recognized by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) as National Eligibility Test (NET). 

The exam is conducted for M.Sc, Ph.D, and Integrated M.Sc/ M.Tech- Ph.D Program in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience and Computational Biology in 33 Participating institutes. 

Some of the top colleges are: 

• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) (All Campuses)
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTR), Bangalore
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore

Candidates can pursue these programs from top colleges in Bangalore for higher education and research. Seek admissions in Bangalore to make the best of your potential.

The JEST exam date is March 13, 2022. The registration process ended on December 13, 2021. The admit card for the exam will be available on February 1, 2022.

Aspirants should check the JEST exam eligibility for the courses and apply accordingly at their preferred institute for admissions.

JEST Exam Details:

JEST Exam Dates:

JEST Application Form:

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps for JEST admission: 

Initial Registration:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Joint Entrance Screening Test.

Step 2: Click on "Create New Account" on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter all the required information in the registration form and hit the submit button.

Step 4: Candidates will receive an email with their login credentials for the further application process.

How to fill up the JEST Exam Form?

Step 1: Visit the official website of Joint Entrance Screening Test.

Step 2: Aspirants need to log in using their credentials.

Step 3: They can edit their details and add all the required personal & educational details.

Step 4: They must also select the exam centres from the list of cities. 

Step 6: Aspirants need to upload the required scanned documents as per the specifications.

Step 7: Review and confirm all the details and proceed to pay the application fees through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. 

Step 8: Aspirants must take a printout of the same for future reference.

JEST Application Fees:

Documents Required:

The following documents will be required to fill up the application form and further processes: 

• Class 10th Marksheet or Equivalent
• Class 12th Marksheet
• Marksheet of Undergraduate or Postgraduate (According to Course Requirement) 
• Identification Proof (Aadhaar Number/ Voter Card/ Pan Card/ Driving License/ School Identity Card)
• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
• PwD Certificate (If Applicable)

JEST Exam Centres:

The exam will be conducted in 31 cities in India. Here are some of the popular exam cities: 

JEST Syllabus and Books:

Topics to be covered in JEST Syllabus are as follows: 

Mathematical Methods:

Classical Mechanics:

Electromagnetism & Optics:

Quantum Mechanics:

Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics: 

Electronics:

Books for JEST:

JEST Exam Pattern:

The JEST exam pattern is mentioned below:

JEST Preparation Tips:

Candidates can follow these tips while preparing for Joint Entrance Screening Test:

• JEST stick to the schedule: Students must maintain and strictly follow a study schedule. They must dedicate a minimum of 8 to 10 hours for studies per day.    
  
  
• Explore multiple study resources: Referring to multiple sources is one of the best strategies to gain broader knowledge about the subjects.     
  
  
• Analyze your learning with MOCKS: Taking mocks at regular intervals will help the students comprehend the JEST syllabus. They can analyse their progress and focus on topics that need more understanding.    
  
  
• Maintain your Health: While candidates prepare for the exam, they must not overlook their health. Students should maintain a good diet and exercise regularly.    

JEST Admit Card:

Candidates can download the admit card by following the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Joint Entrance Screening Test.

Step 2: Candidates have to log in using their credentials and enter the captcha.

Step 3: They must click on the JEST Admit Card link.

Step 4: The admit card will be displayed on the screen. 

Step 5: Confirm all the details, download, and take a printout of the same.

JEST Results:

JEST Results can be viewed by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Joint Entrance Screening Test. 

Step 2: Log in using valid credentials such as email ID and password. Enter the captcha. 

Step 3: Click on the link for results.

Step 4: View and print the results for future reference.

JEST Cut-Offs:

Each participating institution has a different cut-off and candidates must check the same at their desired institute: 

Deciding Factors for JEST Cut-off:  

• Number of candidates who appeared in the Joint Entrance Screening Test
• Total numbers of candidates qualifying for the exam
• Total number of seats
• Difficulty level of the exam 
• Reservation norms

Admissions in JEST Colleges:     

There is no centralized admission process for the JEST exam. Each institute has a different cut-off for the courses. 

Candidates who have qualified by securing the minimum percentage marks in the JEST entrance exam can take part in the admission/ selection process carried out by the respective institute. 

Candidates must check the official website regularly for updates on the counselling dates.

They have to apply with their JEST scores to various participating Institutes. The college will call them for further selection rounds based on their scores.  

Documents Required: 

• Passport Size Photographs
• Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
• Marksheet of Undergraduate or Postgraduate (According to Course Requirement) 
• Admit Card
• Scorecard
• Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
• PwD Certificate (If Applicable)