Question 1

Who is the conducting body for the JEST Exam?

Accepted Answer

- JEST Exam is conducted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

Question 2

What is the mode of the JEST Exam?

Accepted Answer

- JEST is an offline examination conducted in PBT mode.

Question 3

What is the eligibility for the JEST entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

- The eligibility criteria for the courses offered under the JEST exam vary in each participating institution. Candidates should check the eligibility in their preferred institute for admissions into a program.

Question 4

What is the marking scheme under the JEST exam pattern?

Accepted Answer

- The marking scheme for the exam is different for each part:
Part A: +3 for every right answer and -1 for every wrong answer.
Part B: +3 for every right answer. There is no negative marking.
Part C: +1 for every right answer and -1/3 for every wrong answer.

Question 5

For which course is the JEST Exam conducted?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Can I correct the information provided on the application form?

Accepted Answer

- Students can modify their data up to the last date of submission of the application form.

Question 7

Is JEST recognized by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)?

Accepted Answer

- Yes, it is recognized by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) as a National Eligibility Test.

Question 8

What are the types of questions asked in the JEST exam?

Accepted Answer

- The question type for the exam is Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for all the parts.

Question 9

How many attempts are allowed for the JEST exam?

Accepted Answer

- There is no restriction on the number of attempts.

Question 10

What is the validity of the JEST exam scores?

Accepted Answer

- The scores of the exam are valid only for the admissions in that particular academic year.

JEST Exam Date	12 April 2026
Name of the Examination	Joint Entrance Screening Test
Common Name	JEST
Conducting Body	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a Year
Exam Level	National Level Exam

Registration Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline (PBT)
Medium of Exam	English
JEST Exam Duration	3 Hours
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

JEST Exam Date	12 April 2026
Name of the Examination	Joint Entrance Screening Test
Common Name	JEST
Conducting Body	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a Year
Exam Level	National Level Exam

Registration Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline (PBT)
Medium of Exam	English
JEST Exam Duration	3 Hours
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

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