How to Prepare for JEST 2021: Prep Tips and Guide
Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( JEST )
Know the various preparation tips and guides one can use to prepare for JEST 2021.
The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted annually and there are various renowned institutes which accept JEST scores. Annually, approximate 25,000 students apply for admission for JEST, however, only a handful are offered admission to the PhD programmes and integrated PhD programmes which are offered through JEST. One need to prepare the right way and must put in dedication and determination in order to come out with flying colours. The JEST will be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen and paper test and students will have to reach the allotted exam centre on time in order to appear for the entrance exam.
The exam highlights of JEST 2021 is as follows:
| Exam Name |
JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) 2021 |
| Exam for Course Level |
PhD level |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Test Duration |
180 minutes |
| No. of Test Cities |
37 cities in India |
| Courses Offered |
Integrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD |
| Registration Dates |
11-Jan-2021 to 14-Feb-2021 |
| Exam Date |
11-Apr-2021 |
| Exam Website |
https://www.jest.org.in/ |
How to Prepare for JEST 2021
Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps on how to prepare for JEST 2021 which is as follows:
Step 1: Know the JEST 2021 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
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Step 2: Get the prescribed syllabus of the course for JEST 2021
Step 3: Purchase Prep Books and Guides
Step 4: Solve Mock Tests, Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers
Step 5: Create a Time Table
Know the JEST Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The first step is to understand the JEST exam pattern and marking scheme. What is the exam mode, the exam format, the exam medium, the exam duration, how will the entrance exam be conducted, what is the marking scheme of JEST. These are important details one should know about JEST so that one can plan accordingly and have a clear frame of mind as to what to expect in the JEST 2021 exam. Will there be negative marking? Will the questions be subjective or in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format. It is imperative to know such details.
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Know the Syllabus of the JEST Course
On knowing the exam pattern and marking scheme of JEST, the candidate should move on to knowing the prescribed syllabus of the course applied for. On what topics to prepare from, what subjects might be asked in the entrance exam. From Mathematical methods to Quantum Mechanics, one should know what to study exactly so that one can be focused. Get the syllabus as fast as you can so one can begin their preparation and get down to their studies.
Purchase Prep Books and Guides
Other than the syllabus, one should also get a hand on a prep book so that one can understand the syllabus and get a better understanding on the course. Prep books can help one understand the topic from a different point of view. Prep books also have sample papers which one can solve from time to time.
Solve Mock Tests, Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers
A way to train is by solving various sample papers and mock tests. The more you test yourself, the more concentrated and focused one will be and will also have a better knowledge about what type of questions can come in the entrance exam. Solve the previous years’ question papers as not it will give you can idea about the exam pattern, marking scheme and the format, one can know the sections which will come in the entrance exam, the types of questions asked, which section has more weightage of marks.
Create a Time Table
Once the exam date is released, begin your preparation. Create a time table on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. Create a plan as to how much of the syllabus you can cover, how much time one has to revise and solve question papers. A time table will help you stick you your plan and help you achieve your motive.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The JEST Exam is conducted for those students who want to get admission to courses and programmes to complete their PhD and Integrated PhD in theoretical computer science, physics, and neuroscience in India.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The JEST exam is only conducted once a year. Also, it is recommended to all the students who want to qualify the JEST exam is to always go through the official website for the latest updates and notices related to the JEST Admission process and exam related dates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The JEST exam is conducted once in a year and the mod eof JEST exam is offline. This exam is an opportunity for students who want to study PhD and International PhD courses in Physics and theoretical computer science/neuroscience.
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Contributor-Level 10