What is JEST?
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria
JEST Exam Highlights
JEST 2021 Courses Offered
JEST 2021: List of Colleges accepting Scores
JEST 2021 Admission Process
JEST 2021 Exam Centres
JEST Exam 2021: FAQs
What is JEST?
Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted jointly by several premier institutes such as IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc. The organising authority, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), conducted JEST 2021 across 37 exam centre spread across the country. The official dates for JEST 2021 have been released online and the national-level entrance exam will be conducted on April 11, 2021. Candidates are informed that if they wanted to pursue PhD or Integrated PhD course in one of the participating institutes in the below-mentioned streams they had to qualify JEST 2021 exam.
| Physics | Theoretical Computer Science |
| Neuroscience | Computational Biology |
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Listed below is general JEST 2021 eligibility criteria for MSc, PhD and Integrated/MSc/MTech - PhD programmes. To view detailed eligibility criteria for admission in programmes offered at colleges accepting JEST scores for admission, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the respective colleges/institutes.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for PhD programme in Physics
The eligibility criteria to take JEST exam for PhD course in Physics varies from college to college.
- MSc in Physics (in all participating Institutes).
- MSc in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.
- BE or BTech will be considered at IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
- MSc in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics will be considered at IUCAA.
- MSc in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR.
- MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics or Biochemistry will be considered at SNBNCBS.
- BTech Eng Phys will be considered at TIFR.
- ME/MTech in Applied Physics will be considered at NISER.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc
- MSc/ME/MTech.in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC
- MSc (Physics/ Mathematics), BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc
- MSc/ME/MTech?/MCA in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and strong interest in biological problems.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated MSc/MTech - PhD Programme (Physics)
- BSc (Physics/Mathematics) will be considered at SNBNCBS.
- BSc (Physics) will be considered at IMSc.
- BSc (Physics/Mathematics/BE/BTech in Electrical/Instrumentation/Engineering Physics/Electronics and Communications/Computer Science and Engineering/Optics and Photonics will be considered in IIA.
- BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech in Engineering Physics, with a minimum of first class marks, will be considered at NISER.
- BSc (Physics) will be considered at IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc
- BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated MTech - PhD Programme at IIA
- MSc (Physics/Applied Physics/Post-BSc (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics / Radio Physics and Electronics.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Programme at IISER Thiruvananthapuram
- BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech in any discipline.
JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria for MSc Programme at HRI
- BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech degree in any discipline.
- HRI is starting a new MSc programme in Physics from 2021. The Integrated PhD programme in Physics at HRI is discontinued from 2021.
Age Limit: There is no age restriction for appearing in JEST exam.
JEST Exam Highlights
| 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/ |
JEST 2021 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Forms |
11-Jan-2021 |
| Last Date to Apply |
14-Feb-2021 |
| Release of Admit Card |
Two weeks before JEST Exam |
| JEST 2021 |
11-Apr-2021 |
| Declaration of Results |
To Be Announced |
JEST 2021 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 2021: List of Colleges accepting Scores
JEST exam is a means through which aspirants can secure admission in PhD and integrated PhD programmes. Go through the list of JEST participating colleges below.
| Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital |
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore |
| Bose Institute, Kolkata |
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| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal |
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| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Also Read: List of colleges & courses for JEST admission.
JEST 2021 Admission Process
Candidates need to go through the below-mentioned steps to take part in JEST admission process successfully.
Step 1: Fill JEST Application Form
Candidates had to fill JEST 2021 application form online. Once they had duly filled the application form they needed to pay the application fee which could be done online using credit/debit card or even net banking. Application fee payment was also accepted online only. No other mode was accepted.
Step 2: Get JEST Admit Card
Aspirants needed to download JEST 2021 admit card from the official website of the exam. The official website informed: “Admit cards will not be sent by post/email. Bring a print-out of the downloaded Admit Card and one of your photo-ids to the examination centre”.
Step 3: Give Joint Entrance Screening Test
Aspirants had to appear for the JEST 2021 exam according to the date, time and venue mentioned on their admit card. JEST exam will be of three hours duration and was conducted on the exam date from 10 am to 1 pm.
Step 4: Check JEST Result
Candidates can check their JEST 2021 result by filling in details, such as, their roll number and date of birth on the official website of the exam.
Step 5: Contact Colleges Accepting JEST Scores
After aspirants qualify JEST 2021 exam they need to contact colleges that accept JEST scores for admission and further fulfil the admission criteria as listed by them.
JEST 2021 Exam Centres
JEST 2021 test centres were released. JEST was conducted across 37 test cities in the country. Candidates can go through JEST exam centres for the test held on February 16 in the table below:
| 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 |
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JEST Exam 2021: FAQs
Q. What is JEST?
A. Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is a national-level exam, which is jointly conducted by top institutes of the country. The organising authority, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has assigned 37 exam centres to host JEST 2021 exam on February 16, 2021. Candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test can pursue PhD/Integrated PhD course in the premier institutes, including IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc.
Q. What is the syllabus of Physics for JEST 2021 exam?
A. For Physics preparation, ensure that you study the following topics properly:
- Mathematical methods
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic & Optics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
- Electronics
Click here to view the detailed JEST 2021 syllabus of Physics.
Q. What are last-minute preparation tips for JEST 2021 exam?
A. Candidates can go through some last-minute preparation tips for JEST 2021 below:
- Revise daily: In final days before the exam, there is no point in starting any fresh topic now. Revise all the topics daily that you have covered so far.
- Practice previous year question papers of JEST: Revision holds the key to success while practising previous year question papers helps boost confidence level.
- Work on weak areas: As you revise and solve question papers, you may come across doubts and questions that are difficult to solve. Practice all such questions over and over until you master them.
Q. Which books are recommended for Physics in JEST exam preparation?
A. We have tabulated below the best books to study Physics:
| Book Title |
Author |
|---|---|
| Classical Mechanics |
Goldstein |
| Integrated Circuits |
Botkar |
| Mathematics Methods in Physics |
Arfkan |
| Physics of Atoms & Molecules |
Brands & Jocquim |
| Quantum Mechanics |
Griffiths |
| Solid State Physics |
Kittel |
Q. What are the disciplines on which JEST examination is based?
A. There are two disciplines on which the entrance exam is based, which are Physics or Theoretical Computer Science. You cannot appear for both the disciplines at once.
Q. What is the age limit to be eligible for JEST examination?
A. The Board has set no age restriction for appearing in JEST examination. However, each participating institute has set its own eligibility criteria.
Q. How many attempts are accepted for JEST examination?
A. No, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for appearing in JEST examination.
Q. Is it true that there are separate entrance tests for PhD and integrated PhD programmes?
A. No, there is a common examination for both PhD and integrated PhD programmes.
Q. Which participating institutes offer admission in PhD course in Theoretical Computer Science?
A. Currently, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is the only institute which is accepting JEST exam score for admission in PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science.
Q. Is JEST examination difficult to crack?
A. Not at all. The question paper of JEST exam contains questions from the topics that you studied at graduation or post-graduation level.
Q. Which participating institutes offer admission in PhD course in Neuroscience or Computational Biology?
A. Currently, National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon is the only institute that offers admission in PhD course in Neuroscience/Computational Biology.
Q. Where can I download sample papers for JEST exam?
A. You can download the sample papers for both the disciplines from the official website of JEST. We have provided the links of sample papers for both the disciplines below.
- JEST Physics Sample Paper
- Theoretical Computer Science Sample Paper
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3 Institutes accepting JEST
- Total Fees: ₹ 48,550
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