JEST 2025 Syllabus: Download Subject & Section Wise Syllabus PDF
Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( JEST )
JEST syllabus 2025 consists of important topics from the previous year's question papers, which are conducted by the exam conducting authority SERB. However, the previous ear syllabus was changed and then released along with the official notification by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST).
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There are some important topics related to different subjects like Neuroscience, Physics and Theoretical Computer Science that are also included in the JEST Syllabus and the subjects in which a PhD is offered through JEST at the participating institutes. The JEST 2025 Application Process will start in February month tentatively. for candidates who wish to pursue graduate and postgraduate level courses. Candidates must also learn about the JEST Exam Pattern to prepare well for the JEST Exam 2025, by making an exam strategy.
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- Subjects of JEST 2025 Syllabus
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Mathematical Methods
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Classical Mechanics
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Electromagnetism & Optics
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Quantum Mechanics
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
- JEST 2025 Syllabus for Electronics
- JEST 2025 Syllabus FAQs
Subjects of JEST 2025 Syllabus
Candidats must check out the following subjects and topics related to the JEST 2025 exam.
- Classical Mechanics
- Mechanical Methods
- Electromagnetism and Optics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
- Electronics
- Quantum Mechanics
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Mathematical Methods
- Vector Algebra and Vector Calculus
- Tensors
- Curvilinear Coordinate Systems
- Linear Algebra
- Linear Differential Equations
- Elements of Sturm–Liouville Theory
- Special Functions
- Complex Analysis
- Fourier Series And Fourier Transforms
- Laplace Transforms
- Elementary Properties of Discrete Groups
- Elements of Probability Theory
- Error Analysis
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Classical Mechanics
- Newton’s Laws
- Conservation Of Energy and Momentum
- Collisions
- Generalised Coordinates
- Principle of Least Action
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formulations of Mechanics
- Symmetry and Conservation Laws
- Central Force Problem
- Kepler Problem
- Small Oscillations and Normal Modes
- Special Relativity in Classical Mechanics
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Electromagnetism & Optics
- Electrostatics and Magnetostatics
- Boundary Value Problems
- Multipole Expansion
- Fields in Conducting
- Dielectric
- Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic Media
- Faraday’s Law and Time-Varying Fields
- Displacement Current
- Maxwell’s Equations
- Energy and Momentum of Electromagnetic Fields
- Propagation of Plane Electromagnetic Waves
- Reflection, Refraction
- Electromagnetic Waves in Dispersive And Conducting Media
- Diffraction
- Interference
- Polarisation
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Quantum Mechanics
- Uncertainty Principle
- Schrodinger Equation
- Central Potentials
- Hydrogen Atom
- Orbital and Spin Angular Momenta
- Addition of Angular Momenta
- Matrix Formulation of Quantum Theory
- Unitary Transformations
- Hermitian Operators
- Variational Principle
- Time Independent Perturbation Theory
- Time-Dependent Perturbation Theory
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Work and Heat
- Thermodynamic Potentials
- Elements of Kinetic Theory
- Maxwell’s Relations
- Statistical Ensembles
- Partition Function
- Classical Ideal Gas
- Harmonic Oscillators
- Classical and Quantum Statistics
- Fermi and Bose Gases
- Black Body Radiation
- Statistics of Paramagnetism
JEST 2025 Syllabus for Electronics
- Basics of Semiconductor
- p-n Junctions
- Diodes
- Transistors
- LCR Circuits
- Rectifiers
- Amplifiers
- Active Filters and Oscillators
- Basics of OPAMPS and their Applications
- Basics of Digital Electronics
JEST 2025 Syllabus FAQs
Commonly asked questions
Yes this year both marking scheme as well as exam pattern was changed. There were three sections in the exam Part A, B and C.
The total number of questions were 50, 25 from Part A, 25 from Part B and 15 from Part C. The exam was conducted for total of 100 marks.
There was negative marking for Part A and B as Part C was descriptive in nature.
Though the final exam pattern of JEST 2024 will be out in new notification but according to previous year information there were only two sections from which questions were asked in JEST exam and overall marks are also changed. It is multiplied 3 times than previous exam pattern. There is one third negative marking for each incorrect answer as well.
JEST exam is conducted across India to take admission in top colleges for PhD course. There are certain factors which needs to be kept in mind while preparing for JEST 2025 exam.
a) Complete your JEST syllabus within two months of the exam.
b) Solve previous year question paper of JEST exam.
c) Dedicate last two months for revision and solving question paper in time bound manner.
d) Try to solve questions in the same time as you will get in exam to feel the pressure.
If one follows the above mentioned strategy then the chances of their securing in exam are great.
JEST Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
You will have to upload your photograph (passport size photo) and your signature (on a white background) during the JEST 2026 registration.
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JEST is conducted once a year usually in the month of February, but the exam month of each year changes.
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JEST 2026 eligibility criteria depends on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a master's or bachelor's degree in relevant Science or engineering field.
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JEST 2026 Eligibility criteria depends on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a bachlor's or master's degree in relevant Science or engineering field.
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Contributor-Level 8
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There are many important documents for JEST 2026 but a photograph (a clear, recent passport size photo) and a signature (on a white background).
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Contributor-Level 8
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The application fee for JEST 2026 is given below. Students are advised to go through these details:
General Category: INR 950
Non SC/ST female: INR 475
SC/ST (male), EWS, and differently abled: INR 475
SC/ST female: Fully Waived
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Here is the list of some JEST participating colleges 2026 students shall know about:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR
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Previous year students who appeared for the JEST exam found that the exam is moderate to difficult. And therefore, JEST 2026 is assumed to be moderate to difficult. Candidates are advised to study hard for their exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
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Use this prep strategy for JEST 2026 to score exceptionally good marks:
First you should create a study plan, priotitise the important topics and study according to it, go through the syllabus once. Solve the previous year question paper. Also, you can practice mock test to practice to track your pro
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Students can go through the marking scheme of JEST 2026 exam:
Part A: 1 mark for a correct answer & -1/3 for an incorrect answer
Part B: 3 marks for a correct answer & -1 for an incorrect answer
Part C: 3 marks for a correct answer & no negative marking for incorrect answer
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Contributor-Level 8
13 Institutes accepting JEST
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur • Public
4.4Sonepat • Private
IIT Tirupati - Indian Institute of Technology
Chittoor • Public
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