JEST 2025 Syllabus: Download Subject & Section Wise Syllabus PDF

Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( JEST )

Ishita Chauhan
Updated on Sep 15, 2025 04:29 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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JEST 2025 Syllabus FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on JEST Exam Syllabus

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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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Ishita Chauhan

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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Ishita Chauhan

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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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Ishita Chauhan

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