JEST

There are various premier research institutes and universities in India that accept JEST scores for admissions purposes. Each institute has its own eligibility and selection criteria for the exam takers. So, it is advisable for all the applicants to go through the eligibility criteria of the institute if they wish to get admission so that they exactly know whether they are eligible to appear for the exam or not. 

No, apart from Physics, JEST is also for those candidates who are interested in pursuing Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology at the PhD level. Therefore, candidates who wish to appear for the JEST Exam must go through the eligibility criteria in detail before filling out the JEST Application Form. 

JEST exam is at an MSc or advanced BSc level and therefore candidates need to focus on the fundamental concepts in Physics and Computer Science, practice past question papers, and refer to standard textbooks, make their own preparation strategy along with mock tests and JEST Previous year question papers. 

Yes, the JEST 2025exam date revisied:it is scheduled to be held on April 6,2025

Yes, JEST registration for 2025 has already started, with the application process openingin the first week of January 2025 on the official website.

Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) declared the result of JEST exam 2025 tentatively in the May. So only those candidates who qualified the exam need to further apply in IITs, IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc. It is to be noted that students should apply to multiple institutions in order to take subjects and institutes of their choice.  

Those who are undergraduate can apply for M.Sc and PhD integrated programmes while those who are post graduate can apply directly for PhD programmes. 

Yes, as per the official notification on the official site of JEST, the exam date for JEST 2025 Exam is June 22, 2025, which is was previously scheduled for April 6, 2025, and before that the exam date was February 23, 2025. Candidates planning to appear for JEST 2025 should continue their preparation accordingly. JEST is a national-level exam, conducted once a year across various test centres, for candidates who wish to study subjects such as Physics and Theoretical Computer Science. 

JEST is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various PG programs. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized platform for universities and institutes to assess the scientific aptitude and knowledge of potential postgraduate students. DST also awards financial assistance to JEST qualifiers.