Ph.D Entrance Exam

The JEST 2024 final answer key is released in online mode on March 18, 2024. The answer key is released in a PDF file which mentions the questions as well the answers. 

There are 2 answers which are changed from the JEST provisional answer key. Applicants can calculate their marks from the final answer key.  

Applicants who want to appear in the JEST exam must check the sample papers before appearing in the exam. The sample papers are available on this page. 

Students should appear in the exam after checking the question topics, trend of questions, marking scheme, nature of questions. 

It will help them to prepare the strategy to qualify the JEST exam. 

There is a differential marking scheme in the JEST exam, which means that the marking scheme will vary in each section. The following table brings the detailed marking scheme for JEST 2024 exam.

Applicants need to follow the below mentioned tips to qualify JEST exam. 

• Go through the exam pattern and structure of the test.

• Follow best books for JEST preparation and make short notes.

• After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance.

• Solving JEST previous year question papers will also help them to understand the question trends and types to expect in the actual exam.

The negative marks scheme was applicable in JEST 2024 exam. The exam was conducted for a total of three sections, Part A, B and C. The questions in part A and B were Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). While questions in part C were of descriptive in nature. 

The questions are based on the general syllabii of graduation and post-graduation level courses offered by various Indian universities and institutions.

Since JEST exam is conducted in online mode hence JEST question papers are not available in public domain. After taking input from students and various coaching institutes it can be sumarrised that level of the questions asked in the exam are Moderate level.  

No, JEST 2024 was conducted for a total of 100 marks for this year. Though last year the exam was conducted for 300 marks. The total number of sections, marking scheme, total number of marks for each part were different from the last year exam. 

This JEST exam pattern was same prior to last year, so most likely this exam pattern will be continue to be the same for the upcoming year exam. 

JEST 2026 Application Window end date will be June 2026. The exam-conducting body for JEST is the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST); previously, the exam will be conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SEBS). 

Yes, candidates are allowed to challenge the answer keys within the stipulated date and by paying the requisite amount. There is a certain format that students have to follow, otherwise their submitted challenges will not be considered.

For that candidates needed to fill out a separate Google form, which will be released by authorities after releasing the provisional answer key. For each question applicants want to raise the objection, they need to do the entry in google form. 

On the basis of JEST final answer key, the result will be prepared. 

Applicants who are unable to check their results need to check their email id as the login credentials are sent to the official email as well as on the registered phone number. 

Students are advised always to keep the admit card as well as details of login till the admission process is completed. 

The JEST Results 2024 will be either be avilable on the official website or students will be sent a email pertaining the information of their passing the JEST exam.