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The JEST syllabus 2026 is available online at "jest.org.in". Candidates can check the Physics syllabus for JEST to know the important topics for preparation. 

JEST exam is conducted for admission to PhD, Integrated PhD, and MSc programs in Physics; PhD and Integrated PhD programs in Theoretical Computer Science; and PhD programme in Computational Biology. The exam is a computer test. Joint Entrance Screening Test is conducted once a year.

JEST exam is conducted computer-based format. The exam duration is three hours. The JEST question paper will have three sections. Part A and C will have 10 questions, while Part B will have 20 questions. There is no negative marking for Part C.

JEST 2026 exam date is April 12, 2026. The exam duration is three hours. The exam will be conducted for PHYSICS and THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE. Candidates must appear for the exam as per the schedule.

No, the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted once a year. JEST 2026 is scheduled on April 12. The duration of the exam is three hours.

There are 40 questions in JEST. The question paper has three parts. Part A and C have 10 questions, while Part B has 20 questions. 

Presidency University admissions are mainly granted on the basis of PUMDET or PUBDET scores only. The university may consider CUET scores in selective cases. Students must check and confirm the same with the university before applying.

Yes, students can get admission in City Academy Law College without CUET. The college accepts both CUET and Lucknow University Exam scores to shortlist students. In case, a valid CUET score is not available, students have the option of submitting Lucknow University exam scores instead.

Yes, CUET is necessary for admission in certain courses at City College of Management. The final selection is done on the basis of scores in entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams are CUET/ Lucknow University/ UP B.Ed entrance exam, etc.

There are no compulsory set of skills to gain before a Biotechnology course but yes some skills might help you navigate through the coursework more seamlessly. Some of those skills are -

• Genuine interest in the field
• Foundational knowledge of STEM subjects
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous note-making
• Good Memory
• Good hold on biotech terminology