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JEST: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Dates

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JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)

National test for PhD and integrated PhD admission in physics, theoretical computer science, neuroscience and related areas at participating institutes.

Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Application fee
Check the official notification for the current fee.
Exam pattern
Multiple-choice and numerical-answer questions in the chosen subject. Check the JEST notice for the pattern.
Eligibility

A relevant master's or final-year degree as listed by the participating institutes.

Schedule

Usually held once a year; dates are announced on the JEST website.

Important notes

Participating institutes and eligible subjects change; read the current notice.

JEST - Joint Entrance Screening Test. National test for PhD and integrated PhD admission in physics, theoretical computer science, neuroscience and related areas at participating institutes.

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test (CBT). Multiple-choice and numerical-answer questions in the chosen subject. Check the JEST notice for the pattern.

Eligibility

A relevant master's or final-year degree as listed by the participating institutes.

Schedule

Usually held once a year; dates are announced on the JEST website.

Conducting Body

Science and Engineering Research Board / participating institutes
Official website jest.org.in

Admits To Streams

Pure Sciences

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Exam dates are tentative — always confirm on the official website of the conducting body.

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