JEST 2025: Exam Date Revised, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility

JEST 2025 exam date has been revised. The new exam date has been scheduled for Apr 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Further, the JEST application portal is yet to be opened, it is expected to be actived from the March 2025. The application fee is INR 950/- for all applicants. Moreover, the application fee for SC/ST varies.

JEST test 2025 has been commenced for admission into various PhD and International PhD programs. JEST was previously organized by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB). However, this year, the exam was hosted by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Thiruvananthapuram.

The joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is the aptitude exam for candidates who aspire to pursue higher education in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology. This exam is conducted jointly by several premier institutes like IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc.

About JEST Exam

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) will release the official notification for JEST 2025 on the official website. The Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) recognizes JEST as a National Eligibility Test (NET). The students who are working or doing their research in Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) related programs will get an enhanced fellowship.

Applicants must also qualify NET to be eligible for the same. There are around 30 institutions/colleges participating and accepting the JEST 2025 Score.

• Level and Frequency: The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted at the National level. This examination is conducted once a year in the month of April.
• Mode of Paper: The JEST Exam is conducted as a pen and paper-based test (offline). The JEST Question Paper consists of 3 parts, comprising Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

The eligibility examination holds good for candidates who have qualified for the NET examination to be able to avail the benefits of clearing the JEST 2025 examination. Candidates who are looking forward to upskilling themselves in the field of Science and Engineering must possess the required eligibility along with the skill set to proceed further in their careers.

The details such as JEST Full Form and other information relevant to JEST Exam 2025 are tabulated below.

JEST Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

The authority sets certain requirements for the candidates willing to apply for the JEST Exam 2025. Some of them are nationality, age limit, educational qualification, reservation, domicile, and many more.

If in any of the cases, the candidate is not meeting the requirements, then the authority may cancel their application for the academic session. Before registering and appearing for the JEST Exam 2025, candidates must check all the eligibility criteria. The age-wise and education-wise JEST Eligibility Criteria are mentioned below.

Age Limit

• There is no age limit for the candidates appearing for JEST 2025. The JEST eligibility criteria 2025 for different Integrated Programs varies from one institute to the other.

Educational Qualification

The eligibility criteria for academic qualification for the candidates appearing for JEST 2025 are listed below.

• PhD (Physics): M.Sc. in Physics is the qualifying degree. Some institutions also accept B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.E./ M.Tech in Applied Physics and Mathematics.
• PhD in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc: M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science and related streams.
• PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC: M.Sc (Physics/Mathematics), B.E/B.Tech/MCA in Computer Science.
• PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc: M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech/MCA in any discipline or science with some mathematical skills and sound knowledge of biological problems.
• Integrated M.Sc./ M.Tech-Ph.D (Physics): B. Sc. (Physics/Mathematics).

• • For NISER, B.Sc (Physics) or B.E./B.Tech in Engineering (Physics) with 60% and above.
  • For IIA, B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics) /B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Engineering Physics/Electronics and Communications/ Computer Science & Engineering/Optics and Photonics will also be considered.
  • IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS, B.Sc. (Physics) will be considered.

• Integrated PhD in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc: B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.C.A. in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Integrated M.Tech-Ph.D. at IIA: M.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics)/Post-B.Sc. (Hons.) in Optics and Optoelectronics/Radio Physics & Electronics.
• Integrated PhD at IISER, Thiruvananthapuram: B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E./B. Tech. in any discipline.

JEST Application Form 2025

JEST 2025 application form submission is expected to be released by March 2025. The form will be issued on the official website in online mode. Once assured that they meet the eligibility criteria, candidates must proceed with the JEST 2025 application form.

The entire application process for JEST 2025 is detailed below for their reference.

JEST Registration 2025

As per the official notification for the JEST 2025 exam, the candidates will be able to register for JEST 2025 on the official website. The application form will probably be issued by March 2025.

Registration Fee

• Candidates should pay the fixed registration amount during the application process.
• Registration fee is to be paid online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking and no other mode of fee payment will be accepted.

Documents to Upload

To formalise their candidature, applicants are expected to upload important documents. These files will aid students in verifying their application:

• Candidates will have to upload a scanned copy of the photograph and signature in Jpeg format. The file size must not exceed 100 KB.
• For signature, candidates must use a Black ball pen. If the photograph on the admit card is not printed then they have to stick a passport-size photo on the place.

Refund Policy

The fee once paid will not be refunded again. If the candidate pays the fee two times unknowingly, the refund is possible only if it is brought to the notice of the concerned authorities. Even if the amount is refunded, the processing fee will be deducted and given to the candidate.

If the amount did not reach the candidate's account it will automatically be refunded to the Payment Gateway provider.

How to Fill Up the Application Form for JEST Entrance Exam?

The step-by-step process to complete the JEST 2025 Application Form is given below.

• Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website. On the homepage, click on the 'JEST 2025' Link.
• Step 2: Applicants must register as a new user using a personal email ID and create a password, followed by logging in to the JEST 2025 home page with the registered mail ID and password.
• Step 3: Students must fill in all the personal details such as the candidate's name, date of birth, gender, communication address, programme test centre preference etc. Candidates should also enter his/her education qualification details such as class 10th and 12th marks, year of passing, board name etc.
• Step 4: Candidates must upload the scanned copy of the candidate's photograph and signature as per the specifications (format and size). Review and verify all the details mentioned by the candidate. In case of any errors, the candidate must modify them before paying the application fee.
• Step 5: In the final step, candidates need to pay the JEST 2025 application fee through a debit card/credit card or by net banking. After the payment, an official mail will be sent as an acknowledgement to the candidate. The aspirants can take a printout of the email or save it for future needs.

JEST Admit Card 2025

JEST admit card 2025 will be released on the official website in March 2025. All eligible aspirants can download the hall ticket from the official website. Carrying a hard copy of the admit card to the exam centre is mandatory. Candidates found without an admit card will not be allowed to take the exam.

Admit Card contains the candidate's details like name, roll number, father's name, signature, photograph, date of birth, test centre address, examination date, reporting time, examination duration, and do’s & don’ts of the exam.

Steps to Download JEST 2025 Admit Card

The process of downloading the admit card is made easy by following the steps given below. JEST admit card 2025 was made available on the admit card release date which is set by the Board. Candidates must follow these steps to download the JEST hall ticket 2025.

• Step 1: Students must visit the official website.
• Step 2: They need to search for the JEST 2025 Admit Card on the homepage.
• Step 3: Students must open the JEST 2025 Admit Card link, and enter their username and password.
• Step 4: By entering the correct details, the admit card will be visible.
• Step 5: Applicants must download it and take a printout after checking all the details on the Admit Card. If any changes are required, they must contact the JEST authorities immediately.

JEST Exam Dates 2025

JEST 2025 exam will commence on Apr 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM in pen and paper mode. Candidates can refer to the given below are the tentative JEST 2025 exam dates shared below.

JEST Exam Centres 2025

Candidates can choose the most convenient test city while applying for the exam. There will be 38 exam centers for the JEST 2025 Exam. The JEST exam centres 2025 list is presented in the table below for student’s reference.

Note:

• For Kozhikode (If this centre has no sufficient applications, then the Second option will be allotted).
• For Mangalore (If this centre has no sufficient applications, then the Second option will be allotted).

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JEST Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates should know the JEST 2025 exam pattern before attempting the exam to crack the paper and score better than other candidates.

• Number of Questions: JEST Exam 2025 paper will consist of 50 questions divided into 3 parts.
• Type of Questions: The questions comprise Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) in all three parts. 15, 10, and 25 questions are asked from Part A, Part B, and Part C, respectively.
• Marking Scheme: The marking scheme for all the papers is listed below.
• For Part A: 1 mark will be awarded for the correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for the incorrect answer.
• For Part B: 1 mark will be awarded for the correct answer and no marks will be deducted for the incorrect answer.
• For Part C: 1 mark will be awarded for the correct answer and 1/3 mark will be deducted for the incorrect answer.

JEST 2025 Sectional Marking Scheme

Following is the sectional marking scheme for correct and incorrect answers in JEST Exam 2025. There is no negative marking applicable for incorrect responses in Part B.

JEST Syllabus 2025

Candidates aspiring for the JEST Exam 2025 must have a clear idea about the syllabus for each programme. JEST 2025 Syllabus varies for different programs from institute to institute. The topic-wise JEST 2025 syllabus is given below.

Mathematical Methods

• Elements of probability theory
• Curvilinear coordinate systems
• Vector algebra and vector calculus,
• Tensors and linear algebra
• Elements of Sturm–Liouville theory
• Special functions
• Complex analysis
• Fourier series and Fourier transform
• Linear differential equations
• Laplace transforms
• Elementary properties of discrete groups and error analysis.

Classical Mechanics

• Symmetry and conservation laws
• Newton’s laws
• Generalized coordinates
• Conservation of energy, momentum and collisions
• Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics
• Small oscillations and normal modes
• Central force problem
• Kepler problem
• Special relativity in classical mechanics.

Electromagnetism & Optics

• Polarization
• Electrostatics and magnetostatics
• Multipole expansion
• Fields in conducting and boundary value problems
• Faraday’s law and time-varying fields,
• Diamagnetic and paramagnetic media
• Displacement current and Maxwell’s equations
• Energy and momentum of electromagnetic fields
• Reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference
• Propagation of plane electromagnetic waves
• Electromagnetic waves in dispersive and conducting media

Quantum Mechanics

• The variational principle
• Schrodinger equation
• The uncertainty principle and central potentials
• The hydrogen atom and Orbital and spin angular momenta
• Addition of angular momenta
• Hermitian operators
• Matrix formulation of quantum theory
• Unitary transformations
• Time-independent and dependent perturbation theory

Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics

• Elements of kinetic theory
• Work and heat
• Thermodynamic potentials
• Laws of thermodynamics
• Statistical ensembles
• Maxwell’s relations
• Partition function
• Harmonic oscillators
• Classical and quantum statistics
• Classical ideal gas
• Fermi and Bose gases
• Black body radiation
• Statistics of paramagnetism

Electronics

• Basics of semiconductor
• p-n junctions
• Diodes
• Active filters and oscillators
• Transistors
• LCR circuits
• Rectifiers
• Amplifiers
• Basics of OPAMPs and their applications
• Basics of digital electronics

JEST Mock Test 2025

JEST mock test 2025 will be released by the exam conducting body after the completion of the registration process. The registered candidates can take up the mock test. JEST mock test comprises a total of 9 questions, 3 questions from three questions.

The test takers must practice mock tests and JEST sample papers to understand the questions asked in the exam and get exposure to the exam patterns. Apart from these, candidates' confidence and time management skills will be improved.

JEST Preparation Tips 2025

For scoring well in the qualifying examination, candidates must prepare some strategies to crack the JEST 2025 Entrance Exam. Some preparation tips that should be followed to secure good marks are listed below. Candidates can refer them and prepare accordingly for the exam.

• Make a proper schedule.
• Must have a good knowledge of the exam syllabus & pattern.
• Solve previous year's papers as much as possible.
• Attempt mock tests to manage time efficiently.
• Focus more on important topics
• Prepare short notes as per the topics listed in the syllabus.
• Do a quick revision.
• Study at least 8-10 hours per day.

Above all candidates must have the self-confidence that will help them to crack the exam.

JEST Question Paper 2025

JEST 2025 exam is conducted in pen and paper format hence, the JEST question paper 2025 will be issued to the candidates on the exam day. The test takers are allowed to carry the question paper along with them. They can analyze their performance using the question paper.

On the other hand, for candidates who are willing to take the JEST exam in the future, the question paper serves as an excellent source for preparation. Students can understand the exam pattern and difficulty level of the paper.

JEST 2025 Answer Key

JEST 2025 final answer key will be made available on the official website in May 2025. The conducting body released JEST physics final answer key. Candidates must not need to enter the login credentials such as the username/ email ID and password to access the JEST 2025 final answer key.

Steps to Download JEST Answer Key 2025

Candidates must check the steps-wise detail to download the answer key for JEST 2025 shared in the pointers below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
• Step 2: Click on the answer key tab from the homepage.
• Step 3: The page will be redirected to a new window showing the PDF.
• Step 4: Students must view the JEST Answer Key 2025 PDF and download the same for reference.

JEST Exam Result 2025

JEST result 2025 is expected to be released in May 2025. JEST 2025 results has been announced by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). Candidates who will appear for the exam can check their JEST Results on the official website.

The result has been re;eased in the form of scorecard and students will have to enter the login credentials required to downlaod their socrecard for Physics.

How to Check the JEST 2025 Results?

The steps to check the JEST 2025 results are mentioned below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the Official website of JEST.
• Step 2: Applicants must check for the JEST 2025 Results link, which appears on the left side menu.
• Step 3: They must enter the Username and password of the candidate.
• Step 4: The JEST 2025 Result will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Candidates can download the mark sheet and take the printout of the same for future reference.

Candidates are informed that if they have secured the qualifying marks in JEST Entrance Exam 2025 exam. They must complete the admission process, as mentioned by the participating institutes.

Students should contact the respective institute of their choice to get more details about the interview procedure if they have qualified JEST Exam 2025. The interview dates for each institute are different and can be checked on the official website of the JEST.

JEST Cutoff 2025

JEST cutoff 2025 is set by the exam conducting body. It is the minimum mark candidates must obtain to get admission to the participating institute. The cut off varies based on various factors like a total number of candidates who appeared, the difficulty level of the exam, and seat intake.

However, students must check the JEST 2025 cutoff for the Physics paper released by the authority shared in the table below.

JEST Exam Analysis 2025

JEST 2025 exam analysis will be provided soon after the exam is completed on Apr 6, 2025, by collecting feedback from the test takers. As per the reviews received it is expected that the JEST 2025 exam will be of a Moderate to Difficult level.

However, in the 2024 session the questions were mainly asked from these topics, quantum mechanics and wave optics. Other domains from which the questions were asked are the Hamiltonian air perturbation matrix, lagrangian concept, magnetic field, electric field, and flux questions were asked.

JEST Counselling 2025

JEST 2025 counselling will commence after the results are declared. Candidates must note that there will not be any centralized admission process for admission by any particular institute.

Those candidates who have successfully qualified JEST Exam 2025 will be called by the JEST Colleges for the counselling and admission process.

Documents Required for JEST 2025 Counselling

Candidates must bring the following documents to the college or institute at the time of JEST 2025 counselling.

• 12 Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
• JEST 2025 Admit card
• JEST 2025 Scorecard
• Graduation Mark sheet
• Passport size photographs
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (If applicable)

Participating JEST Colleges 2025

JEST Exam 2025 and score are accepted by various institutes as mentioned below. Candidates must note that each JEST participating college has its own eligibility criteria for admission.

• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
• Bose Institute Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)
• Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)
• International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
• Bhopal Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
• Kolkata Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
• Mohali Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
• Pune Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
• Thiruvananthapuram Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
• The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)
• Institute of Physics (IOP)
• Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
• Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
• National Brain Research Centre (NBRC)
• National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR (NCRA-TIFR)
• National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
• Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
• Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
• Raman Research Institute (RRI)
• Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
• Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)
• TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TIFR-TCIS)
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
• UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR)
• Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)

Contact Details

For any information related to JEST Entrance Exam 2025, candidates can contact the address.

• Address: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar,

Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Phone: 022 2278 2000
• Email ID: jest.tifr@gmail.com