The exam date of Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2025 has been announced, As per the notification released Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2025 is scheduled to be held on 6th April 2025
The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted for candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology at premier research institutes across India. Recognized as a National Eligibility Test (NET) by SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board), JEST is one of the most prestigious exams for aspirants aiming for research careers in science and technology.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR JEST 2025
Ph.D. in Physics: Candidates must have a Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech) in Physics or related fields. Integrated Ph.D. in Physics: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics) is required.
Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science/Neuroscience/Computational Biology: Requires M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in related subjects, there is no age limit for appearing in JEST.
EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
JEST is a three-hour exam consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) divided into three sections. The syllabus mainly covers Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Statistical Mechanics. Theoretical Computer Science applicants should focus on algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity.
The test scores are used by several institutions to shortlist candidates for MSc in physics as well as PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in diverse areas related to Physics (Astronomy & Astrophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Biology, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy, Material Sciences, Neuroscience, Nuclear & Accelerator Physics, Plasma Research, Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, etc.), and in Theoretical Computer Science.
The examination will be at the level of MSc, or an advanced BSc in Physics or Computer Science. There are no strict eligibility criteria for appearing in JEST. However, each of the participating institutions follows its own individual eligibility and selection process, based on specific requirements and specialization, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
