The JEST exam stands for Joint Entrance Screening Test. It is an entrance exam conducted in India for students who wants to take an admission into any Integrated Phd and Phd programmes in various science fields such as
JEST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The JEST exam doesn’t have a long list of eligibility criteria. Instead it only requires the candidate to have a master’s degree in any relevant field. Eligibility criteria also depend on the institutions that are participating in the examination.
JEST SYLLABUS OF DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
The JEST syllabus for Physics-
- Optics and Electromagnetism
- Mathematical Methods
- Classical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electronics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Methods
The JEST syllabus for Mathematics-
- Topics and syllabus from BSc. Mathematics
- Topics from MSc. Mathematics
(Advised to go through the major topics of Mathematics. You can know this by solving previous year’s question paper).
The JEST syllabus for Computer Science-
- Discrete Mathematics Elements
- Algorithms
- Data structures and it’s application
- Compilers:Principles, Techniques and Tools
- Computer Algorithms – Design and Structure
- Fundamentals of Data Structures
- Fundamentals of the Computer Algorithms
- Solving problems with computers
- Programming languages, concepts and constructs
THE JEST EXAM PATTERN
- The exam takes place for 3 hours.
- The question paper includes 3 sections as A, B, and C, each holding marks of 15, 10 & 25 respectively.
- Altogether it comprises 100 marks in all.
- For section A and B, each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks while deducted 1 & 0 marks for each incorrect answer respectively.
- In section C, 1 mark for each correct answer will be provided while 1/3 mark will deduct for each incorrect answer.
JEST EXAM PREPARATION TIPS
- Have a strategic study plan – It is important to have a study plan to cover all the syllabus for the JEST exam.
- Ask for guidance – Candidates can seek guidance from ex-JEST exam students. They can guide you very well. Otherwise, join a coaching class or learn from online platforms.
- Know the basics- It is always helpful to know the core base of each subject and each chapter in your syllabus. It will be great if you solve previous year’s questions.
- Be confident and focused – Always be confident of what you’re studying and focus on it completely, especially the basics.
- Group discussions – It is the best way to revise your syllabus with your peers. You’ll easily remember and acknowledge the main points.
CONCLUSION
The JEST exam is the opening door for candidates to build their future in various science disciplines by pursuing their Phd degree from their preferred field. Akways be prepared, focused and calm on the day of examination.
ALL THE BEST !
FAQs
Q.Is there any age limit for JEST EXAM ?
A- No, there is no age limit for appearing the JEST examination.
Q. For how many year is my JEST score valid ?
A- The JEST SCORE is valid for one year.
Q. Is there any possibility of placement after qualifying The JEST exam ?
A- Yes. Participating institutions would call a limited number of candidates based on their eligibility criteria and requirements.
Q. What is the average salary of JEST Candidate?
A- The average salary package ranges around INR 3 lakhs per annum.
Q.Is JEST computer based ?
A- No. It is paper-pencil based i.e., offline.
