JEST 2025 Syllabus: Download Subject & Section Wise Syllabus PDF

Hello, if you are planning to appear in the JEST exam, you can check the list of subjects from JEST 2025 syllabus given below that will help you get good marks in the exam:  

• Classical Mechanics
• Mechanical Methods
• Electromagnetism and Optics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
• Electronics
• Quantum Mechanics

The level of questions in the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) examination is generally designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving skills in their chosen field of study. The level of questions can vary depending on the subject and sub-discipline within the field.

However, it is estimated that the questions are based on the general syllabi of graduation and post-graduation level courses offered by various Indian universities and institutions. JEST question papers usually are not made available. However, some questions from previous year's examinations are available.

Applicants who are planning to appear in the JEST 2024 exam should note that there is only a single exam being conducted named as JEST. This exam is conducted for admission to both PhD as well as Int. PhD courses. Applicants need not to fill and apply for any other exams.

Those who qualify the exams need to separately apply for different institutes of their choice for taking admission into their desired courses. 

JEST exam is conducted across India to take admission in top colleges for PhD course. There are certain factors which needs to be kept in mind while preparing for JEST 2025 exam.

a) Complete your JEST syllabus within two months of the exam. 

b) Solve previous year question paper of JEST exam.

c) Dedicate last two months for revision and solving question paper in time bound manner.

d) Try to solve questions in the same time as you will get in exam to feel the pressure.

If one follows the above mentioned strategy then the chances of their securing in exam are great. 

Though the final exam pattern of JEST 2024 will be out in new notification but according to previous year information there were only two sections from which questions were asked in JEST exam and overall marks are also changed. It is multiplied 3 times than previous exam pattern. There is one third negative marking for each incorrect answer as well. 

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is an entrance exam test for admission to PhD and International PhD programme of different participating institutes for two subjects Physics and theoretical Computer Science/Neuroscience.

This exam is conducted in offline mode/ pen-paper mode. This year exam conducting authorities have changed, earlier it used to be Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) but now it has changed to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST). Hence the final validation will be declared along with releasing of notification but as per previous year JEST exam pattern it will be conducted in offline mode only. 

The questions are based on the general syllabii of graduation and post-graduation level courses offered by various Indian universities and institutions.

Since JEST exam is conducted in online mode hence JEST question papers are not available in public domain. After taking input from students and various coaching institutes it can be sumarrised that level of the questions asked in the exam are Moderate level.  

The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) typically employed negative marking for incorrect answers. Negative marking is a practice where a fraction of marks is deducted for each wrong answer. This policy is meant to discourage random guessing and encourage candidates to answer questions they are reasonably confident about.

-1 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer marked in section A and -3 will be deducted in section B.

However, please note that examination policies and procedures can change over time, and specific details, including whether or not negative marking is applied, may vary from one year to another. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the examination pattern, including the presence or absence of negative marking, it is recommend checking the official JEST website or referring to the official notification for the specific year's examination.

Candidates should always stay informed about the latest policies and guidelines related to the JEST examination to prepare effectively and make informed decisions during the exam.

The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) primarily covers the following fields of study:

1. Physics: JEST is most well-known for its coverage of physics-related programs. It serves as a qualifying exam for Ph.D. and integrated Ph.D. programs in various areas of physics, including but not limited to astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and theoretical physics.

2. Theoretical Computer Science: JEST also includes theoretical computer Science as one of its covered fields. It is used for admission to Ph.D. programs in theoretical computer Science and related areas.

3. Neuroscience: JEST is applicable to Ph.D. programs in neuroscience, allowing candidates interested in this interdisciplinary field to seek admission to prestigious research institutions.

It's important to note that while JEST primarily covers these fields, the participating institutions and their specific programs may have variations in their eligibility criteria and areas of research. Therefore, candidates should check the official JEST website or the websites of the participating institutes for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered and their eligibility requirements.

Yes this year both marking scheme as well as exam pattern was changed. There were three sections in the exam Part A, B and C. 

The total number of questions were 50, 25 from Part A, 25 from Part B and 15 from Part C. The exam was conducted for total of 100 marks.

There was negative marking for Part A and B as Part C was descriptive in nature. 

JEST 2024 provisional answer key was released in online mode on the official website. The authorities released provisional answer key on March 5, 2024.

After releasing the answer key, authorities gave time to raise objections if they have in any question. After taking input from the students IIST will release the final answer key of JEST exam.  

Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) declared the result of JEST exam 2024 on March 26, 2024. So only those candidates who qualified the exam need to further apply in IITs, IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc. It is to be noted that students should apply to multiple institutions in order to take subjects and institutes of their choice.  

Those who are undergraduate can apply for M.Sc and PhD integrated programmes while those who are post graduate can apply directly for PhD programmes.