Several prestigious institutes, including IISc, IISERs, NISER, and others, collaborate to organise the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST). JEST 2023 was held at 37 exam centres across the country by the organising authorities, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The national-level entrance exam was planned to be held on April, 2023, but has been postponed until further notice, according to the official JEST 2023 dates, which were issued online. Applicants were notified that they needed to pass the JEST 2023 exam if they wanted to pursue a PhD or Integrated PhD degree in one of the participating institutes in the below-mentioned tracks.
| Physics | Theoretical Computer Science |
| Neuroscience | Computational Biology |
Eligibility Criteria for JEST Exam 2023
- JEST 2023 eligibility criteria for MSc, PhD, and Integrated/MSc/MTech – PhD programmes are listed below. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official websites of the various universities/institutes to read specific eligibility criteria for admission to programmes offered at colleges that accept JEST scores for admission.
Eligibility Criteria for a PhD in Physics in JEST 2023
- The requirements for taking the JEST exam for a PhD in Physics vary from institution to college.
- Physics Master’s Degree (in all participating Institutes).
- MSc in Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Optics & Photonics, Instrumentation, and Electronics will be considered at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore.
- At IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram, BE or BTech will be considered.
- IUCAA will consider applicants with a master’s degree in physics, electronics, astronomy, or applied mathematics.
- A master’s degree in physics, engineering physics, or applied physics is also acceptable at IPR.
- SNBNCBS will consider candidates with a master’s degree in physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, biophysics, or biochemistry.
- At TIFR, BTech Eng Phys will be evaluated.
- Applied Physics ME/MTech will be considered at NISER
Eligibility Criteria for the PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc (JEST 2023)
- MSc/ME/MTech. in Computer Science or a similar field, with a strong interest in the mathematical parts of the field.
- Eligibility Criteria for a PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC according to JEST 2023.
- BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science, MSc (Physics/Maths)
JEST 2023 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc
- MSc/ME/MTech?/MCA in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and a strong interest in biological problems.
- BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines, with an interest in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
- JEST 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Program in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc
- BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines, with an interest in the mathematical aspects of computer science.
Eligibility Criteria for the Integrated MTech – PhD Program at IIA under JEST 2023
- MSc (Physics/Applied Physics) or Post-BSc (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics/Radio Physics and Electronics.
- Eligibility Criteria for the Integrated PhD Program at IISER Thiruvananthapuram in JEST 2023
- A BSc (Physics) or a BE/BTech degree in any discipline is required.
- BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech degree in any subject
- JEST 2023 Eligibility Criteria for MSc Program at HRI
- Beginning in 2023, HRI will offer a new MSc in Physics. HRI’s Integrated PhD programme in Physics will be phased out in 2023
Age Restrictions: There are no age restrictions for taking the JEST exam.
JEST Exam 2023 Highlights
| JEST Exam 2023 Name | JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) 2023 |
| JEST Exam 2023 for Course Level | PhD level |
| JEST Exam 2023 Mode | Offline Mode |
| JEST Exam 2023 Test Duration | 180 minutes |
| No. of Test Cities in JEST Exam 2023 | 37 cities in India |
| Courses Offered in JEST Exam 2023 | Integrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD |
| Registration Dates of JEST Exam 2023 | Jan-2023 to Feb-2023 |
| Exam Date of JEST Exam 2023 | Apr |
| Official Exam Website od JEST Exam 2023 | https://www.jest.org.in/ |
JEST Exam 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Exam Dates |
| Start the Online Application form submit | 15th December 2022 |
| Last date for Application form submission | 18th January 2023 |
| Admit card | 2 weeks before the examination |
| JEST Exam Date 2023 | 13th March 2023 |
| The release date of Answer Key | To Be announced |
| Submit the objection regarding answer key | To Be announced |
| Declaration of Results date | To Be announced |
| Interview | To Be announced |
JEST Exam 2023 Courses Offered
Courses in which aspirants can secure admission based on their JEST result are as mentioned below:
| PhD in Physics | Integrated PhD in Physics |
| PhD in Theoretical Computer Science | Integrated PhD in Theoretical Computer Science |
| PhD in Neuroscience | Integrated PhD in Neuroscience |
| PhD in Computational Biology | Integrated PhD in Computational Biology |
JEST Exam 2023: List of Colleges accepting Scores.
JEST Exam 2023 is a means through which aspirants can secure admission in PhD and integrated PhD programmes. Go through the list of JEST Exam 2023 participating colleges below.
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| Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore |
| Bose Institute, Kolkata | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore |
| Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal |
| Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata |
| International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)-TIFR, Bangalore | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali |
| Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune |
| Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram |
| The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai | National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar |
| Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar | National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)-TIFR, Pune |
| Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar | National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar |
| Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune | Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore | Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore |
| Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore | TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad |
| Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai |
| Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata | UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR), Indore |
| Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata | TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TIFR-TCIS), Hyderabad |
Admissions Process for JEST Exam 2023
To participate in the JEST 2023 admission process effectively, candidates must follow the requirements outlined below.
1st step: Complete the JEST 2023 Application Form.
Applicants had to fill out an online application form for JEST 2023. They needed to pay the application cost once they had completed the application form, which they could do online using a credit/debit card or even net banking. Payment of the application fee was likewise only accepted online. There was no other option.
Step 2: Obtain your JEST 2023 admit card.
Applicants were required to obtain their JEST 2023 admit card from the exam’s official website. “Admit cards will not be distributed by post or email,” according to the official website. To the examination centre, bring a printout of your downloaded Admit Card and one of your photo IDs.”
Step 3: Take the Joint Entrance Screening Examination.
Applicants were required to attend for the JEST 2023 exam on the date, time, and location specified on their admit card. The JEST 2023 exam will last three hours and will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the exam date.
Step 4: Check the JEST 2023 results
On the exam’s official website, candidates can verify their JEST 2023 result by entering information such as their roll number and date of birth.
Step 5: Make contact with colleges that accept JEST 2023 scores.
Aspirants who pass the JEST 2023 exam must contact colleges that recognise JEST 2023 scores for admission and meet the admission requirements set by them.
The online application process for JEST 2023 began on January 2023 and will continue until January 2023. The deadline for JEST applications was February 2023. The exam was supposed to take place on April 2023 but it has been cancelled due to the rising number of coronavirus cases. It has been postponed till further notice. Applicants can learn more about the JEST 2023 tests in the sections below.
Steps to Fill JEST Exam 2023 Application Form
Applicants can go over the procedures they need to do in order to fill out and submit the JEST exam application form properly. Here is the link to the JEST 2023 application form.
1st step: Make a unique Registration ID.
Applicants must submit their Email ID, password, name, and date of birth in order to fill out the JEST 2023 application form. After registering with a valid email address and providing these details, applicants will receive an email containing account information. A verification link would also be included in this email.
Step 2: Complete the JEST Application Form.
Applicants are directed to the JEST exam application form after verifying their email address. Upload Important Documents in Step 3
With their Joint Entrance Screening Test application form, applicants must upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature.
Step 4: Pay the application fee for JEST.
Applicants can pay the JEST exam application cost online using a debit card, credit card, or net-banking. Any other method of payment will be rejected.
Step 5: Submit & Print JEST Application Form
After the applicant has completed all of the preceding stages, they must click the ‘Submit’ button to finish the JEST 2023 exam registration procedure. Applicants will receive an email with their “application data after final submission comprising Unique Submission Number and filled in data” if they successfully submit their registration form online, according to the official website. Aspirants are encouraged to save and save this information for future use. If applicants do not receive such an email message after submitting the JEST application form and paying the JEST 2023 application fee by e-payment, they should contact JEST authorities and tell them as soon as possible.
JEST 2023 Application Fee
Applicants should be aware that they can only pay the application fee for JEST 2023 using a credit card, debit card, or net-banking account. SBI Epay is another option for paying the JEST 2023 application cost. In the table below, applicants can see how much it costs to apply for JEST 2023 in each category:
| Category | JEST 2023 Application Fee (in Rs) |
| General Candidates | 400 |
| SC/ST Candidates | 200 |
| Female Candidates | 200 |
| Female Candidates from SC/ST Category | Nil |
JEST 2023 Exam Centres
The test centres for JEST 2023 have been announced. JEST 2023 was carried out in 38 cities across the country. JEST exam centres are listed in the table below for applicants’ convenience:
| Ahmedabad | Aligarh | Allahabad |
| Amritsar | Bangalore | Bardhaman |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneswar | Kozhikode |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Delhi |
| Goa | Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Indore | Jaipur | Kanpur |
| Kharagpur | Kochi | Kolkata |
| Madurai | Mangalore | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | Nainital | Patna |
| Pune | Raipur | Roorkee |
| Sambalpur | Silchar | Siliguri |
| Srinagar | Trivandrum | Udaipur |
| Vishakhapatnam | Vijayawada (subject to availability) |
How to Check the JEST 2023 Score?
Step 1: Go to the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2023 official website.
Step 2: Go to the ‘User Login’ portion of the website.
Step 3: Fill in your email address, user name, and password.
Step 4: Select ‘Login’ from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: Download the JEST exam results and print them out.
As part of the outcome, candidates will receive a JEST scorecard. Applicants are encouraged to maintain a copy of their JEST scorecard and result in a safe place. The JEST score is valid for a year from the date of the result announcement.
How to Get the JEST 2023 Scorecard?
Step 1: Go to the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2023 official website.
Step 2: Go to the ‘User Login’ portion of the website.
Step 3: Fill in your email address, username, and password.
Step 4: Take a look at the JEST 2023 scorecard.
Step 5: Download and print the JEST 2023 exam scorecard. Save it for your future references.
