JEST 2021(Postponed): Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

1. Physics
2. Theoretical Computer Science
3. Neuron Science
4. Computational Biology Fields

JEST 2021 Exam Status

Candidtes can check the JEST 2021 exam status from the below table:

• JEST 2021 examination has been postponed till further notice, due to COVID-19.

JEST 2021 Important Dates

Candidates can note all the important dates for JEST 2021 from the table below.

JEST 2021 Application Form

JEST 2021 application form was available from 11 January 2021 on the official website. Candidates can check all the essential points related to the application form mentioned below:

• The application form was available in online mode only on the official website of SERB.
• Candidates need to register themselves before filling the application form and generate a login ID and password by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Candidates must fill every detail carefully.
• Upload scanned copy of recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Candidates have to make payment through online mode.
• Candidates are advised to take a printout of an application form for future reference.

JEST 2021 Application Fee

Candidates can check the category wise JEST application fees in the mention below table:

How to apply for JEST 2021?

The candidates can follow the given steps to fill the online application form of JEST:

1. Visit the official website & register and enter your email id and then submit it.
2. Thereafter a username and password are sent to the candidate.
3. Now login with the sent username and password and fill the form with personal details, academic records.
4. Then, Select the discipline of the JEST exam, select the test center.
5. Thereafter, upload documents and pay the requisite application fee.

JEST 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure their JEST 2021 eligibility before filling the online application form. Interested candidates must go through the eligibility criteria which can also be found on the official website.

•  For Ph.D. Physics: Candidates must have an M.Sc degree in Physics from any recognized institute. And some colleges also accept the B.Tech/M.Sc/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in Physics and Mathematics.
• For Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer science at IMSc: Candidates must complete M.Sc/M.Tech/M.E in Computer science or other stream related to computer science.
• Ph.D. in Neuroscience at NBRC: Candidates should have B.Tech/B.E/MCA/M.Sc degree in computer science.
• Integrated M.Tech-Ph.d at IIA: Candidates should possess the degree of M.Sc(Physics and Mathematics), Post B.Sc degree in optoelectronics and optics, Radiophysics & Electronics.

JEST 2021 Exam Pattern

JEST Exam Pattern 2021 is given below which by in large should be followed by all the students to prepare beforehand and develop ways to score well in the examination.

JEST 2021 Syllabus

Candidates can check the JEST 2021 Syllabus which is mentioned below so that the candidates can prepare accordingly for the Test:

• Physics: This section will be carrying various topics such as Mathematical Methods, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism & Optics, Quantum Mechanism, Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics, and Electronics.
• Theoretical Computer Science: This section will consist of topics like Analytical Reasoning & Deduction, Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Data Structure & Algorithm, and Principle of Programming.

JEST 2021 Preparation Tips

JEST 2021 Preparation Tips are posted below which are useful for all the candidates appearing for Examination:

• Students must go through the examination syllabus before they start preparing for it.
• Students should look up for famous books related to the syllabus or if there is a book available for that particular examination which includes practice sets and previous years.
• It is advisable to start preparing for any examination at least 6 months before the scheduled date.
• Students must keep extra preparatory months in hand to revise whatever they have studied for the examination.

JEST 2021 Admit Card

Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms will get their JEST 2021 Admit Card on the official website by the first week of May 2021. Candidates must go through the given below points regarding admit card:

• Candidates have to log in with their user ID and password to download the admit card.
• Candidates need to enter the required details.
• Candidates must check every detail carefully.
• Admit card contains details such as candidates name and date of birth, exam date and time, exam center, and address.
• Candidates must keep the print of their admit card for examination and further process.
• If candidates are found without Admit Card in the examination hall, there are chances that the authorities might not allow them to sit for the examination.

JEST 2021 Answer Key

JEST Answer Key 2021 will be available on the official website after the commencement of the examination. Students can cross-check their response with the answer key and if they have any objection regarding the posted answer key then they can put it up to the officials.

JEST 2021 Result

JEST Results 2021 will be disclosed online on the official website. It is uploaded in the candidate's login and candidates can check it by entering e-mail id/username and password. It is important to note that JEST score is only valid for 1 year. Hence, on the basis of JEST 2021, the candidates will get admission only in session 2020-21. The result will contain information like: 

• Candidates Name
• Roll number
• Overall Rank
• Overall Marks scored etc.
• A copy of Scorecard would be beneficial in future as it will be referred at almost all times during the admission procedure.

JEST 2021 Counseling

JEST 2021 Counselling will start soon after the exam. Those who will qualify the exam will only be called for counselling process. The essential documents students are supposed to carry for their counseling is stated below:

• 12th mark sheet & passing certificate
• Graduation Mark sheet
• JEST 2021 Admit card
• JEST 2021 Scorecard
• Passport size photographs
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate etc.

Participating Institute List

• Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital: Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Atmospheric Physics.
• Bose Institute, Kolkata
• Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
• Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
• International Centre for theoretical sciences (TIFR), Bangalore
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupathi
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata
• Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata
• TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Hyderabad
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
• UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore
• Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata
• The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
• Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar
• Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar
• Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
• National Brain Research Centre, Manesar
• National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR, Pune
• National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar
• Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
• Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore
• Raman Research Institute, Bangalore

JEST Exam Centres 2021

Candidates must check the JEST 2021 Exam centres list:

• Ahemdabad
• Aligarh
• Allahabad
• 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

JEST 2021 Highlights

Candidates can check the given mentioned table regarding the JEST 2021 basic information:

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is established in 2009 under the government of India by an act of Parliament of India. SERB is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Science & Technology and other senior government officers and respected scientist. Prof. Sandeep Verma is the secretary of the Science and Engineering Research Board. SERB is affiliated by Department of Science & Technology and its headquarters is in New Delhi.