IIST JEST 2024 Joint Entrance Screening Test : Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology

Organisation : Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)- Thiruvananthapuram
Entrance Exam : Joint Entrance Screening Test JEST 2024
Applicable For : UG/PG Passed Student
Date of Examination : Sunday, March 3, 2024
Website : https://www.jest.org.in

IIST Joint Entrance Screening Test JEST

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)- Thiruvananthapuram is the organizing institution for JEST-2024. There is no restriction on age for appearing in the JEST examination. However, each participating institute has its own eligibility criteria. For details on the eligibility criteria of the participating institutes, candidates are advised to visit their websites. JEST-2024 examination is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00. p.m.. Candidates must apply online.   JEST score is valid for only one year.

Eligibility of Joint Entrance Screening Test

** Please see the websites/advertisements of the participating institutes for their eligibility criteria in details.
** Listed below are tentative eligibility criteria of admission to M.Sc, Ph.D, and Integrated / M.Sc / M.Tech. – Ph.D programs in the participating institutes.

Ph.D. Programme :
Physics :
** M.Sc. in Physics (all participating Institutes) :
Additionally, some institutes accept B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in disciplines of Applied Physics and Mathematics, as listed below.
** M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA.
** B.E. or B.Tech. will be considered at IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
** M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics will be cnsidered at IUCAA and NCRA-TIFR.
** MSc in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR.
** M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics or Biochemistry will be considered at SNBNCBS.
** B.Tech Eng. Phys.will be considered at TIFR and NCRA-TIFR..
** M.E./ M.Tech in Applied Physics will be considered at NISER.
** M.Sc. in Physics/Astronomy/Optics/Photonics/Biophysics/Mathematics or ME/M.Tech in Engineering also will be considered at RRI.
** MSc. in Physics, Chemistry and Bio Physics will be considered at SNBNCBS.

Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc :
** M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

Ph D in Neuroscience at NBRC :
** M.Sc (Physics/ Mathematics), B.E/ B.Tech/ M.C.A in Computer Science

Ph D in Computational Biology at IMSc :
** M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. ​/ MCA ​in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and strong interest in biological problems.

Integrated M.Sc. / M.Tech – Ph.D Programme (Physics) :
** BSc in Physics (Major/Hons), or in Physics and Mathematics (Physics cannot be an allied/subsidiary/minor subject) will be considered at SNBNCBS.
** B. Sc. (Physics) will be considered at IMSc.
** B.Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering Physics / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering / Optics and Photonics will be considered in IIA.
** B.Sc (Physics) or B.E./B. Tech in Engineering Physics , with a minimum of first class marks, will be considered at NISER.
** B.Sc. (Physics) will be considered at IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS.
** B. Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tec. will be considered for Integrated M.Sc – PhD at Bose Institute.
** B. Sc. (Physics / Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronics) / B.E. / B.Tech. will be considered for Integrated M.Sc – PhD at Bose Institute.

Integrated Ph.D Programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc :
** B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.C.A. in Computer Science or related disciplines and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

Integrated M.Tech – Ph.D. Programme at IIA :
** M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Post-B.Sc. (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics / Radio Physics and Electronics.

Integrated Ph.D. Programme at IISER Kolkata and IISER. Thiruvananthapuram. :
** B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E. / B. Tech. in any discipline.

M. Sc. Programme at HRI. :
** B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E./B.Tech. degree in any discipline
** HRI is starting a new M.Sc. programme in Physics from 2017. The Integrated Ph.D. programme in Physics at HRI is discontinued from 2017.

Joint SPPU-IUCAA MSc Physics (Astrophysics) programme :
** B. Sc. (Physics and Mathematics) or B.E. / B. Tech. in any branch of engineering, with a minimum of 55% marks.

Application Fee of JEST

** An Application Fee of Rs. 800 (Rs 400 for SC/ST male candidates and non-SC/ST female applicants) must be paid along with the application. Payment will be accepted using SBI Epay online payment service using debit card/credit card/Net-banking/UPI only. Payment by any other mode will not be accepted. The application fee, once paid, will NOT be refunded.

** The application fee is waived for female applicants belonging to SC/ST category. However, they must complete the payment by selecting the ‘0″ option.

FAQ on Joint Entrance Screening Test

Frequently Asked Questions on JEST Examination
1. What are the disciplines on which the JEST examination is conducted?
You can appear for the JEST examination in Physics or Theoretical Computer Science but not for both.

2. Are there different tests for admission in Integrated Ph. D & Ph. D. programs?
No. A common examination is conducted for Ph. D. and integrated Ph. D. programs.

3. Is there any limit to the number of times one can apply for the JEST examination?
No, there is no such restriction on the number of times one can appear for the JEST examination.

4. Is there any age limit for taking the JEST examination?
There is no restriction on age for appearing in the JEST examination. However, each participating institute has its own eligibility criteria. For details on the eligibility criteria of the participating institutes, candidates are advised to visit their websites.

5. To apply, do I need to have an email-id?
Candidates must have a valid email-id before registering themselves with JEST.

6. What are these username and password required for?
The username (used as your username) and password (whatever you wish) are required to create an account with the JEST website for submitting the online application form.

7. Is registration necessary? How does it work?
Yes. Registration is a process in which your email-id and preferred password are saved in a database. On successful registration, an OTP number will be sent to your registered email id and mobile number for verification. You need to verify with the OTP and complete the registration process. After confirming your account, use the START/ EDIT link to submit your application.

8. Is it possible to fill up the form in fragments/parts since it is long?
Yes. It is possible to fill up the form in fragments. One can save the form after filling in the mandatory fields on the first page and enter other data in the next login. However, it is advised to do it in one go whenever one is ready with all the details.