Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

(1)About JEST

JEST could be a screening take a look at for admission to Doctor of Philosophy and Int. PhD programme of various collaborating institutes (see the list from JEST home page) in physics and theorertical applied science / neuroscience. The JEST examination is often command for 2 subjects only, namely, physics and theoretical laptop science. Joint Entrance Screening take a look at is a screening test in India conducted for candidates for admission to MSc, Integrated PhD and PhD programmes in Physics, Theoretical laptop Science, neurobiology and machine Biology at twenty public analysis institutes. It provides platform for the scholars those that are seeking a brilient future in PhD. As said that this {can be} quite powerful examination as compared to different exams.

JEST examination highlights

The following table brings the features and information regarding the JEST exam.

(2) JEST 2023 Eligibility criteria

the scholars can qualify the JEST Eligibility by having M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech degree in applied science and connected disciplines. The candidates are expected to have an interest within the Mathematical aspects of laptop science. For joint entrance screening test have different eligibility criteria for candidates.

The JEST 2023 educational Eligibility Criteria are given below for reference. candidates ought to clear the minimum demand supported their desired course.

PhD. Programme Physics

• M.Sc in physics (all collaborating institutes).

Additionally, some different institutes settle for B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech. within the disciplines of applied physics and arithmetic as a vicinity of the JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• M.Sc in arithmetic/Applied Physics/Applied Mathematics/Optics and Photonics/Instrumentation/Electronics will be thought of at IIA.

• B.E or B.Tech are 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 considered at IUCAA as per JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• M.Sc in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR.

• M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, natural philosophy or organic chemistry are thought of at SNBNCBS.

• B.Tech. Eng. Phys. will be considered at TIFR as per their JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• M.E/M.Tech. in Applied Physics will be considered at NISER.

Doctor of Philosophy in neurobiology at NBRC

• M.Sc (Physics/Mathematics), B.E/B.Tech/M.C.A. in applied science as per JEST Eligibility Criteria.

PhD in machine Biology at IMSc

• M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech/M.C.a. in any engineering or science discipline, with smart mathematical skills and a powerful interest in biological problems.

Integrated M.Sc/M.Tech - PhD. Programme for Physics

• B.Sc (Physics/Mathematics) will be considered at SNBNCBS as per JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• B.Sc (Physics) are thought of at IMSc.

• B.Sc (Physics/Mathematics) /B.E/B.Tech in Electrical /Instrumentation / Engineering Physics / physics and Communications / applied science and Engineering / Optics ad Photonics will be considered in IIA as per JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• B.Sc (Physics) or B.E/B.Tech. in Engineering Physics, with a minimum of excellent marks, will be considered at NISER.

• B.Sc (Physics) will be considered at IISER-Pue, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS as per JEST Eligibility Criteria.

• B.Sc (Physics/Mathematics) /B.E/B.Tech will be considered for Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. in Satyendra Nath Bose Institute.

(3) JEST 2023 Syllabus 

Mathematical Methods

 Vector algebra and vector calculus, tensors, curvilinear coordinate systems, linear algebra; Linear differential equations, elements of Sturm–Liouville theory; Special functions; Complex analysis; Fourier series and Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms; Elementary properties of discrete groups; Elements of probability theory, error analysis.

Classical Mechanics

 Newton’s laws, conservation of energy and momentum, collisions; generalized coordinates, principle of least action, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics; Symmetry and conservation laws; central force problem, Kepler problem; Small oscillations and normal modes; special relativity in classical mechanics.

Electromagnetism & Optics

 Electrostatics and magnetostatics, boundary value problems, multipole expansion; Fields in conducting, dielectric, diamagnetic and paramagnetic media; Faraday’s law and time varying fields; displacement current; Maxwell’s equations; energy and momentum of electromagnetic fields; Propagation of plane electromagnetic waves, reflection, refraction; Electromagnetic waves in dispersive and conducting media; diffraction, interference, polarization.

Quantum Mechanics

 Uncertainty principle; Schrodinger equation; central potentials, hydrogen atom; Orbital and spin angular momenta, addition of angular momenta; Matrix formulation of quantum theory, unitary transformations, Hermitian operators; Variational principle, time independent perturbation theory, time dependent perturbation theory.

Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics

 Laws of thermodynamics, work and heat, thermodynamic potentials; Elements of kinetic theory; Maxwell’s relations; Statistical ensembles; partition function; classical ideal gas, harmonic oscillators; Classical and quantum statistics; Fermi and Bose gases; black body radiation; statistics of paramagnetism.

(4) JEST 2023  Selection process  

Joint Entrance Screening take a look at (JEST), could be a national-level test conducted for admission to Ph.D/ Integrated Ph.D Programme in Physics or Theoretical applied science or neurobiology courses across varied institutes. Candidates who registered for the JEST 2021 got to seem for the doorway exam to be conducted on Sunday, i.e., thirteenth March, 2022.

Candidates who are making ready for Doctor of Philosophy programme in Theoretical applied science got to concentrate on areas reminiscent of Analytical Reasoning and Deduction, Combinatorics, knowledge Structures and Algorithms, distinct Mathematics, Graph Theory and Principles of Programming.

Accepting colleges

·         Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)

·         Bose Institute

·         Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)

·         Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) 

·         International centre for theoretical sciences (ICTS) 

·         Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)

·         Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) 

·         Indian Institute of Science (IISc) 

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal 

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata 

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali 

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram

·         Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupathi

·         Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) 

·         The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) 

·         Institute of Physics (IOP) 

·         Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) 

·         Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

·         Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)

·         National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) 

·         National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR (NCRA-TIFR) 

 National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) 

(5) JEST  2023 Exam pattern

• so as to handle considerations raised by a number of the candidates regarding their JEST scores, all candidates' responses within the JEST 2022 examination (physics) are rigorously scrutinized and therefore the scores were recalculated. No discrepancies have been found in the candidates' scores.

• For elements A, B, and C, the answers were checked against the proper answer keys as provided on the JEST website.

• For the numerical section (part C), a worth match protocol has been adopted (so, all of one.00, 1.0, and 1 are accepted as correct and can be awarded full marks if the correct answer is that the whole number 1). For numerical queries whose answers are not integers (say 1.19), a variety (1.18 and 1.20) has been used. So, any submitted answer within the range has been awarded full marks. The allowed range for the solution to every question partially C is given within the answer key sheet. Please follow the link above.

• Individual candidate' response sheet (as pdf file) for JEST 2022 examination (physics) has been sent to their email address (registered with JEST 2022) on twenty five Apr 2022.

(6)JEST 2023  Result

JEST 2023 results for Theoretical Computer Sciences (TCSc) examination:

• 260 candidates have appeared in the Jest 2022 Theoretical applied science examination.

• forty three candidates have cleared half A of the examination and have qualified for the analysis of half B of the examination.

• candidates who would like to grasp their half A score have to be compelled to login to transfer their score card. Upon prospering login, a Score Card link will seem on the left facet menu block. it'll offer the half A score for all 251 and rank for forty five candidates who have cleared half A of the examination. half B marks aren't available.

JEST 2022 results for Physics examination:

• Out of 4015 candidates who appeared within the Jest 2022 Physics examination seeking admission to the MS / Integrated Doctor of Philosophy programs, 414 candidates have scored quite or capable the qualifying marks (21.67).

• Out of 5103 candidates who appeared in the Jest 2022 Physics examination trying admission to the PhD programs, 703 candidates have scored more than or equal to the qualifying marks (26.67).