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JEST 2021: Result (Declared), Dates, Cut Off, Counselling, Admission

JEST 2021JEST 2021 Selection List has been released. Result has been declared for theoretical computer science on 17th August 2021. The exam is conducted by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). It is a national level entrance examination which is conducted every year. Admission will be offered in Ph.D. and integrated Ph.D. courses in physics or theoretical computer science and or neuroscience or computational biology. Candidates can read this article to know more about JEST 2021 including details such as dates, answer key, result, admission etc.

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JEST 2021 Exam Dates

Candidates can check JEST exam dates from the given table:

Events Dates 2021 
Starting of application form11th January 2021
Last date to submit application forms19th February 2021
Last date for payment22nd February 2021
Availability of admit card13th July 2021
JEST 2021 exam date25th July 2021
Release of answer key27th July 2021
Last date to submit objections against the answer key29th July 2021
Announcement of result10th August 2021
Interview startsAugust 2021

JEST 2021 Answer Key

JEST Answer key has been released by the authorities on 27th July 2021. Candidates can check JEST answer key through online mode. Through the answer key candidates can get an estimate idea of their marks.

Answer key contain correct answer of the questions. Candidates can also submit objections against the answer key. After that final answer key will be released by the authorities.

JEST 2021 Result

JEST result has been published on 10th August 2021 for Physics & on 17th August 2021 for theoretical computer science. Candidates can check their result by entering login details like user ID and password. Result has been declared through online mode only.

Check important details including name, marks, obtained marks, roll number etc. carefully. Candidates can download their score card from the website. Candidates are advised to take printout of the result for other preferences.

JEST 2021 Cut Off

JEST cut off will be released through online mode. After few days of the examination authorities will release cut off. Candidates must have to qualify cut off marks to be eligible for admission.

Cut off will be released on the basis of total availability of seats, difficulty level of examination and etc. Based on the cut off marks candidates will be called for the counselling.

JEST 2021 Counselling

JEST counselling will be organized by different participated institutes. No centralized counsellingwill be conducted by the authorities. Candidates will have to report separately to the institute in which they want to get admission.

Candidates must have to bring their original documents for verification process. Without verification of the documents seat will not be allotted to the candidates.

Candidates will have to bring following documents for verification:

  • Passing mark sheets and certificates
  • JEST 2021 admit card
  • JEST 2021 score card
  • Migration certificate
  • Category certificate
  • Passport size photographs etc.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Answer: Registration process has been started from 11th January 2021.

Answer: Yes, modification is possible after final submission of the application.

Answer: No, a common examination will be conducted for different courses.

Answer: Candidates can appear in any number of times in JEST examination.

Answer: JEST 2021 application form can be filled till 14th February 2021.

Answer: There is no age limit criteria prescribed to apply for JEST 2021.

Answer: Examination will be conducted through offline (OMR) mode only.

Answer: In part C, 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

JEST 2021 Application Form

Candidates can check complete details about JEST 2021 application form from below:

  • Application form has been released on 11th January 2021.
  • Candidates can fill their application form through online mode. Any other mode is not entertained.
  • Fill asked details carefully including education, personal, address, communication and etc.
  • Upload the documents like passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed size.
  • Candidates can fill their application form till 19th February 2021.
  • Candidates must take printout of the application form and keep it secure for other procedure.

Application Fee:

  • Application fee can be paid through online mode using debit card/ credit card or net banking.
  • Fee is non-refundable in nature.

Candidates can check fee structure from below:

Category Application Fee
For general category candidatesRs. 400
For SC/ ST/ Female candidatesRs. 200

JEST Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must go through the following JEST 2021 eligibility criteria before filling the application form:

  • Ph.D. Physics: Candidates must have passed M.Sc. in physics from any recognized institute.
  • Some institutes will also accept M.Tech/ B.Tech/ M.Sc. / M.E. in applied physics and mathematics.
  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience at NBRC: Candidates must hold computer science degree in B.E. / B.Tech. / BCA.
  • Ph.D in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc: Candidates must have passed M.Tech/ M.E. / MCA/ M/Sc. in science with good mathematical skill and interest in biological problems.
  • Ph.D. in Computational Biology at IMSc: Candidates must pass M.Sc. / M.Tech/ M.E. / MCA degree with mathematical skill and strong interest in biological problems.
  • Integrated Ph.D. Programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc: Candidates must have passed B.Tech/ B.E. / B.Sc. / MCA in computer science or related disciplines.
  • Integrated M.Tech Ph.D. at IIA: Candidates must pass M.Sc. (physics/ applied physics) / post B.Sc. (Hons.) in optics and optoelectronics/ radio physic and electronics.

JEST 2021 Exam Pattern

In this section we have given details about JEST exam pattern:

  • Mode of Exam: Examination will be conducted through offline (pen or paper based) mode.
  • Type of Question: Multiple choice questions will be asked in the examination.
  • Language: Questions will be asked in English language only.
  • Sections: Paper will be divided in three sections- part A, part B, part C.
  • Time Duration: Total 3 hours will be provided to solve question paper.
  • Marking Scheme: In part A and B, 3 marks will be provided and in part C, 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • Negative Marking: In part A, 1 mark and in part C, 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. There will be no negative marking in part B.

Candidates can check exam pattern in given table:

Parts Number of Question
Part A15
Part B10
Part C25

JEST 2021 Syllabus

JEST syllabus will be based on graduation and post-graduation level. Candidates can prepare topic from the physics, electronics, mechanics, mathematics, statistical physics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and optics and etc.

Preparation Tips

Here candidates can check some important JEST 2021 tips and tricks:

  • Set a routine for your study and follow it daily.
  • Make short notes of important topics and revise it daily.
  • Know complete exam pattern and syllabus then start your preparation accordingly.
  • Solve previous year question papers and sample papers.
  • Candidates can also go through mock tests.
  • Eat healthy food and take care of your health.

JEST 2021 Admit Card

Candidates are required to download fresh admit card after the announced of new dates. JEST 2021 Admit card has been released through online mode. Candidates can download their admit card from 13th July 2021. Candidates can check their admit card using details like application number and password.

Check all the important details mentioned on admit card. If candidates found any discrepancy in details then they can contact to officials. Carry your JEST admit card on the day of examination.

If you have any other query about JEST 2021, then you can ask us by leaving your queries below.

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15 Comments

  1. I m doing B.ed (Hons.), am i eligible for JEST?
    As i was a medical student till 12 class and (physics, chemistry and bio) was my primary subjects

  2. I have done Mtech in Geoinformatics.
    Am i eligible for JEST?
    (I had Physics,Chemistry and Biology as primary subjects in Class 12th)

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