JEST Exam Dates 2023 Available Now: Know the Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, and Application Process h

JEST Exam Dates 2023 Out: The Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) conducts the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST 2023). As per the latest update, the JEST-2023 examination is tentatively scheduled to be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

The JEST or Joint Entrance Screening Test is conducted for admission to a Ph.D. / Integrated Ph.D. Program in Physics or Theoretical Computer Science or Neuroscience Computational Biology in the participating institute.

The JEST application portal will be activated soon for all the aspirants and the last date for submission of online applications and payment of the application fee will be announced soon on the official website.

Thus, all eligible candidates should submit the JEST application before the last date to appear for the exam. In this article, we have shared detailed information on the JEST Exam Dates 2023 including important Dates, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

JEST 2023 Important Dates

Check out the important dates pertaining to the JEST 2023 shared below

JEST 2023 Application Start Date: To be notified soon

Last Date to Submit JEST Application and Payment of Application Fee: To be notified soon

JEST Admit Card Release Date: To be notified soon

JEST 2023 Exam Dates: February 19, 2023

JEST Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates will be familiar with the JEST Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam. If the candidates fail to fulfill any of the eligibility criteria, then it will lead to the cancellation of their candidature.

The eligibility criteria are detailed below

Age Limit

There is no restriction on age for participating in the JEST examination

Educational Qualification

Listed below are tentative JEST Educational Qualifications for admission to M.Sc, Ph.D., and Integrated / M.Sc / M.Tech. - Ph.D. programs in the participating institutes.

Ph.D. Program

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 prescribed.

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 a strong interest in biological problems.

Integrated M.Sc. / M.Tech - Ph.D. Program (Physics): BSc in Physics (Major/Hons), or in Physics and Mathematics (Physics cannot be an allied/subsidiary/minor subject) will be considered at SNBNCBS.

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

Integrated Ph.D. Program 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.

Number of Attempts

No, there is no restriction on the number of times one can participate in the JEST examination

How to Apply for JEST 2023?

Follow the steps shared below to apply online for JEST application 2023 without any hassles

1 Go to the official JEST website.

2 Click on JEST 2023 Apply Online link on the homepage.

3 Register yourself and then log in with the asked credentials.

4 Fill out the complete application form and upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

5 Pay the prescribed fees and submit the application form successfully.

6 Download or take the printout of the form for future reference.

JEST Application Fees

A non-refundable JEST application fee of Rs.800 (Rs.400 for SC/ST Male applicants and Non-SC/ST Female applicants) is required to be paid online along with the application. The JEST Application Fee is waived for female candidates belonging to SC/ST category.

The 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.