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JEST 2025: Exam Date & Hall Ticket Download Details

Manisa Das Jun 30, 2025 1K Reads

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The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted by the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology. The main purpose of this entrance exam is to check the eligibility of Indian students to apply for PhD and Integrated PhD in Physics or Neuroscience, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology. The examination is conducted once a year. The JEST examination 2025 will be conducted on To be Announced Soon. The hall ticket will be provided on the official website of the JEST examination. 

ALL About JEST Exam 2025 | JEST 2025 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online

Students can pursue a PhD degree through an alternative option by choosing an online DBA program. An online DBA stands for Doctorate in Business Administration, which is considered equivalent to the regular PhD program. An online DBA program also offers a research experience during the three-year program.

Exam Key highlights

Highlights

Details

Exam Name

Joint Entrance Screening Test

Conducted By

Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology

Official Website

https://www.jest.org.in/

Given For

PhD in Physics or Neuroscience, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology

Mode of Examination

Offline exam

Duration of Exam

3 hours

Registration Date

19 May to 1 June 2025

Exam Date 

To be Announced Soon

Admit Card (Release)

To be notified later

Result

To be notified later

No. of Questions

50 

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for students appearing for JEST 2025 are:

Programme Name

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria 

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for PhD programme in Physics

  • MSc in Physics (in all participating Institutes).
  • MSc in Mathematics/Applied Physics/Applied Mathematics/Optics and Photonics/Instrumentation/Electronics will also be considered at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.
  • MSc in Physics/Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics will be considered at IUCAA and NCRA-TIFR.
  • MSc in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR.
  • ME/MTech in Applied Physics will be considered at NISER.
  • An MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics, or Biochemistry will be considered at SNBNCBS.
  • BE or BTech will be considered at IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram.
  • BTech Eng Phys will be considered at TIFR and NCRA-TIFR
  • MSc in Physics/Astronomy/Optics/Photonics/ Biophysics/ Mathematics or ME/M. Tech in Engineering will also be considered at RPI. 

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc

  • MSc/ME/MTech?/MCA in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and a strong interest in biological problems.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc

  • MSc/ME/MTech.in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC

  • MSc (Physics/ Mathematics), BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated MSc/MTech - PhD Programme (Physics)

  • BSc (Physics/Mathematics) will be considered at SNBNCBS.
  • BSc (Physics) will be considered at IMSc.
  • BSc (Physics/Mathematics/BE/BTech in Electrical/Instrumentation/Engineering Physics/Electronics and Communications/Computer Science and Engineering/Optics and Photonics will be considered in IIA.
  • BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech in Engineering Physics, with a minimum of first-class marks, will be considered at NISER.
  • BSc (Physics) will be considered at IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Programme at IISER Thiruvananthapuram

  • BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech in any discipline.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated PhD Programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc

  • BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Integrated MTech - PhD Programme at IIA

  • MSc (Physics/Applied Physics/Post-BSc (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics / Radio Physics and Electronics.

JEST 2025 Eligibility Criteria for MSc Programme at HRI

  • BSc (Physics) or BE/BTech degree in any discipline.
  • HRI started a new MSc programme in Physics in 2021.

JEST Exam Date

The exam of the Joint Entrance Screening Test will be conducted on 22 June 2025 between 2 pm to 5 pm. Exams for PhD and Integrated PhD programmes will be conducted on the same date. Students need to check in regularly with the official website for any updates regarding the admit card. Students need to download the hall ticket before their day of examination to avoid any hassles. 

However, in an online DBA program, students need not appear for any entrance examination to get their PhD degree. 

JEST Exam Admit Card

The JEST exam 2025 will be conducted on 22nd June 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm. The admit cards for the exam will be available a few days before the exams. Applicants should check whether the admit card is available or not the official website.

Students need to download and print out their Exam hall ticket before the exam day. On getting their admit cards, students should verify their details on the admit card. On the day of the examination, students need to present their admit cards at the entry of the exam center. If any student is unable to present their admit card, they will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

In case any missing or false information about the candidate is provided on the admit card, students should contact the exam-conducting authority. 

Details mentioned in the admit card

Students need to check the following details in their admit cards:

  • Name
  • Roll number
  • Father's name
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Date of birth
  • Exam day instructions
  • Exam date and Time
  • Test centre address

How to download the exam admit card

Students can download their admit card by following these steps.

  1. Visit the official website of the JEST examination
  2. Log in with your registration ID and Password
  3. Check for the admit card 2025
  4. Download the admit card and make a printout 
  5. Students should carry the admit card to their respective exam centers.

Exam Day Tips

  • Students need to reach their respective test centers at least an hour before the commencement of the examination.
  • Students shouldn’t forget to take their hall tickets with them
  • They should also bring their government-issued ID cards and passport-sized photographs on the day of the examination
  • For more details, students should read the manual given along with their admit cards. 

Alternative

Students who wish to pursue their PhD degree without appearing for any entrance examination can enroll in an online DBA degree. An online DBA is considered equal to a regular, full-time DBA PhD program. DBA stands for Doctorate in Business Administration, where students can take classes depending on their convenience. The program is ideal for working professionals who can get their dream of earning the “Dr.” title without leaving their jobs.

Features of an online DBA

  • An online Doctorate in Business Administration is a three-year program 
  • Students will get their doctoral degrees from globally recognized universities and may get a chance to visit abroad.
  • Students will be able to submit their research within the three-year program
  • A DBA specializes in practical knowledge and management.
  • Students who are working can take up their classes at their convenience
  • Students will be able to use practical skills that they will be learning during their DBA program in the National markets 

Eligibility criteria here:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in an area related to the topic of research.

Online DBA program

Here is the list of universities offering online DBA programs with their specializations:

Universities Offering DBA

Specialization

Birchwood Online University DBA Online

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Generative AI
  • Human Resource
  • Emerging Technology
  • Data Science
  • Business Data & Analytics
  • Finance Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Leadership and strategy
  • International Business
  • Sustainability
  • Accounting 
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Project Management
  • Social Impact Management
  • Digital Leadership
  • Big Data
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Strategic Marketing
  • General Management
  • Cloud Computing
  • Blockchain
  • Management and Technology
  • Big Data and Robots
  • FinTech
  • Performing Arts Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Public Policy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
  • AR and VR
  • Circular Economy
  • Internet of Things
  • Product Life Cycle
  • Talent Management
  • Quantum Computing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Behaviour Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Green Energy
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Real Estate Management
  • Public Relations
  • Risk management

Golden Gate University DBA Online

  • Generative AI
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Emerging Technology
  • Business Data & Analytics
  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Digital Leadership

Rushford Business School DBA Online

  • International Business
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Management
  • HR Management
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Big Data
  • Data Science
  • Sustainabilty
  • Business Analytics
  • General Management

ESGCI International School of Management Paris DBA Online

  • Online DBA course

EIMT Online DBA

  • HR
  • Finance
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Toursim & Hospitality
  • Generative AI
  • Strategic Marketing 
  • Machine Learning
  • AI
  • Data Science
  • Emerging Technology
  • Green Energy

Swiss School of Business Management DBA Online

  • Business Analytics
  • Finance management
  • HR Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Machine Learning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Data Science
  • Accounting
  • Cyber Security
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Social Impact Management
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management
  • IT Management
  • Crisis Management
  • International Business Leadership
  • AI
  • Big Data
  • Public Policy
  • Product Life Management
  • Digital Marketing

Edgewood College DBA Online

  • Leadership
  • Finance
  • Healthcare

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

The Joint Entrance Screening Test is conducted once a year.
 

Yes, there is negative marking in the JEST examination. To be specific, in Part A, for every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. In Part B, a ⅓ mark will be deducted, and in Part C, no marks will be deducted. 
 

Students need to have a relevant degree in Physics, Mathematics, and computer science to apply for a PhD or an Integrated PhD through the JEST exam.
 

Students who wish to crack the JEST exam need to understand the pattern of this examination first. Then start with solving the previous year's question papers and mock tests to understand the nature of questions that are asked in the examination.
 

The expected Cutoff for JEST PhD in Physics is 90.08 percentile, and for Integrated PhD it is 88.17 percentile.
 

Approximately 13,000 appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test in physics each year,
 

The JEST stands for the Joint Entrance Screening Test, which offers PhD and Integrated Programs for the eligible students in physics, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology.
 

There are around 40 institutes that accept the JEST scores. Students need to check the institutes before applying for this examination.
 

The JEST exam scores are only valid for Indian Institutes. Students can apply for PhD and Integrated PhD programs in the participating institutes.
 

The validity of the JEST exam is for 1 year, till the next exam of JEST exam. 
 

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