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JEST Exam 2025: Registration, Application Fees & Documents List

Manisa Das Jun 27, 2025 1K Reads

The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2025 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST). The purpose of this examination is to check the eligibility of the students who wish to do their PhD and integrated PhDs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology.

The JEST examination is conducted once a year. The JEST June 2025 will be conducted on June 22, 2025. The mode of the examination will be pen and paper (offline); students need to visit the exam center on the day of the examination.

Students who wish to get a doctoral degree without appearing for any examination can consider an online DBA program. A Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is an online program that is considered equivalent to a regular PhD. It is regarded as an ideal choice for working professionals who wish to get their PhD degree without leaving their jobs.

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
Sections of Exams	Part A, Part B, Part C
Language	English
Colleges accepting JEST scores	33 institutes

Exam Key Highlights

JEST Exam 2025	Details
Registration Date	19 May to 1 June 2025
Exam Date	To be declared soon
Admit Card (Release)	To be notified later
Result	To be notified later

How to register for JEST 2025?

To apply to the JEST examination, students need to register on their official website before the last date of registration. Students are required to fill in their details and upload important documents to register for the examination. The whole process usually takes around 30 to 40 minutes.

Students who wish to apply for this examination need to prepare accordingly, as the Joint Entrance Screening Test is held once a year. Applicants are advised to check the official website of the JEST to avoid missing any important information.

Once the registration for the JEST exam is open, students can follow the steps for registering for the exam.

Steps for registering for the JEST examination:

Create your registration ID after going through the official website
Fill in the details asked for in the registration form

Candidates are required to provide the following information for the registration:

Name
Gender
Mobile number
Date of birth
Parents'/guardians' details
Address
Qualifying exam
Year of passing
Programme preference
College preference
Test centre preference

Upload the documents asked for

Documents Required:

Passport-sized photograph: Dimension-
- Minimum: 100 X 125 pixels
- Maximum: 240 x 300 pixels (width x height)
Signature- Dimension:
- Minimum: 100 X 125 pixels
- Maximum: 150 x 30 pixels (width x height)

Pay the registration fee, and check the fee required before applying. Students need to pay the registration fee through net banking and credit/debit cards.
Check your details before submitting the application form.
Download the confirmation form for future reference.

Eligibility criteria of JEST 2025

Students need to ensure whether they are eligible for the JEST examination. Each institute has its own eligibility criteria; applicants can check with the respective institute.

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.

However, students who want to get their PhD degree through an online DBA program can check the eligibility criteria here:

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience
Master’s degree or equivalent

Exam fee for the JEST exam

The exam fee for JEST 2025 is mentioned below for students’ reference:

Category-wise	JEST 2025 Application Fee (Non-refundable)
Female applicants belonging to the SC/ST category	Fully waived
Female applicants (non-SC/ST)	INR 475
SC/ST (male), EWS, and differently abled candidates	INR 475
All other candidates	INR 950

Exam Day Tips

Applicants need to check their admit cards for any instructions. Here are a few exam day tips for students' reference:

Print out your admit card before the exam day
Reach the exam center 30 minutes before
Bring your ID proof along with a passport-size photograph
Answer the questions with which you are confident.
Practice time management- do not spend too much time on one question.

Alternate DBA

Each year, many students apply for the JEST exam, but only a few of them get the required marks. Students need not worry; they can now get their doctoral degree from an online DBA program. Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is an online program, where students can earn their PhD degree without appearing for any competitive exams. An online DBA is also considered equivalent to the regular full-time PhD degree. It is an ideal choice for working professionals who wish to get their doctorate without leaving their jobs.

Students can check the following key points of the online DBA program:

An online DBA is a three-year program
Students will get a chance to do their PhD from globally recognized universities.
The DBA program focuses on practical knowledge and management, which they can use in both National and International markets.
Students can take classes based on their convenience.
Students can submit their research paper within three years.
An online DBA program offers flexible timings for students to take the classes based on their convenience.

Online DBA program

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 JEST examination is conducted through the Pen and Paper mode. The duration of this exam is 3 hours, where students need to answer 50 questions divided into 3 sections.

The JEST is a national-level examination for students who wish to take admission in PhD and Integrated PhD in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and computational biology from the participating institutes.

There is no age limit for students who wish to apply for the JEST examination.

In the JEST exam, there are 50 questions that are divided into 3 sections for 100 marks.

The JEST exam scores are valid for 1 year.

Yes, students can apply for the JEST examination after completing their Bachelor’s in Science. However, students need to check the eligibility criteria of the institutes they wish to apply to.

There are around 40 institutes that accept the JEST exam scores. Students need to check the details of the institutes where they wish to do their PhD.

No, the JEST application fee is not refundable after students pay the registration fee.

The Joint Entrance Screening Test 2025 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST).

The eligibility criteria for the JEST examination are not fixed. The participating institute have their eligibility criteria. However, students must have a BSc degree to apply for the examination.

By Manisa Das

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