Admission Notification
Joint Entrance Screening Test – JEST 2025
JEST 2025 is a premier national-level examination conducted annually to select candidates for MSc, PhD, and Integrated PhD programs in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science. It serves as a gateway for admission to leading research institutions across India.
Key Highlights:
- Exam Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Test Subjects:
- Physics: Astronomy, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information, High Energy Physics, and more.
- Theoretical Computer Science: Advanced concepts and methodologies.
- Eligibility:
- Each participating institution may have specific eligibility and selection criteria.
- Recognized as NET: The Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) recognizes JEST 2025 as a National Eligibility Test (NET).
JEST 2025 Participating Institutions and Specializations:
JEST scores are accepted by the following prestigious research institutions:
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital
- Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Physics
- Bose Institute, Kolkata
- Atmospheric Sciences, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Information, Nuclear Physics
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai
- Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad
- Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics
- International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bangalore
- Astrophysical Relativity, String Theory, Statistical Physics
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
- Nano-materials, Thin Films, Theoretical Physics
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
- Astronomy, Astrophysics, Instrumentation
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Biophysics
- Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs):
- IISER Bhopal: High Energy Physics, Ultrafast Physics
- IISER Berhampur: Photonics, Quantum Theory
- IISER Kolkata: Solar Science, Spintronics
- IISER Mohali: Quantum Information, Statistical Physics
- IISER Pune: Nanotechnology, Plasma Physics
- IISER Thiruvananthapuram: String Theory, Ultrafast Spectroscopy
- IISER Tirupati: Observational Astronomy, High Energy Physics
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
- Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Quantum Information
- Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai
- Theoretical Physics, Computational Biology
- Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar
- Condensed Matter Physics, Accelerator-based Research
- Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar
- Plasma Physics
- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
- Astronomy, Astrophysics
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore
- Statistical Mechanics, Materials Science
- National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar
- Neuroscience, Functional Neuroimaging
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR), Pune
- Radio Astronomy
- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
- Experimental High Energy Physics
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad
- Solar Physics, Atmospheric Sciences
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
- Cold Atom Physics, Non-linear Optical Studies
- Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore
- Astronomy, Signal Processing
- Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata
- Nuclear Physics, Quantum Gravity
- Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata
- Quantum Optics, Nanoscience
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TIFR-TCIS), Hyderabad
- Computational Physics, Laser-matter Interactions
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
- High Energy Physics, Material Science
- UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR), Indore
- Thin Films, Synchrotron Studies
- Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
- Accelerator Physics, Nuclear Physics
Test Centers:
The test will be conducted in 35+ cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, and more.
JEST 2025 Application Details:
- Application Portal Opens: January 2025 (tentative).
- Fee Structure:
- Female applicants (SC/ST): Fully waived
- Female applicants (non-SC/ST): ₹475
- SC/ST (male), EWS, differently-abled applicants: ₹475
- All other applicants: ₹950
- Applications must be submitted online at the JEST official website.
JEST 2025 Admission Process:
- JEST Examination: The test evaluates candidates at an advanced BSc or MSc level.
- Further Selection:
- Candidates must apply separately to their preferred institutions.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo interviews for final selection.
Important Notes:
- Qualifying in JEST does not guarantee a fellowship. Candidates must apply directly to institutions for specific programs.
- SERB-funded fellows qualifying through JEST are eligible for relevant fellowships.
JEST 2025 Books Suggestions
| Subject | Name of the Book |
| Classical Mechanics | Classical Mechanics by H. Goldstein |
| Electronics | Electronics Principles by Malvino Digital Principles and Applications by Leach and Malvino |
| Quantum Mechanics | Modern Quantum Mechanics by J.J. Sakurai |
| Optics | Fundamentals of Optics by Jenkins and White |
| Mathematical Methods | Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfken and Weber |
| Thermodynamics | Thermal Physics by Kittel and Kroemer |
For More Information:
Visit the official website: www.jest.org.in
