The Joint Engineering Screening Test (JEST) 2023 exam is held by the Science and Engineering Research Board annually for applicants who want to obtain admission to PhD or Integrated PhD courses in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Biology or Neuroscience. Applicants who appeared in the exam can download the question paper and answer keys of JEST 2023 by entering their login credentials. The JEST 2023 exam was conducted on 26th March 2023.

What is JEST?

The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is an entrance exam held at the national level for admission to a PhD or integrated PhD course in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience and Computational Biology in one of the participating institutes.

JEST 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check the features and information on the JEST exam in the table given below:

JEST 2023 Exam Dates

The applicants can check the JEST 2023 exam dates in the table given below:

JEST 2023 Answer Key

Applicants can access their JEST answer key online. The answer key was released on 8th April 2023. By using the answer key, the candidates can find the correct answer to the questions asked in the exam. The revised answer key was released on 15th April 2023. The applicants must pay a fee to file objections against the published answer key. If any errors are found, the authority can check and release the final or revised answer key.

JEST 2023 Cutoff

The applicants can check the JEST 2023 cutoff online. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks which must be secured by the applicants to clear the exam and qualify for further admission procedure. Students can find the category-wise cutoff on the official website. The cutoff mark is determined based on different factors, such as the availability of seats and the difficulty level of the exam.

JEST 2023 Result

The JEST result was declared on 26th April 2023. Candidates can check their results online. The result comprises the candidate’s name, roll number, marks scored, qualifying status and other information. The applicants can access their scorecards after the result declaration. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the result for further use.

JEST 2023 Counselling

Separate JEST counselling is organised by the different participating institutions. The authorities will not conduct any centralised counselling session to choose applicants for the final admission.

Students who have completed the JEST exam are advised to report to the allotted college where they aspire to get admission. Applicants must bring their original documents or certificates for the admission verification process. The candidates are not provided seats at the institution if their documents or certificates are not verified.

JEST 2023 Application Form

Check the details about the JEST 2023 application form given below:

• Students can submit their JEST application form online.
• The application procedure began on 28th January 2023.
• The application process comprises numerous steps such as online registration, filling out application details, uploading a photograph and signature, payment of the application fee and printing the application form.
• Students must know that no changes in the application will be permitted after the submission of the application form.
• The last date to submit the application form was 3rd March 2023.

Application Fee:

• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Candidates can pay the application fee online using debit/credit cards and net banking.

JEST 2023 Admit Card

Candidates can download their admit cards online. The admit card includes details such as applicant’s name, roll number, date of exam, timing, the centre of exam etc. Candidates must enter their application number and password to access their admit card. The applicants cannot receive their admit cards offline. The candidates must inform the officials if they find any issue with accessing their admit card.

JEST 2023 Exam Pattern

Check the exam pattern for the JEST 2023 given below:

• Type of Questions: The question paper of the JEST examination consists of multiple choice questions.
• Number of Sections: The paper includes three sections, A, B and C.
• Number of Questions: Part A contains 15 questions, Part B contains 10 questions, and Part C contains 25 questions.
• Mode of the Exam: The exam is conducted offline.
• Exam Duration: Candidates are given 3 hours to solve the paper.
• Exam Medium: The medium of examination is English.
• Marking Scheme: 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer in section A, and 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer in section C.
• Negative Marking: 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in section A and in section C, ⅓ mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no negative mark for incorrect answers in section B.

JEST Preparation Tips

The following are a few JEST preparation tips:

• Candidates must check the entire syllabus and exam pattern to boost JEST exam preparation.
• The applicants must create a timetable and study accordingly.
• Solving previous years’ questions and sample papers enable candidates to know how the questions are designed in the examination.
• Practice mock tests on a daily basis. This improves skills in answering the questions with speed and accuracy in examinations.
• Make a habit of making short notes on important topics while studying. This helps in grasping the concepts better and thus saves time during exam preparation.