JEST 2025 will be conducted on the exam date decided by IIST. The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is a National level Science entrance exam organized by IIST, also known as Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. The official website for this exam is jest.org.in. The JEST serves as the basis for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Theoretical Computer Science and diverse areas related to Physics in ARIES, Bose Institute, HBNI, HRI, ICTS, IGCAR, IIA, IISc, IISER BHOPAL, IISER BERHAMPUR, IISER KOLKATA, IISER MOHALI, IISER PUNE, IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, IISER TIRUPATHI, IIST, IMSc, IOP, IPR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NBRC, NCRA-TIFR, NISER, PRL, RRCAT, RRI, SINP, SNBNCBS, TIFR-TCIS, TIFR, UGC-DAE CSR, VECC. You can now download the JEST previous year question paper PDF, syllabus PDF, and find information about the JEST result, admit card, answer key, and application form here on aglasem.com.
JEST 2025
What is JEST?
The JEST stands for Joint Entrance Screening Test. Organized by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), it is the National level Science entrance exam for admissions to PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Theoretical Computer Science and diverse areas related to Physics in ARIES, Bose Institute, HBNI, HRI, ICTS, IGCAR, IIA, IISc, IISER BHOPAL, IISER BERHAMPUR, IISER KOLKATA, IISER MOHALI, IISER PUNE, IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, IISER TIRUPATHI, IIST, IMSc, IOP, IPR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NBRC, NCRA-TIFR, NISER, PRL, RRCAT, RRI, SINP, SNBNCBS, TIFR-TCIS, TIFR, UGC-DAE CSR, VECC.
Quick Links
- Previous Year Question Paper
- Sample Paper – Physics | Theoretical Computer Science
- Syllabus
- Application Form
- Admit Card
- Answer Key
- Result
JEST 2025 Exam Date
When will IIST hold the JEST? What is the last date to apply? When can we download JEST admit card? When will JEST result be out? All these questions are answered in the JEST exam date calendar here at aglasem.com. However please note that Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is the official body that decides all the important dates. Therefore you should keep checking official website jest.org.in for any changes in the schedule.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | As per IIST |
| Last date to apply | As per IIST |
| Issuance of JEST admit card 2025 | As per IIST |
| JEST 2025 exam date | As per IIST |
| Release of answer key | As per IIST |
| Announcement of JEST result 2025 | As per IIST |
Important Downloads and Official Links
JEST Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | JEST |
| Full Form | Joint Entrance Screening Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | IIST |
| Full Name of Body | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Official Website of Exam | jest.org.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Theoretical Computer Science and diverse areas related to Physics |
| Colleges / Universities / Institutes Where Admission Is Through This Test | ARIES, Bose Institute, HBNI, HRI, ICTS, IGCAR, IIA, IISc, IISER BHOPAL, IISER BERHAMPUR, IISER KOLKATA, IISER MOHALI, IISER PUNE, IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, IISER TIRUPATHI, IIST, IMSc, IOP, IPR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NBRC, NCRA-TIFR, NISER, PRL, RRCAT, RRI, SINP, SNBNCBS, TIFR-TCIS, TIFR, UGC-DAE CSR, VECC |
| Region Of Exam (admission to institutes in these areas are primarily through this test; does not reflect from where students can participate) | India |
| Type Of Exam | Science Entrance Exams |
JEST Exam
If you have decided to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test, then you should know the scheme of this test. The IIST conveys all information about JEST exam pattern, and syllabus. Thus you should keep checking jest.org.in for any new updates on the same. Important points are also in JEST 2025 information brochure upon its release.
JEST Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for Joint Entrance Screening Test? Then you should download previous year question paper of JEST to strengthen your preparation. Important points are as follows.
- The JEST question paper are the set of papers that were actually used in past year exams.
- By solving them, you get a good idea of what type of questions to expect in JEST 2025 exam.
- Moreover you can download JEST previous year question paper PDF from aglasem.com to practice at anytime as per your convenience.
JEST 2025 Registration / Application Form
Now if you have decided to appear in Joint Entrance Screening Test, then the first thing to do is to fill its form. Here are the key things to note.
- When and Where To Apply: Please refer to the complete JEST 2025 notification and brochure issued by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology for the exact details. You can find the application link and guidelines on jest.org.in.
- Last Date: The deadline for submitting the JEST form is specified in the notification by IIST. It is recommended not to wait until the last date to fill out the Joint Entrance Screening Test form to avoid rushing and making hasty mistakes. Additionally, keep checking jest.org.in for any deadline extensions.
- How to Apply: The official website, notification, and brochure provided by the exam conducting body IIST will contain detailed instructions for the application process. In the JEST application form for 2025, ensure that you accurately enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and choices. Also, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for Joint Entrance Screening Test before registering.
JEST 2025 Admit Card
Then once you apply, you need the JEST 2025 hall ticket. Most important details of the same are as below.
- Release Date: The admit card for the JEST exam 2025 by IIST will be released shortly before the exam. Stay updated with the dates table above and the official website jest.org.in for the precise release date.
- Download Link: Once Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology releases the JEST 2025 admit card online, the download link will be available on the official website jest.org.in. Keep checking the website regularly for updates.
- How to Download: Refer to the official guidelines from IIST for the specific instructions on obtaining the JEST admit card. Typically, you will need to visit jest.org.in, click on the admit card download link, and provide JEST 2025 login details.
JEST 2025 Answer Key
Appeared for Joint Entrance Screening Test and now eager to know your marks? Read the following to know all about answer key.
- The JEST answer key 2025 refers to the correct answers of JEST 2025 question paper.
- Usually just after the exam, you can check answer key of JEST by coaching centers, and teachers.
- As and when Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology releases JEST answer keys, you can download them at jest.org.in to match your answers.
- Your marks in exam are only as per JEST 2025 official answer key.
JEST 2025 Result
As soon as JEST exam ends, you immediately get curious about the result. Here are the most important points about it.
- Result date: The IIST decides JEST 2025 result date. You can check the latest result date above in the JEST dates calendar. Also keep checking jest.org.in for any new updates on the same.
- Result link: You can get the direct link to check JEST results at jest.org.in. Keep your login credentials given by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, ready, to access it.
- How to check result: As soon as IIST announces result, you need to click the JEST result link. Then enter login credentials that you got when you applied for the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. If you have lost any username or password, pls use recovery process given at jest.org.in. Then use the login details to enter in the JEST result check form. Immediately, you will see your JEST result.
- What it conveys: The result contains your personal details as you filled in JEST registration. Plus it contains scores, marks, JEST 2025 rank (if applicable). It may contain other details as decided by IIST. Read the instructions in your JEST result / score / rank card carefully to know what to do next for counselling and admission.
- Significance: Your JEST result 2025 forms your gateway for admissions to these institutes – ARIES, Bose Institute, HBNI, HRI, ICTS, IGCAR, IIA, IISc, IISER BHOPAL, IISER BERHAMPUR, IISER KOLKATA, IISER MOHALI, IISER PUNE, IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, IISER TIRUPATHI, IIST, IMSc, IOP, IPR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NBRC, NCRA-TIFR, NISER, PRL, RRCAT, RRI, SINP, SNBNCBS, TIFR-TCIS, TIFR, UGC-DAE CSR, VECC, and these courses – PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Theoretical Computer Science and diverse areas related to Physics; depending on your eligibility and choices filled.
JEST 2025 Syllabus
A key aspect of JEST exam preparation is to know the syllabus. Here is what you should note.
- The IIST provides the JEST syllabus.
- It refers to the list of subjects, and topics from which questions are asked in JEST 2025 question paper.
- You should study all topics to get good marks in Joint Entrance Screening Test.
- However if you have less time, then you can refer the JEST chapter wise weightage to get an idea of which topics are most asked from.
JEST 2025 Cut Off
What is JEST cut off?: The cut off of JEST can refer to two things: (1) minimum marks to qualify JEST; and (2) last rank at which one can get admission through JEST.
- As far as minimum qualifying marks is concerned, please refer notification and brochure by Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology to know the same, if any.
- The cut off rank for JEST can be known from previous year admission details.
The JEST cut off – last rank / score for admission – changes every year. This year it will depend on following factors:
- Difficulty level of JEST 2025 exam.
- Average performance of students.
- Number of students who appear in JEST in 2025.
With the past year cut off of JEST, you can get a good idea that till which rank one can get admission in PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Theoretical Computer Science and diverse areas related to Physics in ARIES, Bose Institute, HBNI, HRI, ICTS, IGCAR, IIA, IISc, IISER BHOPAL, IISER BERHAMPUR, IISER KOLKATA, IISER MOHALI, IISER PUNE, IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, IISER TIRUPATHI, IIST, IMSc, IOP, IPR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NBRC, NCRA-TIFR, NISER, PRL, RRCAT, RRI, SINP, SNBNCBS, TIFR-TCIS, TIFR, UGC-DAE CSR, VECC.
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