Joint Entrance Screening Test — Physics
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) · Online (CBT) · Once a year (February)
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Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics (Classical Mechanics, Quantum, EM, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Methods) | 50 | 150 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
Syllabus Highlights
Previous Year Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
About Joint Entrance Screening Test — Physics (JEST Physics) 2027
The Joint Entrance Screening Test — Physics (JEST Physics) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB). Preparing for the JEST Physics requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which institutes accept JEST scores?
JEST scores are accepted by TIFR, IISc, IUCAA, RRI, IMSc, NCRA, IISER, NISER, and other premier research institutes for PhD admissions.
What is the JEST Physics syllabus?
JEST Physics covers Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Methods, and Electronics at MSc level.
How to Prepare for JEST Physics
JEST is PhD-level — requires strong MSc Physics foundation
Classical Mechanics (Lagrangian, Hamiltonian) and Quantum Mechanics are heavily tested
Practice problems from Griffiths, Irodov, and Berkeley Physics Series
Negative marking of -1 for each wrong answer — do not guess