JEST Physics Preparation Guide
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for JEST Physics 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
MSc or BS-MS in Physics
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (age 28 for fellowship)
Study Plan by Subject
Advanced Physics (Classical Mechanics, Quantum, EM, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Methods)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
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
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics (Classical Mechanics, Quantum, EM, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematical Methods) | 50 | 150 | 180 min |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 180 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
November 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Frequently Asked Questions
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