JEST 2024 Exam Pattern (Released): Detailed Pattern, Marking Scheme & Mode of Exam

Updated By Nikhar Aggrawal on 25 Feb, 2024 13:57

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About JEST 2024 Exam Pattern

JEST 2024 Exam Pattern: Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)- Thiruvananthapuram has released the JEST exam pattern 2024. According to the latest exam pattern of JEST 2024, the question paper is divided into two parts;  Section  A & Section - B. The question paper consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The questions are equally distributed to Part- A and Part- B, 25 questions each. The exam is conducted for 300 marks according to the latest exam pattern of JEST 2024. 

JEST is a national entrance exam for PhD programmes in physics, theoretical computer science, neuroscience, and computational biology. The JEST exam contains only English-language questions. According to the latest exam pattern JEST- Physics will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode for three hours. Candidates appearing for JEST Theoretical Computer Science Group (TCS) must note that the JEST 2024 will be conducted in CBT mode and the descriptive part of the question paper will be conducted in pen and paper (offline) mode. JEST TCS exam duration is also 3 hours. 

The JEST 2024 exam pattern will include information on the test format, question types, question counts, marks assigned to each question, total marks, exam time, negative marking, and other details. With the help of the JEST exam pattern 2024 and the syllabus of JEST 2024, the test-takers will get an overall idea of the examination they are about to face. Additionally, the JEST 2024 exam pattern clearly defines the overall structure of the exam which will help candidates to make a proper JEST 2024 preparation strategy. Listed below are all details related to the JEST 2024 exam pattern for the candidates.

Detailed JEST 2024 Exam Pattern

The detailedJEST exam pattern 2024 is as follows:

  • The question paper of JEST 2024 will be available in the English language according to JEST 2024 exam pattern.

  • The entrance exam will be conducted in CBT and offline modes as per the JEST exam pattern 2024. JEST Physics will completely be conducted in CBT mode and JEST TCS will be held in dual mode. 

  • The total duration of the JEST 2024 exam is 3 hours for both JEST Physics and JEST TCS.

  • The question paper of Physics for JEST exam pattern 2024 is divided into two parts i.e. Section  A and Section B

Section

Number of Questions

Section  A

25 questions

Section  B

25 questions

Marking Scheme of JEST 2024 Exam Pattern

The candidates can check out the JEST exam pattern 2024 marking from the table below:

Parts

Total Question Numbers 

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

Part A

25 questions

+3

-1

Part B

25 questions

+9

-3

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What is the JEST 2024 exam pattern?

The JEST 2024 exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) of 3 hours duration. The exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into two parts:

  • Section-  A: 25 questions (3 marks each)
  • Section-  B: 25 questions (9 marks each)
  • JEST TCS will be conducted in both CBT and offline modes for 3 hours. 
     

What is the marking scheme for JEST 2024 exam?

According to the latest JEST 2024 exam pattern, each correct answer in Section A will be awarded 3 marks and 9 marks in Section B. Negative marking is applicable for both sections. -1 mark will be deducted in Section A for every wrong answer and -3 marks for Section B. 

 

What is the language of the JEST 2024 exam?

The JEST 2024 exam is conducted in English only.

What kind of questions can I expect in the JEST 2024 exam?

The JEST 2024 exam will cover a wide range of topics in Physics such as Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Mathematical Methods
 

What level of questions will be asked in the JEST 2024 exam?

The questions are based on the general syllabi for graduation and postgraduate level courses offered by various Indian universities and institutions. JEST question papers are typically not made available. However, some questions from previous years’ examinations are available.

Related Questions

how many institutes accepts jest marks

-Debashish mallickUpdated on February 03, 2022 01:36 PM
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Lam Vijaykanth, Student / Alumni

Dear Student

There are 12 Institutions, which accept the JEST 2022 Score.

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