JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria (Released): Age Limit, Eligibility Criteria, Qualification

Updated By Kamayani Meghawal on 02 Feb, 2024 11:10

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About JEST Eligibility Criteria 2024

JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria has been released by theIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram at the official portal https://www.jest.org.in/.Accoridng to the latest JEST eligibility criteria 2024, candidates must have completed MSc Physics with the other relevant subjects to become eligible for JEST 2024 exam. MSc in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA for the PhD Programme in Physics. Candidates who would like to pursue an integrated MSc and M.Tech through JEST 2024, then the candidates must be qualified in BSc Physics as per JEST 2024 eligibility criteria. Candidates aspiring to appear for JEST 2024 can check the JEST eligibility criteria 2024. Applicants are requested to check the detailed JEST 2024 eligibility criteria before filling out the JEST 2024 application form. If an applicant fails to meet any of the given JEST 2024 eligibility criteria norms then he/she will be not allowed to appear for the exam or admission process. JEST eligibility criteria 2024 specify the conditions related to academic qualifications, age limit, etc which applicants must fulfill to be eligible for the JEST 2024 exam.

The JEST 2024 exam is for candidates who want to pursue a Ph.D./Integrated PhD programme in Physics, Neuroscience, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology. This national-level entrance examination is held each year for candidates to gain admission to participating institutes that accept JEST scores. Candidates can use the JEST 2024 eligibility criteria to determine what eligibility requirements they must meet to fill out the JEST 2024 application form.  The detailedJEST eligibility criteria 2024 are elaborated below.

Course-Wise JEST 2024 Eligibility Criteria

All candidates must understand the JEST eligibility criteria 2024 before filling and submitting the JEST 2024 application form. Check the course-wise JEST 2024 eligibility criteria in the table below:

Course

JEST Eligibility Criteria 2024

PhD Programme in Physics

  • M.Sc in Physics (in all participating Institutes).
  • M.Sc in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics /Applied Physics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.

  • MSc in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics will be considered at IUCAA.

  • B.E or B.Tech will be considered at IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, IISER Thiruvananthapuram.

  • MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Biophysics or Biochemistry will be considered at SNBNCBS.

  • MSc in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics will also be considered at IPR.

  • M.E/M. Tech in Applied Physics will be considered at NISER.

  • B. Tech Eng Physics will be considered at TIFR.

PhD in Neuroscience at NBRC

  • M.Sc (Physics/ Mathematics), B.E/ B.Tech/ M.C.A in Computer Science

PhD programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc

  • M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

PhD in Computational Biology at IMSc

  • M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech./ MCA in any engineering or science discipline, with good mathematical skills and a strong interest in biological problems.

Integrated PhD Programme in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc

  • B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.C.A. in Computer Science or related disciplines and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

Integrated M.Sc. / M.Tech - Ph.D Programme (Physics)

  • B.Sc. (Physics) will be considered at IMSc.

  • B.Sc (Physics/Mathematics) will be considered at SNBNCBS.

    B.Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering Physics / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering / Optics and Photonics will be considered in IIA.

  • B.Sc. (Physics) will be considered at IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS.

  • B. Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tec. will be considered for Integrated M.Sc – Ph.D at Bose Institute.

  • B.Sc (Physics) or B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics, with a minimum of first-class marks, will be considered at NISER. 

Integrated PhD Programme at IISER IISER. Thiruvananthapuram

  • B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E. / B. Tech. in any discipline.

M. Sc. Programme at HRI

  • B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E./B.Tech. degree in any discipline 

  • HRI has started a new M.Sc. programme in Physics from 2017. The Integrated PhD programme in Physics at HRI was discontinued from 2017.

Integrated M.Tech - PhD Programme at IIA

  • M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Post-B.Sc. (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics/Radio Physics and Electronics.

Note: As per JEST eligibility criteria 2024, there is no upper age limit to take the JEST 2024 exam.

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FAQs about JEST Eligibility

What is the educational qualification required for JEST 2024?

To be eligible for JEST 2024, candidates must have a Master's degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Candidates appearing for the final year of their Master's degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce (semester-based system) or having completed their Master's degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce (annual system) are also eligible to apply.

What is the age limit for JEST 2024?

There is no upper age limit for JEST 2024. However, candidates must have completed their Master's degree by the time of admission to the Ph.D. program.

What is the basic JEST 2024 eligibility criteria?

To be eligible for JEST 2024, candidates must have a valid qualifying degree in Physics or a related field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates). Candidates who are expecting to complete their qualifying degree by August 2023 will also be eligible to apply.

Are there any specific JEST 2024 eligibility criteria for different participating institutes?

Yes, some participating institutes in JEST 2024 have specific eligibility criteria in addition to the basic criteria. For instance, IISc, IMSc, ICTS-TIFR, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, TIFR-TCIS, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune, and IISER Thiruvananthapuram require BE or B.Tech graduates in Physics or a related field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates).

It is recommended to check the detailed JEST eligibility criteria 2024 for each participating institute of interest on the official JEST website.

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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