JEST 2019 registrations to begin on November 10; visit jest.org.in for more details

Joint Entrance Screen Test (JEST) registrations are scheduled to begin on November 10, 2018. The examination is currently scheduled for February 17, 2019.

Those interested in taking the exam can visit www.jest.org.in.

Notably, the registration process lasts for over a month and the final day to submit your details is December 15, 2018.

Those who are working in SERB (Science & Engineering Research Board) programmes and have qualified NET are also eligible for the enhanced fellowship.

Steps to apply for JEST 2019:

Step 1: Log on to the www.jest.org.in

Step 2: Once in, click this link

Step 3: Enter all your details and submit.

Step 4: Download and take a print out for the same

Candidates in the general category have to pay Rs 300 while it is Rs. 150 for SC/ST and female applicants. The amount has to be paid online while submitting the application.

JEST is recognised as a national eligibility test by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). Different courses have different eligibility and all the details are available on the official website. Those who are willing to appear for JEST should have completed their final year exams by August 2018.

The JEST exam score is valid for one year. JEST if for those seeking admission for a Ph.D. /Integrated Ph.D. programme in physics or theoretical computer science or neuroscience or computational biology in one of the participating institutes.