JEST 2020: PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a distinctive research-based programme that prepares you to become a competent researcher to carry out research in any of the specialities like Cosmetology, Computer Science, Commerce, Law, Economics, Linguistics, Management, and so on. The doctorate degree is granted by various universities in India and abroad. It is a programme that involves the presentation of the thesis and substantial research work in addition to open defence viva-voice.
If you want to apply in PhD, check all the details about the Ph.D admission process of the year 2020 below in addition with JEST PhD eligibility criteria, PhD entrance exams, the application process, and list of colleges/universities offering a PhD.
JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) offer admissions to PhD and Integrated PhD courses of the year 2020 that have been extended until 21 December 2019 (Saturday). The entrance examination is conducted by IGCAR, Chennai and will be conducted on 16 February 2020 (Sunday).
JEST is considered to be a National Eligibility Test (NET) by SERB (Science & Engineering Research Board). JEST exam is given by aspirants who are seeking admission in PhD or Integrated PhD programmes in Physics or Neuroscience or Theoretical Computer Science or Computational Biology.
Check the table below for more details:
Particulars | Dates Announced |
Application process starts | 11 November 2019 |
Last date to submit the application form | 21 December 2019 |
Admit card availability | 22 January 2020 |
Exam Date | 16 February 2020 |
Release of Answer Key | February 2020 |
Last date for the objection against the answer key | 1st week of March 2020 |
Result declaration | 4th week of March 2020 |
Interview dates | 3rd week of April 2020 |
Click the link below to download the JEST 2020 sample papers
The steps to how to apply for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is stated below:
JEST2020 official website: https://www.jest.org.in/
2. The applicant will receive a confirmation link on their registered email ID. Click the link to confirm.
3. Fill the necessary details carefully.
4. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in jpg format.
5. Submit the application fee by clicking on ‘Fee Payment’ which can be submitted through online Debit or Credit card or Net banking payment gateway.
Category | Application Fee |
General & OBC | Rs. 400/- |
SC/ST & female candidates | Rs. 200/- |
Female applicants belonging to SC/ST | No Fee |
6. After submission of application fee, click on the ‘Apply’ link for submitting the application form.
7. An ‘Application form ID” along with application number will be sent to the applicant by the authorized authority.
8. Take the printout of the application form for future reference.
Check the table below to know about the JEST examination details of the year 2020
Particulars | JEST 2020 |
Exam for Course Level | PhD level |
Test Duration | 180 minutes |
Mode | Offline |
No. of Test Cities | 36 cities in India |
Courses offered | Integrated MSc / MTech- PhD/ PhD |
JEST 2020 will be held at the locations stated below:
Ahmedabad | Calicut | Indore |
Aligarh | Chandigarh | Jaipur |
Allahabad | Chennai | Kanpur |
Bangalore | Delhi | Kharagpur |
Bardhaman | Goa | Kochi |
Bhopal | Guwahati | Kolkata |
Bhubaneswar | Hyderabad | Madurai |
Mangalore | Pune | Siliguri |
Mumbai | Raipur | Srinagar |
Nagpur | Roorkee | Trivandrum |
Nainital | Sambalpur | Udaipur |
Patna | Silchar | Vishakhapatnam |
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