Individuals who aspire to delve deeper into nuances of Physics or Theoretical Computer Science or Neuroscience or Computational Biology can go for JEST 2022 registration.

JEST 2022
JEST 2022 is Joint Entrance Screening Test 2022 and is conducted once a year. Candidates who pass this test can get admission into PhD or intergated PhD programmes offered by the participating institutions. The exam will be organised by one of the highly admired institutions in the country like IISC Bangalore, IISERs by taking turns. JEST 2022 is to be conducted by IISER Kolkata.

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There is no restriction on the number of attempts one can make with regards to JEST 2022. Also, there is no age restriction for candidates willing to appear for JEST 2022.

The questions in JEST 2022 are based on lessons taught in the colleges at graduation or post graduation level. The score in JEST 2022 will be valid for a period of one year.

For PhD

Physics
Candidates willing to apply for PhD in Physics through JEST 2022 should have passed MSc in Physics.

Some institutions allow BE/BTech/MSc/ME/MTech in disciplines of Applied Physics and Mathematics.

Neuroscience
Individuals focusing on a doctorate seat in Neuroscience through JEST 2022 must have passed MSc in Physics or Mathematics. Even those who have passed BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science can also apply.

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Computational Biology
Applicants should be MSc/ME/MTech​/MCA ​in any engineering or science discipline with good mathematical skills and strong interest in biological problems.

Physics
Students applying for an integrated PhD (MSc/MTech+PhD) in this subject must have passed BSc in Physics or Mathematics.

Theoretical Computer Science
Applicants should have passed BSc/BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

The information booklet or brochure about JEST 2022 will likely be available on the official website of the exam ‘https://www.jest.org.in/’ The booklet of brochure will be made available on the official website when the process of registration is made open on it.

Registering for JEST 2022

The process for submitting applications for JEST 2022 will be online. Candidates wishing to apply for the exam must visit the official website ‘https://www.jest.org.in/’

Soon after the webpage downloads, applicants have to click the link for registration. Students must remember that the link for application submission will be made active when the registration begins on December 15 2021.

Applicants have to click the link for registration and undertake registration process and obtain username and password.

After obtaining them they can come back to the same website where they took up registration and click the link for login and type the username and password obtained during the registration and submit them.

Post submission, applicants will be able to access the application form they can fill it by providing the required details, upload the required documents, pay the registration fee and submit the application finally.

Payment will be accepted using SBI Epay online payment service using debit card/credit card/Net-banking/UPI only. Payment by any other mode will not be accepted.

The application fee once paid will not be refunded. Application fee is waived for female applicants belonging to SC/ST category, however they need to complete the payment process by selecting the ‘0″ option.

# Candidate’s photograph

# Scanned image of candidate’s signature

# Marksheets of the qualifying exam

# Community certificate (if applicable) in case if candidate wishes to claim privileges like reservation

# Marksheets of 10th and 12th class (if required)

The link for download of admit card for JEST 2022 will be available on the official website of the exam after 31 January 2022.

Contact

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) is the organising institution for JEST-2022. The organizers for JEST-2022 may be reached at ‘jest2022@iiserkol.in’

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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