December 29, 2019 • 4:32 pm

JEST Syllabus 2020 & Exam Pattern for Physics, Maths, Computer Science

Candidates who will be appearing in the JEST must be looking for the latest syllabus. Candidates must have proper knowledge of syllabus & latest exam pattern so that they can start their preparations accordingly.

From this blog, candidates can check the latest and complete JEST Syllabus for all the three subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

About JEST Exam

JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) is the national level examination to provide admission in Ph.D. and integrated Ph.D. programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience and Computational Biology.

There are many entrance exams through which a candidate can pursue the Ph.D degree. But most of the candidates prefer to give JAM and JEST Exam.

Candidates can check out what is the difference between IIT JAM and JEST Exam.

JEST has been declared as a National Eligibility Test by Science and Engineering Research Board. The test is conducted every year in the month of February.

JEST Examination is conducted for three subjects:

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Below is the detailed Syllabus for JEST Exam 2020 for all the three subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

The questions are based on the general syllabus of graduation and post-graduation level courses offered by various Indian universities and institutions. JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) question papers are generally not made available.

JEST Physics Syllabus

JEST Physics Syllabus consists of following topics:

Mathematical Methods

Quantum Mechanics

Electronics

Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetism & Optics

Physics syllabus will cover the standard M.Sc. Physics syllabus. The detailed syllabus for JEST Physics is given in the table:

Topics for JEST Physics Syllabus	Sub Topics
Mathematical Methods	Vector Algebra and Vector Calculus Tensors Curvilinear Coordinate Systems Linear Algebra Linear Differential Equations Elements of Sturm–Liouville Theory Special Functions Complex Analysis Fourier Series and Fourier Transforms Laplace Transforms Elementary Properties of Discrete Groups Elements of Probability Theory Error Analysis
Quantum Mechanics	Uncertainty Principle Schrodinger Equation Central Potentials Hydrogen Atom Orbital and Spin Angular Momenta Addition of Angular Momenta Matrix Formulation of Quantum Theory Unitary Transformations Hermitian Operators Variational Principle Time Independent Perturbation Theory Time Dependent Perturbation Theory
Electronics	Basics of Semiconductor p-n Junctions Diodes Transistors LCR Circuits Rectifiers Amplifiers Active Filters and Oscillators Basics of OPAMPS and their Applications Basics of Digital Electronics
Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics	Laws of Thermodynamics Work and Heat Thermodynamic Potentials Elements of Kinetic Theory Maxwell’s Relations Statistical Ensembles Partition Function Classical Ideal Gas Harmonic Oscillators Classical and Quantum Statistics Fermi and Bose Gases Black Body Radiation Statistics of Paramagnetism
Classical Mechanics	Newton’s Laws Conservation of Energy and Momentum Collisions Generalized Coordinates Principle of Least Action Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formulations of Mechanics Symmetry and Conservation Laws Central Force Problem Kepler Problem Small Oscillations and Normal Modes Special Relativity in Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism & Optics	Electrostatics and Magnetostatics Boundary Value Problems Multipole Expansion Fields in Conducting Dielectric Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic Media Faraday’s Law and Time Varying Fields Displacement Current Maxwell’s Equations Energy and Momentum of Electromagnetic Fields Propagation of Plane Electromagnetic Waves Reflection, Refraction Electromagnetic Waves in Dispersive and Conducting Media Diffraction Interference Polarization

JEST Theoretical Computer Science Syllabus

Enlisted below are the topics covered for JEST Computer Science Exam. The offered courses for Theoretical Computer Science are - Integrated Ph.D. and MCA/M.Sc./M.Tech. In Computer Science and related discipline. Hence, the syllabus for JEST Theoretical Computer Science Exam majorly focuses on the mathematical aspect of computer science.

Elements of Discrete Mathematics

Introduction to Algorithms

An Introduction to Data Structures with Applications

Discrete Mathematical Structures with Applications to Computer Science

Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools

The Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms

Fundamentals of Data Structures

Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms

The test focuses on the following areas: Analytical Reasoning and Deduction, Combinatorics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory, Principles of Programming.

JEST Mathematics Syllabus

JEST Mathematics syllabus covers all books units of B.Sc. Mathematics and most of the portion of exam will be from the books of M.Sc.

JEST exam duration is 3 hours and all the questions asked in the Exam will be objective type only for JEST Mathematics.

JEST Exam Pattern 2020

Below we have given the detailed JEST Exam Pattern 2020. Candidates must check the latest exam pattern first and then then should start their preparation.

The exam will be conducted through offline mode in OMR answer sheet.

There is a total of 50 questions of 100 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours.

The exam will consist of 3 Parts: Part A, Part B and Part C.

Part A consists of 15 questions which will carry 3 marks each.

Part B consists of 10 questions which will carry 3 marks each.

Part C consists of 25 questions which will carry 1 mark each.

The question paper of Theoretical Computer Science will have questions of both types – some requiring short answers and some involving detailed problem-solving.

Physics and Mathematics question paper will be based on objective type questions.

For Part A: 3 marks will be rewarded for every correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

For Part B: 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in this Part.

Fort Part C: 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer and 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Note: For detailed information about syllabus, pattern, marking scheme, admit card & mode of examination, keep visiting official website of JEST.

Now you have the syllabus for all the three subjects of JEST exam which will help you in your preparation.

Hope, this blog provided you the complete JEST Syllabus for all the three subjects. If you still have queries/doubts, you can ask in the comments section given below.