[1] JEST has been recognised as a National Eligibility Test (NET) by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).
[4] Ideally, the candidates should hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree in physics from a recognized institute or university.
[5] Some intitutes also consider candidates with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Computer Application (MCA), while others accept graduates in electronics, optoelectronics, and astronomy.
Candidates are required to submit separate applications to PhD programmes in their desired institution, as and when advertised.
Shortlisted applicants, based on their JEST scores, may undergo an interview as part of their selection process.