What is the format of the JEST exam, and what types of questions can candidates expect?

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    Malavika | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    It is important for applicants to be aware that the JEST exam has two different exam patterns: one that was introduced last year and the other this year. The sections and the grading scheme have changed, thus applicants must be aware of these changes. The JEST 2024 test format called for 50 questions in the paper. There are multiple-choice questions on the test, which is broken up into three sections. Candidates were scored out of 100 on the JEST exam. Only English is used in the JEST exam's question format. The JEST syllabus mostly consists of themes from courses offered by different Indian colleges and institutions at the graduate an

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    Aman singh | Contributor-Level 9

    10 months ago

    The JEST 2024 exam format will be a computer-based test (CBT) lasting 3 hours. It will comprise 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into two sections: Section A with 25 questions worth 3 marks each, and Section B with 25 questions worth 9 marks each.

    The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) traditionally follows a standardized format. Typically conducted in a pen-and-paper mode, the exam spans three hours and primarily consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). While the number of questions and their distribution across subjects (physics, theoretical computer science, neuroscience) may vary, there is usually negative marking

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    Manisha Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) had a standardized format. Here's the general format of the JEST exam:

    1. Examination Type: The JEST exam is a written test, typically conducted in a pen-and-paper format.

    2. Duration: The exam usually spans over a duration of three hours.

    3. Question Types: JEST primarily consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exact number of questions and distribution across subjects (physics, theoretical computer science, neuroscience) may vary from year to year.

    4. Negative Marking: JEST typically employs negative marking for incorrect answers. This means that for each incorrect answer, a fraction of marks is ded

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