What is the primary purpose of the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)?

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    Anushka Mendiratta | Contributor-Level 10

    4 months ago

    JEST is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various PG programs. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized platform for universities and institutes to assess the scientific aptitude and knowledge of potential postgraduate students. DST also awards financial assistance to JEST qualifiers. 

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    Manisha Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    The primary purpose of the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is to serve as a qualifying examination for candidates seeking admission to various Ph.D. and integrated Ph.D. programs in physics, theoretical computer science, and neuroscience in India.

    JEST is an essential examination for students interested in pursuing research careers in these fields, as it helps them gain admission to esteemed research institutions. Successful candidates in the JEST exam can apply for admissions to the participating institutes based on their JEST scores, and they may be called for interviews and other selection processes as per the institute's admiss

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