JEST 2026 Exam Pattern has been revised via online mode. Application Form is releasing soon in February 2026 through online mode. The exam is expected to be held in June 2026. This year, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati will conduct the JEST 2026 entrance exam.
This year, IISER, Tirupati will going to organise JEST 2026 exam, Check details below…
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JEST 2026 Notifications – Pattern Revised
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JEST is a National Level Exam conducted annually in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science at various exam centers. It is recognized by ANRF (SERB) as a National Eligibility Test (NET).
Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted to provide admission into Ph.D, M.Sc and Integrated PhD programmes in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Biology in various participating institutes such as NISER, IIST, IISc, etc. JEST scores will be used by the participating institutes of JEST together with their respective eligibility criteria to shortlist the candidates for admission.
All you need to know about JEST 2026:
- Do you know, this year Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati is organizing the JEST 2026 exam.
- Application form of JEST 2026 is releasing soon in February 2026, Check registration details here..
- Searching for the eligibility criteria of JEST? Let’s check eligibility norms below..
- Want to know the complete schedule of JEST 2026? Get tentative dates of exam here.
- Looking for the best tips to score higher in JEST 2026 exam, Below we have provided the best tips & tricks for you all.
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Candidates can get complete details related to JEST 2026 such as application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, tips & tricks for exam, admit card, etc.
JEST 2026 Overview
| Exam name | JEST 2026 |
| Full form | Joint Entrance Screening Test |
| Exam level | National level |
| Conducting authority | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati |
| Application mode | Online mode |
| Examination mode | Pen and Paper based mode (Offline) |
| Website | jest.org.in |
JEST 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates can know complete JEST 2026 exam dates below in table:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Registration starts | February 2026 |
| Deadline to registration | April 2026 |
| Admit card | April 2026 |
| JEST 2026 Examination date | 1st week of May 2026 |
| Answer key | May 2026 |
| Announcement of result | June 2026 |
| Interview | July 2026 |
JEST 2026 Application Form
Candidates can get complete JEST 2026 application form details here:
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati will start the JEST 2026 registration via online mode.
- JEST 2026 application form is releasing soon in February 2026 for various offered courses.
- Before filling the form, candidates must fulfill the complete eligibility criteria from the article below.
- During form filling, candidates have to enter the details such as personal, academic qualification, communication details, etc.
- Complete the procedure by uploading the scanned documents in prescribed format & size.
- In case of any mistake made in the application form, candidates can edit those details during the correction facility. The window will be opened for a limited time period.
- The deadline to submit the application form will be till April 2026.
- After submitting the form, candidates must take a hardcopy of the form for further usage in admission.
Application Fee:
- Application fee of JEST 2026 will be submitted through online mode.
- Candidates can submit the fee using online facilities such as credit card/ debit card/ net banking.
- Once paid, application fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Here we have mentioned the category wise application fee for JEST 2026:
| Category | Application fee |
| General | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC/ ST | Rs. 600/- |
How to Apply for JEST 2026
Get step-by-step procedure to apply for JEST 2026:
- Step-1: Visit the website of JEST (Link will be given above).
- Step-2: On the homepage, press the “JEST 2026 Registration” link.
- Step-3: Register yourself using a valid email ID & Phone number.
- Step-4: Now login using allotted details & fill the form.
- Step-5: Start filling the form with personal, academic qualifications, communication, etc.
- Step-6: Upload the scanned documents of Photograph & Signature in prescribed format & size.
- Step-7: Submit the application fee as per your category using the available payment option.
- Step-8: Recheck the details & submit the form.
- Step-9: A confirmation page will appear & do not forget to print that page for further usage.
JEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can get complete JEST 2026 eligibility norms from the section below:
For Ph.D Programmes:
- Ph.D in Computational Biology at IMSc: Applying candidates must complete M.Sc/ M.E./M.Tech/ MCA in any engineering or science discipline.
- Ph.D in Neuroscience: For admission, the institute will accept M.Sc (Physics/ Mathematics), B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA in Computer Science.
- Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc: To be eligible, candidates must pass M.Sc/ M.E/ M.Tech in Computer Science & related disciplines.
- M.Sc. in Physics: Applicants must have passed B.Tech/ M.Sc/ B.E/ M.Tech in applied physics and mathematics.
For Integrated Ph.D Programmes:
- Integrated Ph.D programmes in Theoretical Computer Science at IMCs: Candidates must have passed B.Sc/ B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines.
- Integrated M.Tech-Ph.D Programme at IIA: Applying candidates must have M.Sc (Physics/ Applied Physics)/ Post-B.Sc. (Hons) in Optics and Optoelectronics/ Radio Physics and Electronics.
JEST 2026 Exam Pattern
Know complete JEST 2026 exam pattern in the section below:
- Mode of Exam: JEST 2026 Exam will be held in Pen and Paper based (offline) mode.
- Duration: To solve the paper, a total of 3 hours will be given.
- Medium: There will be English medium available in the exam.
- Total Marks: Exam will be of 100 marks in total.
- Section: In the question paper, there will be a total of 3 sections available.
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions will be asked in the question paper.
- Total Questions: In the exam, a total of 40 questions will be asked.
Marking scheme of JEST 2026 is mentioned below in table:
| Sections | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer |
| A | 1 mark | -⅓ marks |
| B | 3 marks | -1 mark |
| C | 3 mark | No |
JEST 2026 Syllabus
Candidates can check complete syllabus of JEST 2026 here in the section:
| Quantum Mechanics | Uncertainty principles, Schrodinger equation, Orbital and spin angular momenta, Matrix formulation of quantum theory, Variational principle, etc. |
| Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics | Laws of thermodynamics, work & heat, thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell’s relations, classical and quantum statistics, etc. |
| Electronics | Basics of semiconductor, diodes, transistors, rectifiers, amplifiers, basics of digital electronics etc. |
| Mathematical Methods | Vector algebra and vector calculus, tensors, curvilinear coordinate systems, linear algebra, Linear differential equations, Elementary properties of discrete groups, etc. |
| Classical Mechanics | Newton’s law, conservation of energy and momentum, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics, Symmetry and conservation laws, etc. |
| Electromagnetism and Optics | Electrostatics and magnetostatics, boundary value problems, multipole expansion, Fields in conducting, Faraday’s law and time varying fields, Maxwell’s Equations, etc. |
JEST 2026 Preparation Tips
To score better in JEST 2026 exam, candidates can go through the tips & tricks below:
- Go through the complete exam pattern first, as it has changed this year.
- Check out the syllabus & try to prepare accordingly.
- Make a proper schedule and follow it daily.
- Try to solve the sample questions paper to know more about the exam.
- Stay healthy & take breaks in between to refresh your mind.
- Do revision on a daily basis to remember the concepts.
JEST 2026 Books
Candidates can refer the following books to prepare for JEST exam:
- Thermal Physics by Kitte and Kroemer
- Digital Principles and Applications by Leach and Malvino
- Classical Mechanics by H. Goldstein
- Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Robert L. Boylestad
- Electronics Principles by Malvino
- Modern Quantum Mechanics by J.J. Sakurai
- Introductory Quantum Mechanics by Granier
- Fundamental of Molecular Spectroscopy by C.B. Banwell
JEST 2026 Exam Centre
Exam of JEST 2026 will be conducted in various cities, list is mentioned below:
| Ahmedabad | Bhardhaman | Raipur |
| Aligarh | Jaipur | Pune |
| Amritsar | Kanpur | Siliguri |
| Bangalore | Bhubaneswar | Udaipur |
| Bhopal | Chennai | Ranchi |
| Chandigarh | Coimbatore | Vijayawada |
| Delhi | Guwahati | Chennai |
| Goa | Kharagpur | Hyderabad |
| Nainital | Kozhikode | Kochi |
| Indore | Madurai | Kolkata |
| Malappuram | Mangalore | Srinagar |
| Mumbai | Thiruvananthapuram | Tirupati |
| Nagpur | Nanintal | Patna |
| Rajkot | Vishakhapatnam | Pragayraj |
| Roorkee | Sambalpur | Silchar |
| Siliguri | – | – |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
JEST Admit Card 2026
Successfully applied candidates will be able to download the JEST hall ticket 2026 via online mode. The admit card will be released in third week of June 2026. Login credentials will be required to download the admit card.
Candidates have to bring their admit card along with photo ID proof at the exam centre. Calculators, mobile phones, books, charts, any electronic or communication device will not be permitted at the exam hall.
JEST 2026 Answer Key
IISER, Tirupati will be publish the answer key in the last week of June 2026. JEST Answer Key 2026 will consist of correct answers of the question asked in the exam. The answer key will be available through online mode. Candidates will have to login to check the answer key.
If candidates are not satisfied with the released answer key, they can submit objections regarding this. To submit objections, candidate will have to send an Email to the JEST 2026 official helpdesk with proof.
JEST Score Card 2026
JEST Result 2026 will be announced in third week of July 2026. Online mode can be used to check the result. The validity of JEST 2026 score card will be till the date of declaration of JEST 2028 result. To check the result, candidates will be required User ID and password.
Name of the candidate, category, qualifying marks, rank, roll number, qualifying status, programme applied & other details will be mentioned in the score card. After receiving the score card, make sure to keep it safe till the admission procedure.
JEST Counselling 2026
After qualifying the JEST exam, candidates have to participate in the counselling process of their respective college or institution. No centralized counselling will be organized for providing admissions. JEST admission process will be commenced from July 2026.
Candidates must bring their documents & admission fee at the time of counselling in their respective institution. Seat allocation will be made as per the JEST score card, category, filled choices, availability of seats etc.
JEST 2026 Participating Institutions
List of participating Institutions of JEST 2026 is mentioned below:
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
- Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Prayagraj
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
JEST 2026 Notification is releasing soon by IISER Tirupati. The application form will be released via online mode. All the complete details like exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, admit card, score card are mentioned above in the article. Candidates applying for this exam can read the article carefully to understand the exam basics.
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