- JEST 2026 Analysis
- JEST Exam Pattern 2026
- JEST Cutoff
- JEST Exam Analysis FAQs
JEST 2026 Analysis
Students have shared their reaction for JEST exam 2026. According to them the exam was moderate to tough. The paper was conceptual and high calculative. Students whose concepts are strong can easily solve the paper. The detailed analysis is mentioned below.
JEST 2026 Section Wise Paper Analysis
| Section | Analysis |
| Part A |
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| Part B |
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| Part C |
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JEST 2026 Topics Asked
- Quantum Mechanics
- Operators
- Eigenvalues
- Standard QM problem
- Classical Mechanics
- Oscillations
- Lagrangian concepts
- Mathematical Physics
- Differential equations
- Linear algebra
- Electromagnetism
- Maxwell equations
- Field-related problems
- Thermodynamics Statistical Physics
- Basic thermo relations
- Statistical concepts
JEST Exam Pattern 2026
IISER Tirupati revised the JEST 2026 exam pattern. Candidates can check the exam pattern to understand the marking scheme, mode of exam, types of questions, duration of test, total marks, etc. JEST question paper has 40 questions, including 10 MCQs, 20 MCS, and 10 NAT questions. There is no negative marking for numerical questions. Check the table for the JEST marking scheme 2026.
| Section | Marks for Each Correct Answer | Marks for Each Incorrect Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | +1 mark | −1/3 marks |
| Part B | +3 marks | −1 mark |
| Part C | +3 marks | 0 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | |
* There was no negative marking for wrong answers for Part C questions.
JEST Cutoff
After checking analysis students are advised to check JEST cutoff for previous year as well as the expected cutoff. It will help to predict chances of qualifying the exam. Students can check JEST expected cutoff 2024 in table given below:
| Course | Cut off Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | 100-110 | 300 |
| Int. PhD | 90-100 |
Note: JEST expected cut off is created on basis of previous year data, it will be updated after tconclusion of the exam.
Commonly asked questions
JEST cut off marks are the minimum marks that applicants need to secure to pass the JEST exam. The cutoff marks will be same for all the categories, hence the cutoff marks would not differ.
Based on the marks of the applicants the exam conducting authorities will release the merit list. Applicants who pass the exam will further need to appear in the counselling held by multiple institutes.
JEST Exam Analysis FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions For JEST Analysis
Commonly asked questions
Applicants who secured the minimum passing marks are considered passing as per JEST Results. The result was released on the official website of JEST.
Along with declaration of the result, IIST also released the score card as well as JEST cut off marks. Applicants who appeared in the exam can check their marks in JEST exam.
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