What is the size of documents to be uploaded in JEST online form?

The JEST application process includes, registeration, uploading of the documents and paying the application fees. If any step is not done as recommended then applicants won't be able to appear in the exam. The photograph and signature both should be of maximum 100 KB while the dimensions are different for both of them. For photograph it is - Minimum: 100 X 125 pixels Maximum: 240 x 300 pixels (width x height) For signature it is - Minimum: 100 X 125 pixels Maximum: 150 x 30 pixels (width x height) Students are advised to upload the documents as per the recomended dimension of photograph and signature.

Is there a concession in the JEST application fee for female candidates?

The JEST 2026 application fee will be paid after filling the form. Female candidates who belong to the SC/ST community need not to pay any penny while filling the form. Though female candidates other than SC/ST community need to pay a fee, that fee is INR 400 which is half of the fees paid by male applicants. Since female participation in JEST exam is less in comparison to other exams hence exam conducting authorities offer relaxations to female applicants.

What is the eligibility for JEST 2025 Exam?

All those students are eligible to apply for JEST 2025 Exam who wish to pursue a PhD or integrated PhD in Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Biology, Physics, or Neuroscience.

JEST Application Form 2026: Check Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

Q: What is correction date for JEST 2026 application form?

JEST 2026 Application Window end date will be June 2026. The exam-conducting body for JEST is the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST); previously, the exam will be conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SEBS).

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Updated on Oct 31, 2025 16:43 IST

By Rakshit Prabhakar

JEST 2026 Application Window end date will be June 2026. The exam-conducting body for JEST will be Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST); the exam will be conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SEBS).

Click Here: JEST Registration Link

JEST 2026 Exam will be conducted in the third week of June 2026, tentatively. Candidates aspiring to pursue a PhD or Integrated PhD in Physics, Neuroscience, Theoretical Computer Science, or Computational Biology at one of the participating institutes of JEST are advised to visit the official website of JEST to check out the exam date and for upcoming events.

The JEST admit card will be out soon on the official site. Participating candidates need to fill in all the needed details, upload documents and submit the application fee within the given timeframe to gain eligibility to appear for the JEST 2026 Exam.

Table of contents

Steps to Fill JEST 2026 Application Form
JEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
JEST 2026 Eligibility Criteria
JEST 2026: Important Instructions
FAQs Regarding JEST 2026 Application Process

Steps to Fill JEST 2026 Application Form

JEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEST 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	JEST 2026 Application Window TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	JEST 2026 Correction Window TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	JEST 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	JEST 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE