Documents Required for JEST registration 2027?

Candidates have to upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature while filling out the JEST 2027 application form. The photograph and signature must be in the prescribed format.

When will be JEST admit card releasing?

The exam authority will release the JEST admit card 2027 tentatively in April 2027. The link to download the JEST hall ticket will be updated on the website, jest.org.in. Candidates will have to use their login credentials to download the admit card.

When did JEST 2026 result release?

The JEST 2026 was announced on April 30, 2026. The result was announced online at official website.

When will JEST cutoff be released?

The JEST cutoff mark will vary for both Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D courses. It will release by the authorities after declaration of the result.

Which institutes accept JEST scores?

There are various premier research institutes and universities in India that accept JEST scores for admissions purposes. Each institute has its own eligibility and selection criteria for the exam takers. So, it is advisable for all the applicants to go through the eligibility criteria of the institute if they wish to get admission so that they exactly know whether they are eligible to appear for the exam or not.

What are the most important required documents for JEST?

There are many important documents for JEST, but a photograph (a clear, recent passport size photo) and a signature (on a white background).

What is the application fee for JEST 2027?

JEST application fees vary for each category. The authority will update the JEST form fee online. Candidates can check here previsous year JEST application fee below. SC/ST and PwD: INR 600 Other participants: INR 1200

Is there any JEST application correction facility available?

Yes, the authority will open JEST correction/mofification window on its official website after closing the JEST 2027 application form window. The JEST modification window is a facility where candidates who have filled out the registration form can edit the details that were earlier filled with some incorrect particulars.

Is JEST Online or Offline?

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is an entrance exam test for admission to PhD and International PhD programme of different participating institutes for two subjects Physics and theoretical Computer Science/Neuroscience. This exam is conducted in offline mode/ pen-paper mode. This year exam conducting authorities have changed, earlier it used to be Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) but now it has changed to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST). Hence the final validation will be declared along with releasing of notification but as per previous year JEST exam pattern it will be conducted in offline mode only.

Where can I check the JEST result?

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.

How many times is the JEST exam conducted in a year?

JEST exam is conducted once a year. The test is held for Physics and Theoretical Computer Science. JEST entrance exam is usually held in April. The mode of the exam is a computer-based test. JEST exam duration is three hours.

Who is eligible for JEST 2027 exam?

JEST eligibility criteria depend on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant Science or engineering field.

JEST Exam Date 2027: Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card & Result

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 18:13 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

JEST exam date 2027: The authority will announce JEST 2027 important dates online at jest.org.in. Candidates can check the important dates to know the schedule of events such as registration, admit card, entrance exam, and result. Knowing the schedule helps to stay updated and avoid missing any events. The authority is expected to conduct JEST 2027 exam tentatively in April 2027. Candidates can check the page for the schedule of JEST exam 2027 events.

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JEST 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
JEST 2027 Registration Date
JEST 2027 Admit Card Date
JEST 2027 Exam Date
JEST 2027 Answer Key Date
JEST 2027 Result Date
FAQs for JEST 2027 Dates

JEST 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEST 2027 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	JEST 2027 Result
Apr ' 26	JEST 2027 Exam Date
Apr ' 26	JEST 2027 Admit Card
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JEST 2027 Registration Date

JEST application form 2027 is expected in February 2027. The authority will release the JEST application form 2027 dates online. Candidates who wish to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) must apply online. JEST registration link will be updated on the website, jest.org.in. The process to fill the application form is provided below.

Go to the website of the JEST exam.
Click on the JEST application form link
Create your Registration ID.
Fill in all your details.
Upload the documents.
Pay the registration fee.
Download the page.

Category-wise registration Fee

Here is the category wise registration fee mentioned below:

Category	JEST 2027 registration Fee
SC/ST female candidates	Fully Waived
Non SC/ST Female Candidates	INR 600
EWS and differently abled candidates	INR 600
All other candidates	INR 1200

Note: JEST registration fee 2027 is non-refundable. So, candidates are advised to first eligibility criteria before filling out the form.

JEST 2027 Admit Card Date

JEST hall ticket release date will be announced online. The link to download the JEST admit card 2027 will be updated online. Candidates will have to use their login details to access the hall ticket. Moreover, the JEST 2027 admit card will be available for the registered candidates. After downloading the admit card, check all printed details on it. In case of any error in the printed details, contact the authority.

JEST 2027 Exam Date

The authority will announce the JEST exam date 2027 online on the official website. JEST exam is expected in April 2027. The entrance exam will be conducted as a computer-based test online for three hours (180 minutes). Candidates will have to carry their admit card and a valid photo id on exam day. Moreover, they will have to follow the exam day guidelines.

JEST 2027 Answer Key Date

The authority will release the JEST answer key PDF online. The answer key consists of the correct key for the questions framed in the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to verify their responses and calculate a probable score. They can challenge the answer key in case of any error. The final answer key of JEST 2027 will be released online.

JEST 2027 Result Date

JEST result date 2027 will be announced online. The link to check the JEST result will be updated online at jest.org.in. Candidates need to use their login details to check the exam result. Details like total marks, rank and percentile will be mentioned on the scorecard. Candidates with high marks have a higher chance of admission to the participating institutes. The complete list of JEST participating institutes is available online.