JEST Exam Date 2026: Registration Date, Exam Date and Timing, Result Date, Answer Key, Result, Cutoff, And Other Details
Joint Entrance Screening Test 2024 ( JEST )
The JEST 2026 exam notification will announce in May 2026 tentatively. The official date for the JEST 2026 Exam will be schedule in the third week of June, 2026, for those students who wish to study a PhD/Integrated PhD Programme in Physics or Neuroscience, Theoretical Computer Science or Computational Biology in one of the participating Institutes.
The final Answer Key will be out tentatively in the second week of July 2026. Candidates can go through the official website to check the answer key. The Final Answer Key is released after the release of the provisional answer key, where exam takers can raise objections against the provisional answer key along with a proper explanation and answer that supports their objection. The JEST Result is expected to be announce in in the month of July 2026, along with the JEST Cutoff for PhD and Integrated PhD courses. The counselling dates will tentatively start in the first week of August 2026. Students are advised to check the official website of JEST 2026 for real-time updates.
- JEST 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- FAQs for JEST 2026 Dates
- JEST 2026 Registration Date
- JEST 2026 Exam Date
- JEST 2026 Result Date
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 |
| Jul ' 26 | JEST 2026 Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| Jul ' 26 | JEST 2026 Answer Key Objection TENTATIVE |
| Jul ' 26 | JEST 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 25 | JEST 2026 Registration Fee End Date |
FAQs for JEST 2026 Dates
Here are some FAQs related to JEST 2026 Exam
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the SERB will open JEST 2026 application correction/mofification window on its official website after closing the JEST 2026 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.
JEST 2026 provisional answer key will likely to be release in online mode on the official website. The authorities released provisional answer key in the second week of July 2026.
JEST 2026 Registration Date
JEST registration form will be release in the month of June 2026. Students need to submit their personal information while filling out the registration form, such as educational details, uploading documents, signature and photographs, exam centre preference, and college and course details as well. Once the registration Form is filled, they need to submit the JEST 2026 registration fee via debit card, credit card or net banking.
Students need to register for JEST examination by following these steps:
1. Visit the website of the JEST exam.
2. Create your Registration ID.
3. Fill in all your details.
4. Upload the documents.
5. Pay the registration fee.
6. Download the page.
Category-wise registration Fee
Here is the category wise registration fee mentioned below:
| Category | JEST 2026 registration Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST female candidates | Fully Waived |
| Non SC/ST Female Candidates | INR 475 |
| EWS and differently abled candidates | INR 475 |
| All other candidates | INR 950 |
Note: JEST registration fee 2026 is non-refundable. So, candidates are advised to first eligibility criteria before filling out the form.
Commonly asked questions
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) the examination conducting body for JEST 2026 exam, will soon announce the JEST 2026 examination dates. The JEST 2026 admit card will release in the month of June 2026.
You will have to upload your photograph (passport size photo) and your signature (on a white background) during the JEST 2026 registration.
JEST 2026 Exam Date
The JEST 2026 exam is expected to be in June 2026. The exam will be held in a single 3 hour shift , tentatively from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Application Last Date: May 2026
JEST 2026 Exam Date: June 2026 (tentative)
JEST 2026 Exam Timings: 10 AM to 1 PM
Admit Card: Second Week of June 2026
Commonly asked questions
JEST 2026 eligibility criteria depends on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a master's or bachelor's degree in relevant Science or engineering field.
JEST is conducted once a year usually in the month of February, but the exam month of each year changes.
JEST 2026 Result Date
The expected result date for JEST 2026 will tentatively announce on July 2026. The final Answer Key will be out tentatively in the second week of July 2026. Candidates can go through the official website to check the answer key. The Final Answer Key is released after the release of the provisional answer key, where exam takers can raise objections against the provisional answer key along with a proper explanation and an answer that supports their objection.
JEST 2026 Result: July 2026
JEST 2026 Exam Date: June 2026
Commonly asked questions
The JEST 2026 has not yet released, it will release in the month of July 2026. SERB will release JEST results in online mode on the official website.
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.
JEST Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
You will have to upload your photograph (passport size photo) and your signature (on a white background) during the JEST 2026 registration.
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JEST is conducted once a year usually in the month of February, but the exam month of each year changes.
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Contributor-Level 8
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JEST 2026 eligibility criteria depends on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a master's or bachelor's degree in relevant Science or engineering field.
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Contributor-Level 8
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JEST 2026 Eligibility criteria depends on the specific programme and participating institute, but generally require a bachlor's or master's degree in relevant Science or engineering field.
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Contributor-Level 8
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There are many important documents for JEST 2026 but a photograph (a clear, recent passport size photo) and a signature (on a white background).
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Contributor-Level 8
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The application fee for JEST 2026 is given below. Students are advised to go through these details:
General Category: INR 950
Non SC/ST female: INR 475
SC/ST (male), EWS, and differently abled: INR 475
SC/ST female: Fully Waived
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Contributor-Level 8
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Here is the list of some JEST participating colleges 2026 students shall know about:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR
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Contributor-Level 8
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Previous year students who appeared for the JEST exam found that the exam is moderate to difficult. And therefore, JEST 2026 is assumed to be moderate to difficult. Candidates are advised to study hard for their exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
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Use this prep strategy for JEST 2026 to score exceptionally good marks:
First you should create a study plan, priotitise the important topics and study according to it, go through the syllabus once. Solve the previous year question paper. Also, you can practice mock test to practice to track your pro
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Contributor-Level 8
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Students can go through the marking scheme of JEST 2026 exam:
Part A: 1 mark for a correct answer & -1/3 for an incorrect answer
Part B: 3 marks for a correct answer & -1 for an incorrect answer
Part C: 3 marks for a correct answer & no negative marking for incorrect answer
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Contributor-Level 8
13 Institutes accepting JEST
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur • Public
4.4Sonepat • Private
IIT Tirupati - Indian Institute of Technology
Chittoor • Public
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