JEST Process

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

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.

Here is the list of some JEST participating colleges 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), Ba

Deadline to submit the JEST 2026 application form will be first week of June 2026. It is advised to check website on regular basis so that students can never miss update regarding dates and important events.

JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) is a national-level exam which is conducted once a year for those candidates who wish to get admissions to MSc, PhD, and Integrated PhD programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Computational Biology at various participating institutes.

The exam is conducted annually at various JEST Exam centres across India. It is conducted at the level of an MSc or advanced BSc in Physics or Computer Science. Although, it is not as difficult as the other big competitive exams still it demands a decent amount of time, consistency and dedication to