The JEST 2026 exam is expected to have a moderate to difficult level. Questions usually test deep conceptual understanding in physics or related subjects, focusing more on analytical and problem-solving skills than on rote memorization.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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The JEST 2026 exam is a pen and paper offline exam. The exam duration is 3 hours with 50 questions divided into three sections.
Part A, Part B and Part C
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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Absolutely not, you must take one, either physics or theorerical Science in JEST 2026. You cannot take both the subjects.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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If you find any disperancies, you can challenge the key by sending a mail to the exam authorties. There is no fee required to challenge the answer key.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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JEST counselling is not a centralised process but it is conducted by individually by each participating institution. The selection process is based on the JEST score, you need to attend the interview and undergo document verification.
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Chenna kesavulu Putchakayala
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A good score in JEST is usually above 30–35 marks, which can place candidates in the top 10–15 percentile. However, cutoff scores vary by institute and subject top institutes like IISc or TIFR may require higher scores around 40+ marks.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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The JEST 2026 is expected to begin by August 2026. Yet the counselling dates has not been announced yet officially. Students are advised to check the website regularly.
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Ishita Chauhan
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The JEST Exam is conducted for those students who want to get admission to courses and programmes to complete their PhD and Integrated PhD in theoretical computer science, physics, and neuroscience in India.
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Ishita Chauhan
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The JEST exam is only conducted once a year. Also, it is recommended to all the students who want to qualify the JEST exam is to always go through the official website for the latest updates and notices related to the JEST Admission process and exam related dates.
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