Science

it depends on college usually 80k to 2 Lacs per year

If a students fails to submi the expression of interest, it will be considered as they are no longer interested to get admision to NEST NISER institute and there seat will be given to another deseving students. Therefore, it is manadatory for students to submit the Expresison of Interest (EoI) before deadline. 

You will have to upload your photograph (passport size photo) and your signature (on a white background) during the JEST 2026 registration.

JEST is conducted once a year usually in the month of February, but the exam month of each year changes.

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.

There are many important documents for JEST 2026 but a photograph (a clear, recent passport size photo) and a signature (on a white background).

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

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.

Create a study plan, priotitise important topics and study according to it, go through syllabus. Solve previous year question paper. Also you can practice mock test to practice to track your progress. And make sure to revise regularly and learn time management during your preparation period.