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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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), Bangalore
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), TIFR, Pune
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
- Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata
- Bose Institute
- Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar
- International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)-TIFR, Bangalore
- Natio
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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Previous year students who appeared for the JEST exam found that the exam is moderate to difficult. And therefore, JEST 2027 is assumed to be moderate to difficult. Candidates are advised to study hard for their exam.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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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.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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Part A: 1 mark correct answer & -1/3 incorrect answer
Part B: 3 marks correct answer & -1 incorrect answer
Part C: 3 marks correct answer & no negative marking HERE
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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The JEST 2026 exam is a computer based test. The exam duration is 3 hours.
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Rakshit Prabhakar
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Absolutely not, you must take one, either physics or theoretical science, in the JEST exam. You cannot take both subjects.
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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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Chenna kesavulu Putchakayala
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Since you're weak in Physics, CSE at IIIT Bhubaneswar is the best choice—good placements, manageable Physics, and better infrastructure. NIT Mizoram is remote, and ECE at IIIT Jabalpur requires more Physics.
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