JEST 2026 Application Form to Open Soon: Exam to be conducted on April 12JEST 2026 Application Form: The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2026 is all set to start its application process soon, with the date of the exam already announced as April 12, 2026 . Candidates interested in PhD, Integrated PhD, and research-based postgraduate courses in Physics and other related disciplines can apply as soon as the application form is available on the official website. Although the date of opening the application process has not been announced yet, candidates are advised to remain vigilant and ready with their documents and details in advance. JEST is considered a national-level screening test, making it a crucial exam for research admission into top institutes like IISc Bengaluru, IISERs, NISER, IIST, and other national research laboratories.
JEST 2026 Examination: Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are expected to fulfill the necessary educational criteria to apply for JEST 2026.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant fields (Physics/related disciplines).
- Final-year students of eligible courses are also eligible to apply.
- Eligibility criteria differ depending on the participating institutes and the course opted for.
- Candidates must meet the minimum academic requirements set by each institution.
Application Fee Details
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable amount while filling out the JEST 2026 application form.
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 1200
- SC/ST/PwD candidates: Rs. 600
- The amount has to be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking
- The application will be processed only after the successful payment of the application fee.
List of Documents Required for JEST 2026 Application
Applicants seeking to apply for JEST 2026 must have the following documents and information ready before proceeding with the online application process:
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned, as per prescribed format)
- Academic qualification details (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree marks, year of passing, name of university)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable, in the prescribed format
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID)
- Debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI details for application fee payment
Applicants are advised to ensure that all scanned documents are of the required size and format as specified in the official JEST 2026 notification to prevent the rejection of the application.
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