JEST 2023 Application Form will be released by the Science & Engineering Research Board. JEST or Joint Entrance Screening Test is a national level exam conducted once a year by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB). Through this exam, candidates will get admission in Ph.D./Integrated PhD courses in Neuroscience/ Physics/ Computational Biology/ Theoretical Computer Science. Admissions will be offered to the various institutions and universities participating in JEST 2023. Interested candidates can go through the following article for detailed information regarding the JEST Application Form.
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JEST 2027 Latest Update as on 11 Sep 2026
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JEST 2027, conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) for PhD/Integrated PhD admissions in Physics and related sciences, has not yet officially opened; registration is expected around November–December 2026 based on prior cycles.
As of 11 September 2026, no official notification or application form for JEST 2027 has been released by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), which administers the Joint Entrance Screening Test. The JEST 2027 application form cycle is not yet active, and the exam is currently in its pre-announcement stage. Based on the previous year's pattern — where the JEST 2026 notification was issued in November 2025 and the exam was conducted on 16 February 2026 — students can tentatively expect the JEST 2027 notification and registration window to open around November–December 2026, with the exam likely scheduled for February–March 2027. The official updates will be published on jest.org.in. Candidates preparing for JEST 2027 should monitor that website closely, keep their academic documents ready, and begin or continue their subject preparation in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, or Neuroscience, depending on their chosen discipline. Official website: jest.org.in.
- Official JEST 2027 notification expected: October–November 2026 (JEST 2026 notification released in Nov 2025)
- Online registration/application form expected to open: November–December 2026 (JEST 2026 registration opened ~1 Nov 2025)
- Application form last date expected: January 2027 (JEST 2026 closed in Jan 2026)
- Admit card download expected: February 2027 (JEST 2026 admit card released ~Feb 2026)
- JEST 2027 exam date expected: February–March 2027 (JEST 2026 was held on 16 Feb 2026)
- Result declaration expected: March–April 2027 (JEST 2026 result announced ~Mar 2026)
Sources: JEST Official Website
JEST 2023 Application Dates
Applicants can check the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2023 events and their dates. It is given below in this table:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Application form start date | 1st week of January 2023 |
| Last date of the application form | 2nd week of February 2023 |
| Last date to apply with late fee | 3rd week of February 2023 |
| Admit Card release date | 3rd week of March 2023 |
| Date of examination | 2nd week of April 2023 |
| Release of Answer Key | 3rd week of April 2023 |
| Declaration of result | Last week of April 2023 |
| Interview process | 1st week of May 2023 |
These are the tentative dates based on the previous year JEST 2023 application form. Candidates can keep visiting this page for the latest update as notified by the officials.
JEST 2023 Application Form
Science & Engineering Research Board will release the application form in the second week of November 2022. Applicants must go through these instructions carefully which are given below:
- JEST 2023 Application form will be available in online mode on the official website.
- Applicants need to provide a valid email id and password for the registration.
- Candidates need to fill all the required details on the application form very precisely.
- Multiple forms of the single candidate will be rejected by the conducting body.
- Moreover, candidates may keep a copy of the application form from the official website.
Joint 2023 Application Fee
Major Changes This Year
No official changes to JEST 2027 have been announced yet; based on previous-year patterns, the exam structure, eligibility, and application process are expected to remain broadly similar.
No major change has been officially announced yet for JEST 2027. As of 11 September 2026, SERB has not issued any notification indicating alterations to the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application fee, or mode of examination. Based on historical consistency, JEST is expected to remain a single-session, offline (pen-and-paper) exam covering Physics as the primary paper, with optional papers in Theoretical Computer Science and Neuroscience. Any changes will be officially notified on jest.org.in at the time of the formal announcement. Students should treat all current information as tentative until the official 2027 notification is released.
The application fee for different categories is mentioned below in this table:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General & OBC | Rs. 400/- |
| SC/ST & female candidates | Rs. 200 |
| Female applicants belonging to SC/ST | No Fee |
Mode of payment: The JEST 2021 application fee can be submitted through online (Debit card/Credit card/Net-banking) payment gateway.
NOTE: No request for the application fee will be entertained by the conducting body.
JEST 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The programmes wise JEST Eligibility Criteria is given below.
| Programmes | Eligibility Criteria |
| Ph. D (Physics) | M.Sc. in Physics. (Some institutions accept B.E./B.Tech. /M.Sc./M.E./ M. Tech in Applied Physics and Mathematics). |
| Ph. D in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc | M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science or a related area. |
| Ph. D in Neuroscience at NBRC | M.Sc (Physics/Mathematics), B.E/B.Tech/MCA in Computer Science. |
| Ph. D in Computational Biology at IMSc | M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech/MCA in any discipline |
| Integrated M.Sc./ M. Tech-Ph. D (Physics) | B. Sc. (Physics/Mathematics).
For NISER, B. Sc (Physics) or B.E./B.Tech in Engineering (Physics) with 60% and above. For IIA, B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics) /B.E./ B. Tech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Engineering Physics/Electronics and Communications/ Computer Science & Engineering/Optics and Photonics. For IISER-Pune, ICTS-TIFR, NCRA-TIFR, and TIFR-TCIS, B.Sc. (Physics). |
| Integrated Ph. D in Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc | B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. /M.C.A. in Computer Science or a related stream. |
| Integrated M. Tech-Ph.D. at IIA | M.Sc. (Physics/Applied Physics)/Post-B.Sc. (Hons.) in Optics and Optoelectronics/Radio Physics & Electronics. |
| Integrated PhD at IISER, Thiruvananthapuram | B. Sc. (Physics) or B.E./B. Tech. in any discipline |
Applicants can check this page regularly if any change made by SERB in the eligibility.
How to Apply for JEST – Joint Entrance Screening Test 2023?
Applicants can check the procedure of ‘how to apply’. It is given below in steps
- Click on the official website of JEST. i.e. www.jest.org.in
- Applicant enters email Id and password to register.
- On successful registration, an email will be sent to the applicant’s registered email-id with a confirmation link for verification.
- Fill all the necessary details carefully.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature of the applicant.
- Click on ‘Fee Payment’ and submit the application fee.
- After confirming your account, use the ‘Apply’ link for submitting the application form.
- After successful submission of the application form, an ‘Application form ID” along with the application number will be sent by the authority.
- On successful submission of the application form, take the printout for future reference.
Jest Participating Institutes
The list of the JEST Participating Institutes are given below.
- Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
- Bose Institute
- Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)
- Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)
- International Centre for theoretical sciences (ICTS)
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
- The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)
- Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
- National Brain Research Centre (NBRC)
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR (NCRA-TIFR)
- National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
- Raman Research Institute (RRI)
- Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
- Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)
- TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TIFR-TCIS)
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
- UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR)
- Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)
JEST 2023 Highlights
The vital information regarding the JEST 2023 exam is given below.
| Exam Name | JEST 2023 |
|---|---|
| Full-Form | Joint Entrance Screening Test |
| Conducted by | Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) |
| Exam Types | PG Level |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Science |
| Official website | www.jest.org.in |
FAQs
Is application fee of JEST examination refundable?
An Application Fee of Rs. 400 (Rs 200 for SC/ST applicants, Rs.200/- for Female applicants) is required to be paid along with the application which can be paid online. Application fee is waived for Female applicants belonging to SC/ST which can be paid online using debit card/credit card/Net-banking. Payment by any other mode will not be accepted. The application fee once paid will NOT be refunded.
Is there any age limit for taking JEST examination?
There is no restriction on age for appearing in JEST examination. However, each participating institute has its own eligibility criteria. For details on the eligibility criteria of the participating institutes, candidates are advised to visit their websites.
Is there any limit to the number of times one can apply for JEST examination?
No, there is no such restriction on the number of times one can appear for the JEST examination.
What are the disciplines on which JEST examination is conducted?
Candidate can appear for the JEST examination in Physics or Theoretical Computer Science but not for both.
Also check: JEST 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the JEST 2027 application form be released?
No official date has been announced yet. Based on the JEST 2026 cycle, the application form is tentatively expected to open in November–December 2026. Monitor jest.org.in for the official notification.
What is the expected exam date for JEST 2027?
JEST 2027 is tentatively expected in February–March 2027, consistent with JEST 2026, which was held on 16 February 2026. This is an estimate based on past patterns, not an official announcement.
Who conducts JEST and for which programmes?
JEST is conducted by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD programmes in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, Neuroscience, and related disciplines at participating institutes across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for JEST 2027?
No 2027-specific eligibility has been announced. Typically, candidates must hold an MSc/BE/BTech in Physics or related fields for the Physics paper, or relevant degrees for other papers. Check the official notification on jest.org.in for confirmed 2027 criteria.
What is the application fee for JEST 2027?
The fee for JEST 2027 has not yet been officially declared. In recent years, the general category fee was around ₹200–₹300 and there was a fee waiver for SC/ST/female candidates. Confirm on jest.org.in once the form is live.
Is JEST 2027 conducted online or offline?
Historically, JEST has been a pen-and-paper (offline) exam. No change to the mode has been officially confirmed for 2027. Treat offline mode as expected unless the official notification states otherwise.
What should I do right now to prepare for JEST 2027?
Since registration has not opened, use this time to study the JEST syllabus (Physics, or your chosen paper), practise previous years' question papers, and regularly check jest.org.in for the official 2027 notification expected around November 2026.
Where can I find the official JEST 2027 notification?
The official notification will be published on jest.org.in, which is the authoritative source. Avoid relying solely on third-party education websites for dates or eligibility details.
