JEST 2027 (Physics / Theoretical CS)
The organiser has not announced this cycle's dates yet. Below is what the latest notice says, and we update this page when the new one is out.
ForFinal year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What JEST 2027 (Physics / Theoretical CS) is
PhD / Integrated PhD screening test in Physics and Theoretical CS for 30+ institutes (TIFR, IISc, IMSc, HRI, IISERs, RRI etc.)
Who can apply
The organiser's rules M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. per participating-institute rules (see JEST eligibility page)
Important dates
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Timeline Application Portal Opens 26-02-2026 Application portal closes 25-03-2026”
Desk notes
Not announced: jest.org.in still shows the JEST 2026 cycle (portal 26 Feb – 25 Mar 2026, exam 12 Apr 2026, organiser IISER Tirupati). Expect a similar Feb–Mar 2027 window.
FAQ
When will JEST 2027 (Physics / Theoretical CS) open?
It has not been announced yet. JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)'s own page says: "Timeline Application Portal Opens 26-02-2026 Application portal closes 25-03-2026." We re-check the organiser's page and update this page when the dates are out.
Who can apply for JEST 2027 (Physics / Theoretical CS)?
M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. per participating-institute rules (see JEST eligibility page).
Where do I apply for JEST 2027 (Physics / Theoretical CS)?
On JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test)'s own site: https://www.jest.org.in/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.