Joint Entrance Screening Test 2026 Results Declared: Scorecards Available, Admissions Process Begins

The results for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 2026 were announced on 30th April 2026 by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 12th April 2026 can now download and view their scorecards from the official website at jest.org.in. The scorecard provides detailed information about the candidate's performance, including subject-wise marks, scores, and percentiles. 

JEST is a national-level screening test conducted annually for admission to various PhD, integrated PhD, and MSc programs in physics and theoretical computer science. It is officially recognized by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (formerly known as the Science and Engineering Research Board) as a national eligibility test (NET). Candidates who qualify in JEST are eligible for admission to more than 30 renowned institutions that participate in this exam. 

To get your JEST 2026 scorecard, follow these steps:

• First, go to the official website of the Joint Entrance Screening Test, which is jest.org.in. 
• Then, click on the application portal login option.
• Next, enter the email address or username you used during registration along with your password to log in.

Once you are logged in, you will be able to view and download your scorecard for future use. Your scorecard includes all the information about your performance, such as your marks in physics and theoretical computer science individually, as well as your final score. This information is used by participating institutes to shortlist candidates for admission.

The JEST 2026 results are valid for admissions to the following programs:

•  PhD programs in Physics, Theoretical Computer Science, and Computational Biology
•  Integrated PhD programs in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science
•  MSc programs in Physics

The test is designed at the level of an MSc or advanced BSc in physics or computer science. Candidates who pass the exam can apply for admission to more than 30 research institutions in India, depending on their area of research interest. 

Participating Research Institutes

What Comes Next for the Candidates?

For those who have passed the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2026, the next step in the admission process is to apply at their chosen participating institute using their JEST scorecard. It's important to note that each institute has its own selection process. This might include a personal interview, a written exam, or an evaluation of a research proposal, depending on the institute's preferences. The JEST score remains valid until the JEST 2028 results are announced, giving candidates two years to apply at different institutes for research in their chosen field.