JNU JEST 2027
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JNU JEST Latest Updates
Updated- 16 October 2026: JNU JEST 2027 has not been announced. The JEST page on the JNU site is headed JEST 2026, describes the test and prints no exam date, registration dates or fee. The JNU apply portal shows an enquiry form headed 2027-28 and "upto 100% Scholarships". No expected window is given because JNU has published no dates for any earlier cycle. See the timeline.
- 1 June 2026: the creation date of the JNU admission brochure 2026-27 (PDF), whose admission steps include appearing in JNUJEST and/or a personal interview.
- 2026 cycle: the JEST 2026 page states the paper (75 questions, 1 hour, 0.25 negative marking), online mode and Class 12 eligibility, with scholarships up to 100% for undergraduate programmes. It gives no dates.
Sources: JEST 2026 page; JNU apply portal; JNU admission brochure 2026-27. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Overview
The JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JNU-JEST, written Joint Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) on the university menu) is the online test of Jaipur National University (JNU), Jagatpura, Jaipur. The JEST page invites Class 12 students to take the test for admission-linked scholarships of up to 100% on undergraduate programmes, and the 2026-27 admission brochure lists "appear in JNUJEST and/or Personal Interview" as a step of the admission process. JNU-JEST 2027 has not been announced (16 October 2026); the university's page is headed JEST 2026 and gives no dates or fee. It is not the same test as JEST, the physics screening test for Ph.D. admission.
JNU JEST 2027 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Jaipur National University, Jaipur |
| Mode | Computer-based online test; candidates can take it from home or at a cyber cafe with an internet connection and a computer, laptop or smartphone |
| 2027 status | Not announced yet (16 October 2026). The page is headed JEST 2026 and prints no dates; an expected window cannot be given because JNU has published no dates for any cycle |
| Who can apply | Class 12 appearing or passed students |
| Paper | 75 questions in four sections, 1 hour, 1 mark each, 0.25 negative marking |
| Scholarship | Up to 100% for undergraduate programmes; no slab table published |
| Application fee | Not published on the pages read |
| Apply at | jnujaipur.ac.in/jest-2026 (online form); enquiries also at apply.jnujaipur.ac.in |
| Official website | jnujaipur.ac.in |
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page; JNU admission brochure 2026-27; JNU undergraduate programme listing. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur
Category
Science
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
JNU JEST Dates: 2027 Expected, With 2026 and 2025
JNU has published no dates for JNU JEST in any cycle on the pages read, so every cell below is blank by necessity.
| Stage | 2027 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Not published (the JEST 2026 page is open for registration but prints no date) | Not published |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet | Not published | Not published |
| Online exam | Not announced yet | Not published (candidates take it from home or a cyber cafe) | Not published |
| Admit card or slot booking | Not announced yet | Not published | Not published |
| Result | Not announced yet | Not published | Not published |
| Counselling and personal interview | Not announced yet | Not published | Not published |
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page, jnujaipur.ac.in. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The JNU JEST page states one eligibility condition: Class 12 appearing or passed students. It gives no minimum marks, age limit or subject requirement for the test. Programme eligibility is set separately on each programme page, for example 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and 50% aggregate for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, and 10+2 in any stream with 50% for BBA.
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page; JNU admission brochure 2026-27; JNU undergraduate programme listing. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Exam Pattern
The test has 75 questions in four sections, to be answered in one hour in total. Each question carries one mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25 mark. This is the pattern on the JEST 2026 page; a 2027 pattern has not been published.
| Section | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning | 10 |
| Section B | Current Affairs | 10 |
| Section C | English | 10 |
| Section D | Subject-related questions (Science, Arts and Commerce) | 45 |
| Total | One hour in all; 1 mark per question; negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer | 75 |
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page, jnujaipur.ac.in. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Syllabus
JNU has not published a syllabus or syllabus PDF for JNU JEST. The JEST page names only the four sections (quantitative aptitude and reasoning, current affairs, English, and subject-related questions in Science, Arts and Commerce). The registration form asks the candidate to choose a stream: Arts, Commerce, PCM or PCB.
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page, jnujaipur.ac.in. Checked on 16 October 2026.
How to Apply for JNU JEST 2027
Registration is online on the JEST page of the university website. The page lists the steps as Start Registration, Personal Details, Educational Details, Upload Documents and Submit.
- Open the JEST page at jnujaipur.ac.in/jest-2026 and start registration.
- Enter personal details: name, father's name, date of birth, contact number, email, nationality, gender and address.
- Enter general information: category (General, SC, ST, OBC or PH), Aadhaar number, uploads (JPG, PNG or PDF, up to 1.5 MB each) and the stream (Arts, Commerce, PCM or PCB).
- Enter the Class 10 and Class 12 qualification details and submit.
The page does not state an application fee, the exam date, slot booking or the admit card process. The 2026-27 brochure adds the later admission steps: submit the application with the registration fee and documents, appear in JNU-JEST and/or a personal interview, deposit the admission fee, and complete document verification before the last date.
Sources: JNU Entrance Cum Scholarship Test (JEST) page; JNU admission brochure 2026-27; JNU undergraduate programme listing. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Apply online on the official portal: https://www.jnujaipur.ac.in/jest-2026
JNU JEST Scholarship and Admission After the Test
JNU-JEST carries scholarships: the JEST page offers "upto 100% Scholarships for Undergraduate Programmes" and prizes and certificates, and the JNU apply portal repeats "upto 100% Scholarships". No rank or score slab table is published on the pages read. The scholarships page lists merit scholarships for JNU students scoring above 75% and for programme toppers, progression scholarships, fellowships for research scholars and education loans.
After the test, the brochure lists a personal interview, deposit of the admission fee and document verification. Listing pages give the selection procedure as "Entrance Test + PI" for the programmes in the next section; BA LL.B and BBA LL.B accept a valid CLAT score as an alternative to 10+2 in any stream.
Sources: JEST 2026 page; JNU scholarships and financial assistance page; JNU admission brochure 2026-27; JNU undergraduate programme listing. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Programmes Admitted Through Entrance Test at JNU
The undergraduate programme listing on the JNU site gives the selection procedure as "Entrance Test + PI" (entrance test and personal interview) for the programmes below. The listing does not name JNU-JEST on each card, so the link between the test and these programmes rests on the JEST page and the admission brochure.
- BBA / BBA (Honours) / BBA (Honours with Research)
- B.Tech. (Computer Science Engineering)
- B.Tech CSE (DataScience) Hons.
- B.Tech CSE (AI&ML) Hons. In Collaboration with Samatrix.io
- B.Com. / B.Com. (Honours) / B.Com. (Honours with Research)
- B.Tech CSE (CyberSecurity) Hons.-In collaboration with Cybercure Technologies
- B.Tech. CSE (AI) Hons. (Industry Partner – Coding Pro)
- B.Tech AI & DS (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) - In collaboration with Coding Pro
- B.A.,LL.B.
- BBA.LL.B. (Hons.)
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
- B.Tech. (Biomedical Engineering)
- B.Tech. (Food Technology)
- B. Pharm
- BHMCT (Hotel Management and Catering Technology)
- B.Sc. in Fashion Design
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Psychology / Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Psychology
- B.Tech CS RPA(Robotic Process Automation)
- Pharm. D.
B.Tech Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering read "Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or University Entrance Test and Personal Interview".
Sources: JNU undergraduate programme listing; JEST 2026 page. Checked on 16 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is JNU JEST 2027?
Jaipur National University has not announced JNU JEST 2027 (16 October 2026). The JEST page on its site is headed JEST 2026 and prints no exam date, and JNU has published no dates for earlier cycles on the pages read.
What is the JNU JEST 2027 registration date?
Not announced yet. The JEST page carries an online registration form but no opening or closing date, and the apply portal shows an enquiry form headed 2027-28 without dates.
What is the JNU JEST exam pattern?
The 2026 page gives 75 one-mark questions in four sections: quantitative aptitude and reasoning (10), current affairs (10), English (10) and subject-related questions in Science, Arts and Commerce (45), to be done in one hour in total.
Is there negative marking in JNU JEST?
Yes. Each question carries one mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25 mark, as printed on the JEST 2026 page.
Who can apply for JNU JEST?
Class 12 appearing or passed students. The JEST page states no minimum marks or age limit; programme pages set their own eligibility, for example 50% in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics for B.Tech CSE.
Is JNU JEST online or offline?
It is a computer-based online test. The page says candidates need a good internet connection and a computer, laptop or smartphone, and can appear from home or from the nearest cyber cafe.
What is the JNU JEST application fee?
The JEST page does not state an application fee, and no fee for the test was found on the other JNU pages read. The 2026-27 brochure mentions a registration fee with the admission application without an amount.
What scholarship does JNU JEST give?
The JEST page offers scholarships of up to 100% for undergraduate programmes, with prizes and certificates. JNU has not published a score or rank slab table, so the percentage for a given score is not known.
Which courses can I join through JNU JEST?
JNU lists "Entrance Test + PI" as the selection for undergraduate programmes such as BBA, B.Com, B.Tech Computer Science and its specialisations, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, BHMCT, B.Sc Fashion Design, BA and B.Sc (Hons.) Psychology and law; the full list is below.
Is JNU JEST the same as JEST for physics Ph.D.?
No. JNU-JEST is the Joint Entrance Cum Scholarship Test of Jaipur National University for Class 12 students. The physics JEST is a separate national screening test and has its own page on this site.
Who conducts JNU JEST 2027?
JNU JEST 2027 is conducted by Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur.
What is the official website of JNU JEST 2027?
The official website is https://www.jnujaipur.ac.in/.