JEST 2009- Screening Test for Ph.D, MSc-Ph.D Programs in PhysicsÂ
A number of reputed institutes in the country have come together to conduct a Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) for enrolment of students in Ph.D. / Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programs in physics (including various inter-disciplinary research areas in physics) and Theoretical Computer Science.
Applications are invited from motivated students, with consistently good academic record, for appearing in JEST leading to enrolment in a Ph. D. Programme in Physics (including various inter-disciplinary research areas in Physics)/ Theoretical Computer Science, at any of the 20 premier participating institutions.
Participating Institutes:
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA),Bangalore
Indian Institute of Science (IISc),Bangalore
Indian Institute of Science Education and Ressearch (IISER-Mohali),
Indian Institute of Science Education and Ressearch (IISER-Pune),
Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),Bangalore
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) Pune
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Ahmedabad
Raman Research Institute (RRI) Bangalore
Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) Kolkata
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR) Indore
Harish Chandra Research Institute (HRI) Allahabad
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Kalpakkam
Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) Chennai
Institute of Physics (IOP) Bhubaneswar
Institute of Plasma Research (IPR)Gandhinagar
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) Indore,
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)Kolkata
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)Kolkata
Eligibility:
Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2009 are also eligible to apply.
Minimum Qualifications & Selection Procedures
Ph.D. Programme (PHYSICS)
M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in related disciplines. Candidates with M.Sc. in Mathematics and B.Tech (in Engg Physics/Applied Physics/Post B.Sc. Hons only) will also be considered at IIA. Graduates with a B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at IISc, IMSc, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune and SNBNCBS. At IPR candidates should have a Masters degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, etc. with at least 55% aggregate. Talented final year B. Sc. Graduates will also be considered for pre-selection at IUCAA.
Ph.D. Programme (Theoretical Computer Science)
M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. / M.C.A. in Computer Science and related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science. Talented B.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. graduates will also be considered for integrated M.Sc.- Ph.D. programme.
Integrated M.Sc. – Ph.D. Programme
At HRI, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered for the integrated M.Sc. – Ph.D. programme in Physics.
At IMSc, graduates with B.Sc. / B.E. / B. Tech. degree will also be considered for admission to M.Sc. (by Research) programme in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science, as part of an integrated Ph.D. programme.
At SNBNCBS, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree will be considered for the integrated Post-B.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in subject areas mentioned above.
At IIA, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree will be considered for the integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. programme in subject areas mentioned above.
Integrated M.Tech – Ph.D. Programme at IIA
At IIA, graduates with M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / B.E. / B.Tech. degree will be considered for the integrated M.Tech-Ph.D. programme in subject areas mentioned above. Details of the programme can be found on the IIA webpages.
Mere qualifying in JEST does not entitle one to get a Research Fellowship. Using the JEST results, each institute will call a limited number of candidates for its further selection procedure depending on its requirements. All candidates selected after interview will receive Research Fellowship from the respective institutes.
How to Apply
Candidates for Physics / Theoretical Computer Science can apply for JEST-2008 ON-LINE by first registering themselves.
For online registration visit http://jest09.veccal.ernet.in/index.php
Following registration, one can Login and fill in details in the ON-LINE application form.
Although ON-LINE application is preferred, those who have difficulty in accessing internet may submit OFF-LINE (printed) application forms as follows:
For Physics as well as Theoretical Computer Science, Application forms can be obtained by writing to:
The Chairman,
JEST-2009,
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre,
1/AF,
Bidhan Nagar,
Kolkata – 700 064
along with postage stamps of Rs. 60/- affixed on a self-addressed slip of approximate size of 20 cm x 15 cm. (This will be used to mail the application form)
The filled application form should be sent back by Speed Post/Courier to the above address. E-MAIL APPLICATIONS AND XEROX COPIES OF PRINTED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Examination fees – NIL.
Important Dates:
10 December, 2008 – Last date for request of printed application forms from “Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre & Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata”.
31 December, 2008 – Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and for ON-LINE submission of applications.
15 February, 2009 – Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2009, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Contact:
For all correspondence relating to JEST 2009 – contact:
The Chairman, JEST-2009
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar
Kolkata – 700 064
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