JEST INDIA PH.D/INTEGRATED M.SC./PH.D IN PHYSICS/THEORATICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE ENTRANCE EXAM 2009

 

Joint Entrance Screening Test(JEST)

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. 

JEST is conducted for selecting candidates to be interviewed for admission to Ph. D. Programmes in Physics/ Theoretical Computer Science in these institutions in the country. 

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 21 premier participating institutions. 

JEST score forms an important component in the selection of candidates for the Ph.D. programmes in these institutions.

JEST 2009 Participating Institutes:

ARIES, Nainital

IIA, Bangalore

IISc, Bangalore

IISER MOHALI, Mohali

IISER PUNE, Pune

IUCAA, Pune

JNCASR, Bangalore

NCRA, Pune

PRL, Ahmedabad

RRI, Bangalore

SNBNCBS, Kolkata

BARC, Mumbai

UGC-DAE CSR, Indore

HRI, Allahabad

IGCAR, Kalpakkam

IMSc, Chennai

IOP, Bhubaneswar

IPR, Gandhinagar

RRCAT, Indore

SINP, Kolkata

VECC, Kolkata

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 andB.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.

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 by writing on address given below:

Contact Detail:

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)

Important Dates:

1. On-line submission of applications starts on this site – 15/11/08

2. Last date for request of printed application forms from “Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre & Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata”- 10/12/08

3. Last date for receipt of the filled applications,and for online submission of applications- 31/12/08

4. #Hall tickets/ Admit cards will be available to be downloaded for on-line candidates- 15/01/09

5. Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2009, 10.00am to 1.00pm- 15/02/09 

6. JEST 2009 results will be out on this site- March, 2009

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.

#Admit cards will have to be downloaded after login (for online applicants) and will be sent by post (for offline applicants) from 15 January, 2009.

For more details download JEST 2009 Brochure (http://jest09.veccal.ernet.in/jestposter.pdf)