Joint Entrance Screening Test 2009 (JEST 2009) on 15th February, 2009
The Joint Entrance Screening Test 2009 (JEST 2009) 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 in 21 premier Institutes in the country, will held at over 32 centres in the country from 10 am to 1 pm on 15th February, 2009.
The participating institutes include
(i)Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) Nainital
(ii)Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
(iii)Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
(iv)Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) PUNE
(v)Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
(vi)Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore
(vii)National Centre for Radio Astrophysics(NCRA), Pune
(viii)Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad
(ix)Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore
(x)SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata
(xi)Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
(xii)UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR), Indore
(xiii)The HArish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad
(xiv)Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
(xv)Institute of Mathematical Sciences(IMSc), Chennai
(xvi)Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar
(xvii)Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar
(xviii)Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
(xix)Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata
(xx)Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
(xxi)Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali.
JEST score forms an important component in the selection of candidates for the Ph.D. programmes in these institutions.
Minimum Qualifications & Selection Procedure
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.
Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2009 are also eligible to apply.
Candidates for Physics / Theoretical Computer Science can apply for JEST-2009 ON-LINE by first registering themselves. Following registration, one can Login and fill in details in the ON-LINE application form.
Those who have difficulty in accessing internet may submit OFF-LINE (printed) application forms which can be obtained by writing to Coordinator, 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. Last Date for requesting printed application forms is 8th December, 2008.
The filled application form should be sent back by Speed Post / Courier to the above address. There is no examination fee.
The Last Date for submission of application forms (Online & Offline) is 31 December, 2008.
JEST will be held at the following cenrtres/venues.
1. K. R. Ramanathan Hall, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, AHMEDABAD - 380 009
2. Physics Department, Aligarh Muslim University, ALIGARH - 202 002
3. Boys' High School & College, 4, P.D. Tandon Road, Near Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex, ALLAHABAD - 211 001
4. M.E.S.College of Arts, Commerce and Science, 15th Cross, Vidyasagara, Prof. MPL Sastry Road, Malleswaram, BANGALORE - 560 003
5. Department of Sociology & Social Work, Hoshangabad Road, Barkatullah University, BHOPAL - 462 026
6. Sainik School, Sachivalaya Marg, Nandankanan Road,BHUBANESWAR - 751 005
7. Indian Inst. of Sc. Ed. & Research (IISER) Mohali, MGSIPA Complex, Adj. Sacred Heart School, Sector – 26, CHANDIGARH - 160 019
8. Loyola College, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, CHENNAI - 600 034
9. Arts Faculty Building, University of Delhi (Main Campus), DELHI - 110 007
10. Department of Physics, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, GOA - 403 206
11. Department of Physics, Guwahati University, GUWAHATI - 781 014
12. University College of Engineering, Osmania University, HYDERABAD - 500 007
13.UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Near Bhanwarkua University Campus, Khandwa Road, INDORE - 452 017
14. Vigyan Bhavan, University of Rajasthan, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg,JAIPUR - 302 014.
15. Lecture Hall Complex, Indian Institute of Technology, KANPUR - 208 016
16. Main Building, Indian Institute of Technology, KHARAGPUR - 721 302
17. Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology.KOCHI - 682 022
18. Bidhannagar College, EB-2, Sector - I, Salt Lake, KOLKATA - 700 064
19. Lady Doak College, Talla Kullam, MADURAI - 625 002
20. Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, MUMBAI - 400 076
21. Department of Physics, RTM Nagpur Univ.Campus, Amrabati Road,NAGPUR - 440 033
22. D. S. B. Campus, Kumauon University, Nainital, UTTARANCHAL - 263 002
23. Indira Gandhi Science Complex, Planetarium, Bailey Road, PATNA - 800 001
24. Chandrasekhar Auditorium, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind P.O. PUNE - 411 007
25. School of Studies in Physics, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, CHATTISGARH - 492 010
26.Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, ROORKEE - 247 667, Uttaranchal
27. P.G. Department of Physics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar,Burla - 768 019
28. Gurucharan College, SILCHAR - 788 004, Assam
29. Department of Physics, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, P.O. North Bengal University, Dist-Darjeeling, PIN - 734013
30.University College, M. G. Road, Palayam, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034
31. Udaipur Solar Observatory (PRL), Badi Road, Dewali, UDAIPUR - 313 004
32.Department of Physics, J V D Building, Andhra University Science College, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003
For more details, sample question papers etc., visit
http://jest09.veccal.ernet.in/eligibility.php
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