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