Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST - 2009) - 2009

Date of Issue: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) - 2009

DATE OF JEST: 15 February, 2009:
Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

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 20 premier participating institutions.

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

Eligibility

Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2009 are also eligible to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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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 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.

E X A M C E N T R E S

1. AHMEDABAD
Physical Research Laboratory
(Near Gujarat University and ATIRA)
Navrangpura
AHMEDABAD - 380 009

2. ALIGARH
Physics Department
Aligarh Muslim University
ALIGARH - 202 002
U.P.

3. ALLAHABAD
Boys` High School & College
4, P.D. Tandon Road
Near Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex
ALLAHABAD - 211 001

4. BANGALORE
M.E.S.College of Arts, Commerce and Science
15th Cross, Vidyasagara
Prof. MPL Sastry Road
Malleswaram
BANGALORE - 560 003

5. BHOPAL
Department of Sociology & Social Work
Hoshangabad Road
Barkatullah University
BHOPAL - 462 026

6. BHUBANESWAR
Sainik School
Sachivalaya Marg
Nandankanan Road
BHUBANESWAR - 751 005

7. CHANDIGARH
Indian Inst. of Sc. Ed. & Research (IISER) Mohali
MGSIPA Complex
Adj. Sacred Heart School
Sector - 26
CHANDIGARH - 160 019

8. CHENNAI
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
4th Cross Road, C.I.T. Campus
Taramani
CHENNAI - 600 113

9. DELHI
Arts Faculty Building
University of Delhi (Main Campus)
DELHI - 110 007

10. GOA
Department of Physics
Goa University
Taleigao Plateau
GOA - 403 206

11. GUWAHATI
Department of Physics
Guwahati University
GUWAHATI - 781 014

12. HYDERABAD
University College of Engineering
Osmania University
HYDERABAD - 500 007

13. INDORE
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research
University Campus
Khandwa Road
INDORE - 452 017

14. JAIPUR
Vigyan Bhavan
University of Rajasthan
Jawaharlal Nehru Marg
JAIPUR - 302 014

15. KANPUR
Lecture Hall Complex
Indian Institute of Technology
KANPUR - 208 016

16. KHARAGPUR
Main Building
Indian Institute of Technology
KHARAGPUR - 721 302

17. KOCHI
Department of Physics
Cochin University of Science and Technology
KOCHI - 682 022

18. KOLKATA
Bidhannagar College
EB-2, Sector - I, Salt Lake
KOLKATA - 700 064

19. MADURAI
Lady Doak College
Near Talla Kullam P.O.
MADURAI - 625 002

20. MUMBAI
Department of Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, MUMBAI - 400 076

21. NAGPUR
Department of Physics
RTM Nagpur Univ.Campus
Amrabati Road
NAGPUR - 440 033

22. NAINITAL
Govt. Girls Intermidiate College (GGIC)
Talli Tal, Nainital
UTTARAKHAND

23. PATNA
Science College, Patna
Ashok Rajpath
PATNA - 800 005

24. PUNE
Chandrasekhar Auditorium
IUCAA, Pune University Campus
Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind P.O.
PUNE - 411 007

25. RAIPUR
School of Studies in Physics
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
Raipur
CHATTISGARH - 492 010

26. ROORKEE
Department of Physics
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
ROORKEE - 247 667
Uttaranchal

27. SAMBALPUR
P.G. Department of Physics
Sambalpur University
Jyoti Vihar
Burla - 768 019

28. SILCHAR
Gurucharan College
SILCHAR - 788 004
Assam

29. SILIGURI
Department of Physics
University of North Bengal
Raja Rammohunpur
P.O. North Bengal University
Dist-Darjeeling
PIN - 734013

30. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Mar Ivanios College
Bethany Hills
Nalanchira P.O.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 015

31. UDAIPUR
Udaipur Solar Observatory (PRL)
Bari Road, Dewali
UDAIPUR - 313 004

32. VISAKHAPATNAM
Department of Physics
J V D Building
Opp. Andhra University Sc. College out gate
VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003

Important Dates

15 November, 2008: On-line submission of applications starts on this site.

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 January, 2009 # Hall tickets/ Admit cards will be available to be downloaded for on-line candidates.

15 February, 2009: Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2009, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

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

Participating Institutes

1. ARIES, Nainital
2. IIA, Bangalore
3. IISc, Bangalore
4. IISER MOHALI, Mohali
5. IISER PUNE, Pune
6. IUCAA, Pune
7. JNCASR, Bangalore
8. NCRA, Pune
9. PRL, Ahmedabad
10. RRI, Bangalore
11. NBNCBS, Kolkata
12. BARC, Mumbai
13. UGC-DAE CSR, Indore
14. HRI, Allahabad
15. IGCAR, Kalpakkam
16. IMSc, Chennai
17. IOP, Bhubaneswar
18. IPR, Gandhinagar
19. RRCAT, Indore
20. SINP, Kolkata
21. VECC, Kolkata

The Chairman, JEST-2009,
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre,
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700 064

Website: http://jest09.veccal.ernet.in/
Phone: 033-2337-5345/6/7/8/9 x 1201
Fax: 033-2337-4637
Email: ms.janaki@saha.ac.in



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