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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National Institute of Immunology

Courses offered: Admission to Ph.D. Programme for the Academic Year 2009-2010

National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications for its Ph.D. programme. Cutting-edge research at the Institute encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas - 1) Chemical Biology 2) Genetics & Cell 3) Immunity & Infection 4) Molecular & Cellular Biology, 5) Reproduction & Development, 6) Structural & Computational Biology.

The programme will start on 15th July, 2009.

The Institute will provide a Fellowship stipend of Rs.12000/14000/- per month depending on the degree qualifications.
Eligibility: A. M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) or M.Tech. or M.B.B.S. or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or equivalent qualification recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is required.

B. First Division or equivalent grade or at least 60% of aggregate scores in all major examinations from Senior Secondary Certificate (10 + 2) onwards is required.

C. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination this year may also apply; they will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the above requirements.
Application procedure: A. Applications can be sent online or should be TYPED / HAND WRITTEN IN CAPITALS LETTERS on A4 size plain paper in the format given below.

B. Items 3 and 6 in the format should be typed as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.

C. Each page of the application form should be SIGNED by the candidate.

D. Completed applications MUST be accompanied with the crossed DEMAND Draft for Rs. 100/- of 6 months validity in favour of `Director, National Institute of Immunology`, payable at Canara Bank, Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi. A Demand Draft for Rs.50/- is acceptable from SC/ST candidates, provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed. The drafts are not refundable.

E. Copies of the certificates or mark sheets SHOULD NOT BE enclosed with the application.

F. TWO recent passport size PHOTOGRAPHS should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form.

G. Two self-addressed stamped (Rs.5/-) envelopes of 10cm x22cm should also be enclosed.

H. Applications and Demand Drafts should be sent to MANAGER (A&E), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG, NEW DELHI- 110067 " so as to reach on or BEFORE December 8, 2008. Application for Ph.D. Admission-2009' should be mentioned on the envelop.

I. Incomplete applications in any respect will be summarily rejected & no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delays. The decisions of the Admission Committee will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

J. Applications must enclose : on-line submitted application/off-line application, documentary evidence for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), if
applicable, along with other specified enclosures.

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Essential information to be given in the application in the following order

1. Two photographs (one signed and pasted on application form, other enclosed)

2. Details of Demand Draft : (i) Number (ii) Date of Issue (iii) Value in Rupees (iv) Bank Drawn on (any of the nationalized banks payable at Canara Bank, Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi).

3. Name of the Applicant.
4. Name cf Father or Mother.

5. Whether belonging to SC /ST/OBC (NCL).
6. Date of Birth.

7. Nationality. 8. Permanent Address. 9. Address for Correspondence. 10. Contact Telephone /Mobile Number, if any. 11. Contact Fax Number, if any. 12. Contact E-mai| Address, if any.

13. Academic Record for each of the following examinations, (i) Senior Secondary [10+2] or equivalent, (ii) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, and (iii) Master’s Degree or equivalent. Please give the following information (a) Name of the Examination (b) Subjects (c) University / Board (d) Year (e) Division or Class Obtained & (f) Aggregate percentage obtained.

14. Thesis Title and orr Research Publications, if any

15. Result o f CSIR-UGC NET Examination, if appeared.

16. National Science Talent Scholarship, if awarded.

17. Examination Centers: Please write number 1 & 2 as per your choices of Centers in the Boxes given against the Centers as indicated – Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune

18. Declaration: I declare that the information furnished above is true and corrects the best of my knowledge and belief, and that no related information is concealed. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NII will be free to cancel my selection / candidature.

19. Signature of candidate

20. Date
21. Place.
Email : -
Further details can be taken from: Tel: 011 - 26717121 to 26717145
Fax : 91-11-26162125 & 91-11-26177626
Website: www.nii.res.in
Address: Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110 067
Last date of submission of Forms: December 8, 2008
Date of Entrance Test : February 15, 2009 at either of the following four centers - Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune.
Selection Procedure : A. Candidates fulfilling minimum requirements will be invited for a written qualifying test at their own expenses on February 15, 2009 at either of the following four centers - Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Pune. The Institute shall try to accommodate the choice of centers indicated by the candidate. However, in case of non-availability of a seat at the centers chosen by the candidate, the candidate shall be required to appear for the written qualifying test at the centre allotted by the Institute. <><><> B. The written test is aimed at evaluating abilities to comprehend, analyze and reason. Therefore, the examination is General Aptitude Test & no separate syllabus is prescribed. >>>>> C. The results of the written test along with the details of the interviews shall be available on the website of the Institute as well as on the Notice Board of the Institute on February 20, 2009. >>>>>>>--<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> E. The selected candidates would be paid second class train fare for joining the Ph.D. Programme on providing the proof of journey. <><><> F. Candidates selected after the interviews will be enrolled for the Ph.D. programme of NII in academic affiliation with JNU, New Delhi.



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Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

Courses offered: Ph.D.Programme

Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens and having consistently good academic record. Candidates should have strong motivation to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph.D degree. The projects offered for Ph.D would be in the broad areas of (i) Biotechnology and Biomedicine (ii) Genetics and Evolution (iii) Cell Biology and Development (iv) Molecular Biology (v) Biochemistry and Biophysics (vi) Bioinformatics and Theoretical Biology.

Eligibility: 1. Should have an M.Sc. degree in any area of biological/physical/chemical sciences including mathematics and qualified in the CSIR-UGC (NET) examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The Fellowship Certificate should be valid as on the date of joining. (Candidates qualified only for Lectureship in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.

2. Candidates qualified in ICMR-JRF examination under Life Sciences may apply. Admission will be subject to their qualifying in the CCMB written test/interview and award of Fellowship by ICMR.

3. Candidates qualified in DBT-JRF examination can also apply.

4. Engineering (B.E. & B.Tech.) or B.Pharm graduates with Biotechnology as a subject of study and have qualified in GATE examination with a minimum of 85 percentile may also apply for award of Research Fellowship subject to their qualifying in the written test/interview and award of fellowship by CSIR. The GATE certificate should be valid as on the date of joining.

5. Students with non-life sciences background (having master degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/Chemistry and B.Tech in Computer Sciences or other Engineering discipline) are specifically encouraged to apply, if they have high desire and motivation in doing interdisciplinary research in Life Sciences.

6. Students with MBBS with first division may also apply. Selected candidates should also qualify/obtain the Senior Research Fellowship conducted by the Human Resource Development Group, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi, to pursue PhD in CCMB.

7. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 8.12.2008 which is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/ Women/Physically Handicapped candidates.
Application procedure: Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their typed applications on plain paper with the following details:

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(Please super-scribe “Application for the Ph.D. programme” on the application form as well as the envelope) 1) Full name of the candidate (in BLOCK LETTERS); 2) Correspondence and Permanent address with Telephone number and email address; 3) Date of birth and age in years; 4) Nationality; 5) State whether belongs to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/General (in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH, please enclose attested copy of the certificate); 6) Date and year of passing CSIR-UGC (NET) examination with Roll No., CSIR/UGC Scheme and subject; validity period and whether the fellowship is activated and if so, please furnish the particulars; 7) Date and year of passing GATE/ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF examination with Regn. No., percentile and subject; validity period; 8) Educational qualifications commencing from 10th class, Intermediate, B.Sc/B.V.Sc. and M.Sc/M.V.Sc/BE/B.Tech. with name of the University, year of passing, Class/Division, percentage of marks, subjects (underline the main), etc.

The filled in applications affixed with a signed recent passport size photograph and attested copies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications, etc. should reach the Administrative Officer, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Habsiguda, Hyderabad 500 007, Andhra Pradesh, by 8.12.2008.
Tel: 040 - 27160222 - 40
Fax: 040 - 27160591
Website: http://www.ccmb.res.in/
Address: (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research), Habsiguda, Hyderabad 500 007
Last date of submission of Forms: 8.12.2008.
Date of Entrance Test : 16.1.2009 at CCMB, Hyderabad
Note : Written Test and Interview : All the applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called for written test on 16.1.2009 at CCMB, Hyderabad. Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 17th & 18th January , 2009. Candidates selected in the interview will have to stay for discussions on 19.1.2009 with Scientists at CCMB regarding allotment of projects for the Ph.D. programme. Traveling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad. <<<>>>> Candidates who have qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF can also walk in on the day of the written test (16th January, 2009) at 7.30 AM in CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship. They are requested to send an email intimating the same to AO, CCMB at coa@ccmb.res.in . <<> Mere fulfilling of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.



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