Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)

 Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST-2011)

Admission to Ph.D. Programmes in Physics /Theoretical Computer Science in the following institutions

ARIES: Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital

HBNI: Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai

HRI: Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad

IGCAR: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam

IIA: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore

IISc: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

IISER MOHALI: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali

IISER PUNE: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune

IISER THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

IMSc: The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai

IOP: Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar

IPR: Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar

IUCAA: Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune

JNCASR: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore

NCRA-TIFR: National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR, Pune

NISER: National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar

PRL: Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

RRCAT: Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore

RRI: Raman Research Institute, Bangalore

SINP: Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata

SNBNCBS: Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata

UGC-DAE CSR: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore

VECC: Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata

Eligibility Criteria

Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2011 are also eligible to apply.

Ph.D. Programme

Physics: M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in related disciplines. Candidates with M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA.

Graduates with a B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at IISc, IMSc, IUCAA, JNCASR, NCRA-TIFR, RRI, IISER Mohali, IISER Pune and SNBNCBS.

BE/ BTech/ BCA/ BSc students can also apply for the integrated MSc-PhD programme, see below.

In addition, talented final year B.Sc. and first year M.Sc. (in Physics / Electronics / Astronomy / Applied Mathematics) students may also apply to be pre-selected for research scholarship at IUCAA. Similar pre-selection is open at SNBNCBS for candidates who also have specialization in Bio-Physics, Optics and Opto-Electronics.

At IPR, candidates should have a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering Physics or Applied Physics. Visit websites of participating institutes for further details.

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. Visit website of IMSc for further details.

Integrated M.Sc./M.Tech. – Ph.D. Programme:

At HRI, IISER Pune, NCRA-TIFR and SNBNCBS, 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. (Research) programme in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science, as part of an integrated Ph.D. programme.

At SNBNCBS, graduates with B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics) / 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. in Electrical / Instrumentation / Engineering Physics / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering / Optics and Photonics will be considered.

Integrated M.Tech– Ph.D. Programme at IIA : Graduates with M.Sc. (Physics / Applied Physics) / Post-B.Sc (Hons) B.Tech in Optics and Photonics, Radiophysics and Electronics / B.E. / B.Tech. degree in subjects mentioned above will be considered. Visit IIA website for details.

Application Procedure

Candidates for Physics / Theoretical Computer Science can apply for JEST-2011 ON-LINE through http://jest2011.imsc.res.in . Although ON-LINE applications are preferred, for those who have difficulty in accessing internet, hard copy of the application form can be requested by writing to The Registrar, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, CIT Campus, Tharamani, Chennai-600113, Tamil Nadu.

Email applications and photocopies of printed applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

Address: CIT Campus, Tharamani, Chennai-600113, Tamil
Website: http://jest2011.imsc.res.in/

Last date for receipt of form: 03 January 2011
Entrance Date: 20 February 2011

Test Centers: Ahmedabad, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bardhaman, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nainital, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Roorkee, Sambalpur, Silchar, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam.

Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (SU)

Applications are invited for admission to the following programmes:

SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia

MD / MS / PG Diploma

K.M. shah Dental College & Hospital, Piparia: MDS


Eligibility Criteria

For MD / MS / PG Diploma: MBBS Degree

For MDS: BDS Degree

Application Procedure

The Brochure can be obtained from University Office or by Post along with Demand Draft of Rs.1250/- drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of "Sumandeep Vidyapeeth", payable at Vadodara OR by downloading from the university website. The downloaded form is to be submitted along with Demand draft of rs.3250/- (Form Fee + Test Fee + Postal charges).

Price of Brochure: Rs.1000/-
Entrance Test Fee: Rs.2000/-
Late Fee: Rs.500/-

Contact Information

Address: P.O. - Piparia Tal. Waghodia, Dist - Vadodara - 391 760
Tel: 02668 – 245267
Website: http://sumandeepuniversity.co.in

Last date for receipt of form: 18 December 2010

B. S. Abdur Rahman University (BSARU)

Applications are invited for the admission to Research programmes for January 2011 sessionunder Full-Time / Part-Time mode in the under mentioned disciplines.

Engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science & Engg., Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Polymer Technology

Science & Humanities: Crescent Business School, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Computer Applications


Eligibility Criteria

For Ph.D. Programmes: Master’s degree of this University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to in the field of study. OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology of this University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the field of study with a minimum of 10 years of R&D experience in National Research laboratories / Public sector undertakings and with a minimum of three publications in refereed journals / two patents.

For M.S (By Research) programme:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / M.Sc in science of this University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto in the field of study.

First class or a minimum of 60 percent marks / CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (55 percent mark or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale in the case of SC / ST candidate). For M.A (English) Degree holder including SC/ST applicants a minimum of 55 percent marks or CGPA of 6.0 on 10 point scale is necessary.

Application Procedure

Application forms for Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Degree Programmes can be downloaded from the above website and submitted to “The Director (Admission), B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai – 48” with necessary certificates and a DD for Rs.500/- drawn in favour of “B.S. Abdur Rahman University”, Payable at Chennai.

The Application form can also be obtained either in person or through post by paying a DD for Rs. 500/-.

Candidates applying for admission to more than one Department should use separate application form for each Department.

The Candidates should indicate clearly the Department and Area of Research in the space provided in the application form.

Contact Information

Address: Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048
Phone : +91-44-22751347, 48, 50, 75
Email: bsar@bsauniv.ac.in
Website: www.bsauniv.ac.in

Last date for receipt of form: 20 December 2010

Note: Research fellowships (JRF / SRF) are available for Full-Time Ph.D Scholars in all the Departments. JRF will carry a monthly stipend of Rs.10000/- and SRF will carry a monthly stipend of Rs.12000/- .