JOINT ENTRANCE SCREENING TEST - 2009 - [JEST-2009]
For Ph.D. Programmes in Physics/ Theoretical Computer Science
JEST BROCHURE (PDF)
Applications are invited from motivated students with consistently good academic records, for enrolment in a Ph.D. programme (also Integrated Ph.D. Programme) in Physics (including various interdisciplinary research areas)/ Theoretical Computer Sciences at any of the participating institutes.
PARCIPATING INSITITUTIONS ARE:
ARIES, Nainital
IIA, Bangalore
IISc, Bangalore
IISER MOHALI, Mohali
IISER PUNE, Pune
IUCAA, Pune
JNCASR, Bangalore
NCRA, Pune
PRL, Ahmedabad
RRI, Bangalore
SNBNCBS, Kolkata
BARC, Mumbai
UGC-DAE CSR, Indore
HRI, Allahabad
IGCAR, Kalpakkam
IMSc, Chennai
IOP, Bhubaneswar
IPR, Gandhinagar
RRCAT, Indore
SINP, Kolkata
VECC, Kolkata
Candidates can apply ON-LINE (prefered) for JEST-2009 by visiting the Website: http://jest09.veccal.ernet.in
ELIGIBILITY:
Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2009 are also eligible to apply.
Minimum Qualifications & Selection Procedures:
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.
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.
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.
Last Date for requesting printed application forms: 10 December, 2008.
Last Date for submission of application forms (online & Offline): 31 December, 2008.
EXAMINATION CENTRES:
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:
On-line submission of applications starts on this site. : 15 November, 2008
Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and for ON-LINE submission of applications. : 31 December, 2008
# Hall tickets/ Admit cards will be available to be downloaded for on-line candidates. : 15 January, 2009
Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2009, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. : 15 February, 2009
JEST 2009 results will be out on this site. : March, 2009
# Admit cards will have to be downloaded after login (for online applicants) and will be sent by post (for offline applicants) from 15 January, 2009.
CONTACT ADDRESSES:
For all correspondence relating to JEST 2009 - contact:
The Chairman, JEST-2009
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar
Kolkata - 700 064
Contact addresses of Participating Institutes:
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES),
Manora Peak, Nainital - 263129, Uttaranchal
Phone: 05942-233734, 233735, 233727, Fax: 05942-233439
Email: shashi@aries.ernet.in
(Shashi Bhushan Pandey)
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA),
II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034
Phone: 080-2553 0672, Fax: 080-2553 4043
Email : sks@iiap.res.in; mangalam@iiap.res.in
(S. K. Saha and Arun Mangalam)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
C.V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore - 560 012
Phone: 080 2293-3281, 2293-2632., Fax: 080-23602602
Email: anil@physics.iisc.ernet.in
(P.S. Anil Kumar)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Ressearch (IISER-Mohali),
Mohali, MGSIPA Complex, Sector - 26, Chandigarh - 160 019
Phone: 0172-2791925 extn: 2258, Fax: 0172-2790188
Email: anantha@iisermohali.ac.in
(S. A. Ramakrishna)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Ressearch (IISER-Pune),
900, NCL Innovation Park, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road,
Pune - 411 008, Phone: 020-25898021, Fax: 020-25898023
Email: g.ambika@iiserpune.ac.in
(G. Ambika)
Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),
Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus
Pune - 411007, Phone: 020-25604100, Fax: 020-25604699
Email: jest@iucaa.ernet.in
(V. Chellathurai)
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),
Jakkur, Bangalore - 560 064, Phone: 080-22082790
Fax: 080-22082767, Email: raja@jncasr.ac.in
(N. S. Vidhyarthi Raja)
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
Pune University Campus, Post Bag-3, Ganeshkhind
Pune - 411007, Maharashtra
Phone: 020-25719000, Fax: 020-25692149
Email: jest@ncra.tifr.res.in
(H.D.Lokhande, D.J.Saikia)
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
Navrangapura, Ahmedabad - 380 009
Gujrat, Phone: 079-26314468
Fax: 079-26314900
Email: angom@prl.res.in ; dean@prl.res.in
(Angom Dilip Kumar Singh and A.K.Singhvi)
Raman Research Institute (RRI)
C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar
Bangalore - 560 080, Karnataka
Phone: 080-2361 0122 (Ext: 366)
Fax: 080-2361 0492
Email: narayan@rri.res.in
(V. Lakshminarayanan)
Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)
Sector-III, Block JD, Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 098
West Bengal, Phone: 033-23355705/8
Fax: 033-23353477
Email: jest09@bose.res.in
(Manu Mathur and M.Sanjay Kumar)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Trombay, Mumbai - 400 085, Phone: 022-25594902
Fax: 022-25594898, Email: dattu@barc.gov.in
(D.M. Gaitonde)
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR)
University Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore - 452001
Phone: 0731 2463913, 2762267, Extn. 121
Fax: 0731-2465437, 2462294
Email: shri@csr.ernet.in
(T. Shripathi)
Harish Chandra Research Institute (HRI)
Chhatnag Road, Jhusi, Allahabad - 211 019
Phone: 0532-2667510, Fax: 0532-2567748, 2567444
Email: sriram@mri.ernet.in, pinaki@mri.ernet.in
(L. Sriramkumar / P. Majumdar)
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
Kalpakkam - 603102, Tamil Nadu, Phone: 044-27480500
Fax: 044-27480081, Email: siva@igcar.gov.in
(S.Sivakumar)
Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)
C.I.T. Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113
Phone: 044-22541856, Fax: +91-44-2254 1586
Email: rrajesh@imsc.res.in; vraman@imsc.res.in
(Rajesh Ravindran and Venkatesh Raman)
Institute of Physics (IOP)
Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar - 751005
Phone: 0674 - 2301058 (Ext:231), Fax: 0674 - 2300142
Email: patra@iopb.res.in
(Suresh K. Patra)
Institute of Plasma Research (IPR)
Bhat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382428
Phone: 23969001 to 23969015, Fax: 23969017
Email: pkchatto@ipr.res.in
(Probal Chaterjee)
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
P.O : CAT, Indore, M.P - 452 013
Phone: 0731-2488379, Fax: 0731-2488300/2481426
Email: banerjee@rrcat.gov.in
(Anup Banerjee)
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700 064
Phone: 033-2337-5345/6/7/8/9 x 1201
Fax: 033-2337-4637
Email: ms.janaki@saha.ac.in
(M. S. Janaki)
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC)
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700 064
Phone: 033-23371230 (Ext:2401)
Fax: 033-23346871
Email: pbarat@veccal.ernet.in
(P. Barat)