JEST 2009 Exam Notice -Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
What is JEST ?
A number of reputed institutes in the country have come together to conduct a Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) 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.
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 21 premier participating institutions.
JEST score forms an important component in the selection of candidates for the Ph.D. programmes in these institutions.
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.
JEST 2009 I M P O R T A N T D A T E S
DATE
EVENT
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.
H O W T O A P P L Y
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.
JEST 2009 Results
JEST 2009 results are scheduled to be declared in March 2009. The actual dates for Physics as well as Theoretical Computer Science will be announced later in this page.
# 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.
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES),
Manora Peak, Nainital - 263129,
Uttaranchal
Phone: 05942-235136 (Ext:237), 233734/35/27 (Ext:242)
Fax: 05942-233439
Email: shashi@aries.ernet.in
manish@aries.ernet.in
(Shashi Bhushan Pandey / Manish Naja)
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA),
II Block, Koramangala,
Sarjapur Rd.
Bangalore 560 034
Phone: 080-2553 0672
Fax: 080-2553 4043
Email : sks@iiap.res.in
mangalam@iiap.res.in
(S. K. Saha / Arun Mangalam)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc),
C.V. Raman Avenue,
Bangalore - 560 012
Phone: 080-22933281/22932632
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: 0172-2791025 extn: 2258
Email: anantha@iisermohali.ac.in
(S. A. Ramakrishna)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Ressearch (IISER-Pune),
1st Floor, Central Tower,
Sai Trinity Building, Garware Circle,
Sutarwadi, Pashan,
Pune - 411 021
Phone: 020-25908037
Email: g.ambika@iiserpune.ac.in
(G. Ambika)
Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),
Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind,
Pune University Campus
Pune - 411 007
Phone: 020-25604203/4100
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
vidhyarthiraja@jncasr.ac.in
(N. S. Vidhyarthi Raja)
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
Pune University Campus,
Pune - 411 007
Maharashtra
Phone: 020-25719000
Fax: 020-25719000
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, A. K. Singhvi)
Raman Research Institute (RRI)
C. V. Raman Avenue,
Sadashiva Nagar
Bangalore - 560 080
Karnataka
Phone: 080-23610122 (Ext: 366)
Fax: 080-23610492
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
Fax: 033-23353477
Email: jest09@bose.res.in
(Manu Mathur, 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 - 452 017
Phone: 0731 2463913, 2762267(Extn. 121)
Fax: 0731-2465437, 2462294
Email: shri@csr.ernet.in
tsripathi@gmail.com(T. Shripathi)
Harish Chandra Research Institute (HRI)
Chhatnag Road, Jhusi
Allahabad - 211 019
Phone: 0532-2274316
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 - 603 102
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: 044-22543255
Fax: 044-22541586
Email: rrajesh@imsc.res.in
vraman@imsc.res.in
(Rajesh Ravindran, Venkatesh Raman)
Institute of Physics (IOP)
Sachivalaya Marg,
Bhubaneswar - 751 005
Phone: 0674 - 2301058 (Ext:231)
Fax: 0674 - 2300142
Email: patra@iopb.res.in
(Suresh K. Patra)
Institute of Plasma Research (IPR)
Near Indira Bridge,
Bhat, Gandhinagar
Gujarat - 382 428
Phone: 079-23962054
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
(Arup Banerjee)
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP)
1/AF, Bidhan Nagar
Kolkata - 700 064
Phone: 033-23375345/6/7/8/9 (Ext:1201)
Fax: 033-23374637
Email: ms.janaki@saha.ac.in
(M. S. Janaki)
