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JEST ( Joint Entrance Screening Test ) - 2008 Admission to Ph. D. Programmes in Physics/ Theoretical Computer Science



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A number of reputed institutes in india 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 india.


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.


• Participating Institutes •
ARIES, Nainital
IIA, Bangalore
IISc, Bangalore
IISER, 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
E L I G I B I L I T Y

Minimum Qualifications & Selection Procedures

For Physics: M. Sc. in Physics or M. Sc. / M. E. / M. Tech. in related disciplines.

Candidates with M. Sc. in Mathematics will also be considered at IIA.

Graduates with a B. E. or B. Tech. will also be considered at IIA, IUCAA, NCRA, JNCASR, RRI, SNBNCBS and IMSc.

At IPR candidates should have a Masters degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, etc. with at least 55% aggregate.

For Theoretical Computer Science: M. Sc. / M. E. / M. Tech. in Computer Science or related disciplines, and should be interested in the mathematical aspects of computer science. B. Tech. students are also eligible as per the list below.

Special Programmes:

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 the M. Sc. (by Research) programme in Theoretical Computer Science / Physics, as part of an integrated Ph. D. programme in these disciplines.

At SNBNCBS, talented graduates with B.Sc(Physics) B.E./ B.Tech. degree will be considered for the Integrated M.Sc. - Ph.D. programme.

Students who expect to complete their final examination by August 2008 are also eligible to apply.

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.


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 Convener,
S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences,
Sector-III,
Block - JD,
Salt Lake,
Kolkata - 700 098


along with
(a) a demand draft of Rs. 60/- (encashable at par in 'Kolkata') in the name of "JEST-2008".
(b) address for correspondence.

The filled application form should be sent back by Registered Post, A.D. 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: 08 December, 2007.

Last Date for submission of application forms (online & Offline): 31 December, 2007.

EXAM CENTRES

1. AHMEDABAD
K. R. Ramanathan Hall,
Physical Research Laboratory
Navrangpura
AHMEDABAD - 380 009

2. ALIGARH
Physics DepartmentAligarh Muslim University
ALIGARH - 202 002

3. ALLAHABAD
Boys' High School & College

4, P.D. Tandon Road
Near Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex
ALLAHABAD - 211 001

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
Department of Physics
Punjab University (Facing Sports Ground)
CHANDIGARH - 160 014

8. CHENNAI
Loyola College
Sterling Road

Nungambakkam
CHENNAI - 600 034

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
Near Bhanwarkua University Campus
Khandwa Road

INDORE
- 452 017

14. JAIPUR
Vigyan Bhavan
University of Rajasthan
Jawahar Lal 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
Talla Kullam
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
D. S. B. Campus
Kumauon University

Nainital
UTTARANCHAL - 263 002

23. PATNA
Indira Gandhi Science Complex
Planetarium
Bailey Road

PATNA
- 800 001

24. PUNE
Chandrasekhar Auditorium
IUCAA, Pune University Campus
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 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
ROORKEE - 247 667

27. SILCHAR
Gurucharan College
SILCHAR - 788 004
Assam

28. SILIGURI
Department of Physics
University of North Bengal
Raja Rammohunpur
P.O. North Bengal University

Dist-Darjeeling
PIN - 734013

29. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
University College
M. G. Road
, Palayam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034

30. UDAIPUR
Udaipur Solar Observatory (PRL)
Badi Road, Dewali
UDAIPUR - 313 004

31. VISAKHAPATNAM
Department of Physics
J V D Building
Andhra University Science College
VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 003

I M P O R T A N T D A T E S

1 November, 2007 On-line submission of applications starts

08 December, 2007 Last date for request of printed application forms from "S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata - 700 098".

31 December, 2007 Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and for ON-LINE submission of applications.

25 January, 2008 # Hall tickets/ Admit cards will be available to be downloaded for on-line candidates.

17 February, 2008 Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2008, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

12 March, 2008 JEST 2008 results will be out on this site. (Subject to change without prior notice)

# Admit cards will have to be downloaded after login (for online applicants) and will be sent by post (for offline applicants) from the last week of January, 2008.

S A M P L E Q U E S T I O N S

PHYSICS

The syllabus for JEST Physics paper is the standard M.Sc. Physics syllabus. In particular, it presumes that the candidates have taken basic courses in Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and some special subjects such as Condensed Matter Physics, Electronics, Nuclear Physics etc.

THEORETICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE

The test will focus on the following areas: Analytical Reasoning and Deduction, Combinatorics, Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory, Principles of Programming In each of these areas, familiarity with the basics (including the necessary simple mathematics) is assumed and will be tested. There will be questions of both varieties - some requiring short answers as well as some involving detailed problem solving.
Some text books which may help the candidate prepare for the test are listed in the sample question link. The candidate is not expected to read all the books. There is no specified 'syllabus' for the test; rather, the test is designed to check the applicant's understanding of foundational aspects of computing.


C O N T A C T A D D R E S S
For all correspondence relating to JEST 2008 - contact:
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: jest08@bose.res.in



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