Entrance Screening Test (JEST) -Test for Ph.D. Admission

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
For Ph.D. Programmes in Physics, Mathematics, and Theoretical Computer Science

JEST is the screening test for candidates who wish to do Ph.D. Programme in Physics (including Theoretical and Observational Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics in Biology, Plasma Physics and Technology, Atmospheric and Space Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science) / Mathematics / Theoretical Computer Science. JEST exam is usually held on February -March. Using the JEST results, considered institute will call a limited number of candidates for its further selection procedure depending on its requirements. Traveling allowance will be provided to candidates called for interviews. All selected candidates will receive Research Fellowship from the respective institutions.

Institutions participating in JEST are :

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences( ARIES),
Nainital,
Website http://upso.ernet.in/
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics.

Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI),
Chhatnag Road, Jhusi, Allahabad211019
Phone: +91(532)2667510, 2667511, 2668311, 2668313, 2668314
Fax: +91(532)2567748, 2567444
Website www.mri.ernet.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Theoretical Physics, Mathematics, and Astrophysics.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA),
II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034,
Tel: 91(80)25530672
Fax: 91(80)25534043
Website www.iiap.ernet.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Astronomy and Astrophysics (with thrust on Observational Astronomy), Physics (Astronomical Instrumentation, Optics, Non-Accelerator Particle Physics, and Atomic Physics)

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc),
C.I.T campus,Taramani, Chennai 600113
Tel: +91-44-22541856, 2254 2588, 2254 2398
Fax: +91-44-2254 1586
Website- www.imsc.res.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Theoretical Physics, Mathematics, and Theoretical Computer Science.

Institute of Physics (IOP),
Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar-751005,
Fax (91)-674-230 0142
Phone (+91)-674-230 1058 /230 0637 /230 1171,72
Website www.iopb.res.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Physics (Condensed Matter, Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics), and Accelerator-based Research.

Institute for Plasma Research (IPR),
Bhat,Gandhinagar,Gujarat.
Website- www.plasma.ernet.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Physics (Experimental and Theoretical)

Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),
Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune University Campus, Pune - 411007.
Phone: + 91-20-25604100
Fax: + 91-20-25604699
Website www.iucaa.ernet.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Physics, Astronomy, and Astrophysics.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),
Jakkur, Bangalore-560 064,
Ph: 91-80-22082777
Fax: 91-80-22082766.
Website www.jncasr.ac.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Experimental and Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Mechanics, and Materials Science.

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA),
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Pune University Campus, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007
Website www.ncra.tifr.res.in
Tel - +91 20 25697107, +91 20 25691384/5
Fax - +91 20 25692149
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Physics, Astronomy, and Astrophysics.

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL),
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 009.
Fax: 91-079-2630 1502
Tel: 91-079-2630 2129
Website- www.prl.ernet.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme for Physics (Experimental and Theoretical; Complex systems, Non-linear Dynamics; Quantum Optics and Quantum information; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Solar Physics); Space and Atmospheric Sciences; Planetary Sciences and Geosciences.

Raman Research Institute(RRI)
C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore - 560 080
Tel: (9180 2361 0122 to 2361 0129
Fax: +91-80-2361 0492
Website- www.rri.res.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme Astronomy and Astrophysics, Optics, Soft Condensed Matter Physics (Liquid Crystals, and Biological Physics), and Theoretical Physics.

S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS),
JD Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700098
Phone 91-33-2335 5706/7/8
Fax +91-33-2335 3477
Website www.boson.bose.res.in
Institution Offers Ph.D. Programme in Physical Sciences.

Eligibility

For Physics - M.Sc. in Physics, or an M.Sc., M.E., or M.Tech. in related disciplines. Candidates with M.Sc. in Mathematics will also be considered at Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) . At Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) , a Masters degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, etc., is necessary. Graduates with B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at Indian Institute of Astrophysics(IIA), Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics(IUCAA), National Centre for Radio Astrophysics(NCRA),Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),Raman Research Institute(RRI) and The Institute of Mathematical Sciences(IMSc).

For Mathematics -M.Sc. in Mathematics, or an M.Sc., M.E. or M.Tech. in related disciplines.
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.
At Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered for the integrated M. Sc,Ph. D. programme in Mathematics/Physics.
At The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)- Graduates with a B.Sc., B.E., or B.Tech. degree will also be considered for admission to the M.Sc. (by Research) programmes in Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science, and Physics, as part of an integrated Ph.D. programme in these disciplines.
At S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) Talented graduates with B.Sc.Physics, B. E., B. Tech. degrees will be considered for the Integrated Ph.D. programme

Application Procedure

There are separate application forms for Physics, Mathematics, and Theoretical Computer Science.

For Physics, application forms can be obtained by writing to The Coordinator, JEST, Raman Research Institute (RRI), C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashiva Nagar, Bangalore, 560 080, along with a self-addressed slip (Approximate size 20cm x 15cm) with postage stamps for Rs. 60/- affixed on the slip itself. (This will be used to mail the application form and the JEST booklet to you). Alternatively, for the Physics, the application form can be downloaded from the RRI Web site, but the filled application form has to be sent back by post to The Coordinator, JEST, RRI ,C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore - 560 080, at the above address. E-MAIL applications will not be accepted.

For Mathematics at IMSc and HRI Institutes, application forms can be obtained by writing to, The Registrar, Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Chhatnag Road, Jhunsi, Allahabad 211 019, along with a self-addressed standard size envelope (size 19cm x 27cm or larger) affixed with postage stamp for Rs. 15/-. Alternatively, for Mathematics, the application forms can be downloaded, from the HRI Web site; but the filled application form has to be sent back by post to The Registrar, HRI, at the above address.E-MAIL applications will not be accepted.

For Theoretical Computer Science at IMSc, applications can be obtained by writing to The Registrar, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), CIT Campus, Chennai 600 113, along with a self addressed envelope (size 25cm x 30cm) affixed with postage stamps for Rs 15/-. Alternatively, for Theoretical Computer Science the application forms can be downloaded from the IMSc website; but the filled application form has to be sent back by post to The Registrar, IMSc, C.I.T campus, Taramani,Chennai 600113

Exam centers : Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nainital, Pants, Pune, Raipur, Roorkee, Silchar, Vishakhapatnam, and Dapper.