November 15, 2009 - Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST 2010) for Ph. D. programme (also Integrated Ph.D. Programme) in Physics (including various interdisciplinaryresearch areas) / Theoretical Computer Science

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.

Programs Offered: Ph.D (in Physics & Theoretical Computer Science), Integrated M.Sc - Ph.D. Programme, Integrated M.Tech - Ph.D. Programme at IIA

Important Dates to Remember:
On-line submission of applications starts on: 16.11.2009
Request for hard-copy of the application form from: 14.12.2009
Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and for ON-LINE submission of applications: 31.12.2009
Hall tickets/ Admit cards will be available to be downloaded for on-line candidates: 15.01.2010
Joint Entrance Screening Test-JEST 2009: 21.02.2010

Application Cost: Nil
Application Forms:

• By Post: For Physics as well as Theoretical Computer Science, Application forms can be obtained by writing to: "The Chairman, JEST-2010, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Manora Peak, Nainital - 263 129, Uttarakhand" by 14.12.2009 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.
  
  
• Apply On-Line: Candidates for Physics / Theoretical Computer Science can apply for JEST-2010 ON-LINE by first registering themselves on www.jest2010.aries.ernet.in. Following registration, one can Login and fill in details in the ON-LINE application form.

Eligbility:

• PhD 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.-PhD. 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.-PhD. 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-PhD. 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.
  

Last date for receipt of the filled applications, and for ON-LINE submission of applications 31.12.2009.