The Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) is conducted by 21 premier institutes in India to select candidates for PhD programs in physics and theoretical computer science. JEST scores are an important part of the selection process. Candidates with an MSc in physics or related fields can apply. Some institutes also accept applications from talented graduates with BE, BTech or BSc degrees for integrated MS-PhD programs. Selection is based on JEST scores and further interviews at each participating institute.

1. JEST [Joint Entrance Screening Test]<br />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.<br />JEST Participating Institutes <br />ARIES, NainitalIIA, BangaloreIISc, BangaloreIISER MOHALI, MohaliIISER PUNE, PuneIUCAA, PuneJNCASR, BangaloreNCRA, PunePRL, AhmedabadRRI, BangaloreSNBNCBS, KolkataBARC, MumbaiUGC-DAE CSR, IndoreHRI, AllahabadIGCAR, KalpakkamIMSc, ChennaiIOP, BhubaneswarIPR, GandhinagarRRCAT, IndoreSINP, KolkataVECC, Kolkata<br />Minimum Qualifications & Selection Procedures<br />Ph.D. Programme (PHYSICS)<br />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 HYPERLINK \"
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Masters degree<br />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.<br />Ph.D. Programme (Theoretical Computer Science)<br />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.<br />Integrated M.Sc. - Ph.D. Programme<br />At HRI, candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered for the integrated M.Sc. - Ph.D. programme in Physics.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Integrated M.Tech - Ph.D. Programme at IIA<br />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.<br />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. <br />Syllabus<br />M.Sc., level (standard) syllabus- Mathematical Physics, Classical mechanics, Electromagnetic theory, Quantum mechanics, Statistical mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Electronics ,Nuclear Physics ..etc.,<br />