Study / Training

Physical Sciences

Those candidates who have completed their graduation in Physics are qualified for Research and Industry jobs and can work in the field of computers, marketing, teaching, armed forces etc. Candidates can also opt for Post graduation in Physics after completion of graduation in physics. Study at post graduates require analytical thinking and must be good in mathematics. Candidate can also enroll in PhD program by applying for a Screening Test (JEST) for admission into reputed Institutes.

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

JEST Entrance exam is conducted for admission into PhD program in Physics/Mathematics/Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematics/Theoretical Computer Science, Physics includes Theoretical and Observational Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics in Biology, Plasma Physics and Technology, Earth, Planetary, Atmospheric and Space Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science at any of these following Institutes:

1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
Courses:
? Astronomy & Astrophysics
? Physics (Astronomical instruments, Optics, Non-Accelerator particle Physics, Atomic Physics)

2. The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai
Courses:
? Theoretical physics
? Mathematics
? Theoretical computer science

3. Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar
Courses:
? Physics

4. Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneshwar
Courses:
? Physics (condensed matter, atomic, nuclear and particle physics)
? Accelerator-based research

5. Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
Courses:
? Physics
? Astronomy
? Astrophysics

6. Inter University Consortium for DAE Facilities (IUC-DAEF), Indore
Courses:
? Physics (experimental condensed matter and synchrotron radiation)

7. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore
Courses:
? Matter physics
? Statistical mechanics
? Material Sciences

Eligibility Criteria:

Physics

? Candidates must have completed their M.Sc in Physics or M.Sc./M.E, M.Tech in related disciplines from the recognized university to be eligible for this course.
? Graduates with B.E and B.Tech are also eligible for this course.

Mathematics

? M.Sc. in mathematics or M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in any of the related disciplines to be eligible for this course.
? Candidates with BE/B.Tech are also eligible for this course.

Selection criteria:

? Selection of candidates will be done on the basis of JEST score for admission into this reputed course.

Jest examination will be conducted at following centers:

? Ahmedabad
? Allahabad
? Bangalore
? Bhopal
? Bhubaneswar
? Chandigarh
? Chennai
? Delhi
? Goa
? Guwahati
? Hyderabad
? Indore
? Jaipur
? Kanpur
? Kharagpur
? Kochi
? Kolkata
? Madurai
? Mumbai
? Nagpur
? Patna
? Pune
? Raipur
? Roorkee
? Shillong
? Silchar
? Vishakapatnam
? Udaipur