Entrance Tests

Joint Entrance Screening Test – 2011 (JEST 2011) will be conducted by the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai. JEST is intended to admit students to Ph.D. Programmes in Physics / Theoretical Computer Science in top level scientific research institutions of the country. JEST is a common qualifying test to screen the candidates. Based on JEST and other criteria followed at the institution level, most of the admitted candidates will get research fellowships from the respective institutes. Questions in the JEST 2011 will be at the standard of Graduation and Post Graduation in Physics and Theoretical Computers subjects. Candidates can view jest2011.imsc.res.in for online application and other information.

Essential Eligibility:

Students with graduation in Maths and Physics are eligible for most of the programmes in many institutions. All the institutes have their own eligibility criteria based on the nature of the programme and specilisation offered. Those completing their graduation in 2011 also eligible.

1. For Ph.D. Programme in Physics, applicants should have M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. / M.E. / M.Tech. in related disciplines. Those with M.Sc. in Mathematics / Applied Physics / Applied Mathematics / Optics and Photonics / Instrumentation / Electronics will also be considered at IIA. Graduates with a B.E. or B.Tech. will also be considered at many of the institutes. First year students of M.Sc. and final year candidates of B.Sc. also can apply for pre selection courses in some institutions.

2. For Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science, you should have M.Sc./ M.E. / M.Tech. / M.C.A. in Computer Science OR related disciplines. You must have interest and aptitude in the mathematical aspects of computer science.

3. Integrated M.Sc./M.Tech. – Ph.D. Programmes: These are offered at HRI, IISER Pune, NCRA-TIFR and SNBNCBS, Kolkata. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with B.Sc. / B.E. / B. Tech. in specialisations/ branches mentioned in the notification.

Application Process:

Candidates are requested to apply online through http://jest2011.imsc.res.in. Those having difficulty in Online method can apply through offline method. You can obtain applications from ‘Registrar, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, CIT Campus, Tharamani, Chennai-600113, Tamil Nadu’.

JEST-2011 exam will be conducted at Ahmedabad, Patna, Raipur, Allahabad, Bangalore, Aligarh, Bardhaman, Nagpur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Roorkee, Chennai, Madurai, Bhubaneswar, Delhi,Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Goa, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Silchar, Nainital, Sambalpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Siliguri, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam.

Important Dates

1. Starting of online application process: 1st December 2010.
2. Last date to reach request for printed application forms: 20th December 2010.
3. Last date for receipt of online / offline applications: 3rd January 2011.
4. JEST – 2011 (written test): 20th February 2011.

List of JEST Participating Institutes and Research Areas

Gitam University, a reputed and prestigious deemed university in the country issued admission notification for the academic year 2011-12. The University conducts GAT 2011 (Gitam Admission Test – 2011) to short list candidates for different courses. Admission to Bachelor, Post Graduate and PG Diploma courses will be done through GAT 2011. GITAM has campuses at Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. The University has been ranked No.1 deemed university in Andhra Pradesh and ranked at No. 4 in All India level. There are 1880 seats in various courses at Visakhapatnam Campus and Hyderabad Campus has 1060 seats for different disciplines. GITAM has the distinction of appointing 40 Ph.D. Degree holders as faculty members. Following are details of courses, eligibility for GAT 2011 and application procedure.

1. B.Tech – 4 years
2. M.Tech. – 2 years
3. MCA (Master of Computer Applications) – 3 years
4. B.Pharmacy – 4 years
5. M. Pharmacy – 2 years ( all modern specializations are available)
6. BBM – 3 years
7. Integrated MBA- 5 years duration after Intermediate.
8. MBA ( Specialisations available are… International Business, International Banking and Finance, Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Retail Management)
9. MHRM
10. M.Sc. (Management)
11. PG Advanced Diploma in Risk Insurance Management

Eligibility: For Graduate Programmes, candidates should have passed in 10+2 / Intermediate with minimum 60 percent marks. Eligible candidates can apply through either online or offline method. Application forms are available at designated branches of Union Bank of India and Indian Bank. You can download applications from the website as well. The University also starting B.Arch. (Architecture) and B.Tech. (Aeronautics) from coming academic year.

Gitam University is also offering different fee waiver schemes for highly meritorious and talented candidates. Complete details of these schemes are available on website of GITAM www.gitam.edu . GAT 2011 is an online test with a time duration of two hours. The question paper of GAT will be in objective multiple choice type. The test will be administered across the country and also in all important towns of Andhra Pradesh. For application procedure , fee payment, examination pattern, or any other information, candidates shall visit www.gitam.edu . To apply online, please visit official page at http://projects.eduquity.com/gitamregistration/instructions.aspx

1. Last Date for receipt of completed applications: 15-03- 2011
2. Online GAT Dates: 16- 04- 2011 to 05- 05- 2011
3. Phone number: 0891-2840525
4. Email: director_admissions@gitam.in
5. Address: Gitam University, Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam – 530 045, Andhra Pradesh, India.