JEST 2017 for Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D in Physics, TCS and Neuro Science

Candidates interested in pursuing research in top class scientific research institutions in India can appear for Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST – 2017) for admission into Ph.D and Integrated Ph.D for the academic year 2017-18. The programmes are offered in the disciplines of Physics, Theoretical Computer Science and Neuro Science.

Eligibility: Candidates should have M.Sc / BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech / MCA in the relevant subject (Physics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Optics and Photonics, Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Science etc)

Participating Institutions:

1) Aryabhatta Research Institute for Observational Sciences, Nainital
2) Homibhabha National Institute, Mumbai
3) Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
4) International Center for Theoretical Sciences, Bangalore
5) Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
6) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
7) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
8) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) – Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune and Tiruvananthapuram.
9) IIST Tiruvananthapuram
10) Raman Research Institute, Bangalore and various other institutions.

Candidates can submit online applications from 15th November 2016. Last date for the submission of online applications is 16 December 2016. Exam date is 19 February 2017. For more details, www.jest.org.in .

NCBS – TIFR Joint Graduate Entrance Exam in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences 2016-17

NCBS Admissions National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) are conducting Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) for admission into PG courses in various scientific research institutions in the country for the academic year 2016-17.

JGEEBILS is a shared entrance examination for several institutions doing research in biology and interdisciplinary life sciences. The JGEEBILS examination is coordinated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. All participating institutions use the JGEEBILS score along with other inputs as part of their admissions process.

Students need to apply separately to each participating institution. Each institution has its own process. Candidates can refer to the websites of respective institutions for more information on thier admission process.

Participating Institutions:

1) ACTREC: Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Mumbai (www.ac-trec.gov.in)

2) CCMB: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (www.ccmb.res.in)

3) CDFD: Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad (www.cdfd.org.in)

4) DBS-TIFR: Department of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai (www.tifr.res.in/-dbs)

5) IISER: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research at: Bhopal (www. iiserbhopal.ac.in); Kolkata (www.iiserkol.ac.in); Mohali (www.iisermohali.ac.in); Pune (www.iiserpune.ac.in); Thiruvananthapu-ram (www.iisertvm.ac.in)

6) IMSc: Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai (www.imsc.res.in)

7) inStem: Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru (www.instem.res.in)

8) NBRC: National Brain Research Centre, Manesar (www.nbrc.ac.in)

9) NCBS: National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru (www.ncbs.res.in)

10) NCCS: National Centre for Cell Science, Pune (www.nccs.res.in)

11) NIl: National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi (www.nii.res.in)

12) NISER: National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar (www.niser.ac.in)

13) RCB: Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad (www.rcb.res.in)

14) SINP: Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata (www.saha.ac.in)

Programmes offered at each institution: Ph.D at all the listed institutions; Integrated MSc – PhD at DBS, NCBS, llSER: Pune, llER: Kolkata; MSc by Research at DBS; MSc in Neuroscience at NBRC.

Test Date and Venues: The written examination will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in all the major cities in the country.

Application procedure: Applications must be submitted online to www.ncbs.res.in/admissions.html. Address for mailing applications / DDs: Admissions Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bengaluru 560065.

Inquiries: Email: phd@ncbs.res.in; Tel: 080-23666021.
Last date for receiving applications for hall tickets: 10 October 2016.

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