JEST
Syllabus 2017
Applicants who are preparing for JEST Exam can now
download their JEST Syllabus 2017 and Physics, CS Exam Paper Pattern from below
provided link. The Science &
Engineering Research Board conducts Joint Entrance Screening
Test to shortlist the candidates for Ph.D / Integrated Ph.D Programme in
Physics or Theoretical Computer Science or Neuroscience Programmes. Applicants
must prepare hard to crack this exam.
JEST
Theoretical Computer Science Syllabus:
Introduction to Algorithms
Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools
Elements of Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematical Structures with Applications to
Computer Science,
An Introduction to Data Structures with Applications
Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms
Fundamentals of Data Structures
The Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
JEST
Physics Syllabus 2017
Mathematical
Methods
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Vector
algebra and vector calculus; linear vector spaces, linear operators, matrices
and eigenvalue problem; Sturm–Liouville theory, classical orthogonal
polynomials; linear ordinary differential equations, exact and series methods
of solution; linear partial differential equations, solution by separation of
variables; complex variables, analytic functions, Taylor and Laurent
expansions, contour integration; Fourier and Laplace transforms.
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Classical
Mechanics
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Newton’s
laws, conservation of energy and momentum, collisions; generalized
coordinates, principle of least action, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
formulations of mechanics; symmetry and conservation laws; central force
problem, Kepler problem; rigid body motion; small oscillations and normal
modes; special relativity in classical mechanics.
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Electromagnetic
Theory
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Laws
of electrostatics and magnetostatics, methods of solving boundary value
problems, multipole expansion; fields in conducting, dielectric, diamagnetic
and paramagnetic materials; Faraday’s law and time varying fields;
conservation of charge, displacement current; Maxwell’s equations; energy and
momentum of electromagnetic fields, Poynting theorem; propagation of plane
electromagnetic waves, reflection and refraction of plane electromagnetic
waves, electromagnetic waves in dispersive and conducting media; scalar and
vector potentials, Coulomb and Lorentz gauge, wave equation in terms of
electromagnetic potentials; radiation from moving charges, retarded and
advanced potentials, Lienard-Wiechert potentials, multipole radiation,
Larmor’s formula.
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Quantum
Mechanics
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The
uncertainty principle; conceptual basis of quantum mechanics; Schrodinger
equation, problems in one, two and three dimensions, bound states and
tunneling, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom; matrix
formulation of quantum theory, unitary transformations and Hermitean
operators and their properties; orbital and spin angular momenta, addition of
angular momenta; time independentand time dependent perturbation theory,
Fermi golden rule; elementary scattering theory.
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Thermodynamics
and Statistical Physics
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Laws
of thermodynamics; work and heat; thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell’s
relations; statistical ensembles; partition function; classical ideal gas,
harmonic oscillators; classical and quantum statistics; Fermi and Bose gases;
black body radiation; first and second order phase transitions.
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Solid
State Physics
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Simple
crystal structures and X-ray diffraction; lattice vibrations and thermal
properties of solids; free electron theory; band theory of solids; metals,
semiconductors and insulators; basic electrical, optical and magnetic
properties of solids; elements of superconductivity.
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Electronics
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Diodes,
rectifier circuits, junctions, transistors and field effect devices; device
characteristics, frequency dependence and applications like active filters
and oscillator circuits; solar cells, photo detectors, and LEDs; operational
amplifiers and their applications; Boolean algebra, digital techniques and
applications: registers, counters, comparators and similar circuits; A/D and
D/A converters; microprocessor and microcontroller basics.
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Nuclear
and Particle Physics
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Structure
of the nucleus; binding energy, nuclear fusion and fission; radioactive
decay, barrier penetration by alpha particles; classification of elementary
particles and fundamental interactions, leptons and hadrons, elementary ideas
of quark model; conservation laws in particle reactions.
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Atomic
and Optical Physics
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Interference,
diffraction and polarization of light; photoelectric effect; spectra of
single and multiple electron atoms; Zeeman and Stark effects; electric dipole
transition and selection rules; hyperfine structure; spontaneous and
stimulated emission.
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Experimental
data and error analysis
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Probability
theory; Gaussian and Poisson distributions; error analysis; propagation of
errors; significant figures; least square fitting.
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JEST
Exam Pattern 2017
JEST is a programme for Ph.D in Physics and Theoretical
computer science/ Neurosciences. The exam will be conducted on syllabus of post
graduation in these fields.
The exam will be conducted in English.
Total 180 minutes will be time duration of exam.
The exam question paper will contain objective type
with multiple choices.
JEST total marks will be 100.
Physics paper will consists of 2 sections, first
section has 25 questions each of 1 mark and second section has 25 questions of
3 marks each, which is structure in table as follows:
Levels
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No.
of question
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Time
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1st
level
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25
questions Each carries one mark
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3
hrs
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2nd
level
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2nd
level consists of 25 questions. Each carries three marks
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Approximately 40% questions will be from B.Sc. level
and 60% will be from M.Sc. level.
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