Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination - M.Sc. Biotechnology, By JNU, 2009

Name of Program: M.Sc. Biotechnology (33 participating universities)

Date of Entrance Examination: May 18, 2009 (Monday)

Time of Entrance Examination: 9.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon


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About the Program: Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary area on the educational scene and programmes have been developed to meet the growing demand for trained manpower for any meaningful Biotechnology activity in the country. The programmes are designed to expose the students to recent exciting developments in the area of genetic engineering and biotechnology and their exploitation in industry, agriculture and medicine.

Duration of Program: Two years full time

Number of Seats: 473 (All India) .

A break-up of seats across all the 33 participating universitites:
1. University Of Allahabad, Allahabad ( 13 Seats ) *
2. Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu ( 10 Seats ) *
3. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi ( 16 Seats ) *
4. University Of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan ( 10 Seats ) *
5. University Of Calicut, Kerala ( 15 Seats ) *
6. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore ( 16 Seats ) *
7. Goa University, Goa ( 20 Seats ) *
8. Gulbarga University, Gulbarga ( 07 Seats ) *
9. Guru Jambheshwar University Of Science & Technology, Hisar ( 16 Seats ) *
10. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar ( 10 Seats ) *
11. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla ( 15 Seats ) *
12. Hnb Garhwal University, Garhwal (10 Seats)*
13. University Of Hyderabad, Hyderabad ( 20 Seats ) *
14. University Of Jammu, Jammu ( 05 Seats ) *
15. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. ( 27 Seats ) *
16. Kumaun University, Nainital ( 10 Seats ) *
17. University Of Lucknow, Lucknow ( 10 Seats ) *
18. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai ( 25 Seats ) *
19. M. S. University Of Baroda, Vadodara ( 25 Seats ) *
20. University Of Mysore, Mysore ( 10 Seats ) *
21. University Of North Bengal, Siliguri ( 07 Seats ) *
22. Pondicherry University, Pondicherry ( 18 Seats ) *
23. University Of Pune, Pune ( 20 Seats ) *
24. Punjabi University, Patiala ( 12 Seats ) *
25. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur (10 Seats) *
26. Sardar Patel University, Gujarat ( 10 Seats ) *
27. Teri University, New Delhi (15 Seats)*
28. Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam) ( 20 Seats ) *
29. Thapar University (Formerly Thapar Institute Of Engineering & Technology) Patiala ( 10 Seats ) *
30. T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur (20 Seat)*
31. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar ( 10 Seats ) *
32. Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur (16 Seats)*
33. Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan ( 15 Seats ) *
* Number Of Seats Is Subject To Revision By The Participating Universities.

Location: 33 Cities

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR B.D.S. with at least 55% marks. Only those candidates who have passed the qualifying examinations in 2007 or thereafter including those who are appearing in 2009 are eligible to apply.

How to apply: Sets of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained either in person from any of the participating university or through post.

Where to apply: Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Room No. 28, Administrative Block, JNU, New Delhi.

Date of Issue of Application Forms: February 2, 2009 till March 6 (by post), March 16 (by cash), 2009

Last Date for Submitting Forms: March 16, 2009

Application Form Fee: Rs. 120/-

Examination Centres: 52 cities across India

Selection Procedure: The selection will depend strictly on the basis of inter-se merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test vis-a-vis preferences for joining the Universities indicated by the candidate under column (9) of the Application Form. (For more details click the website link below) .

The question paper for the Entrance Examination will be of three hours duration and divided into two parts:

Part-A will have multiple choice type questions at the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. The Candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions: Total marks for Part A will be (60 questions x 1 mark each) of 60 marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer, ½ (half) mark will be deducted.

Part-B will also have multiple-choice questions of Bachelor's level requiring thinking and analysis. There will be questions from Physics, Mathematics, Biology (e.g., Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology) and Chemistry. The candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions. Total marks for Part B will be 60 questions x3 marks each = 180 marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer one mark will be deducted.

For the reference of intending candidates, a set of question papers pertaining to the last five years is available by writing to Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 alongwith a Bank Draft for Rs.120/- drawn in favour of "JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY” payable at New Delhi and a self-addressed unstamped envelope of not less than 28x22 cm. mentioning clearly “Request for "M.Sc. Biotechnology previous years question papers” before 10th April 2009. However last date for issue of sets of question papers at Cash Counter will be 30th April 2009.

Result Announcement: June/ July, 2009 (By post/ website)

Scholarships: Students selected for admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology Programme of the participating Universities which are financially supported by the Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India) will be eligible to receive scholarship at the rate of Rs.800/- p.m./Rs.1200/- p.m.

Direct Link: www.jnu.ac.in/Admission/MScBiotech09.htm