The entrance test consists of a single paper of 2 hours duration. There are two sections vi. Section A and Section B/C. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too. For each correct answer one mark will be awarded and for each wrong answer 0.25 will be deducted. The medium of instructions for both the sections would appear in English only. The final result will be based on aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped. The test will be held in the following streams: (1) Aptitude test (common for all)
(2) Life Sciences
(3) Social Sciences. Subjects covered under Life Sciences include microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, zoology, botany, veterinary science and bio-informatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, environmental sciences, anthropology and social work. Syllabus: As prescribed by the UGC
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