a. Biosciences: M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Zoology/ or     any other branch of life sciences with minimum of 55% marks.

b. Environmental Science & Technology: M.Sc. or M. Tech./M.E. in Environmental Science / Biochemistry /      Biotechnology / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Botany / Zoology / or any other branch of life      sciences or chemical sciences with minimum of 55% marks.

c. Comparative Literature: Master`s Degree in Comparative Literature/Linguistics/ any Indian Language or      allied/ relevant field with minimum of 55% marks.

d. South & Central Asian Studies: Master`s Degree in South and Central Asian Studies, History, Political       Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Geography or allied/ relevant field with minimum      of 55% marks.

All the candidates who are interested to take admission in the university must appear in the entrance examination.

Distribution and weightage of marks to be given to the candidate is given below (Total marks 100):

Explanation :

Sr. No. 1

Entrance test:

 (i) Weightage for national level test qualified candidates will be 30% of the score obtained in the        entrance test i.e. if a candidate scores 60 marks out of 100 marks in the entrance test he/she will        be awarded 18 marks (60x30/100).

(ii) Weightage for candidates who have not qualified any national level test will be 50% of the        score obtained in the entrance test i.e. if a candidate scores 60 marks out of 100 marks in the       entrance test he/she will be awarded 30 marks (60x50/100).

Sr. No. 2

Marks in Post graduation: A candidate applying for admission will be awarded 30% of the marks obtained in post graduation e.g. if a candidate has scored 60% marks in post graduation, then he/she will be awarded 18 marks i.e. (60x30)/100.

Sr. No. 3

The candidates called for interview have to bring five copies of a research proposal in English of minimum 300 words in their field of specialization (only for admission evaluation purpose) and submit at time of interview. The candidates without the research proposal will not be allowed to appear in the interview. The weightage for interview and research proposal will be 20 marks.

Sr. No. 4

Candidates who have qualified any national level test recognized by UGC will be given 20% weightage i.e. 20 marks

General Information:

The medium of entrance test is English only. Medium of Instruction in the University is English. Comparative literature is taught in English. Only language courses will be in same language

Section A
(General and Research Aptitude Test)

General Aptitude

1. General Science: General appreciation and understanding of science including matters of     everyday observation and experience.

2. Environmental Awareness: Pollution and its impacts, climate change, sustainable development.

3. Current Events: Knowledge of significant national and international events.

4. General Mental Ability and Reasoning: Reasoning and analytical abilities.

5. Elementary Computer Science: Basic computer awareness and its uses.

6. Interactive English: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, usage, synonymous, antonymous,     one word substitute, idioms/phrases, error detection and comprehension.

7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Terminology and abbreviations used in ICT,     applications of ICT in academics and research.

Research Aptitude

1. Meaning, nature, significance and types of research.

2. End to end process of research, research proposal, synopsis, hypothesis, data collection, literature      survey, sampling, interviewing, questionnaire, data processing, interpretation, report writing,     bibliography.

3. Thesis writing.

4. Article, research paper, seminar, conference, symposium, workshop etc.

5. Role of governing bodies/research organizations like UGC, CSIR, ICSSR, ICPR, ISRO, DRDO etc. in      research and development.

6. Role and use of computers in research

Section B
(Subjects: Biosciences, Environmental Science & Technology)

1.Instrumentation and Biostatistics: Principle and applications of microscopy, spectroscopic     techniques,radioiso topic techniques, electrophoresis and separation techniques, biostatistics and     applications in data analysis.

2. Biotechnology : Genome organization, principles of gene cloning, transgenics, blotting and hybridization     techniques, antisense RNA, RFLP, RAPD, AFLP, SSRs and other molecular marker techniques, transposition,     applications of biotechnology in medicine and crop improvement.

3. Genetics: Linkage, crossing over and gene mapping, mutations, sex determination and differentiation,      central dogma, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, cell cycle, apoptosis and      necrosis.

4. Immunology: Immune system, complement systems and antigen-antibody reaction, innate and acquired     immunity, components of immune response, lymphokines and interleukins, immunization methods &     techniques, monoclonal antibodies and hybridomas.

5. Microbiology: Classification and genetics of viruses and bacteria, fermentation, antibiotics and      mechanism of action, nitrogen fixation, microbiology of water, air, soil and sewage, microbial animal      and plant diseases, epidemiology and control of vector borne diseases (malaria, trypanosomiasis,       filariasis, leishmaniasis etc.), tuberculosis and AIDS, waterborne diseases.

6. Physiology and Biochemistry: Enzymes and coenzymes, metabolism of biomolecules, animal hormones     and mechanism of action, mammalian organ systems, nutrition, digestion and absorption, circulatory     system, excretion and osmo-regulation, nerve conduction and neurotransmission, phytohormones,     photosynthesis and photorespiration and photoperiodism.

7. Ecology: Organizational levels of biosphere, food chain and energy flow, population and community     ecology, biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity and its conservation, renewable & non-renewable    resources, bioenergy and its prospects in India, forest management and sustainable development.

8. Atmospheric Chemistry: Composition of atmosphere, formation of particulate matter, nuclear particle     emissions, fission and fusion, properties of different types of radioisotopes, air pollution and control,     greenhouse gases and their effects, elements of climate and climatic control, history of global climate     change and Milankovitch’s theory of climate change.

9. Environmental Toxicology and Management: Environmental toxicology, role of fertilizers, pesticides and     heavy metals, indices of toxicology, carcinogens, environmental carcinogenicity testing, molecular     toxicology and genetic basis of carcinogenesis, detoxification and biotransformation, waste water     management and treatment methods.

10. Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, Carnot’s cycle, entropy, Gibb’s free energy, catalysis, pH,       pK, Henderson-Hesselbalch equation, acids, bases and buffers.

Section C
(Comparative Literature)

1. Literary Genres: Fiction and non-Fiction, traditional and modern classification, poetry, drama, novel, short     stories, prose, autobiography, biography, diary, essay etc., types and sub-types.

2. Comparative Literature: Definition, scope, aims and objectives, key terms, literary historiography, myth,      motif etc., major works and theorists.

3. Literary Trends and Literary Movements: Mysticism, romanticism, realism, naturalism, aestheticism,       progressivism, modernism and post-modernism, revolutionary literature.

4. Literary Theories and Criticism: Basic terms, Indian and western theories, great contributors and major       works; rasa, riti, vakrokati, dhavni, alamkara and auchitya school; marxism , russian formalism,      psycho- analysis, structuralism, post- structuralism, existentialism, feminism.

5. Knowledge of Famous Authors and Texts: From Indian and foreign literature, world literary classics.

6. Linguistics and Translation: Linguistic-Definition and scope, concepts/aspects of linguistic study, grammar,     defining morphology, phonology, phonetics, syntax, semantics, lexicography.Translation:Definition,      purpose, scope, role, use and problems of translation.

7. Awareness of Current Literary Events, Activities, Awards etc.

Section D
(South and Central Asian Studies)

1.Political System of India: Constitutional framework and governmental structure, relationship between    centre and state governments, legislature, executive and judiciary, political theory: history and ideology,    political parties and pressure groups, national security.

2. Indian Society: Nature, Structure, unity in diversity, social Institutions and groups, theoretical structural     and civilization perspectives, contemporary social-cultural and developmental issues in age of     globalization.

3. Economic Development: Factors, determinants, approaches and models of growth and development,     Indian economy, economic indicators, national income, agriculture, industry, taxes, money and banking,     international trade, micro and macroeconomics.

4. Physical setting: Geographical factors, natural resources, geomorphology, climatology, oceanography,      economic, political and population geography, geographical thought, regional planning and      cartography.

5. Historical Development of India: Ancient, medieval and modern India, Mughal and British rule,      movements and post-independence India, world history.

6. Foreign Policy: Ideology, bases and role as regional and international players, economic, political and     nuclear foreign policies.

7. Alignments and Counter-Alignments in South Asian Countries: Concept, features and Organizational       relations SAARC, ASEAN etc.

The reservation for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC will be as per the Central Government norms.