Life Sciences Admissions 2019 – 2020 @ Pondicherry University

Pondicherry University Admissions 2019

The official notification for the Pondicherry University School of Life Sciences Admissions 2019. The Depts involved are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Centre for Genomic Science, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology & Centre for Bioinformatics. Check out all of the details on the same below:

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School of Life Sciences
Dean: Prof. P.P. MATHUR

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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department of Microbiology
Centre for Genomic Science
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology
Department of Food Science and Technology
Centre for Bioinformatics

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Programmes of Study

M.Sc. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
PhD Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Selection of students for the M. Sc. and PhD Programs is based on the National Level Entrance Examination conducted by the Pondicherry University at various centres
in the country. The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Genetics, Physiology and allied areas at B.Sc level for admission of M.Sc Programme, and M.Sc level for entry to PhD. Programme.

Thrust Areas of Research

• Reproductive Endocrinology, Toxicology
• Microbial Biochemistry & Biotechnology
• Nanomedicine, Liver Regeneration
• Natural Principles, Cell Signaling, Degenerative diseases Cancer, Diabetes, Parkinson’ s, Alzhemier’s, Heart and Liver diseases
• Phytomedicine
• Gene delivery –Targeted therapy, Nano Oncology
• Tumorigenesis & Cell Signaling
• DNA Damage Response, DNA Repair
• Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
• Endocrinology & Ageing Biochemistry
• Sensorineural Degeneration and Cell Therapeutics; Retinal Biology

Department of Microbiology

Programmes of Study

M.Sc. Microbiology
PhD Microbiology

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• M.Sc. Microbiology: The selection of students is based on All India entrance examination. The question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice questions testing the basic knowledge of the students in general and applied microbiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and genetic engineering
• PhD Microbiology: For admission to the PhD program, UGC/CSIR- NET qualified students are directly admitted to the program. Students can join the PhD Program based on merit as per list prepared following the National Level Entrance Examination conducted by Pondicherry University and are entitled to receive the University Fellowship. Research Fellows selected in Research Projects who are desirous to register for PhD have to appear for the Entrance Examination.

Thrust Areas of Research

The faculty members are actively engaged in research and published papers in international impact journals. Various funded projects by UGC, DST-SERB, DBT, DST Indo-Ireland and CSIR are being implemented in Department of Microbiology. Based on
the expertise of the faculty, the following thrust area of research are being promoted in the Department of Microbiology:

• Metagenomics and Microbial Bioprospecting.
• Fungal Genetics and Mycotoxicology
• Microbial Biocatalysis and Drug Discovery
• Enzyme Technology
• Host-Pathogen interaction

Department of Genomic Science

Programmes of Study

M.Sc. Genomic Science (Self-Financed Course)

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

M.Sc. Genomic Science: The selection of students is based on All India entrance examination. The question paper will consist of objective type based 100 multiple choice questions. The questions will test the basic knowledge of
the students in fundamentals of biology, basic science, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and genetic engineering.

Department of Biotechnology

Programmes of Study

M.Sc. Biotechnology
PhD Biotechnology (Full-time)
PG-Diploma in Biotechnology (Add on course)

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• M. Sc. Biotechnology: Twenty Nine students are admitted based on merit through
  the DBT-JNU All India Entrance Examination(CEEB) conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Additionally, 2 top ranking students from among those who
  are natives of Union Territory of Puducherry (appeared in CEEB and qualified with cut off mark) are also admitted. All the students admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology programme
  through DBT-JNU entrance examination are given a fellowship @ Rs. 5,000/- p.m.
  Twenty students are admitted under self financing mode (Rs. 1,00,000/- per year) based on merit in the Entrance Examination conducted by the Pondicherry University.
• PhD Biotechnology (Full-time): The Department offers a full-time Ph.D. programme for which students are admitted through All India entrance examination conducted by the University. The number of students to be admitted for Ph.D. is decided on the basis of requirement and the number of vacancies available in the Department. The students admitted for Ph. D. programme through University Entrance Examination are offered
  a stipend of Rs. 8,000/- per month for a period of three years. Those with JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR) are exempted from appearing in the entrance examination.
• PG-Diploma in Biotechnology (Add-on course): This is of two semester course offered during evening hours to students. Twenty Students are admitted based on merit
  in the qualifying examination and the reservation is given as per University norms.

Thrust Areas of Research

• Drug discovery from microbes, plants and animals.
• Nucleic acid of plant pathogens
• Probiotics for disease control in fish, shrimp, poultry and cancer.
• Plant genomics and Genetic engineering of crop plants
• Nosocomial infections; Bacterial pathogens; Host – pathogen interaction; Quorum sensing
• Stem Cell Biology
• Biological Nanomaterials
• Epigenetics and Protein Engineering
• Chemical Biology

Department of Food Science And Technology

Programmes of Study

M. Sc. Food Science and Nutrition
M. Sc. Food Science and Technology
PhD Food Science and Nutrition(Full time)
PhD Food Science and Technology(Full time)

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• M.Sc. and PhD in Food Science and Nutrition: The question paper will consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in Human physiology, Food Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics and allied areas.
• M.Sc. and PhD in Food Science and Technology: The question paper will consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions in Basic Mathematics, Food Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and allied areas

Thrust Areas of Research

Food product development by using Novel Processing Techniques, Development of gadgets/ machineries for the Food Processing, Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Phytochemicals, Safety Assurance of Food, Novel Food Products based on Functional
Starter Cultures, Fermented Foods and Starter Culture and Meat Processing.

Centre for Bioinformatics

Programmes of Study

M.Sc. Bioinformatics
M.Tech. Computational Biology
Ph.D. Bioinformatics

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

• M.Sc. Bioinformatics: Selection is based on an entrance examination conducted at
  various Centres by Pondicherry University. The test consists of multiple choice questions in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics,
  Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics.
• M.Tech. Computational Biology: Selection will be based on a common entrance examination to be conducted at various Centres by Pondicherry University. The details will be advertised in newspapers and will be available at www.pondiuni.edu.in, www.bicpu. edu.in and www.annauniv.edu. The test consists of multiple
  choice questions in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics. A stipend of Rs. 12,500/- p.m. will be provided by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New
  Delhi for all the students admitted.
• PhD in Bioinformatics: Selection is based on an entrance examination conducted
  at various Centres by Pondicherry University. The test consists of multiple choice questions in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology,
  Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics at PG level. Candidates who have qualified for JRF (UGC / CSIR-NET / DBT-BINC) are
  exempted from entrance exam. They can apply directly.
  The University has signed an MoU with Institute of Bioinformatics (IoB), Bangalore for collaborative research and Ph.D. guidance. Selected candidates can also work at
  IoB on collaborative projects

Thrust Areas of Research

Molecular Evolution, Systems Biology, DNA-Protein Interactions, Comparative Genomics, Protein Structure Modeling, Molecular modeling, X-ray Crystallography, Drug
Design, Cell Signaling, Single particle analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology.

APPLICATION FEES:

Name of the Course	Application Fee (Per course) in Rupees
	SC*/ ST *	PH**/ Transgender**	Others
P.G. / P.G. Diploma	300	Nil	600
Ph.D.	500	Nil	1000
MBA (Each Course)	500	Nil	1000

 

*Subject to submission of relevant certificate.

**Subject to submission of relevant certificate from Govt. Medical Officer.

The application fee for NRI and Overseas Candidates is US$100 (i.e Rs. 7100 in equivalent Indian currency).

How to Apply:

PRE-REQUISITES:

Before starting Registration of Online Application please ensure availability of the following:

• Read Prospectus 2019-20, Instructions and other details thoroughly and carefully.
• A virus free computer with good Internet connectivity.
• Required Educational qualification details.
• Scanned colour passport photo of size 20Kb-60Kb for uploading
• Scanned Signature of Applicant of size 10Kb-30K for uploading
• Scanned copy of Community Certificate, if applicant belongs to SC/ST category
• Scanned copy of Disability Certificate, if applicant is physically disabled
• Scanned copy of relevant certificate from Govt. Medical officer/RMO, if applicant isTransgender.
• Valid e-mail id of Applicant to be used for all Admission related correspondences
• Valid mobile number for sending SMS
• Valid Credit / Debit Card/ Net Banking Account needed for online payment of Application Fee.

Note:

• Candidates can apply for more than one Programme. Refer Entrance Exam Time Table and avoid conflict of Entrance Exam Date and Slot, while applying for more thanone programme
• University will not be responsible for any overlap, if the candidate could not take the Entrance Exam for the particular Programme(s). It is the candidate responsibility tochoose/ apply for multiple Programmes without clash of Exam Date and Slot.

HOW TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION

Assistance:

Important Dates:

• Online Registration Starts on: 22nd March 2019
• Last Date for Online Registration: 22nd April 2019
• Dates of Entrance Examination: 7th, 8th & 9th June 2019

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