Last date for receipt of application form

Last date for receipt of application form : May 8, 2008

With a late fee of Rs. 600/- : May 15, 2008

Minimum Eligibility: M.Sc. (Biotechnology)* : Bachelors Degree under the 10+2+3 pattern of education in Biological Science, Physical Science,
Pharmacy, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Fishery Science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Technology or Medicine (MBBS) with minimum of 55% marks.

Test date and Time :

Course	Test Date	Time	Tests
M.Sc.( Biotechnology)*	Saturday May 31, 2008	10:00 - 12:00 hrs.	(A) Biology Section (B) Chemistry Section

* Aptitude test at Banasthali University.

There shall be an entrance test for the candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology. The question paper for entrance test will cover questions as given in the syllabus for entrance test. The question paper will be divided into two parts: Part A will comprise questions from Biology whereas part B will have questions from Chemistry. The students will have option to answer questions from either part A or part B. Each question paper will contain 100 multiple choice questions to be attempted in 120 minutes. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the question paper carefully for any negative marking/other details. Candidates will have to secure a qualifying minimum 30% marks in order to be eligible for admission.

Aptitude Test Syllabii and Sample Questions

The following percentage credit points are awarded while preparing the final merit list :

	% Credit

1. Games :
(a) Representing the State or combined University team	2
(b) Representing the Country	5
2. (a) President Guide/Ranger	3
(b) ’C’ certificate in NCC/Banasthali Seva Dal	3
(c) Representing Regional Youth Festival	3
(d) Representing National Youth Festival	5
3. Passing Qualifying examination from Banasthali	5
4. Ex-students of Banasthali studied full time course	5
5. Whose mother or sister has studied or is studying in Banasthali	5
6. Candidates whose guardian(s) has worked or is working in Banasthali	5

Note: 1.If the credit point is awarded under category No. 1 - 4, total credit points will not be greater than 5%. If in addition the credit points are also awarded under category Nos. 5-6, total credit points will not be greater than 7%.

2.Old students who have passed the last examination from Banasthali University and have studied in the University for a period of 5 years or less will be awarded 5% credit points and for every additional year 1% credit.

3. Maximum credit points that may be awarded under all categories is 10%.

Foreign/NRI Admissions

A limited number of seats are available for Foreign/ NRI candidates. Admissions against these seats are based directly upon the merit and the applicants do not have to appear in the Aptitude Test. The minimum eligibility for FOREIGN/ NRI candidates is 40% marks in the qualifying examination. The following documents are required for admission against FOREIGN/ NRI seats:

(i) Original Certificates/ Marksheets of the qualifying examination,

(ii) Attested photocopies of the Passport and Visa of the applicant/sponsor, The educational fee is usually paid in foreign currency directly. In case the applicant wishes to pay the fee in Indian Currency it will have to be from a NRI account of the applicant/guardian, and in that case the following document will have to be submitted additionally :

(iii) NRI Account Number, (In case the fee is paid in Indian Currency).

The Fee prescribed for Foreign/ NRI applicant for the 2008-2009 session is :

Euros € 2,100 p.a.

Admission against FOREIGN/ NRI seats is at the sole discretion of the Institute and the Institute may deny admission to an applicant without assigning any reason whatsoever.