JNUEE 2015 Application Process

JNUEE 2015 Application Process

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) announces the exam dates for JNU entrance examination JNUEE that will be conducted in May 2015.

Jawaharlal Nehru University will hold Entrance Examination on May 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2015 for admission to various full-time programmes of study at the following 51 cities : Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Dimapur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Goa, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Katihar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Pant Nagar, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Secunderabad, Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Siliguri, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. In addition, the University will hold entrance examination at Kathmandu (Nepal).

JNUEE is conducted for admissions into the following courses:
Integrated Master of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy (M.Phil+Ph.D)
M.A.
M.Sc
MCA
Integrated Master of Technology Ph.D (M.Tech+Ph.D)
Integrated Master of Public Health Ph.D (MPH+Ph.D)
B.A honors

Other part time programmes offered in various disciplines for the academic session 2015.

Eligibility: For B.A Honors :Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks.

For MCA programmes :Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as compulsory subject, under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks.

For M.A programmes :Candidates must have bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks.

To apply: A candidate can apply either “Online” or “Offline”. Online Application: Candidates can apply Online on payment of prescribed fee if they have access to a computer, a printer and Internet by logging on to JNU website www.jnu.ac.in. The sites have been designed in a ‘user friendly’ way to help candidates for applying Online in a step-by step fashion. Online application portal will remain open from 10:00 AM (IST) on 6th February,2015 till 5:00 PM (IST) on 20th March, 2015.

Offline Application : Set of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained through Post by sending crossed Bank Draft for Rs.300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) drawn in favour of JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY payble at NEW DELHI alongwith a self addressed (unstamped) envelope of the minimum size of 30 cms x 25 cms. clearly indicating the programme of study for which the Application Form is required on the self-addressed envelope to the SECTION OFFICER (ADMISSIONS), Room No.28, Administrative Block, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067.

Candidates seeking a set of Application Form and Prospectus from Nepal are required to send a Demand Draft of Rs.400/- or equivalent in US Dollars. Money Orders and Cheques are not accepted. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR REQUEST FOR SET OF APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS THROUGH COURIER. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO CASH COUNTER FOR SALE OF SET OF APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS. BPL card holders will be issued a set of application form & prospectus free of cost on submissiion of a copy of the valid BPL card issued by the competent authority showing their name in the card.

Start of Online Application Process from 10.00 a.m. on 6th February, 2015
Closing of Online Application Process till 5.00 p.m. on 20th March, 2015
Start of issue of offline Application Forms(by Post) 6th February, 2015
Last date for issue of offline Application Forms (by Post) 9th March, 2015
Last date of submission of completed offline Application Form to reach JNU 25th March, 2015

For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU Direct Admissions Ph.D Programme 2015

JNU Direct Admissions Ph.D Programme 2015

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi invites applications for Direct admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programs for the 2015 session.

Various areas of research in the (1) School of International Studies (2) School of Social Sciences (3) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (4) School of Computer & Systems Sciences (5) School of Physical Sciences (6) School of environmental Sciences (7) School of Life Sciences (8) School of Arts and Aesthetics (9) School of Computational and Integrative Sciences (10) School of Biotechnology (11) Centre for the Study of Law & Governance (12) Centre for Molecular Medicine and (13) Centre for Sanskrit Studies.


Eligibility:
Aspirants should have an M.Phil degree of a recognized university / research institution with minimum final grade point average (FGPA) of 6.0 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale.
Aspirants who have obtained M.Phil degree from a university / institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil dissertation along with the application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials.
Aspirants whose M.Phil/M.Tech/Pre-Ph.D/MPH Results are not available will not be considered under any circumstances.


To Apply : Application forms along with eligibility requirements and instructions for completing the application Form can be downloaded from JNU Website

The filled in application form can be submitted by registered post to Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi -1067 or in person in room no. 28, administrative block of the university on or before 30th January, 2015.

Aspirants are required to enclose demand draft drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University Payable at New Delhi as per the following rates towards cost of application Form and processing fees with the application form:
For general and OBC category: Rs.420/- (Rs.20/- for cost of application form + Rs. 20/- for processing fee).
For candidates belonging to SC/ST and physically challenged (PH) category: Rs.310/- (Rs.20/- for cost of application form + Rs. 10/- for processing fee)
For candidates belonging to BPL category: Rs.10/- for processing fee.

Last date for receipt of completed application form along with all documents: Friday, January 30, 2015.
Application forms for winter semester beginning January 2016 wi1l be available from: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 to Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Last date for submitting the application forms for winter semester: Thursday, October 15, 2015.


For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2014

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, invites applications for direct admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme, commencing in 2014-15.

Ph.D programmes in JNU are:

* School of International Studies
* School of Social Sciences
* School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
* School of Arts and Aesthetics
* School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
* School of Life Sciences
* School of Biotechnology
* Centre for Molecular Medicine

Eligibility : Candidates must have passed Master's degree in relevant discipline with 60% of marks from any of the recognised universities.

To apply : Application form can be downloaded from the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Application fee : For general candidates: Rs 420/-.For SC/ST/PH candidates: Rs 310/-. For BPL category candidates: Rs 110/-. For foreign national candidates: Rs 1750/-.

Last date for the submission of application form is October 15, 2014.

Contact:
Jawaharlal Nehru University ,
New Mehrauli Road ,
New Delhi - 110067.
Phone: 011 - 26704090.

For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in/

Jawaharlal Nehru University Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru University Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru University- JNU New Delhi, invites applications for direct admission to Ph.D programme commencing in 2013-14.

Courses offered in schools of JNU for Ph.D :

* School of International Studies
* School of Social Sciences
* School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
* School of Arts and Aesthetics
* School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
* School of Life Sciences
* School of Biotechnology
* Centre for the Study of Law and Governance
* Centre for Sanskrit Studies

Eligibility : Candidates must have passed Master's degree in relevant discipline with 60% of marks from any recognised university.

To Apply : Application form can be downloaded from the official website of Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Candidates are requested to fill in separate Application Form for each discipline.

Candidates are requested to fill in the Application Form in all respects. Duly filled in Application Forms can be submitted
by Registered Post to Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 or in person
in Room No. 28, Administrative Block of the University on or before 14th October, 2013. CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED
NOT TO SEND THEIR APPLICATION FORMS THROUGH PRIVATE COURIER SERVICES;

Before filling in the Application Form, please make sure that you fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements as prescribed
by the University for Direct admission to Ph.D. programme;

Candidates are required to enclose Demand Draft drawn in faour of JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY payable at NEW
DELHI as per the following rates towards cost of application form and processing fees with the Application Form:
For General and OBC Category : Rs.420/- (Rs.200/- for cost of application form + Rs. 220/- for processing fee)

For candidates belonging to SC/ST and Physically Challenged (PH) Category : Rs.310/- (Rs.200/- for cost of application form + Rs. 110/- for processing fee)

For candidates belonging to BPL Category : Rs.110/- for processing fee

For Foreign National candidates : Rs.1450/- (Rs.200/- for cost of application form + Rs. 1250/- for processing fee)

Last date for the submission of application forms is 14 Oct 2013.

For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru University admits a limited number of candidates directly to Ph.D.
programme either on the basis of viva-voce or on the written examination and viva-voce, as may be decided both in Monsoon and Winter Semesters in various areas of research in the following subjects :
* School of International Studies
* School of Social Sciences
* School of Language,Literature and Culture Studies
* School of Computer & Systems Sciences
* School of Physical Sciences
* School of Environmental Sciences
* School of Life Sciences
* School of Arts and Aesthetics
* School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
* School of Biotechnology
* Centre for the Study of Law & Governance
* Centre for Molecular Medicine and
* Centre for Sanskrit Studies.
Candidates are required to check the availability of seats in each Centre/School before applying for admission in Winter Semester.

Eligibility: Candidates are requested to refer to the eligibility requirements for direct admission to Ph.D. programme for each School/Special Centre in the "Instructions for completing the Application Form" which are available on JNU website along with this Application Form.

To Apply : Application Forms along with eligibility requirements and Instructions for completing the Application Form can be downloaded from the website of the University (www.jnu.ac.in) and submitted to the Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 duly filled in all respects enclosing therewith the required documents and a Demand Draft of the required amount drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi as detailed in the Instructions
for completing the Application Form.

Last date for receipt of completed Application Form along with all documents is 15th January, 2013.

For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU to Start New Centers in 2010

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is all set to start its new year with the establishment of three new major centres of nano sciences, informal economy and media studies.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given a nod to these centres and passed the funds for the same.

For more information visit-: http://www.jnu.ac.in/

JNU Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination CBEE 2009

COMBINED BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
FOR ADMISSION TO M.SC. (BIOTECHNOLOGY);
M.SC.(AGRI.)/M.V.SC (BIOTECHNOLOGY) & M.TECH (BIOTECHNOLOGY)PROGRAMMES: 2009-2010

On behalf of the participating Universities, the Jawaharlal Nehru University will hold Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination on Monday, the 18th May, 2009, for admission to (1) M.Sc. (Biotechnology); (2) M.Sc.Agri./M.V.Sc(Biotechnology) and (3) M.Tech (Biotechnology) Programmes being offered by various participating Universities (as per details given against each).The entrance examination will be held at following 52 cities: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Gangtok, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Secunderabad ,Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Katihar, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Pantnagar, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Siliguri, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. (The University reserves the right to change any Centre(s) of Examination without assigning any reason).

1.M.Sc.(Biotechnology) Programme:

M.Sc. Biotechnology programme at (1) University of Allahabad, Allahabad; (2) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu; (3) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; (4) University of Burdwan, Burdwan; (5) Calicut University, Kerala; (6) Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; (7) Goa University, Goa; (8) Gulbarga University, Gulbarga; (9) Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar; (10) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; (11) Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; (12) HNB Garhwal University Garhwal;(13) University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad; (14) University of Jammu, Jammu; (15) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; (16) Kumaun University, Nainital; (17) University of Lucknow, Lucknow; (18) M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara; (19) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; (20) University of Mysore, Mysore; (21) University of North Bengal, Siliguri; (22) Pondicherry University, Pondicherry; (23) University of Pune, Pune; (24) Punjabi University, Patiala; (25) R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur; (26) Sardar Patel University, Gujarat; (27) TERI University, New Delhi; (28) Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam); (29) Thapar University, Patiala; (30) T. M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur; (31) Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (32) Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur; and (33) Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. Eligibility: Candidates with Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-Years B.S. (Physician Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR BDS with at least 55% marks.

2.M.Sc.(Agri.)/M.V.Sc.Biotechnology Programme:

Eligibility: Candidates with Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university in the concerned subjects shown hereunder against each participating university are eligible to apply: (1) for Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar: Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) recognized by Veterinary Council of India. (2) for Ch. Sarwan Kumar H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur: Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (3) for G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar: Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Forestry. (4) for Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur: Agriculture, Veterinary, Dairy Technology, Horticulture or Forestry. (5) for Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur: Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) recognized by Veterinary Council of India. (6) for Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur: Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry. (7) for Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (Maharashtra): Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (8) for Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar: Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry. (9) for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or B. Tech (Biotech), B. Tech (Horticulture). (10) for University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bangalore: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or Sericulture. (11) for University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad: Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (12) for Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar: Biotechnology/Agricultural Horticulture. Candidates with Bachelor Degree in Biology (3 Years duration) will have to spend 3 years in M.Sc. programme.

3.M.Tech(Biotechnology)Programme

M.Tech (Biotechnology) Programme at (1) Anna University, Chennai; (2) Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala; & (3) West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in any one: B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical Engineering/Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Leather Technology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B. Pharma, Chemical Technology, OR M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics. (Also B.Tech/B.E in Electrochemistry, Bioengineering and M.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics in case of Anna University; M.Sc in Marine Biotechnology, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, Environmental Biotechnology in case of Cochin University of Science and Technology and M.Sc. in Bioengineering in case of West Bengal University of Technology).

IMPORTANT NOTE: (for candidates of all categories) Only those candidates who have passed the qualifying examinations in 2007 or thereafter (including those who are appearing in 2009) are eligible to apply. In other words, those who have passed the qualifying examination PRIOR TO 2007 are not eligible to apply for taking admission to any of the programme i.e., (1) M.Sc. (Biotechnology); (2) M.Sc.Agri./M.V.Sc(Biotechnology) and (3) M.Tech (Biotechnology).

Reservation/Concession :
a) Reservation: 15%, 7½% and 3% of seats shall be reserved for SC, ST and Physically Challenged (Handicapped) (PH) candidates respectively. All the SC/ST and PH candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply irrespective of their percentage of marks in the qualifying degree examination. OBC reservation, wherever applicable, will be implemented as per the policy of each participating University.

b) Concession for Kashmiri Migrants: 10% marks will be added to the overall marks scored by a Kashmiri Migrant candidate in the entrance examination. After adding 10% marks, in case he/she is covered in the cut-off point in the merit list, he/she will be offered admission strictly in accordance with his/her inter-se merit alongwith other candidates subject to his/her meeting the minimum prescribed eligibility requirements and also subject to his/her producing valid registration documents issued by the notified authorities certifying the candidate's Kashmiri Migrant status.

Tuition Fee/ Scholarship:
Fee shall be charged from the admitted candidates as per the fee structure of the concerned University. Candidates selected for admission to those of the participating Universities, which are supported by the Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India), are generally eligible for scholarship at the rates prescribed by the Dept. of Biotechnology.

Candidates may please note that the M.Sc. Biotechnology programme being offered at Punjabi University, Patiala and Thapar University, Patiala, is currently not being financially supported by the Department of Biotechnology. Therefore, the award of scholarships, if any, shall be governed by the rules prevailing in these Universities. Students admitted to Gulbarga University will not get any scholarship.

Procedure for getting the form :
In Person: Sets of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained personally on cash payment of Rs.200/- per set from any of the participating University as shown above.

By Post: Those willing to get the Application Form by post should send their request only to the Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, alongwith a Bank Draft (valid for six months) of Rs.260/-(for one set of Application Form and Prospectus). The Bank Draft should be drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi. The request should accompany a self-addressed unstamped envelope of the size of 28x20 cms. indicating clearly on the top of the self addressed envelope the programme for which Application Form is required, i.e., "M.Sc. Biotechnology" OR "M.Sc.(Agri.)/M.V.Sc. Biotechnology" OR "M.Tech. Biotechnology". Please do not send your request through private courier services.

Issue of application forms from-: February 02, 2009

Last date for Issue of application forms-: i) By Post: 06 March, 2009
ii) By Cash: 16 March, 2009

Last date for submission of completed forms-: 16 March, 2009

Important Note: (i) There are different sets of Application Forms and Prospectus for each programme and, therefore, candidates are advised to apply separately in case they wish to apply for more than one programme i.e. (1) For M.Sc. Biotechnology OR (2) For M.Sc.(Agri.)/M.V.Sc. Biotechnology OR (3) For M.Tech. Biotechnology Programme. (ii) Completed Application Forms can be submitted personally in Administrative Block of Jawaharlal Nehru University or should be sent by Registered Post/Speed Post only to the Deputy

Registrar (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 and not to any other participating University. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION FORM THROUGH PRIVATE COURIER SERVICE.

For more information visit : http://www.jnu.ac.in

JNU Direct Admissions Ph.D programme 2009

The University admits a limited number of candidates directly to Ph.D programme on the basis of their performance in the viva voce examination (without Entrance Examination) both in Monsoon and Winter Semesters in various areas of research in the

(1) School of International Studies
(2) School of Social Sciences
(3) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
(4) School of Computer & Systems Sciences
(5) School of Physical Sciences
(6) School of Environmental Sciences
(7) School of Arts and Aesthetics
(8) School of Information Technology
(9) School of Biotechnology
(10) Centre for the Study of Law & Governance
(11) Centre for Molecular Medicine and
(12) Centre for Sanskrit Studies.

Eligibility:
Only those candidates shall be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme who have:

a) Obtained M Phil., M Tech.*, M P H degree of a recognized University/Research Institution with minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale/comparable standard where the grading is based on system other than 10 point scale. The candidates who have obtained M Phil Degree from a University/Institution where dissertation is not graded or grading is not on 10-point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M Phil dissertation along with the Application Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials. Candidates whose M Phil/M Tech/M P H results are awaited are not eligible to appear for viva-voce for admission or

(b) Master’s Degree with FGPA of 6.00 in the 10 point scale/comparable standard or equivalent percentage with at least 2 years research experience in reputed institutions with research publication(s) comparable to M Phil standard.
(i) For admission to Centre for Molecular Medicine, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with MBBS/BVSc degree of recognised University/Institution with one-year experience after internship or with MD or M V Sc degree or with M Tech Degree in Biotechnology after completing MSc. are also eligible.

(ii) For admission to Centre for the Study of Law & Governance, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with relevant administrative/legal experience are also eligible.

(iii) For admission to Centre for Sanskrit Studies, in addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with degrees from any discipline with Sanskrit and Pali background are also eligible.

(iv) For Direct admission to Ph D programme in PSDE, Research Publications in the areas of Discrimination and Exclusion with special reference to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities are desirable.

(v) For School of Information Technology, only those candidates in science branch shall be considered for Direct admission to the Ph.D who have obtained M.Phil in the related field of Science, Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Science with the required Final Grade Point Average (FGPA). In addition to (a) and (b) above, candidates with Advanced Diploma (Post Graduate) in Bioinformatics with the required FGPA are also eligible.

*only for School of Computer and Systems Sciences.

Candidates enjoying employed status and selected for admission shall be required to produce Leave Sanction Order for a period of two years at the time of admission/registration. However, there is a limited provision for exemption of this requirement to candidates employed in research and teaching Institutions located in NCR Region.

Application Forms and Fee
Application Forms and Prospectus will be available at the Counter in the Administrative Block of the University on cash payment of Rs. 200/- per set from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on working days (Monday to Friday) during the following periods:

(i) From 2nd February to 16th March, 2009 for admission in Monsoon Semester

(ii) From 1st September to 15th October, 2009 for admission in Winter Semester

Application Forms and Prospectus can also be had through Post by sending a request alongwith

crossed Bank Draft (valid for six months) for Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi alongwith a self-addressed (unstamped) envelope

of minimum size of 30 x 25 cms with the words “Direct Admission to Ph.D. Programme” inscribed on it to

The Deputy Registrar (Admissions),
Room No. 28, Administrative Block,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi - 110067

For more information & inquiries contact-: director_admissions@mail.jnu.ac.in

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Admissions 2009

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the following UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D Programmes in various schools

I. SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
(A) M.PHIL/Ph.D. in : International Politics, INTERNATIONAL Organisation, Diplomacy and Disarmament, Political Geography; International Legal Studies; International Trade and Development; south asian, central asian, southeast asian & southwest pacific studies; chinese, japanese & korean studies; west asian, north african and sub-Saharan African studies; Canadian, united States and Latin American Studies; european studies; and Russian & Central Asian studies.

Eligibility :
(a) For International Politics, International Organisation, Diplomacy & Disarmament and Political Geography: Master's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Defence/Strategic Studies, International Relations and Area Studies with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in Humanities and other Social Sciences with at least 60% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 65% marks.

(b) For International Legal Studies: LL.B. (Three Year) degree after Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks or an LL.B. (Five year) degree with at least 55% marks in the aggregate or an M.A. with International Law as one of the subjects with at least 55% marks in the aggregate or an LL.M. degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

(c) For International Trade & Development: Master's degree in Economics with at least 50% marks and familiarity with Mathematics and Statistics up to Bachelor's level.

(d) For South Asian, Central Asian, Southeast Asian & Southwest Pacific Studies: Master's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Defence Studies, International Relations and Area Studies with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in Humanities and other Social Sciences with at least 60% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 65% marks.

(e) For Canadian, US and Latin American Studies: Master's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, Sociology, Defence/Strategic Studies, International Relations with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 60% marks.

(f) For all other Disciplines: Master's degree in Political Science, History, Economics, International Relations and Area Studies with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in Humanities and other Social Sciences with at least 60% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 65% marks.

(B) M.A. in : Politics (with specialization in International Relations)
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks.

(C) M.A. in : Economics (with specialization in World Economy)
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in Economics(with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject)/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Engineering under 10+2+3 (or equivalent) pattern of education with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

II. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE STUDIES
(A) M.Phil./Ph.D. in : french, german, arabic, russian, persian, Chinese, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, hindi Translation, english, linguistics, japanese AND spanish.
Eligibility :
(i) M.Phil./Ph.D. in Languages/Subjects other than English, Linguistics and Hindi Translation: Master's degree in the concerned language/subject with at least 50% marks.

(ii) M.Phil./Ph.D. in English: Master's Degree in English or Linguistics or Sociology or History or Political Science or Philosophy or Folklore or Film & Communication Studies or Culture Studies or Comparative Literature with at least 50% marks.

(ii) M. Phil/Ph.D. in Linguistics: Master's Degree in Linguistics or Psychology or Sociology or Folklore or Culture Studies or any Language or M.Sc. in Speech & Hearing or Computer Science Engineering or MCA with at least 50% marks.

(iv) M. Phil/Ph.D. in Hindi Translation: Master's degree in Hindi with 50% marks and English or any Indian language as one of the subject at B.A. level other than Hindi or Master's degree in any Indian/ Foreign language with 50% marks and Hindi as one of the subject at B. A. level.

(B) M.Phil. in Portuguese
ELIGIBILITY : Master's degree in Portuguese with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in any other Romance Language (Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian) or in English with at least 50% marks and an Advanced Diploma in Portuguese with at least 50% marks.

(C) M.A. in: arabic, chinese, English, french, german, hindi, Japanese, KOREAN, linguistics, persian, russian, spanish and urdu.
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 45% marks with adequate proficiency in the concerned language.

(D) B.A. (HONS.) in : arabic, chinese, french, german, japanese, korean, persian, russian and spanish (with entry points TO both 1st and 2nd Year).
Eligibility : (ia) For B.A. (Hons.) : (1st Year) : Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks.
(ib) Certificates of Alimiah and Molvi issued by some Madrasas have also been recognised as equivalent to 10+2 for admission to B.A. (Hons.) 1st year only provided that the candidates have secured at least 45% marks. Names of the Madrasas are detailed in the Prospectus 2009-10 and are also notified on JNU website www.jnu.ac.in.
(ii) For B.A. (Hons.) : (2nd Year) : First year of Bachelor's degree or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto with at least 45% marks under 10+2+3 pattern of education with adequate proficiency in the concerned language.

III. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(A) M.Phil./PH.D. Programme is offered by the following Centres which have their curricular and research work organized on interdisciplinary basis with a focus on some major problems of study:
Centres : Economic Studies and Planning ; Historical Studies; Political Studies; Regional Development (Geography, Economics and Population Studies); Social Systems (Sociology); Educational Studies (Psychology, Sociology, Economics and History of Education); Social Medicine and Community Health; Philosophy and Studies in Science Policy.

Eligibility :
(a) For Centre for Studies in Science Policy: Master's degree in Social Science or Humanities or Law or Management with 55% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine with 60% marks.

(b) For Centre of Social Medicine & Community Health: Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, History/Social Work, Geography, Population Studies, Public Administration, Nutrition and other relevant Applied Science and Social Science subjects with 50% marks.

(c) For all other Centres: Master's degree in the subject concerned with at least 50% marks or Master's degree in allied subjects or Humanities with at least 55% marks or Master's degree in Natural Sciences with at least 60% marks.

(B) M.Phil./Ph.D. (Master of Public health)
Eligibility : mbbs Degree with atleast 50% marks and atleast one year's work experience after internship; or M.Sc. Degree in Nursing with atleast 50% marks and atleast one year's experience in Community Health Nursing.

(C) M.A. in : Economics, geography, History, political science and sociology
Eligibility : (a) For M.A. in History, Political Science, Geography and Sociology: Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 45% marks. (b) For M.A. in Economics: Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks, and Mathematics either at 10+2 level or at Bachelor's level, either as subsidiary or as honours.

IV. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
(A) M.PHIL./PH.D. in areas of interdisciplinary research in molecular Biology, genetic engineering, plant biotechnology, genetics, developmental biology, cell biology, immunology, neurobiology, microbiology, radiation and cancer biology, bio-physics and structural biology.

Eligibility : M. Sc. or equivalent degree, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grades, in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics or Physical Sciences, as well as to those with M.B.B.S or M. Tech. or M. Sc. (Agriculture) or M. Sc. (Veterinary Sciences) degree with 55% marks. Candidates having the M. Sc. or equivalent degree in allied subjects of Life Sciences, including Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology, or in Chemistry or Physics are also eligible.

(B) M.Sc. in life sciences : An integrated interdisciplinary programme in Modern Biology.
Eligibility : Bachelor's (B. Sc. or B Tech or equivalent) in Biological, Physical or Agricultural Sciences under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks.


V. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(A) M.PHIL./PH.D. in environmental sciences including interdisciplinary areas of biology(Ecology, biotechnology, biophysics, bioremediation), chemistry (Air, Water, Soil pollution), geology and physics.
Eligibility : M.Sc. degree or equivalent in any branch of basic or applied science or MBBS or B.Tech./B.E. with minimum 55% marks.

(B) M.Sc. in environmental sciences : an interdisciplinary course with environmental orientation, drawn from relevant areas of biological, chemical, earth and physical sciences.
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in any branch of basic or applied science under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks.


VI. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER & SYSTEMS SCIENCES
The school offers academic programmes leading to the degrees in computer science and technology

(A) M.phil./ph.d. & m.tech/ph.d.
Eligibility : Master's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science or Bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering or Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with at least 55% marks.

(B) M.C.A. (master of computer applications) : 3 year programme open to candidates with adequate competence in mathematics.
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in any discipline with adequate competence in Mathematics under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55% marks.


VII. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(A) Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. in physical sciences/Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. in Chemical sciences. the emphasis is on topics of Chemical Physics, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Disordered Systems, Granular Materials, Mathematical Physics, Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics, Nonlinear Dynamics, Probability Measure, Quantum Chaos, Quantum Optics, Statistical Nuclear Physics, and String Theory. Experimental areas include Complex Fluids, Supra-molecular Chemistry, Materials Science, Superconductivity, Magnestism, Nonlinear Optics, Semiconductors, Polymers and Nanoparticle Physics, and Ultrafast Photophysical Processes in Bio and Nano-materials.
Eligibility :M.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, with at least of 55% marks. Candidates having majored in Physics or Chemistry should have had Mathematics at least up to the B.Sc. level. Candidates majoring in Chemistry should have specialization in Organic/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics at the Master's level. Exceptions can be made in case of applicants with B.Tech. (Electronics/Electrical) degrees provided they successfully qualify the entrance examination.

(B) M.Sc. in Physics
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree (with Physics as one of the subjects) under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with 55% marks in the aggregate (or in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combined), or in Physics Honours.

VIII. SCHOOL OF ARTS & AESTHETICS

(A) M.Phil./Ph.D.: The School offers M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in three different streams - Visual Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies and Cinema Studies. (Admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D. is through a separate entrance examination for each discipline followed by a viva-voce.)
Eligibility : Master's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

(b) M.A. in Arts & Aesthetics: The School offers M.A. programme with cross disciplinary study of the Visual, Cinematic and Performing Arts.
Eligibility : Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 50% marks.

IX. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(A) Pre-Ph.D/Ph.D in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Eligibility : (a) Master's Degree in any branch of Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science/MCA. (b) MBBS or BHMS or equivalent degree as recognized by Government Council such as MCI. (c) B.Tech or B.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering, B.Pharm degree or equivalent.Common to all three categories is a minimum requirement of 55% marks.

(B) M.Tech. in computational and systems biology
Eligibility : (a) Master's Degree in any branch of Sciences including Biological, Chemical, Mathematical, Physical, Statistics, Computer Sciences/MCA. (b) MBBS or BHMS or equivalent degree as recognized by Government Council such as MCI. (c) B.Tech. or B.E. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering, B.Pharm degree or equivalent. Common to all three categories is a minimum requirement of 55% marks and Mathematics till class XII is compulsory.

X. SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Pre-Ph.D./ph.d. in areas of Gene Transfer and Expression in Eukaryotic system, Transcription Control and Gene Regulation, Protein Engineering, Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases, Molecular Immunology, Protein folding and Stability, Optimization of Recombinant Protein Production, Structural Biology & Molecular Bioinformatics, and Biochemical Engineering, Molecular virology, cancer biology, molecular cell biology.
Eligibility : Master's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any branch of Biological Sciences with at least 55% marks.

XI. CENTRE FOR SANSKRIT STUDIES
(A) M.Phil./Ph.D. in Sanskrit
Eligibility : Master's degree in Sanskrit or in an allied subject (with Sanskrit up to B.A. level) with at least 55% marks.

(B) M.A. in Sanskrit
Eligibility : Bachelor's Degree in Sanskrit or in any other subject under 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 45% marks.

XII. CENTRE FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Pre-Ph.D/Ph.D in Areas of Metobolic Disorders, Infectious and non-infectious Diseases, Diagnostics and MOLECULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
Eligibility : Master's degree of recognized University/Institution in any branch of biological sciences/MBBS/BVSc./B.Pharm. with at least 55% marks.

XIII. CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE
M.Phil./Ph.d. in Law and Governance
Eligibility : Master's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, History, Philosophy or Law with 50% marks; or 60% in any branch of natural science.
The University will hold Entrance Examination on May 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2009 for admission to various full-time programmes of study at the following 51 cities : Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Gangtok, Guwahati, Goa, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Katihar, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Pant Nagar, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Secunderabad (A.P.), Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Siliguri (Distt. Jalpaiguri), Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. In addition, the University will hold entrance examination at Kathmandu (Nepal). (The University reserves the right to change/cancel any centre of examination without assigning any reason.)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Foreign Nationals: All foreign nationals present in India are required to appear in the Entrance Examination subject to their fulfilling minimum Eligibility requirements as prescribed for Indian students as indicated under Category 'A' above. However, in the event of their selection, they will be considered for admission subject to equivalence of their degrees as per Eligibility requirements.

Reservation of seats : Upto 22.5 per cent (15% for SC and 7.5% for ST) of seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates respectively in all programmes of study. 3% seats are reserved for Physically Challenged (Handicapped) candidates (with a minimum of 40% disability) in each category i.e. General, SC, ST and OBC. All SC, ST and Physically Challenged (Handicapped) candidates who have passed and/or are appearing in the qualifying examination are eligible to appear in the entrance examination irrespective of their percentage of marks. 27% seats are reserved for OBC candidates (non creamy layer) subject to availability of sufficient infrastructure.

Besides, all candidates who have passed qualifying examination prescribed for admission to the concerned programme of study from the identified backward districts, will be eligible for deprivation points. All Kashmiri migrants and wards/widows of certain categories of Defence Personnel will be eligible for deprivation points subject to their submitting a documentary evidence of their status (For details, refer to Chapter V of Prospectus). All female candidates are also eligible for deprivation points. Only those candidates will be eligible for deprivation points as stated above who seek admission through Entrance Examination.

Please note that: There is a different Application Form for each Category i.e. Category 'A' and Category 'D' (Admission through Entrance Examination), Category 'B' (Direct Admission to Ph.D. programmes) and Category 'C' (Admission of JRF holders). Candidates should therefore clearly indicate on the self addressed envelope, the Category for which the Application Form is required by them.

For admission through Entrance Examination under Category-A above and Certificate of Proficiency (Part-Time Programme) under Category-D above, candidates can opt upto a maximum of three Fields of Study in a single Application Form for the same level of Programmes i.e. COP(Part-Time) or B.A. (Hons.) (1st Year) or M.A./M.Sc./MCA or M.Phil/Ph.D.,Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D.,M.Tech./Ph.D.,M.P.H./Ph.D., and are not required to submit separate Application Forms. In case a candidate submits more than one Application Form for the same level of programmes of study, his/her candidature will be rejected. However, this restriction will not apply to candidates who apply for Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme under Category-B above, JRF holders to M.Phil./Ph.D. and Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. programmes under Category-C above and Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Proficiency (Part-Time Programmes) under Category-D above. Candidates are required to submit separate Application Form for each Field of Study for admission to B.A. (Hons.) 2nd Year under category A above, Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme under Category-B above, JRF holders to M.Phil/Ph.D. and Pre-Ph.D./Ph.D. under Category-C above and for Diploma and Advanced Diploma (Part-Time) programmes under Category-D above.

How to apply :
Sets of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained (i) either personally from the Counter in the Administrative Block of the University on cash payment of Rs. 200/- per set from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on all working days (Monday to Friday); or (ii) through post by sending crossed Bank Draft (valid for six months) for Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi alongwith a self-addressed (unstamped) envelope of the minimum size of 30 cms X 25 cms. clearly indicating the Category for which the Application Form is required on the self-addressed envelope to the Deputy registrar (admissions), Room No. 28, Administrative Block, jawaharlal Nehru university, new delhi-110067. Candidates seeking Application Form and Prospectus from Nepal are required to send a bank draft of Indian Rs.400/- or equivalent in US Dollars. Money Orders and Cheques are not accepted. Please do not send your request through private courier services.

Dates to rememmber
ISSUE OF APPLICATION FORMS FROM : FEBRUARY 2, 2009
LAST DATE FOR ISSUE OF APPLICATION FORMS
(i) By Post : MARCH 6, 2009
(ii) At Cash Counter : MARCH 16, 2009
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS : MARCH 16
Note
1. Candidates who are due to appear in respective qualifying examination prescribed for Eligibility for admission to a particular programme are also eligible to appear in the entrance examination. In the event of their selection, they will be admitted only if their results of the qualifying examination are declared before 14th August, 2009 and they fulfil the minimum Eligibility requirements as prescribed in the prospectus.

2. The University does not offer correspondence courses.

3. While the University, on its part, shall ensure timely dispatch of Application Forms soon after receipt of the request from intending candidates, it will, however, not accept responsibility for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.

4. Any dispute with regard to any matter relating to admission shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

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Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination 2009 JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University will hold Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination on Monday, the 18th May, 2009, for admission to (1) M.Sc. (Biotechnology); (2) M.Sc.Agri./M.V.Sc(Biotechnology) and (3) M.Tech (Biotechnology) Programmes being offered by various participating Universities (as per details given against each).The entrance examination will be held at following 52 cities: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Gangtok, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Secunderabad ,Imphal, Indore, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Katihar, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Pantnagar, Patna, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Silchar, Siliguri, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. (The University reserves the right to change any Centre(s) of Examination without assigning any reason).

1. M.SC. (BIOTECHNOLOGY) PROGRAMME:

Eligibility : Eligibility: Candidates with Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary & Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-Years B.S. (Physician Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR BDS with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for M.Sc.(Biotechnology) programme being offered by ; (1) University of Allahabad, Allahabad; (2) Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu; (3) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; (4) University of lBurdwan, Golapbag; (5) Calicut University, Kerala; (6)Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; (7) Goa University, Goa; (8) Gulbarga University,Gulbarga; (9) Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hissar; (10) Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; (11) Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; (12) HNB Garwal University, Garhwal; (13) University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad; (14) University ;of Jammu, Jammu; (15) Jawarlal Nehru University, New Delhi; (16) Kumaun University, Nainital; (17) University of Lucknow, Lucknow; (18) M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara; (19) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; (20) University of Mysore, Maysore; (21) University of north Bengal, Siliguri; (22) Ponducherry University, Ponducherry; (23) University of Pune , Pune; (24) Punjab University, Patiala; (25) R.T.M Nagpur University, Nagpur; (26) Sardar Patel lUniversity, Gujrat; (27) Tezpur University, Tezpur (Assam); (28) Thapar University, Patiala; (29) Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and (30) Visva-Bharti University, Santiniketan.

2. M.SC (AGRI.) MV.Sc BIOTAECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

Eligibility: Candidates with Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university in the concerned subjects shown hereunder against each participating university are eligible to apply: (1) for Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar: Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) recognized by Veterinary Council of India. (2) for Ch. Sarwan Kumar H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur: Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (3) for G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar: Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Forestry. (4) for Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur: Agriculture, Veterinary, Dairy Technology, Horticulture or Forestry. (5) for Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur: Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) recognized by Veterinary Council of India. (6) for Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur: Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry. (7) for Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani (Maharashtra): Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (8) for Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar: Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry. (9) for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or B. Tech (Biotech), B. Tech (Horticulture). (10) for University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bangalore: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or Sericulture. (11) for University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad: Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. (12) for Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar: Biotechnology/Agricultural Horticulture. Candidates with Bachelor Degree in Biology (3 Years duration) will have to spend 3 years in M.Sc. programme.

3. M.Tech (Biotechnology) Programme at (1) Anna University, Chennai; (2) Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala; & (3) West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in any one: B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical Engineering/Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Leather Technology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B. Pharma, Chemical Technology, OR M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics. (Also B.Tech/B.E in Electrochemistry, Bioengineering and M.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics in case of Anna University; M.Sc in Marine Biotechnology, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, Environmental Biotechnology in case of Cochin University of Science and Technology and M.Sc. in Bioengineering in case of West Bengal University of Technology).

IMPORTANT NOTE: (for candidates of all categories) Only those candidates who have passed the qualifying examinations in 2007 or thereafter (including those who are appearing in 2009) are eligible to apply. In other words, those who have passed the qualifying examination PRIOR TO 2007 are not eligible to apply for taking admission to any of the programme i.e., (1) M.Sc. (Biotechnology); (2) M.Sc.Agri./M.V.Sc(Biotechnology) and (3) M.Tech (Biotechnology).


RESERVATION/CONCESSION

a) Reservation: 15%, 7½% and 3% of seats shall be reserved for SC, ST and Physically Challenged (Handicapped) (PH) candidates respectively. All the SC/ST and PH candidates who have passed the qualifying examination are eligible to apply irrespective of their percentage of marks in the qualifying degree examination. OBC reservation, wherever applicable, will be implemented as per the policy of each participating University.

b) Concession for Kashmiri Migrants: 10% marks will be added to the overall marks scored by a Kashmiri Migrant candidate in the entrance examination. After adding 10% marks, in case he/she is covered in the cut-off point in the merit list, he/she will be offered admission strictly in accordance with his/her inter-se merit alongwith other candidates subject to his/her meeting the minimum prescribed eligibility requirements and also subject to his/her producing valid registration documents issued by the notified authorities certifying the candidate's Kashmiri Migrant status.

TUITION FEE/SCHOLSHIP:
Fee shall be charged from the admitted candidates as per the fee structure of concerned University. Candidates selected for admission to those of the participating Universities, which are supported by the Department of Biotechnology (Govt of India), are generally eligible for scholarship at the rates prescribed by the Dept of Biotechnology.

Candidates may please be note that the M.Sc. Biotechnology programme being offered at Punjab University, Patiala and Thapar University, Patiala, is currently not being financially supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Therefore, the ward of scholarships, if any, shall be governed by the rules prevailing in these Universities. Students admitted to Gulbarga University will not get any scholarship.

TO APPLY:

In Person: Sets of Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained personally on cash payment of Rs.200/- per set from any of the participating University as shown above.

By Post: Those willing to get the Application Form by post should send their request only to the Deputy Registrar (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, alongwith a Bank Draft (valid for six months) of Rs.260/-(for one set of Application Form and Prospectus). The Bank Draft should be drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi. The request should accompany a self-addressed unstamped envelope of the size of 28x20 cms. indicating clearly on the top of the self addressed envelope the programme for which Application Form is required, i.e., "M.Sc. Biotechnology" OR "M.Sc.(Agri.)/M.V.Sc. Biotechnology" OR "M.Tech. Biotechnology". Please do not send your request through private courier services.

Issue of application forms from : February 02, 2009

Last date for Issue of application forms : i) By Post: 06 March, 2009

ii) By Cash: 16 March, 2009

Last date for submission of completed forms : 16 March, 2009

Important Note: (i) There are different sets of Application Forms and Prospectus for each programme and, therefore, candidates are advised to apply separately in case they wish to apply for more than one programme i.e. (1) For M.Sc. Biotechnology OR (2) For M.Sc.(Agri.)/M.V.Sc. Biotechnology OR (3) For M.Tech. Biotechnology Programme. (ii) Completed Application Forms can be submitted personally in Administrative Block of Jawaharlal Nehru University or should be sent by Registered Post/Speed Post only to the Deputy

Registrar (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067 and not to any other participating University. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION FORM THROUGH PRIVATE COURIER SERVICE.

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