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Exam Details:

Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) 2019
&
Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology (CEEB) 2019
Registered office:
West Block-1, Wing No. 6, 2^nd Floor, RK Puram, New Delhi 110066
Office for communication:
C-20 1A/8 ,Sector 62, IITK Outreach Centre, Gautam Budh Nagar,
NOIDA-201309, Uttar Pradesh (India)
For queries:
Phone: 7827980285, 7827980286 Email: jnuee-nta@nic.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established by Ministry of Human Resource Development as an independent autonomous, self-reliant and selfsustained premier testing organization. The conduct of the JNUEE 2019 and CEEB 2019 examinations has been entrusted to the NTA by Government of India.

The NTA will conduct the next JNUEE 2019 and CEEB 2019 examinations from 27 May to 30 May, 2019.

The Test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only. The candidates who desire to appear in the test may see the detailed Information Bulletin for JNUEE 2019 and CEEB 2019 which will be available on the website www.nta.ac.in and www.ntajnu.nic.in w.e.f. 15^th March, 2019.

The candidates are required to apply online between 15^th March, 2019 to 15^th April, 2019. The fees can be paid up to 16^th April, 2019.

About JNUEE (JNU Entrance Examination)

Admission to JNU is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Level Entrance Examination. The final selection is based upon the performance in the CBT for all programmes of study, except M.Phil. and Ph.D. For Selection in M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates are called for Viva voce and final merit list for selection is made with 70% weightage for CBT score and 30% weightage for Viva. For details kindly refer to the e-prospectus 2019-20. 

About CEEB (Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology)

Jawaharlal Nehru University has been conducting the Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology [CEEB] programme on behalf of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for 54 participating Universities for admitting students to four Masters Programmes in Biotechnology i.e. M.Sc. Biotechnology [33 Universities], M. Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology [11 Universities], M. VSc. [03 Universities] and M. Tech. Biotechnology [07 Universities].

General Information

Major Subject group and sub-subjects for Degree programmes

Master and Doctoral degrees are awarded by JNU under 16 Schools & Special Centres available at

Annexure-II in Information Bulletin.

Scheme of Examination:

Mode of Examination: LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test).

Duration: 3 Hours

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions.

Maximum Marks: 100.

Scoring

·         1, 2, 3 or 4 Marks for correct response (weightage of each question may vary for different programme)

·         No negative marking for incorrect response Medium of Paper ENGLISH ONLY (Language courses may have exception)

Centre, Date and Shift of Examination: As indicated on the Admit Card.

Eligibility:

To know more information about ‘Eligibility’ please see the Information Bulletin on the website www.nta.ac.in and www.ntajnu.nic.in.

Age Limit:

The Minimum Age limit for B.A. (Hons.) Programme is 17 years as on 1 October 2019. There is no age bar for any other programme.

How to Apply:

·         Candidates can apply for JNUEE 2019 and CEEB 2019 “Online” only on the website.

·         Online Application Form may be submitted by accessing NTA website. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted, in any case.

·         (i) Applicants can opt for maximum of three fields of study of their choice for the same level of Programme for appearing in the Entrance Examination. Single Application Form should indicate order of preference of fields of study for admission. (ii) Option(s) once exercised shall be final and no change of option(s) shall be allowed. The preference wise option given by the candidate in Online Application will be considered as final e.g. a candidate who has been selected for a discipline falling under higher preference will have no claim for other preferences of the same level of Programme. In other words, if a candidate gets selected in disciplines of higher preference, he/she will be offered admission only in that. (iii) If a candidate submits more than one Application Form for the same level of Programme, all his/her Application Form shall summarily be rejected.

·         Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

·         Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the given e-mail address or SMS on given mobile number only.

·         Instructions for filling Online Application Form :

v  Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read Information Bulletin carefully to ensure your eligibility.

v  Follow the 5 steps given below to Apply Online:

Step-1: Apply for Online Registration and note down the system generated Application No.

Step-2: Fill Online Application Form

Step-3: Upload Scanned Photo (between 10 kb - 200 kb) & Signature (between 4kb - 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.

Step-4: Pay Examination Fee using Syndicate/ICICI Payment Gateway and keep the proof of fee paid.

Step-5: Download Confirmation Page and Print at least four copies of Confirmation Page.

v  All the 5 Steps can be completed together or at separate times.

·         The candidates invited for viva-voce/those finally selected for admission will be intimated on their email id alternatively candidates can access the intimation on the JNU website. They are advised to make timely arrangements to appear for the viva-voce and for joining the programme, as the case may be. The University will not issue any paper intimation to the candidates.

·         Candidates are advised to check JNU admission link regularly on website.

·         It will be in the interest of candidates selected for admission to report for registration and join the programme of study immediately after the commencement of registration process.

Note:

1.    The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and Step-4 are not completed. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

2.    No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA/JNU under any circumstances.

3.    The entire application process of JNUEE 2019 and CEEB 2019 is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees, and Printing of Confirmation Page. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ by Hand.

4.    Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website regularly for latest examination related updates and to check their e-mails.

Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instrument/ Geometry/ Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room.

Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange) and transparent water bottle to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwich etc.

Closing Date:

Online Submission of Application Form: 15^th March to 15^th April, 2019 up to 11:50 pm

Last Date of Successful Transaction of Fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking through e-challan up to bank hours: 16^th April, 2019 up to 11:50 pm

Dates of Examination: 27, 28, 29 and 30 May, 2019. 31 May as Reserve Day

Comments:

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Exam Details:

DBT Junior Research Fellowship in Biotechnology, DBT-JRF 2019

Department of Biotechnology

Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India

New Delhi, Website www.bcil.nic.in

Applications are invited from bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India for award of "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship" (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The candidates will be selected through "Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)". Based on performance in BET, two categories of merit list will be prepared (Category-I and Category-II). Government of India norms for reservation will be followed for selection. Candidates selected under category-I will be eligible to avail fellowship under the programme. These will be tenable in any University/Institute in India where the selected candidate registers for Ph.D. programme. Candidates selected under Category-II will be eligible to be appointed in any DBT sponsored project and avail fellowship from the project equivalent to NET/GATE, subject to selection through institutional selection process. There will be no binding on Principal Investigators of DBT sponsored projects to select JRF for their project from category-II list. Selection in category-II will not entitle student for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme.

Eligibility:

Qualification: M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.V.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ B.E./ B.Tech. in any discipline of Biotechnology. M.Sc./ M.Tech. Bio-informatics/ Computational Biology. Students admitted under DBT supported Postgraduate Teaching Programs. M.Sc. Life Science/ Bioscience/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Bio-physics. Candidates appearing in the final year examination are also eligible to apply.

Marks: Minimum 60% marks for General, EWS & OBC category and 55% for SC/ ST/ Differently abled in aggregate (orequivalent grade).

Age Limit: Upto 28 years as on the last date of application (22^nd March 2019) for General & EWS category. Age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ST/ Differently Abled/ women candidates and upto 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

DETAILS OF THE AWARD

DBT-BET (category-l) entitles a candidate for activation of fellowship subject to Ph.D registration of the candidate in a recognized university or Institute in the country within 2 years from the date of issue of award letter. Registration for Ph.D is candidate's responsibility and DBT has no role/ responsibility in this matter. Verification of documents will be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Award letter will not be issued to candidates found ineligible or who submit incorrect documents.

MODE OF SELECTION

The candidates will be selected by computer based, "Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)". A candidate may opt for any three centers of their choice from the options given in the application form. Efforts would be made to allot one of the three opted cities/ centers however in certain cases candidate may be allotted a different city/ center due to administrative reasons. No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the test.

How to Apply:

Mode of Application

For detailed procedure for filling the application form, payment of application fee and uploading of required documents/ certificates in the prescribed format, please visit: www.bcil.nic.in.

A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of Rs. 1000/- is payable online by General/ OBC/ EWS candidates and Rs 250/- by SC/ ST/ Differently abled candidates.

Important Dates:

Online Registration Start: 20^th February, 2019

Online Registration Close: 22^nd March, 2019

Date of BET 2019 Exam: 14^th April, 2019 (Sunday)

Display of question paper and answer key on website: 15^th April, 2019

Last date of accepting representation of any discrepancy in Question paper & Answer key: 15^th April, 2019

Declaration of BET 2019 Result: 22^nd May, 2019

Comments:

To know more Information about this courses please visit: www.bcil.nic.in

Department of Biotechnology 

Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (Co-ordinated by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi, Website www.dbtindia.nic.in

DBT Junior Research Fellowship in Biotechnology (DBT JRF) 2018 

The fellowship will be granted on the basis of DBT JRF Biotechnology Eligibility Test 2018 

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship" (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology. JRFs will be selected according to merit under two categories: Category I & II. 

Category I fellowship (Top 275 in number) are tenable in any University/ Institute in India where the students can register for PhD 

Category II students (100 in number) will be eligible to join any DBT sponsored project and avail fellowship from project, equivalent to NET/GATE qualifications as per DST Guidelines, subject to selection through institutional selection process 

Registration for PhD will be decided by Institutional rules 

Fellowship will be co-terminus with the duration of project and institutional rules will be applicable. There will be no binding on plus of DBT sponsored projects to select JRF/SRF for their projects from category II list 

Selection in Category II will not entitle student for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme 

Eligibility Criteria 

Qualification for DBT JRF 2018: M.Sc./M.Tech/ M.V.Sc. degree with Biotechnology in title of degree e.g. Biotechnology, specialization such as Agricultural, Animal/Veterinary, Medical, Marine, Industrial, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food, Bio-resources Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biosciences and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics" and M.Sc "Molecular & Human Genetics" and M.Sc."Neuroscience" as well as BE/B. Tech in Biotechnology (4-year course after 10+2) recognized by UGC/AICTE 

Marks for DBT JRF 2018: Minimum 60% marks for General and OBC category and 55% for SC/ST/PH in aggregate (or equivalent grade) 

Age Limit for DBT JRF 2018: Upto 28 years as on the last date of application (10th February 2018) for general category; age relaxation of up t o 5 years (up to 33 years) for SC/ST/PH and women candidates and 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-creamy layer) 

Details of the Awards 

DBT BET (category I) entitles a candidate for activation of fellowship subject to PhD registration of the candidate (candidate's responsibility) in a recognized university or Institute in the country within 2 years. At present, very few institutes or universities allow B. Tech students to register for PhD directly. Registration for PhD is candidate's responsibility and BCIL or DBT have no role in this 

Award letters would be issued only after verification of necessary documents. In case of wrong documents submitted by candidates or ineligible candidates, award letters will not be issued 

Selection Procedure 

The candidates will be selected based on an online test, "Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)" A candidates may opt for any three centers of their choice from the options given in the application form 

Efforts would be made to allot one of the three opted cities/centres, however, in certain cases candidate may be allotted a different city/centre due to administrative reasons 
No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the test 

How to Apply 

For details to apply online in the prescribed application form, please visit www.dbtindia.nic.in 

Stepwise procedure for filling the application form, payment of application fee and uploading of required documents/certificates is given on the website 

General/OBC candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000/-; for SC/ST/PH categories are exempted from payment of application fee 

The application fee is payable online only as detailed on the link for completion of application process; the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Incomplete applications will not be entertained 

Important Dates 

Online Registration star 02nd January 2018 
Online Registration close 05th February 2018 
Date of BET-2018 Exam: 18th March 2018 (Sunday) 
Display of Question Paper and Answer key on website: 19th March 2018 
Last Date of Accepting Representation of any Answer Key 29th March 2018 
Declaration of BET Result: 27th April 2018

Comments:

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South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi

Deputy Registrar (Admissions), South Asian University, Akbar Bhavan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 (India)

Phone No.: +91-11-24122512-14

South Asian University SAU Delhi PG Entrance Exam 2016. South Asian University (SAU), Delhi invites applications for admission to 2 years Master of Science (M.Sc) in Applied Mathematics, Biotechnlogy, Computer Science, Development Economics, International Relations, Master of Arts (M.A) in Sociology, Master of Law(LL.M), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programs for the academic session 2016-17

South Asian University (SAU) is an International University established by the Governments of the Eight Member Nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) viz. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The aim of evolving a South Asian consciousness, offers Master’s and M.Phil, Ph.D Level Programs in Development Economics, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics, Sociology, International Relations and Legal Studies

List of Master’s Level Programs Offered at SAU

Dept. of Mathematics: M.Sc (Applied Mathematics) (30 Seats)

Faculty of Life Sciences & Biotechnology:  M.Sc (Biotechnology) (30 Seats)

Dept. of Computer Science: M.Sc (Computer Science) (30 Seats)

Faculty of Economics: M.A. (Development Economics) (30 Seats)

Dept. of International Relations: M.A. (International Relations) (30 Seats)

Faculty of Legal Studies: LL.M (Master of Laws) (30 Seats)

Dept. of Sociology: M.A. (Sociology) (30 Seats)

List of M.Phil, hD Programs Offered at SAU

Faculty of Economics: M.Phil, PhD (Economics) (08 Seats)

Dept. of Computer Science: M.Phil, PhD (Computer Sci) (08 Seats)

Faculty of Life Sciences & Biotechnology: M.Phil, PhD (Biotechnology) (10 Seats)

Dept. of Sociology: M.Phil, PhD (Sociology) (08 Seats)

Dept. of International Relations: M.Phil, PhD (International Relations) (08 Seats)

Faculty of Legal Studies: M.Phil, PhD (Legal Studies) (06 Seats)

Dept. of Mathematics: M.Phil, PhD (Applied Mathematics) (08 Seats)

Eligibility Criteria

For Master’s Level Programmes

For admission to the Master Level Programs in SAU, a minimum of 15 years of education under 10+2+3 (i.e., 12 years schooling and 3 years Bachelor’s degree) pattern is essential. Applicants who have completed 4 years of Bachelor’s degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) are also eligible, though the Master-level program will be of 2 years duration for them

Candidates who have obtained Bachelor’s degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under 10+2+2 pattern) will not be eligible for admission to SAU’s Master Level Programs. However, students who have completed two years Bachelor degree and thereafter have completed one year of MA, M.Sc can apply

For admission to the LLM Program in SAU, a minimum of 17 years of education (12 years of schooling + 5 years Integrated BA, LLB degree with prescribed percentage of 50% marks) is the minimum prescribed eligibility

Candidates who have completed 12 years of schooling + 3 year Bachelor’s degree + 3 years LLB degree or 12 years’ schooling and 4 years’ LLB degree with prescribed percentage of 50% marks are also eligible

For admission to MA (Development Economics) and MA (International Relations) Programsof study, the minimum prescribed eligibility percentage in Bachelor’s degree is 50%

For M.A in Sociology Program: Candidate should have 12 years of schooling + a 3 year Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries

For LLM, the minimum prescribed eligibility percentage in LLB degree is 50%

For M.Sc (Applied Mathematics), M.Sc (Biotechnology) and M.Sc (Computer Science) Programs of study, the minimum eligibility percentage in Bachelors degree is 55%

Candidates who have not yet completed the Bachelor’s degree, but are yet to appear for their last year, semester exam, may also apply for admission to Master degree Programs and appear in the entrance exam provisionally

For M.Phil, PhD Level Programmes

For admission to M.Phil, PhD Level Programmes in SAU, a minimum 17 years of education (12 years of schooling + 3 year Bachelor’s degree + 2 year Master’s degree with prescribed percentage of marks as indicated below) is the minimum prescribed eligibility

For M.Phil, PhD (Legal Studies), those who have done LLB followed by a one-year LLM degree with the prescribed 50% marks are also eligible

For admission to M.Phil, PhD Programs in Economics, Sociology, International Relations, and Legal Studies, the minimum prescribed eligibility percentage in Master’s degree is 50%; and for M.Phil, PhD Programs in Applied Mathematics, Biotechnology & Computer Sci., the minimum prescribed eligibility percentage in Master’s degree is 55%

Candidates who have not completed their Master’s degree and are yet to appear for their last year, semester exam for Master’s degree may also apply for admission to M.Phil, PhD Programs and appear in the Entrance Exam

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online

Entrance Test will be conducted simultaneously throughout the SAARC region on 10th April 2016

The fee for appearing in the entrance test is US $10 or INR 650/-; applications for admission will be accepted only online and payment must be made by Credit, Debit Cards or Net Banking

They can then courier a bank draft for US$ 10 or INR 650/- drawn in favor of “South Asian University” payable at New Delhi

Candidates who are unable to pay the applocation fee online can courier a bank draft for Rs. 650,- drawn in favor of “South Asian University” payable at New Delhi to the Deputy Registrar Admissions, South Asian University, Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 (India)

Important Dates

Last Date for Submitting Filled Application Forms: 11th March 2016

Entrance Test on: 10th April 2016 (Sunday)

Classes Begin: 26th July 2016

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Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test (SAAT-2015), a national level entrance test is conducted by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Universityevery year to select bright students from different parts of our country. The test is being conducted for different programs offered in different constituent institutes / schools of the university. SAAT-2015, the seventh edition of this entrance test, will be held on 09th May 2015 (Saturday) at 65 centers across 46 cities of India. The test is primarily a multiple choice type written test and the standard of the test is comparable with any other national level entrance test. Short listed candidates will be called to attend an open counselling for admission into various programmes of the university. Another feature of this entrance test is that the candidates with diploma in engineering/ technology/ pharmacy and hotel management are eligible for admission into regular courses under lateral entry scheme through SAAT-2015.

Courses Offered

Bachelor Degree Programmes:

Ø       Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in different branches of engineering at ITER.

Ø       Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at IMS & SH.

Ø       Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) at IDS.

Ø       Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) at SPS.

Ø       Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT) at SHM.

Ø       Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) at SNC.

Ø       Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post Basic BSc Nursing) at SNC.

Dual Degree Programmes:

Ø       Dual Degree in Engineering (BTech & MTech) (DEE) in different branches of engineering at ITER.

Ø       Dual Degree in Management (BTech & MBA) (DDM) at ITER.

Ø       BBA LLB at SNIL

Master Degree Programmes

Ø       Master of Technology (MTech) in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering Department, Civil Engineering Department, Electronics & Communication Engineering Department, Electrical Engineering Department, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department, Mechanical Engineering Department, Computer Science & Information Technology Department, Computer Science & Engineering Department, Computer Science & Data Processing, Material Science & Technology, Environmental Science & Technology and Biotechnology at ITER.

Ø       Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at ITER.

Ø       Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IBCS.

Ø       Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) at IBCS.

Ø       Master of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (MHMCT) at SHM.

Ø       Master in Arts / Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (MHTM) at SHM.

Ø       Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Pharmacology and Pharmatechnology at SPS.

Ø       Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology at CBT.

Ø       Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing) in Medical & Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, and Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing at SNC.

Ø       Master of Laws (LLM) at SNIL.

Lateral Entry Programmes:

Under Lateral Entry (LE) scheme 20% of intake capacity of previous year in appropriate discipline and carry forward vacant seats of 1st year of Engineering / Pharmacy / Hotel Management / Nursing / MCA will be filled up at the 2nd year level. These seats will be considered over and above the intake capacity. (Refer - Appendix-XVIII)

Ø       Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in different branches at ITER.

Ø       Lateral Entry MCA at ITER.

Ø       Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) at SPS.

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) at SHM.

Eligibility:

Eligibility Criteria

For Bachelor Degree Programmes:

a) BTech / Dual Degree in Engineering / Dual Degree in Management: Pass or appearing (in the year 2015) at 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Computer Science / Information Technology /Biotechnology / Biology / Informatics / Statistics or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing at least 50% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned.
OR
Pass in Diploma in Engineering / Technology with less than 60% marks in aggregate.
b) MBBS / BDS: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2015) or any equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) and English individually and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. In respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Schedules Tribes and Other backward Classes the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination can be 40% instead of 50% for General Candidates. For PH candidates qualifying examination marks is 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together. As per MCI & DCI guidelines candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) taken together in the entrance test. For SC / ST / OBC candidates the limit is minimum of 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) taken together in the entrance test. For PH candidates the limit is minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) taken together in the entrance test. All candidates must pass in English.

Age Limit: The lower age limit is 17 years and the upper age limit is 25 years as on 31.12.2015. Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of  5 (five) years for the candidates of SC and ST.
c) BPharm: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2015) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology / Information Technology or any other subject as approved by appropriate authority, by securing at least 45% marks taken together in the subjects mentioned (40% incase of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category) OR Pass in Diploma programme in Pharmacy with less than 60% marks.

d) BHMCT: Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (2015) in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% incase of SC / ST / OBC category)
e) BSc in Nursing (Basic): Pass or appearing at 10+2 examination (in the year 2015) with at least 45% marks in aggregate (English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology taken together) and 40% marks in aggregate for SC / ST / OBC candidates only. Age Limit: The lower age limit is 17 years as on 31.12.2015.

f) BSc in Nursing (Post Basic): Passed GNM examination, and registered with concerned State Nursing Council. Candidate must be a member of TNAI.
g) Five years integrated BBA LLB Honours Programme: Pass or appearing (2015) the 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 45% marks. Relaxable to 40% in case of SC/ST. Candidate should not have completed 20 years of age as on 1st August 2015.

For Master Degree Programmes:

a) MTech: Pass or appearing in BE / BTech / AMIE / MCA / MSc in the respective discipline or equivalent. For MTech in Biotechnology, candidates having BTech / BE in Biotechnology or related fields / MSc in Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Science or equivalent / MBBS / BPharm / BVSc with Biology as a subject at +2 level are eligible. Candidates having MCA and MSc (Maths) degree are eligible for MTech in Comp Sc & Data Processing. Candidates with MSc (Electronics) are eligible for MTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering and MTech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. MSc in Computer Science and IT are eligible for MTech in Computer Science & Engineering and CS&IT respectively. A candidate with BTech (Environmental / Chemical / Civil / Mechanical / Metallurgy) or MSc (Environmental Science / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Geology / Life Science / Botany / Zoology) is eligible for MTech in Environmental Science & Technology. For MTech Material Science & Technology candidate must have MSc (Physics) / MSc (Chemistry) / BTech (Electronics & Communication Engg) / BTech (Electrical Engg) For admission to MTech, candidates have to pass the qualifying examination with at least 50% marks. GATE qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to submit the filled up form. Admission into MTech programmes will be done on the basis of performance in SAAT-2015 or valid GATE score and personal interview taken together. After the interview, the merit list prepared by the Board members will be final.
b) MCA: Pass or appearing (in the year 2015) at three year Bachelor Degree in any discipline from any recognised University with at least 50% of marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC Category) having Mathematics at 10+2 level or at +3 level. Candidates having Business mathematics at +2 or +3 level are not eligible.
c) MBA / MHMCT/ MHA / MHTM: Pass or appearing (2015) three year Bachelor Degree in Science, Commerce and Arts / BE / BTech / MBBS / BPharm / BSc Agri /  BVSC / BHMS /BAMS / BDS / BPT / BHMCT / BBA / BCA examination or equivalent in 2015 from any recognised University with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category). For MHMCT the candidate must have secured at least 50% marks (45% incase of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC Category) in BHMCT. Candidate having a minimum composite score of 500 in GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA or any other equivalent test are exempted from appearing SAAT-2015. They are required only to submit the filled up application form. Admission will be done on the basis of performance in SAAT-2015 or MAT followed by group discussion and personal interview (GD/PI), all taken together.
d) MPharm: Pass or appearing (2015) at BPharm examination from any recognized University with at least 50% marks. The candidates having valid GPAT score can apply. GPAT qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test, but they have to submit the filled up form. Admission into MPharm programme will be done on the basis of performance in SAAT-2015 or valid GPAT and personal interview taken together and a final merit list will be prepared. e) MSc in Biotechnology Pass or appearing (2015) at three year Bachelor degree in Science OR four year Bachelor course in Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Technology / Medicine (MBBS/BDS) from any recongnised University with at least 50% marks (45% incase of candidates belonging to SC / ST / OBC category).

f) MSc in Nursing: Passed BSc Nursing (Basic/Post Basic)Degree with 55% aggregate from an Institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council with a minimum of one year experience either in teaching or clinical area but they should be registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
g) LLM: Pass or appearing (2015) Bachelor Degree in Law or studied Integrated Law Course or equivalent thereof, from any recognized University, securing 50% Marks in aggregate.
For Lateral Entry Programmes:

a) Admission to 2nd year Degree Programme in Engineering, Pharmacy & Hotel Management for Diploma holders: Pass or appearing (in the year 2015) at three year diploma course in Engineering / Pharmacy and Hotel Management respectively with at least 60% marks in aggregate from State Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE&VT), Odisha or equivalent. For Pharmacy, pass or appearing (in the year 2015) at two year diploma course in Pharmacy with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from State Board of Pharmacy (SBP) or SCTE&VT, Odisha, or equivalent.

b) Lateral Entry MCA: Pass or appearing (in the year 2015) in three year Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), BSc in Information Technology and BSc in Computer Science with at least 60% of marks in aggregate from any recognized University.
c) Choice of Discipline: Candidates having Diploma in Engineering indicated under Column – I are eligible for admission into the corresponding discipline only mentioned under Column – II (Appendix - XVIII). Candidates will appear a common paper in the entrance test and the branch allotment will be done during the counselling as per Appendix-XVIII.

NOTE: Candidates appearing at the qualifying examination (in the year 2015) may also apply. But, they have to produce the pass certificate of the qualifying examination with pass mark in individual appropriate subjects as mentioned for different programmes on the day of counselling, failing which the rank / position secured in the entrance examination will stand cancelled automatically and they will have no claim for the admission as per the rank. The above mentioned clause is also applicable for pass out candidates. e.g.: For BTech the candidate has to secure pass mark in each of the following subjects - Physics, Mathematics and any one of the subject.

How to Apply:

Availability & Submission of Application Form

Ø       Application Form & Information Brochure of SAAT–2015 can be obtained in Person / by Post from the SOA University, Khandagiri Square,Bhubaneswar - 751030. Forms are also available at different counters of the constituent institutes of the university.

Ø       Application form & information brochure of SAAT–2015 can also be obtained from designated branches of Axis Bank, Syndicate Bank & Punjab National Bank (enlisted in Appendix-XIX).

Ø       Application form & information brochure of SAAT-2015 is available at website. The candidates have to fill up the details online, make payment by Debit Card/Credit Card Rs. 500/- (on account of examination fees), take print out of application form, affix a recent colour photograph and send it by Post/courier.

Ø       Candidates can also fill up the details online, take print out of application form, affix a recent colour photograph and send it by Post/courier alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs 500/- (on account of examination fees) drawn in favour of SIKSHA ‘O’ ANUSANDHAN UNIVERSITY,  Bhubaneswar, Payable at Bhubaneswar.

Ø       Application form & Information brochure can be obtained against cash payment of ` 500/- (on account of examination fees).

Instructions for SAAT-2015 Online Application Form

1.   Check that the online application form has been properly and completely filled up (For details regarding filling up the application form refer the SAAT 2015 information brochure).
2.   Application process: Incomplete application will not be accepted. Please follow the below mentioned process below to complete your application process.
Step1. Fill up the application form & Proceed to payment

Step2. Select the payment method - Demand Draft / Online payment (Debit / Credit Card of any bank is accepted)

Step3. The Demand Draft payment method selection will complete the application process. If you select online payment it will redirect to the Merchant gateway. You need to fill up your card information and pay for the same and ensure the amount displayed is Rs 500 /- . The payment gateway will authorize and capture the payment and redirect to our University website for confirmation of the Application process is complete. Do not close/ refresh / hit back button at the merchant gateway till the payment process is complete. (The system will record the whole application process. Do not close the window until you have completed step 1 to 3 or else the application process will be invalid.)

Step4. Download your Application Copy and take the print out of the application form. The link to download the application form will be send to your mail.

Step5. Fill up the Demand Draft details as specified in the application form. (Demand Draft of 500 /- in favor of “Siksha O AnusandhanUniversity”, Payable at Bhubaneswar).

Step6. Please retain a photocopy of filled up application form and the bank draft with you for future reference. On the back side of the Demand draft write your Application Number, Name & Course code.

Step7. The candidate and parent / guardian and the candidate must sign on the form as specified in the application form.

Step8. All candidates Paste your recent Colour passport size Photograph (Do not staple the photograph).

Step9. Send the complete Application Form to the following address.

The Director (Admissions)

Admission Cell

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University

Institute of Technical Education & Research Campus

Jagamara, Post: Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar

Odisha, India. Pin Code: 751030

Step10. The acknowledgement for the receipt of the SAAT 2015 application will be intimated to your Email-Id and Mobile Number through SMS within 10 days of receipt of the application form.

Important Dates:

Issue of Application Form: 22nd December, 2014 onwards

Last Date of Submission of Application: 04th April, 2015

Entrance Examination: 09th May, 2015

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