BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
An Institution of Importance Established by an Act of Parliament
POSTGRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST (PET) 2015
The Banaras Hindu University shall conduct Postgraduate Entrance Tests, hereinafter called „PET‟, during May and 1st week of June, 2015 for admission to various Postgraduate Courses as gicven hereunder for the Session 2015-2016. Admissions will be made according to merit in the PET, subject to fulfilling of eligibility requirements mentioned below and availability of seats in the particular Course for which the candidate has applied for and appeared in the Entrance Test. These Courses have been divided into “General Courses”, “Professional Courses” and “Special Courses”.
Eligibility:
1. COURSES OF STUDY, MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY AND DURATION OF COURSE NOTE: Candidates are advised to read the Relaxation in minimum eligibility for Scheduled Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Physically Challenged (PC) candidates given under Clause 2 and Notes relating minimum eligibility requirements given under clause 3.
A. GENERAL COURSES
(i) FACULTY OF SANSKRIT VIDYA DHARMA VIJNANA
(a) ACHARYA in Veda (Shukla Yajurveda, Krishna Yajurveda, Samveda, Rigveda), Vyakaran, Sahitya, Jyotish (Jyotish Ganit, Jyotish Falit), Dharmashastra, Mimansa, Vedanta, Nyayavaisesika, Prachin Nyaya Duration:4 Semesters (2 Years) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
(b)ACHARYA in Sankhyayoga, Puranetihasa: Duration: 4 Semesters (2Years) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
(c)ACHARYA in BaudhaDarshan: Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Pali as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
(d) ACHARYA in JainDarshan: Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, in the concerned subject (studied in all the three years) securing a PET Information Bulletin 2015 Page 12 minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
OR
B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. with Sanskrit/Prakrit as a subject (in all the three years) under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.
(e) ACHARYA in Dharmagama: Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri under at least 10+2+3 pattern, with subject Dharmagam/Yogatantra/Agamatantra/ Agam/Shaivagam (studied in all the three years) securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet,
OR
(a) Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at Shastri (Hons.)/Shastri/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet; and
(b) two years P.G. Diploma course in Agamatantra securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
(ii)FACULTY OF ARTS
(a) M.A. in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada@, Urdu, Sanskrit**, AIHC & Arch.++ (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology), Philosophy, Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Home Science Duration:4 Semesters (2 Years) B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.A. (Hons.) level OR a subject studied in all the three years at B.A. level.
NOTE: @ During this Session no admission will be made in M.A. in Kannada.
** Shastri (Hons.) shall also be eligible for admission to M.A. in Sanskrit.
++ Candidates having passed B. A. (Hons.)/B.A. in Ancient Indian History as a subject in all the three parts at B.A. Level are also eligible for admission in M. A. in Ancient Indian History & Arch.
For admission in M. A. in Statistics a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level.
(iii) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
M.A. in Economics, History+, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology++ Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) B.A. (Hons.)/ B.A./B.Sc. (Hons)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studied at B.A./B.Sc. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet. The subject in which admission is sought must have been studied in all the three years at undergraduate level.
Note: + A candidate, having passed B. A.(Hons.)/B.A. with Ancient History as a subject is not eligible, for admission in M. A. in History but can apply for M.A. in AIHC & Arch, in the Faculty of Arts.
++ A candidate having passed B.Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. with Psychology as Hons. subject or a subject studied in all the three years at B.Sc. level is eligible for admission in M.Sc. in Psychology.
(iv)FACULTY OF COMMERCE M.Com.: Duration:4 Semesters (2 Years) B.Com (Hons.)/ B.Com./B.Com.(Hons.)-FMM under at least (10+2+3) Pattern Securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate including all subjects studies at B.Com. level except those subjects where only pass marks are required & which do not contribute to the total in the Final (degree) mark-sheet.
(v)FACULTY OF SCIENCE: (a) M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science#, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. subject at B.Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. However, for admission to M.Sc. in Botany/ Zoology, a candidate must also have offered Chemistry as one of the subjects at the Graduate level. Similarly, for admission in M. Sc. in Statistics, a candidate must also have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at the Graduate level. Note: # Candidate must have studied the subject Computer Science(not Computer Applications, Information Technology, etc. as its place) in all the three years.
B. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
(i) INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
M. Sc. in Health Statistics Duration:4 Semesters (2 Years) B. Sc. (Hons.)/B.Sc. under at least 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of B. Sc. Course). Statistics must be Hons. subject at B. Sc. (Hons.) level/a subject studied in all the three parts at B. Sc. level.
(ii) INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
M. Sc. (Ag.) (Master of Science in Agriculture) in Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Animal Husbandry & Dairying; Entomology & Agricultural Zoology; Extension Education; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture; Mycology & Plant Pathology; Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Duration:4 Semesters (2 Years)
1. Candidates with 4-years B.Sc. (Ag.) degree with credit based course programme under the guidelines of ICAR or an equivalent examination;
2. Candidates with 4-years B.Sc. (Horti.) Degree with credit based course programme under the guidelines of ICAR will be considered for M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture only.
3. 6.00/10 or 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 OGPA for general candidates.
4. Has not secured more than one III-division or equivalent OGPA in his/her academic career.
(iii) FACULTY OF LAW LL.M. (Master of Laws) Duration:4 Semesters (2Years) 3-Year LL.B. after Graduation under at least 10+2+3 pattern or five years LL.B. under 10+2+5 pattern recognised by the Bar Council of India securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in LL. B. Degree.
(iv) FACULTY OF COMMERCE
MBA (Foreign Trade) Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Location: Faculty of Commerce Seats: Min: 15: Max. : 30 Fee: Rs.50,000/- per annum
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
MBA (Risk and Insurance) Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Location: Faculty of Commerce Seats: Min: 15: Max. : 30 Fee: Rs.50,000/- per annum
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
MBA (Financial Management) Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years) Location: Faculty of Commerce Seats: Min: 15: Max. : 46 Fee: Rs.50,000/- per annum
Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in any discipline under at least (10+2+3) pattern OR equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
How to Apply:
APPLICATION FORM:
APPLICATION PROCESSING/ENTRANCE TEST FEE:
The Candidate shall pay the following Application Processing Fee/Entrance Test fee:
COURSES
All courses (mentioned in this Bulletin)
Entrance Fee SC/ST Rs. 250.00
Others Rs. 500.00
However, in case the candidate makes application (fills up application form) for more than one course under PET 2015, the Application Processing Fee/Entrance Test Fee payable by him/her for each subsequent application (after first application) shall be charged as per reduced rates given below:
COURSES
All courses (mentioned in this Bulletin)
Entrance Fee SC/ST Rs. 100.00
Others Rs. 200.00
Mode of Payment of Application Processing/Test Fee
Candidate is required to fill up the PET 2015 Application Form ONLINE as the printed Information Bulletin-cum-Application Form will not be sold by the University. After the candidate has filled up the application form online, he/she will have following options for payment of Application Processing/Entrance Test Fee:
a. Online payment through credit card/ debit card through the payment gateway available on the Entrance test portal.
b. Payment of Entrance Test Fee in Cash through “Challan” in any branch of HDFC Bank: After filling up the application form, its submission and selecting this mode for payment, the candidate can print the Challan from the entrance test portal. The printout of challan will contain all necessary details of the candidate, bank account details of the Banaras Hindu University in which the entrance test fee will be deposited and the exact amount to be deposited. The candidate will be required to visit any branch of the HDFC Bank of his/her choice where he/she will be required to deposit the requisite Fee amount to the Bank.
Important Date:
Entrance Test: 16th May to 05th June, 2015
Last date for Submission form: 08th April, 2015
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