The Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) was brought about in the year 2003 by the Indian Government along with the Ministry of Human Resource Development and is specialized in and acclaimed for its Medical Science Courses offered in a way that could eventually be helpful and an asset to the society. It soon became awarded to be a deemed University as per the regulations of University Grants Commission.

The Common Entrance Test conducted by the PIMS is at an All India Level. It’s a healthy competition where the aspirants present their skills to earn an admission for a Bachelor’s Degree Course in Medical and Dental Sciences (MBBS & BDS respectively).

Structure of PIMS AICET UG

The 3 hour long examination has a well prepared question paper with 200 questions each having many options for one correct answer. 100 of these questions will be from the subject Biology. The rest’s each half will be from Physics and Chemistry. Each of the total questions has a value of 1 mark. Apparently, the AICET doesn’t follow the mark deduction policy for wrong answers.

Syllabus for PIMS AICET UG

Physics

• Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
• Current Electricity
• Description of Motion in One Dimension
• Description of Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves (Qualitative Treatment)
• Electrostatics
• Gravitation
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Introduction and Measurement
• Laws of Motion
• Magnetic Effect of Currents
• Magnetism
• Oscillations
• Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Electrons and Photons
• Rotational Motion
• Solids and Semiconductor Devices
• Thermal and Chemical Effects of Currents
• Waves
• Work, Energy and Power

Chemistry

• Atomic structure
• Biomolecules
• Chemical bonding
• Chemical Energetics
• Chemical kinetics
• Chemical thermodynamics
• Chemistry in Everyday Life
• Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
• Electrochemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Equilibrium
• Hydrocarbons
• Nitro compounds
• Organic compounds with functional groups containing halogens
• Organic compounds with functional groups containing oxygen
• P-Block Elements
• Polymers
• Purification and characterization of carbon compounds
• Redox reactions
• Solid state Chemistry
• Solutions
• Some basic concepts in Chemistry
• Some basic principles of Organic Chemistry
• States of matter
• Surface chemistry
• The d-and f-Block elements

BIOLOGY

• Cell the Unit of Life, Structure and Functions
• Biodiversity
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Biotechnology and its Applications
• Diversity in Living World
• Ecological adaptations
• Ecology and Environment
• Ecosystem
• Genetics and Evolution
• Environmental Issues
• Growth and Movement
• Photosynthesis Respiration
• Reproduction and Development in Humans
• Structure and Function – Animals
• Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants
• Structure and Function – Plants

Eligibility Criteria

Higher Secondary Board exams for Physics, Chemistry and Biology should be passed by the candidate with a minimum 50% constituted whole marks with a pass in the English language as well. Candidates who are to appear in the Higher Secondary Exam the same year as that of PIMS admission can also apply.

The Candidates should not be below 17 years of age as on the end of July on the year of admission to PIMS.

How to Apply?

The application form and the guidelines leaflet or Prospectus will be available starting from March on the year of the admission, and will be handed over after payment from the University Admission’s Office and other centers that are designated by the University, for form distribution.

The Price for the kit including the application form and the prospectus is Rs 500/-. If the candidates wish to receive it by post, they are to send request letters for Postal Services as early as possible with also a demand draft of an amount of Rs 700/-(includes postal charge) attached, payable at Pune. The D.D should favor PIMS, Loni.

The application form and the prospectus can also be downloaded from the formal website of the PIMS University, which is www.pravara.com

How to fill the Form?

Downloaded forms will have to be filled by strictly following certain guidelines. The guidelines are in the Prospectus. It can be saved to your computer from the same site. To err is not an option while filling the application forms to attend exams of this much prestige and reputation. Fill the form attentively and with great focus so that there would be lesser probabilities for mistakes. All requirements for filling the form should be met and the form submission should not be late as well.

Important Dates (Tentative)

The dates below should always be in the concern and attention of the candidates:

Date of Entrance Examination: Beginning of May, 2012

Availability of Application Forms: From March 1st week, 2012

Last Date for receipt of completed application forms: Mid week of April, 2012

Distribution of Hall Tickets: Mid week of March-Mid week of April, 2012

Announcement of Results: First week of June, 2012

Date of Counseling: Mid week of June. 2012

Commencement of Classes: First week of August, 2012

List of PIMS AICET UG centers

The centers where the PIMS AICET UG will take place are announced in these locations:

• Ahmedabad
• Chandigarh
• Kochi
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Indore
• Pune
• Jammu
• Mumbai
• Nayi Mumbai
• Aurangabad
• Surat
• Bhopal

Contact Address for the PIMS AICET UG

For queries about the exam and PIMS, get in touch with us on:

• The Controller of Examinations, PIMS - AICET, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, P.O. - Loni (BK) – 413736, Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, (Maharashtra),
• Ph: 02422- 274526, 273600 Extn-1305,
• Email: [email protected],
• Website: www.pravara.com

Colleges Accepting the PIMS AICET UG score

Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra

Reference Books for PIMS AICET UG

These reference books will potentially help the candidates get through the AICET with much ease for a quite necessary effort.

• AC Dutta for Botany (Oxford Publication),
• Dinesh Biology
• MTG (Biology Today) CBSE PMT (Subscription)
• NCERT- Biology
• Concept of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Aggarwals
• HC Verma for Physics,
• NCERT- Physics
• Physics: CBSE PMT set of 3 Volumes by Anil Aggarwal
• ABC Chemistry
• Arihant Organic Chemistry
• Dinesh Chemistry
• Morrision Boyd for Organic Chemistry
• NCERT- Chemistry
• Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula for Physical Chemistry

Coaching Centers for PIMS AICET UG

A few Coaching centers that can aid the candidates in studying and prepare them for the AICET of PIMS are given below:

• Aakash Institute.
• Career Point
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt. Ltd.
• Oasis Education Services
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Narayana
• T.I.M.E
• Elite Academy
• DAMS
• Career Forum
• Akshar Academy

Study Plan

Dedication and strong will is all you need to support you brain in covering all topics in the PIMS AICET syllabus. It will take a lot of time to cover all the topics. So it should be planned accordingly so that there would still be more time for going through all the topics once more before the exam date. Coaching centers can aid the candidates by training them to be more adept in answering objective type questions and be more confident while attending it. The PIMS AICET is something not to be taken lightly.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates’ results will be open for access in this website: www.pravara.com

Score Validity

The resulting score that the candidates achieve in the PIMS AICET UG has an approved validity of 1 year.