Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is one of the well known institutes in the country providing the aspirants with advanced education in various levels of science and engineering courses. The admittance of candidates to these courses will be on the basis of score obtained in the IISc entrance exam.

Structure of IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam

The IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam will be of objective type pattern. One has to choose the correct answer from the 4 alternative options. There will be no negative marking for the wrong responses. The candidates are required to answer 100 questions within time duration of 180 minutes.

Syllabus of IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam

General Biology

• Taxonomy and Physiology
• Pro and eukaryotic organisms
• Cell organelles and their functions
• Multi cellular organization
• Energy Transformation
• Internal Transport Systems of plants
• Respiration
• Regulation of body fluids and excretory mechanisms
• Cellular reproduction
• Mendolian genetics and heredity
• Biology of populations and communities
• Evolution
• Genesis and diversity of organisms
• Animal behavior
• Plant and animal diseases

Basics of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology

• Buffers
• Trace elements in biological systems
• Enzymes and proteins
• Vitamins
• Biological oxidations
• Carbohydrates and lipids and their metabolisms
• Digestion and absorption
• Detoxifying mechanisms
• Plant and animal hormones and their action
• Neuromuscular systems
• Nucleic acids
• Nature of gene and its functions
• Genetic code
• Synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins
• Structure of bio molecules
• Intra and inter molecular forces
• Thermodynamics and kinetics of biological systems
• Principle of x-ray diffraction
• IR and UV spectroscopy
• Hydrodynamic techniques

Microbiology and Cell Biology

• Classes of micro organisms and their characterization
• Nutrient requirements for growth
• Laboratory techniques in microbiology
• Pathogenic micro organisms and diseases
• Applied microbiology
• Viruses
• Microbial genetics
• Cell theory
• Cell architecture
• Methods of cell fractionation
• Cell division
• Types of chromosome structure
• Biochemical genetics
• Inborn errors of metabolisms
• Viruses and fungi
• Principles of processes of development

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam, the candidates should have completed their B Sc or an equivalent degree programme in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences) with minimum aggregate of 60%. However there is relaxation for the SC/ST candidates. For them, a pass in the under graduate programme is enough.

How to Apply?

The candidates can apply online for the IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam from the University website http://admissions.iisc.ernet.in/web/Login.aspx. After entering all the details press the submit button. The printout of the completed application form has to be taken and along with required documents DD of Rs. 600/- (Rs.300 for SC/ST/PH candidates) has to be sent to Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore -560 012 on or before the last date. One can also apply via offline mode for which the application form along with information brochure can be bought from the concerned centres by payment of Rs. 600/- (Rs.300 for SC/ST/PH candidates).

How to fill the Form?

• Read the information brochure before form filling
• Enter the candidates’ name and date of birth in the application form as in the degree certificate
• Choose a password of ones own choice
• One should have a valid Email ID
• DD has to be taken before filling the form as the details of the same has to be furnished in the application form
• Before clicking the submit button, check whether all the details entered are correct

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of issue of Information Brochure and Application Forms as well as submission of Online Application Forms: First week of February, 2012

Last date of receipt of filled in application form: Third week of March, 2012

Date of entrance exam: Third week of April, 2012

List of IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam Centres

• Ahmedabad
• Bangalore
• Bhopal
• Bhubaneswar
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Dharwad
• Guwahati
• Hyderabad
• Kanpur
• Kolkata
• Madurai
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Pune
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Varanasi
• Visakhapatnam

Contact Address for IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam

• Contact Address: The Deputy Registrar (Academic), Admissions Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012, Karnataka
• Telephone no: 080 – 22932210, 080 – 23601413
• Fax: 080 – 23601413
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions
• Helpline: 080 - 22932977

Colleges Accepting the IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam Score

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Reference Books for IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam

• General Biology by Edmund B Wilson, William T Sedgwick
• General Biology by Leonas Lancelot Burlingame
• General Biology by Henry L Dean , T E Rogers , Robert W Schuhmacher, J E Wodsedalek
• General Biology: The Science of Biology by William C Beaver
• Introduction to General Biology by William Thomps Sedgwick
• Contemporary Readings for General Biology by John W Crane
• Cell Biology by A Channarayappa
• Biotechnology by R S Setty
• Microbiology, Cell Physiology and Biotechnology by Prof P K Gupta
• Microbiology by Singh Rp
• Cell Biology by Roy
• Cell Biology by C B Powar
• Biochemistry by Donald Voet, Judith G Voet
• Biochemistry by Rastogi
• Biochemistry by J David Rawn
• Biophysics by Vasantha Pattabhi, N Gautham, V Pattabhi
• Biophysics by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Biophysics by Mohan P Arora
• Molecular Biology by Hd Kumar
• Molecular Biology by D M Chetan
• Molecular Biology by Freifelder, David
• Textbook of Molecular Biology by K Sivarama Sastry, G Padmanaban, C Subramanyam
• Concepts in Molecular Biology by Kumar P

Coaching Centres for IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam

• T.I.M.E (Triumphant Institute of Management Education) Pvt. Ltd
• Pearson Tandem
• VPM classes
• Pathfinder Academy
• Sreekrishna Entrance Coaching Center
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Brilliants Tutorial Pvt. Ltd
• Aakash Institute
• J .R. S Tutorials
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• GATE IIT
• Career point
• Sri Krishna Academy
• Oasis education services
• Sahil study circle
• Hierank School of Competitions

Study Plan

• Set up a proper timetable and follow it
• Cover all the topics in the syllabus
• Schedule the timetable according to the difficulty level of each topic
• Revise the important topics 2-3 times
• Practice with the help of previous year question papers
• Refer various reference books available in the market

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam can be obtained from the official website of Indian Institute of Science http://admissions.iisc.ernet.in/web/IISCEntranceTestResult.aspx.

Score Validity

The score validity of IISc Integrated PhD Biological Sciences Entrance Exam will be for 1 year.