Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya offers the candidates with Ph.D programme in various disciplines. The admission to this doctoral course would be done on the basis of performance in the institute conducted entrance exam.

Structure of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET

The RET will be a written test of 120 minutes duration. It comprises of 100 objective type questions which is mainly intended to evaluate the subject consciousness of the candidates. The maximum mark that can be scored in the exam is 100.  There shall not be any sort of negative marking for the wrong answers. The percentage of marks needed to get qualified for the research programme would be 50%.

Syllabus of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET

• Comparative Animal Physiology
• Entomology
• Fish Biology
• Genetics and Cytogenetic
• Comparative Endocrine Physiology
• Animal Behavior
• Biology of Parasitism
• Chronobiology
• Computational Biology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
• Developmental Biology
• Genomics, Metagenomics and Epigenetics
• Immunology
• Protein Structure, Function and Evolution
• Structure and Function of Genes
• Metabolism: Concepts and Regulation
• Molecular Endocrinology and Reproduction
• Principles of Ecology
• Principles of Gene Manipulation
• Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution
• Molecular Cell Biology

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have done with their master’s programme or equivalent are eligible to apply for the Research Entrance Test (RET) in Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya. They also have to secure at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC / ST/ PH candidates) in the main subject or in an allied subject.

How to Apply?

The candidates can obtain the application form from various concerned centres of the institute by fee payment of Rs. 800/-. One can also obtain the same via post. The payment of fee can be done either by cash or demand draft which is drawn in favor of Registrar, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya payable at Haridwar.

How to fill the Form?

The applicants have to pay intense attention while filling the form. All the columns have to be filled furnishing the appropriate data. One should also write their name and main subject along with code number on the rear side of the DD. Moreover, make sure that the name, DOB and other details furnished matches with that in the 10+2 certificate. Also while entering address and phone number, no error has to be committed.

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.]

Last Date for Submitting the Filled in Application Form: First week of October, 2012

Date of Research Entrance Test (RET): Fourth week of October, 2012

List of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET Centres

• Kanya Gurukula Mahavidyalaya Campus, Roorkee Road, Jwalapur, Haridwar (for female candidates)
• Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Main Campus) (for male candidates)

Contact Address for Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET

• Address: Registrar, Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidayalaya, P.O Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar-249404, Uttaranchal
• Phone: 01334-249013
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.gkvharidwar.org

Colleges Accepting the Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET Score

Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya

Reference Books for Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET

• Principles of Genetics by Snustad and Simmons
• Modern Genetic Analysis: Integrating Genes and Genomes by Griffiths, Gelbart, Lewontin, and Miller
• Genetics by J. Russell
• Recombinant DNA: Genes and Genomics – a short course by Watson, W. H. Freeman
• Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics by Primrose, S. B and Twyman
• Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and application of recombinant DNA by Bernard R. and Jack
• General and Comparative Animal Physiology by Hoar W. S
• Comparative Physiology (Handbook of Physiology by
• Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environmental by Nelson K. S
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology by Elliott
• Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry by Murray, Granner and Rodwell
• Practical Biochemistry – Principles and Techniques by Wilson and Walker
• Developmental Biology by Gilbert
• Principles of Development by Wolpert, Beddington, Brockes, Jessell, Lawrence, Meyerowitz
• Analysis of Biological Development by Kalthoff
• Evolution by Barton, Briggs
• Evolution by Hall and Hallgrimsson
• Evolution by Futuyma
• What Evolution by Mayr
• Immunology by Richard, Thomas, Barbara, Janis
• Immuno Biology: The immune system in health and disease by Janeway, Travers,
• Walport and Shlomchik
• Immunology by David, Brostoff and Roitt
• Molecular Cell Biology by Lodish
• Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts
• Cell Physiology Source Book : A Molecular approach by Sperelakis
• Field Sampling: Principles and Practices in Environmental Analysis by Conklin
• Principles and Standards for Measuring Primary Production by Fahey, T.J. and Knapp, A.K
• Ecological Modeling by Grant, W.E. and Swannack
• Fundamental Processes in Ecology: An Earth system Approach by Wilkinson
• Foundations of Parasitology by Roberts L.S. and Janovy J
• Principles of Biostatistics by Pagano M, Gauvreau
• Bioinformatics: Sequence and Genome Analysis by Mount
• Biological Rhythms by Vinod Kumar
• Proteins-Structure and Molecular Properties by Creighton
• Biochemistry by Voet
• Molecular Biology of the Gene by Watson
• Mechanism of Animal Behavior by Peter Marler and J. Hamilton
• Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology by Bentley
• A general text book of entomology by Chapman
• The Insects: Structure and function by Chapman

Coaching Centers for Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET

• Achiever’s Academy
• Aakash Institute
• TIME
• Elite Academy
• Axis Academy
• Best Education Centre
• Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS)
• Guidance Centre
• Success Point
• Zephyr
• Pearson Tandem
• Pie Education

Study Plan

Set up a systematic study schedule and stick on to it. Choose a quiet environment so that the candidates won’t get disrupted during the study sessions. During study breaks, do something different from what one has been doing so that the mind and body gets relaxed. Collaborative learning methods also help in efficient preparation. To make the study sessions interesting, the candidates can watch videos relating to the topics. Don’t let lose focus. Try to concentrate for more time duration. Dedicate day and night for preparation. While studying, refer many books and prepare short notes.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET can be obtained from the official website of the Institute by the first week of November. The result will also be put on view in the notice board. Furthermore, the selected aspirants will be informed by means of registered post.

Score Validity

The score validity of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Ph.D in Zoology RET will be only for 1 year.