Certain Universities/colleges offer M.Sc (Molecular Biology) as a 5 year integrated course where as some others offers the same as a two year programme. HSC passed candidates with Science (as the main subject) can apply for integrated M.Sc (Molecular Biology) programme in Mysore University. Bachelor degree in Science is required to apply for 2 year M.Sc course. Graduates in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks can apply in Delhi University. Entrance test are usually conducted for admission process. Topics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics are asked for entrance test conducted by Mysore University.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc (Molecular Biology)

M.Sc (Molecular Biology) is available as integrated programme of 5 years and as two year course. HSC passed candidates can apply for integrated programme of M.Sc (Molecular Biology), offered at Mysore University. Such candidates should have completed 12^th class studies with a minimum of 45% marks. Graduates in any of the following subjects can apply for the course in MG University.

• Agriculture
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biophysics
• Biotech Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Zoology

Candidates need to hold at least 60% marks in graduation to apply for M.Sc (Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology) in Delhi University. They should have completed graduation in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Sciences. Education must be completed in 10 + 2 +3 pattern. Final year students with the required eligibility can also participate in the selection process.

Admission Process for M.Sc (Molecular Biology)

Admission Process for M.Sc (Molecular Biology) in Mysore University is done on the basis of a written test. Duration of the test is 1 hour. There will be 50 multiple choice questions for the test comprising questions from topics like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Neural Control and Coordination, Genetics, Ecology and Environment are the main topics included under the session of Biology. The syllabus (in brief) for other sessions is as follows.

Physics

• Elementary Physics
• Laws of Motion
• Inertia
• Optics
• Ray Optics

Chemistry

• Atomic Structure
• Electrochemistry
• Coordination Compounds
• Bio-molecules

Mathematics

• Straight Lines
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Statistics and Probability

The Department of Plant Molecular Biology, Delhi University offers admission to M.Sc in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Selection process includes written test and interview. Questions for 75 marks are asked for written test and 25 marks are given for interview. Written test include questions from topics as given below.

• Biological sciences
• Physical and chemical sciences
• Data interpretation
• General awareness

Admissions are done on the basis of combined performance in written test and interview.