Alagappa University is one of the prominent Universities in Tamil Nadu providing the aspirants with higher study options in various fields. The University conducts national level entrance exam for the admittance of eligible candidates to its Master of Science advanced diploma course in Molecular Diagnostics.

Structure of Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test

The Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test will consist of 100 objective type multiple choice questions that has to be answered within 120 minutes. The questions will be from the areas of core Science subjects, one has studied in their under graduate and post graduate degrees.

Syllabus of Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test

Biochemistry and Instrumentation

• Structure of atom and molecules
• Bonding Structure and properties of water
• Buffering in biological system
• Structural diversity of biological membrane and mechanism of membrane transport
• Structure and biological importance of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acid and lipids
• Protein folding
• Enzymes
• Chromatography
• Centrifugation
• Microscopy
• Radioactive isotopes
• Colorimetry and Spectrophotometry

Microbiology and Immunology

• Infections
• Normal microbial flora of the human body
• Host - Parasite relationships
• Pathogenicity and diagnosis of infection
• Diagnosis of fungal infections
• Diagnosis of DNA and RNA viruses
• Diagnosis of Protozoan diseases
• Lymphoid tissues and cells
• Types of immunity
• Immunization
• Edible vaccines
• Antigen-Antibody reaction

Molecular Biology and Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics

• Organization of human genome
• Cancer genetics
• Genetic disorders
• Neonatal and Prenatal disease diagnostics
• Gene therapy and other molecular based therapeutic approaches
• Genes in pedigree
• Genetic Counselling
• Isolation and Purification of Nucleic acids
• Human identification and sex determination
• Molecular cloning
• Construction of Genomic DNA Library
• Pharmacogenomics
• Proteomics

Ecology and Evolution

• Components and types of ecosystem
• Ecological niche
• Ecological pyramids
• Biogeochemical cycles
• Population ecology and biological control
• Biotic interactions
• Speciation and extinctions
• Environmental pollutions and degradations
• Origin of life
• Concepts of evolution

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants those who have completed their Master of Science course in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Botany, Genomic Sciences) / Pharmacy or Master of Technology in Biotechnology/ Agriculture / Fisheries Sciences / Veterinary Sciences/ Life Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University with minimum 60% aggregate (50% for SC / ST candidates) are eligible to apply for the Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test.

How to Apply?

The application form for the Entrance Test can be obtained directly from the University centre by person or post by the payment of application fee of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for backward community candidates). The form can also be downloaded from the official website of the University.

How to fill the Form?

The aspirants have to take intense care while filling up the form. One has to fill the application form individually. All the details have to be entered without committing any errors. The personal details have to be filled as in the higher secondary certificate.

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 the Issue and Receipt of Filled-in Applications: Last week of April, 2012

Date and Time of Entrance Examination for Alagappa University: First week of May, 2012

List of Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test Centres

Alagappa University campus

Contact Address for Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test

• Address: Registrar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
• Telephone no: 91-4565-228080, 228095
• Fax: +91 - 4565 - 225202
• E-mail:[email protected]
• Website: http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test Score

Alagappa University

Reference Books for Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test

• Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics by David E Bruns , Edward R Ashwood , Carl A Burtis
• Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods and Clinical Applications by Lela Buckingham, J E Ed Buckingham
• Molecular Diagnostics by Ralph Rapley, Matthew R Walker
• Outlines & Highlights for Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, & Clinical Applications by Cram Textbook Reviews
• Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution by Dan Graur , Wen Hsiung Li
• Fundamentals of Molecular Biology by Veer Bala Rastogi
• Molecular Diagnostics by George P Patrinos , Wilhelm J Ansorge
• Molecular Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases: Methods and Protocols by Udo Reischl
• Nanobiotechnology in Molecular Diagnostics: Current Techniques and Applications by K K Jain
• Methods for General And Molecular Bacteriology by Philipp Gerhardt Murray
• Methods in Plant Molecular Biology by Mary A Schuler, Raymond E Zielinski
• Molecular Biology by Freifelder , David
• Molecular Biology by David P Clark
• Molecular Dynamics: Applications in Molecular Biology by Julia M Goodfellow
• Textbook of Molecular Biology by K Sivarama Sastry , G Padmanaban , C Subramanyam
• The Molecular Genetics of Development (Molecular Biology) by Terrance Leighton
• Basics of Molecular Biology by Singh Rn
• Concepts in Molecular Biology by Kumar P
• Outline of Molecular Biology by William D Stansfield , Jaime Colome , Maime S Colome
• Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Manual by Dr David A Thompson
• Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Lab Manual by H P Puttaraju
• Biochemistry by Donald Voet , Judith G Voet
• Clinical Biochemistry: Techniques and Instrumentation by John S Varcoe
• Biochemistry by Rastogi
• Elements of Biochemistry by Prof H S Srivastava
• Fundamentals of Biochemistry by A C Deb
• Microbiology and Immunology by Arthur G Johnson
• Microbiology by Eugene W Nester
• Immunology by C V Rao
• Ecology and Evolution by A P Diwan
• Molecular Ecology and Evolution by B Schierwater , R Desalle , G P Wagner
• Molecular Approaches to Ecology and Evolution by Rob Desalle , Bernd Schierwater
• Encyclopaedia of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution by Niles Eldreds
• Ecology by N S Subrahmanyam

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Study Plan

The candidate has to be well thorough about each and every topic in the syllabus. It’s better for the aspirants to prepare in a systematic order. One should find time to revise all the important topics 2 or 3 times before the exam. Students can also organize combine studies before the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Candidates can obtain the the result of Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test from the University’s official website.

Score Validity

The validity of score of Alagappa University M.Sc Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) All India Entrance Test will be for 1 year.