Andhra University is considered as one of the oldest Universities in the country offering various Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral programmes in different fields. Some of the details regarding the Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test are listed below.

Structure of Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test

The Andhra University M.Sc Biotechnology entrance exam is an objective type test and will consist of 4 sections - Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry each having 30 multiple choice questions. The aspirants have to either answer Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (or) Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

Syllabus of Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test

The questions for the Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test will be from the following sections.

• Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Immunology
• Applications of Biotechnology
• Biological Chemistry and Microbiology
• Cell Biology and Genetic

Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants those who have completed their B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Vocational) with any two of the following subjects- Fisheries, Biotechnology, Human Genetics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Aquaculture and Mathematics or B.Sc. (Vocational) with Food Science & Quality Control are eligible for the Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test. The final year students in the under graduate program can also apply.

How to Apply?

The application form can be obtained from various concerned centres by payment of Rs. 300/-. The form can also be obtained via post for which a request letter along with DD of Rs. 350/- drawn in favour of The Director, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions payable at Visakhapatnam. The completed application form has to be sent to The Director, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions, Visakhapatnam.

How to fill the Form?

Proper care has to be given for filling in the application form. All the columns have to be clearly and legibly filled without committing any errors. One should also take proper care that the application forms along with the required enclosures reaches the destination before the last date.

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 receipt of filled-in applications without fine: Last week of March, 2012

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications with a fine of Rs.500/-: First week of April, 2012

Last date for Sale & receipt of filled-in applications with a fine of Rs.1, 000/-: Third week of April, 2012

Schedule of PG Entrance Tests: Last week of April, 2012

Date of Entrance test for 5- Year integrated Programmes: Mid of May, 2012

List of Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test Centres

• Visakhapatnam
• Srikakulam
• Vizianagaram
• Kakinada
• Rajahmundry
• Eluru
• Bhimavaram
• Vijayawada
• Guntur

Contact Address for Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test

Address: Director, Directorate of Admissions, Vijayanagar Palace, Lawson’s Bay Colony (post), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 017

Telephone no: 0891-2573441, 2706928

Website: www.andhrauniversity.info

Colleges Accepting the Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test Score

• Dr. L.B. College, Visakhapatnam
• Dr.V.S.Krishna Government College, Visakhapatnam
• M.V.R. College, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
• A.V.N. Degree College, Visakhapatnam
• T.S.R. & T.B.K. Degree College, Visakhapatnam
• M.R. P.G. College, Vizianagaram
• Sri Vivekananda Degree College, Srungavarapukota
• Punyagiri Degree College, Srungavarapukota
• S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram
• V.S.M. College, Ramachandrapuram
• B.H.S.R & V.L.M Degree PG College, Devarapalli
• Dr.C.S.N.Degree College, Bhimavaram
• K.G.R.L. College, Bhimavaram
• S.K.S.D. Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku
• SVKP& Dr.K.S.Raju Arts & Science College, Penugond
• Sri Y.N. College, Narsapur

Reference Books for Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test

• Organic Chemistry by F.A. Carey
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
• Organic Chemistry by S.M. Mukherji, S.P. Singh and R.P. Kapoor
• Genetic Engineering by D Ward
• Genetic Engineering: The Facts by Sally Morgan
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering by Yount
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by S Sundara Rajan , R Balaji
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by Srivastava
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry by Streitwiesser, Hathcock and Kosover
• Methods in Biotechnology by Ignacimuthu S
• Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering by P K Gupta
• Principles of Immunology by Shastri Nv
• Immunology by Thomas J Kindt
• Fundamentals of Biotechnology by Gupta
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry by Solomons, John Wilev
• Genetic Engineering & Its Applications by Joshi P
• Immunology: An Introduction by Ian R Tizard
• Industrial Biotechnology by Nandan Hazare
• Bioinformatics by Andrzej Polanski, Marek Kimmel
• Essential of Biotechnology by Chandrani
• Handbook of Biotechnology by Mitra Bl
• Immunology by C V Rao
• Bioinformatics Computing by Bryan Bergeron
• Bioinformatics Methods and Protocols Bioinformatics by Stephen Misener, Stephen A Krawetz
• Biotechnology by Barnum
• Biotechnology by S Tiwari
• Bioinformatics by Shalini Suri
• Bioinformatics by Bal, Harshawardhan
• Biochemistry by Donald Voet, Judith G Voet
• Biotechnology by Keshav Trehan
• Essentials of Biotechnology by Ulhas K Patil, Kalyani Muskan
• Essentials of Genetic Engineering by S K Jain
• Essentials of Immunology by Gupta Sk
• Structural Bioinformatics by Philip E Bourne, Helge Weissig, John C Wooley
• Textbook of Biotechnology by H K Das
• Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology by Parija
• Genetic Engineering by Aggarwal, V K, Verma
• Genetic Engineering by J Williams, A Ceccarelli, N Spurr
• Concepts in Biotechnology by Charles F A Bryce
• Elements of Bioinformatics by Krishnakumar Ms
• Applied Biotechnology by Sudhir U Meshram , G B Shinde
• Organic Chemistry by L.G. Wade J
• Biotechnology: Microbial Degradations (Biotechnology) by W Schonborn
• Elements of Biotechnology by Prof P K Gupta
• Encyclopaedia of Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics by Edward Conrad
• Genetic Engineering by Smita Rastogi, Neelam Pathak
• Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods by Setlow
• Genetic Engineering: Principles and Practice by Sandhya Mitra

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Study Plan

The candidates have to be well prepared for clearing the Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test. One should be well thorough about each and every topic in the entrance test. The aspirants can prepare with various authorised reference books available in the market which covers all the topics in the syllabus of the entrance test.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test can be obtained from the official site of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Andhra University M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test will be for 1 year.