Anna University conducts entrance exam every year for the purpose of admittance of the eligible aspirants to its M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) courses. Some of the information regarding the entrance exam is discussed below.

Structure of Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam

The Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam will consist of objective type multiple choice questions from the core subjects. The test is mainly to check the knowledge of the aspirants in the basic subjects.

Syllabus of Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam

• Environmental Science
• Structure of Environment
• Global warming
• Ozone depletion
• Tides and Waves
• Ecosystems
• Environmental preservation
• Biodiversity
• Water pollution
• Soil pollution
• Environmental health hazards
• Environmental awareness
• Pollution control boards
• Microbiology
• Microorganisms
• Population interaction
• Environmental factors
• Growth phases
• Nucleic acids – DNA &RNA
• Mendelism
• Mutation
• Pathogenic bacteria
• Microbiology of Water, Air, Soil, Food and Milk
• Immunity
• Botany
• Species concept
• Nomenclature
• Classification of Plant kingdom
• Salient feature of Monocots and Discots
• Pigmentation
• Single cell protein
• Biofertilizers
• Fungi
• Bryophytes
• Pteridopytes
• Gymnosperms and their salient features
• Medicinal plants
• Zoology
• Cell
• Cell differentiation and tissues
• Classification of Animal Kingdom
• Protozoa
• Salient features of metazoan and their economic importance
• Chemistry
• Electronic structure of atom
• Classification of elements
• Chemistry of rare gases
• Halogens
• Oxides
• Sulphur and Nitrogen compounds
• Coordination compounds
• Radiation
• I and II law of thermodynamics
• Polarisation
• Chemical kinetics
• Photochemical reactions
• Data analysis
• Titrimetry
• Fossil fuel
• Commercial plastic
• Corrosion and control
• Water and Waste Water treatment
• Biochemistry
• Molecular logic of living state
• Water pH
• Acids, alkalies and buffers
• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids
• Respiration
• Enzymes
• Vitamins and Coenzymes
• Electrophoresis
• Chromatography
• Spectroscopy
• Centrifugation
• Microscopy

Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants to be eligible for M.Sc Science & Technology Communication course should possess any of the following under graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology
• Bachelor of Architechture

For admission to M.Sc Environmental Science course, the candidates should have Bachelor of Science course in any discipline with one course allied to Chemistry / Biology.

How to Apply?

The application form can be directly obtained from the Examination Centre of Anna University on fee payment of Rs. 600/- (Rs. 300/- for backward community candidates of Tamil Nadu). The form can also be downloaded from the official website of Anna University on behalf of which the filled application along with the demand draft from any nationalized bank in favour of ‘The Director (Admissions)’, Anna University Chennai which is payable at Chennai has to be send to the concerned address before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

All the necessary details regarding the filling up of form are described in the information brochure. The applicants may go through it before form filling. Filling the form has to be done with intense care.

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.]

Date of issue of application forms: Mid of April, 2012

Last date of receipt of completed application form: Second week of May, 2012

Date of Entrance Exam: First week of June, 2012

List of Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam centres

Chennai

Contact Address for Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam

• Address: Sardar Patel Road, Chennai - 600 025, Tamil Nadu
• Phone No: 22351126, 22352312, 22301357
• Email: [email protected]
• Website URL: http://www.annauniv.edu/index.php

Colleges Accepting the Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam Score

College of Engineering, Guindy

Reference Books for Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam

• Environmental Science by S C Santra
• Environmental Science by G Miller
• Environmental Science by Judy Braus , Sara St Antoine
• Essentials of Environmental Science by N Vasudevan
• Environmental Science: Toward A Sustainable Future by Richard T Wright, Dorothy F Boorse
• A Textbook in Environmental Science by V Subramanian
• Microbiology by Eugene W Nester
• Microbiology by Pelczar
• Industrial Microbiology by Samuel C Prescott
• A Cellular Microbiology by Sharad Srivastava
• Handbook of Microbiology by Bhatia Al
• Microbiology and Diseases by Reeta Arora
• Botany by Charles Kovacs
• Zoology by Randy Brooks
• Chemistry by Robert C Fay , John E Mc Murry
• Biochemistry by Donald Voet , Judith G Voet
• Biochemistry by Keshav Trehan
• Rapid Review Biochemistry by John W Pelley , Edward F Goljan
• Outlines of Biochemistry by Eric E Conn Paul
• Enzyme Nomenclature by International Union Of Biochemistry
• Concepts in Biochemistry by Rodney Boyer
• Modern Chemistry by David W Oxtoby, H Pat Gillis
• Physical Chemistry by Metz, Clyde
• Inorganic Chemistry by Alan G Sharpe
• A Manual of Zoology by Hertwig Richard
• The Foundations of Zoology by William Keith Brooks
• A Manual of Zoology by Henri Milne Edwards
• Botany by W Dennis Clark, Kingsley R Stern , Darrell Vodopich , Randy Moore
• A Textbook of Botany by Lowson
• Economic Botany by Sharma
• Dictionary of Botany by Lewys J

Coaching Centres for Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam

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

Study Plan

Hard work is an essential requisite for clearing the Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam. The candidates have to work daily for minimum 3 hours every day before the exam. Each and every topic in the exam has to be covered. Important points can be noted in a separate book so that referring it before the exam becomes easier. The candidates can also practise with various question banks, reference books and sample question papers available in the market.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam can be obtained from the Anna University official website.

Score Validity

The score of the Anna University M.Sc. (Environmental Science) & M.Sc. (Science & Technology Communication) Entrance Exam will be valid up to 1 year.