Andhra University is one of the eminent universities of the country. It is the first University to get the status of teaching-cum-affiliating University. The university offers several post graduate programs which are open to candidates from all over India. Admissions to these courses are made on the basis of entrance examinations conducted by the university once in every year. Students who qualify the entrance exam will get admitted in the university. This article includes all the necessary details about the AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test.

Structure of AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test will be an objective type test with multiple choice answers. The test consists of three sections A, B and C. Section A has 40 questions. Section B has 30 and section C has 20 questions respectively. Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking will be there.

Syllabus of AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

• Cell Biology
• Bio molecules
• Analytical Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology
• Enzymology & Metabolism
• Molecular Biologygenetic Engineering
• Biology of Immune System
• Medical and Environmental Biotechnology
• Heterologous Expression and Down Stream Processing:
• Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed B.Sc in biotechnology or any related field with a gross aggregate of 50% marks are eligible to write the AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test.

How to Apply?

Application forms for the AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test can be obtained from any of the authorized sales counters of the university by paying Rs. 300/-. Application forms can also be obtained via post by sending a request along with a demand draft of Rs.350/- in favor of ‘The Director’, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions payable at Vishakapatnam. The completed application forms should reach the Director, AUCET on or before the last date.

How to fill the Form?

Candidates must be very careful while filling the form. No error should be made and no column in the form must be left vacant. It is advised that he/she should visit the university website before filling the form.

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.]

Commencement of sale of applications: Last week of February, 2012

Last date for applying without fine: Last week of March, 2012

Last date for applying with a fine of Rs.500/-: First week of April, 2012

Last date for applying with a fine of Rs.1, 000/-: Third week of April, 2012

Entrance exam date: Last week of April, 2012

List of AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test Centers

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

Contact Address for AUCET Applied 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 AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

• A.Q.J. College, Visakhapatnam
• Chaitanya Degree College Women, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
• Dr. L.B. College, Visakhapatnam
• Krishna Degree College, Gajuwaka, VS
• M.V.R. College, Gajuwaka, VSP
• PRISM Degree College, Visakhapatnam
• Pydah College, Visakhapatnam
• T.S.R. & T.B.K. Degree College, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
• M.R. P.G. College, Vizianagara
• Sri Vivekananda Degree College, S.Kota
• Punyagiri Degree College, S.Kota
• Aditya Degree College, Kakinada
• Aditya Degree College for Women, Kakinada
• D.L.R. Degree College, Gollalamamidad
• Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, Rajahmundry
• V.S.Lakshmi Women’s College, Kakinada
• BHSR&VLM Degree PG College, Devarapalli
• Dr.C.S.N.Degree College, Bhimavaram
• K.G.R.L. College, Bhimavaram.
• RITAMS College, Tanuk
• Sir C.R.R. Women‘s College, Eluru

Reference Books for AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

• Cell Biology by A Channarayappa
• Cell Biology by Roy , De
• Cell Biology by Singh
• Cell Biology by C B Powar
• Cell Biology by Johnson, Lewys
• Cell Biology by E J Wood, C Smith, Smith Chris
• Cell Biology by Thomas D Pollard, William C Earnshaw
• Cell Biology by Charlotte J Avers
• Cell Biology by Seong S Han
• Cell Biology by Shakir Ali
• Cell Biology by C S Pati I
• Cell Biology by Melissa Stewart
• Cell Biology by Aubrey Stimola
• Cell Biology by Thomas D Pollard
• Cell Biology by Gerald Karp
• Cell Biology by Roy S C
• Cell Biology by S C Rastogi
• Cell Biology by Amar Tyagi
• Cell Biology by Harjindra Singh
• Medical Biotechnology by Peter Boyle, Nigel Gray, Jack Henningfield
• Environmental Biotechnology by Dr Gautam, N C
• Environmental Biotechnology by Geetha Bali Ramamurthi
• Environmental Biotechnology by Rajiv K Sinha
• Environmental Biotechnology by Pratham Vashisth
• Environmental Biotechnology by Arvind Kumar
• Environmental Biotechnology by Alan Scragg
• Environmental Biotechnology by Dr Singh, M P
• Environmental Biotechnology by Varun Mehta
• Environmental Biotechnology by Sharma Ra
• Environmental Biotechnology by Geetha Bali
• Environmental Biotechnology by C S K Mishra
• Environmental Biotechnology by D K Markandey
• Environmental Biotechnology by Lawrence K Wang, Joo Hwa Tay, Volodymyr Ivanov
• Environmental Biotechnology by S K Agarwal
• Environmental Biotechnology by Fulekar
• Environmental Biotechnology by M Moo Young, W A Anderson, A M Chakrabarty
• Environmental Biotechnology by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Environmental Biotechnology by Gareth G Evans, Judy Furlong
• Environmental Biotechnology by Manoj Kumar Mohanty
• Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology by D P Singh

Coaching Centers for AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

• Oasis Education Services
• Disha coaching classes
• Agarwal classes
• Sahil study circle
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• J.R.S Tutorials
• Santushti Foundation
• Aakash academy
• Brilliant tutorials
• AAA Academy
• Helix tutorials
• Career Forum Warangal
• DAMS
• Aakashdeep tutorials
• Kamat Education
• Zephyr tutorials
• Tandem
• Triumphant Institute for Management Education (T.I.M.E.)
• Sree Krishna Entrance Coaching Centre

Study Plan

The competition level of the AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test is very high and so the candidates should prepare very hard for the exam. It will be better if they are practicing with the help of a well prepared study time table. This will help the candidates in properly utilizing the available time and also it improves their confidence level. It will be more beneficial if the candidates are referring to previous year question papers.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test will be published in the official website of the university. Candidates can check their results from the site.

Score Validity

The scores obtained in AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test will be valid for one single year.