Andhra University is one of well known universities in India. This University offers several post graduate programs to the aspirants all over India. The candidates are admitted to the various post graduate programs on the basis of the score obtained through the common entrance test conducted by the university.

Structure of AUCET Applied Botany Entrance Test

The common entrance test for botany consists of two papers; paper I and paper II. Paper I is of 45 minutes duration. It consists of 50 multiple choice questions where each question carries one mark. This paper is common to all Science and Engineering streams. Paper II consists of 100 multiple choice objective type questions and it is structured in such a way that it has to be finished within the time duration of 90 minutes. This paper is evaluated upon a total of 100 marks.

Syllabus for AUCET Applied Botany Entrance Test

• Cell Culture Technology And Tissue Engineering
• Plant Biotechnology
• Climatology
• Environmental Geography
• Geography Of India
• Population Geography
• Geography Of Health
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Cartography
• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed Bachelor’s degree in Botany and has 50% aggregate marks are eligible to appear for the Andhra university common entrance test. Candidates those who have completed degree in any other related fields are also eligible to apply for the entrance test.

How to Apply?

The application forms for the Andhra Pradesh University Common Entrance Test for Applied Botany can be obtained from any one of the sales counters of the University by paying an amount of Rs 300/- against the application forms. The forms can also be obtained by sending a request to the director of AUCET. The completed application forms must reach the director of AUCET on or before the specified date.

How to fill the form?

The candidates can obtain the instructions for filling up the application forms from the official website of Andhra university. The applicants are supposed to go through these instructions carefully before filling up the application forms. Candidate must take a Xerox copy of the completed application form as it has to be used for future references.

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.]

Start of sale of application forms: 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

Commencement of Entrance Exam: Last week of April, 2012

AUCET Applied Botany Entrance Test centers

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

Contact Address for AUCET Applied Botany 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 Botany Entrance Test score

• 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
• KG.R.L. College, Bhimavaram.
• RITAMS College, Tanuk

Reference Books for AUCET Applied Botany Entrance Test

• Cell Biology: De Robertis & Ambrose and Easy or Powar
• Genetics: Strickberger or Vir Bala Rastogi
• Physiology and Biochemistry: Salisbury and Ross or Fritz and Noggle
• Ecology: Vir Bala Rastogi and M.S. Jayaraj and P.D. Singh
• Economic Botany: Kochar or Verma
• Microbiology: Powars’s two books on microbiology are more than enough.
• Pathology: Singh’s book along with a foreign author
• Cryptograms: B.R. Vasista (alage and fungi), P.C. Vashishta (Pteridophytes gymnosperms) Pandey and Trivedi (both volumes)
• Embryology: Bhojwani and Bhatnagar
• Plant Anatomy: Esau or B.P. Pandey
• Taxonomy: Nair along with Datta
• Lower Boiology (Algae, Fungi, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms): Singh,
• Pandey & Jain
• Bacteria & Virus: H.C.Dubey
• Microbiology: Taro & Kapoor
• Plant Pathology: P.D. Sharma
• R.S.Sharma – “Principles of Plant Pathology”
• Plant Taxonomy: O.P.Sharma
• Introduction to Botany : A.C.Dutta
• Cell Biology: “Cell Biology & Genetics” – P.K.Verma
• Plant Physiology – Pandey & Sinha
• Genetics – P.K.Gupta (for few topics)
• Pudan Singh – Introduction to Genetics
• P.K.Gupta – Genetics
• Plant Breeding: B.D.Singh
• Pudan Singh
• Biotechnology: B.D. Singh
• Plant Physiology: Pandey & Sinha
• Taiz & Zeiger (Photosynthesis, Respiration & Stress Physiology)
• Ecology: P.D. Singh
• Plant Physiology and Biochemistry: Salisbury and Ross or Taiz and Zeiger + An indian author (Pandey & Sinha)
• Ecology: P.D. Sharma + Odum + Vir Bala Rastogi
• Economic Botany: Kochar or Verma + BP Pandey
• Microbiology: Prescott/ Taro for reference+ Powars’s two books on microbiology.
• Pathology: Singh’s book/ P.D.Sharma along with Agrios
• Lower planta: Singh and Jain + Vashishtha (reference)
• Embryology: Bhojwani and Bhatnagar
• Plant Anatomy: Esau for reference + B.P. Pandey
• Taxonomy: Nair along with Datta
• Plant Breeding: B.D.Singh

Coaching Centers for AUCET Applied Botany Entrance Test

• Visions Academy of Competitions Pvt.Ltd
• Target Tutorial
• Tandem
• Sreekrishna Entrance Coaching Centre
• Sahil Study Circle
• Sachdeva College
• S S Coaching
• Munish Kakar’s Institute Of Chemistry
• Keshav School Of Chemistry
• K.Ganeshan Institute
• J.D School Of Biology
• Imperial Tutorials
• Helix Institute
• Giraffe Learning
• Giit Jee
• Excellent Institute
• Elite Academy
• Eiit Jee
• Dr.Bhatia Medical Colege Institute Pvt.Ltd
• Disha
• DAMS
• Career Academy
• C.R.B Institute.
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt.Ltd
• Aggrawal Classes
• Aakash Institute
• A.K Vidyamandir

Study Plan

Choose a place to study that is not likely to be interrupted by any means as the study environment influences the learner a lot. The candidates must make the best use of the available time for studying. Concentrate on a particular for a short span of time and then migrate to the other subjects. This helps the candidate in maintaining the concentration level.

Key Points to remember:

• Plan and prepare an efficient schedule for studying.
• Keep in mind that it is easy to stick on to a plan that seems to be working.
• Formulate points while you study
• Recollect what you have studied
• Watch videos on the related topic
• Draw the pictures and diagrams as it helps you to remember

Sometimes we find it difficult to stick on to the plan. It will be better if you are allotting some space in between the time table. You can make use of that when you are running in short of time.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of the Andhra University Entrance Test for Botany can be obtained from the official website of the Andhra Pradesh University on the date of publication of results. The website address of the Andhra Pradesh University is www.andhrauniversity.info.

Score Validity

The score obtained through Andhra University common entrance test is valid for one year.