Andhra University stands among the top rated universities of the country. The university provides the candidates with several under graduate, post graduate, doctoral and diploma courses. Admissions to these courses are made on the basis of a common entrance exam conducted by the university. Candidates who clear the exam can join the university.

Structure of AUCET Botany Entrance Test

AUCET Botany Entrance Test is an objective type test with multiple choice answers. The entire test is divided into three sections A, B and C. Section A consists of 40 questions, section B consists of 30 and section C consists of 20 questions respectively. Candidates can score 1 mark for each correct answer. Negative marking is there for incorrect answers.

Syllabus of AUCET 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
• Advancements in Plant Embryological research
• Significance of anatomical characters in phylogeny
• Modern concepts on fertilization in angiosperm
• Recent achievements in Tissue Culture in Agriculture and Forestry
• Vegetation types of India
• Ecology and human welfare
• Water and Air Pollution
• Conservation and management of Natural resources
• Growth hormones and their role in Plant systems
• Plant genome
• Modern concept of gene
• Biology of Cell cycle
• Somatic Cell hybridization
• Genetic engineering
• Conservation of Crop genetic resources

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed their graduate level of education in Botany or any related field with an overall aggregate of 50% marks are eligible for the AUCET Botany Entrance Test.

How to Apply?

Application forms for the AUCET Botany Entrance Test can be collected directly from any of the authorized sales counters of the university by paying an amount of Rs. 300/-. It is also possible to obtain the application forms through post by sending a request along with a demand draft of Rs.350/- in favor of ‘The Director’, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions.

How to fill the Form?

Candidates should handle the form carefully. They should fill the form precisely and neatly. Care should be taken that no error is made while filling the form. No column in the form must be left vacant. Candidates should visit the official website of the university 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.]

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 Botany Entrance Test Centers

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

Contact Address for AUCET 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 Botany 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 Botany Entrance Test
• Plant Biotechnology by Virendra Gomase, Anant Sherkhane
• Plant Biotechnology by Mishra R C
• Plant Biotechnology by Varun Mehta
• Plant Biotechnology by Bhuvan Sharma
• Plant Biotechnology by William G Hopkins
• Plant Biotechnology by Sudhir M
• Plant Biotechnology by Ramphal Sharma
• Plant Biotechnology by Dr Gautam N C
• Plant Biotechnology by Adrian Slater, Nigel W Scott, Mark R Fowler
• Plant Biotechnology by Michael W Fowler
• Plant Biotechnology by C B Nirmala, G Rajalakshmi, Chandra Karthik
• Plant Biotechnology by N Jayabalan
• Plant Biotechnology by Singh
• Plant Biotechnology & Transgenic Plants by Kirsi Marja Oksman
• Plant Biotechnology and Transgenic Plants by H Lee Willis, Kirsi Oksman Caldentey, Oksman Caldentey Oksman Caldentey
• Applied Plant Biotechnology by Chopra Vl Malik
• Plant Genomics by Hany A El Shemy
• Plant Genomes (Genome Dynamics) by Jean Nicolas Volff
• Plant Genomics: Methods and Protocols by Daryl J Somers, Peter Langridge
• Functional Plant Genomics by J F Morot Gaudry, P Lea, J F Briat
• Plant Genomics and Proteomics by Christopher A Cullis
• Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics by Rao Govind P Et
• Geography of India by Husain M
• The Geography of India by James Burgess
• Geography of India by Smita Sengupta, Prithvish Nag
• Geography of India by Kalpana Rajaram
• Geography of India by Umesh Kumar
• Geography of India by Ranjit Tirtha

Coaching Centers for AUCET Botany Entrance Test

• Santushti Foundation
• Aakash academy
• Brilliant tutorials
• AAA Academy
• Helix tutorials
• Career Forum Warangal
• DAMS
• Aakashdeep tutorials
• Oasis Education Services
• Disha coaching classes
• Agarwal classes
• Sahil study circle
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• J.R.S 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 Botany Entrance Test is very high as the exam is conducted in all India level. Candidates should prepare very well for the exam. Studying with the help of a well prepared study time table will be more beneficial. Studying in such a way will help the candidates in properly utilizing the available time. It also improves their confidence level. It will be more beneficial if the candidates are referring previous year question papers.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of AUCET Botany 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 Botany Entrance Test will be valid for one single year.