Andhra University organizes AUCET Entrance Test every year for admitting eligible candidates for admission into various M.Phil and PhD courses offered at the University. Details regarding AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test are as follows.

Structure of AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test

AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test will comprise of objective type questions. There will be multiple choices provided for every question. The test comprises of three sections namely A, B and C. Section A comprises of 40 questions. Section B comprises of 30 questions and section C comprises of 20 questions respectively. Each question will be carrying 1 mark. Negative marking will be there for wrong answers.

Syllabus of AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test

• Definition of Ecology
• Energy Flows
• Pyramids
• Food Chains and Food Webs
• Ecological Succession
• Population and Communities
• Ecosystem
• Biomes
• Economical and Aesthetic importance
• Distribution of climatic regions of India
• Conventions on Biological Diversity
• Wildlife Sanctuaries
• Classification of living world
• Composition of culture media and sterilization
• Diversity of Microbial Habitats
• Structure of Atmosphere
• Green house effect
• Ozone depletion
• Classification of water and Water bodies
• Water Quality
• Water Pollution
• Environmental Problems of India
• Health security
• Desertification
• Deforestation
• Concepts of Environmental Risks
• Definitions for Environmental Risk
• Concepts of Hazard
• Environmental Risk
• Communication of Risk
• Developmental activities
• Risk assessments
• Contingency Plans for Risk Management

Eligibility Criteria

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

How to Apply?

Application forms for the AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test can be obtained from any of the authorized sales counters of the University. They need to pay Rs. 300/- for the application form. Application forms can also be acquired via post. This can be done by sending a request along with a DD of Rs.350/- in favor of ‘The Director’, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions which is payable at Vishakapatnam. The completely filled forms should reach the Director, AUCET on or before the last date as mentioned in the brochure.

How to fill the Form?

• Enter name in block letters
• Write qualification details accurately
• Enter father’s name, date of birth, category name etc without making any mistakes
• Put signature and thumb impression in respective places
• Affix the recent passport photographs in specified places

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 submitting application without fine: Last week of March, 2012

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

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

Entrance exam date: Last week of April, 2012

List of AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test Centers

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

Contact Address for AUCET Environmental Sciences 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 Environmental Sciences Entrance Test

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

Reference Books for AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test

• Ecological Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
• Textbook of Environment & Ecology by Dave, Ecology Dave
• Rural Property Planning: Risk Management by Krause Mike
• The Contingency Plan by Steve Waters
• Contingency Plans by David K Wheeler
• Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja
• Problems and Prospects of Environmental Pollution in India by Kshetri Munal Singh
• Environmental Problems & Prospects in India by Mundanthra Balakrishnan
• Global Resources and International Conflict: Environmental Factors in Strategic Policy and Action by Arthur H Westing
• The Composition of Culture by Kathleen Costello
• Nondestructive Characterization of Composite Media by Ronald A Kline
• Media and Culture by Campbell
• Microbial Diversity and Plant Disease Management by Krishna Pratap Singh, D K Shahi
• Microbial Diversity and Bioprospecting by Alan T Bull
• Ozone Depletion Potential by Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow
• Ozone Depletion and Climate Change: Constructing a Global Response by Matthew J Hoffman
• Energy Flow by Lambert M Surhone, Miriam T Timpledon, Susan F Marseken
• Energy- Flow Studies in a Wetland Ecosystem by G Inhofe, K Burian
• Ecological Succession by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Directing Ecological Succession by James O Luken, J O Luken

Coaching Centers for AUCET Applied Biotechnology Entrance Test

• Oasis Education Services
• Agarwal classes
• Sahil study circle
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• Santushti Foundation
• AAA Academy
• Helix tutorials
• Aakashdeep tutorials
• Zephyr tutorials
• Triumphant Institute for Management Education (T.I.M.E)
• Sree Krishna Entrance Coaching Centre

Study Plan

• Set up a good study plan well before the exam
• Divide the portions and allot time for separate units
• Give prior importance to tough portions
• Practice same category questions as many as possible
• Spend sufficient time for referring previous question papers
• Note down the repeated and important questions in a separate note pad
• Give more importance to time management
• Conduct interactive sessions with friends
• Leave gap between each session for the sake of refreshing mind and body
• Approach a good coaching centre as early as possible if you feel that is there for that
• Keep ready all the documents to be presented at the exam day

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results of AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test will be available in the official website of the University.

Score Validity

The scores obtained in AUCET Environmental Sciences Entrance Test will be applicable for one year.