Bharati Vidyapeeth University has a large network of colleges. The Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University was established in 1964.  The University offers many undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D courses. The university offers Ph.D courses through entrance test

Structure of Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam

The entrance exam will contain subjective type questions. There will be eight questions out of which the candidate has to answer five questions. There will be short answer type questions. Another type of question will be multiple choice type questions with justification. The duration of the exam will be three hours. The total marks for each question will be 10.

Syllabus of Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam

Theory of Regular Languages

• Regular expressions
• Finite State Machines
• Minimal state
• Automata
• Closure properties of Regular Languages under union, intersection, and compliments
• Pigeon hole principle
• Pumping lemma for regular languages;
• Existence of non regular languages and standard examples
• Theory of Grammars- Chomsky classification of grammars
• Context Free Grammars (CFG), derivations, and derivation trees
• Ambiguous grammars
• Conversion of CFG into Chomsky Normal Form
• Relation between CFG and Push Down Automata (PDA)
• Design of PDA in some standard cases;
• Existence of languages that are not context free

Algorithmics

• Complexity of algorithms
• Asymptotic complexity measures
• Sort, search, and merge algorithms
• String processing algorithms
• Greedy, Divide and conquer, and Dynamic Programming algorithms
• Designing of algorithms in simple cases.

Data Structures and Database Concepts

• Data structures
• Arrays and linked lists
• Stacks, queues and their applications
• Binary Search Trees and heaps
• ER- Diagrams, Relational Algebra and normal forms
• Structured Query Language (SQL)

Operating System Concepts and Computer Networks

• General concepts of operating systems
• Process management
• Memory and file management concepts
• Unix system
• Unix shell programming and system calls
• Network fundamentals; OSI and TCP/IP models
• Data communication, Internetworking, and routing concepts
• Network Security
• Internet concepts

Programming and Software Engineering

• 8086/88 Assembly Language concepts
• Procedure and object oriented programming concepts
• Programming in C, C++, and Java
• Software development life cycle (SDLC) models
• Software metrics
• Object Oriented Analysis and  Design
• UML concepts

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should have completed master in computer science or any other equivalent degree from recognized University. The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in qualifying exam. The candidates who are working in National laboratories, Government Research Institutes and Institute of National Importance after completing post graduation can also apply for Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam. Such candidates should be nominated by their employer and have to submit the no objection certificate from the employer. The rules prescribed by different Statutory Councils for research degrees are applicable for such candidates to appear for

How to Apply?

The applicants can obtain the entrance form for Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam from the University. The applicant has to send the completed application form to Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Ph.D. Section, Second Floor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune – 411030 on or before the last date of submission. A demand draft Rs. 2000/- in favor of the Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune from Bharati Sahakari bank or any Nationalized bank payable at Pune is to be enclosed along with the completed application form.

How to fill the Form?

The applicant should read all the instructions carefully before filling the application form. The candidate should enter the name, date of birth as provided in the high school certificate. The candidate should provide the full address along with the pin code. The candidate should affix the latest photograph in the space provided.  The applicant should fill in the application form personally. The candidate should enter the bank details only after referring the bank draft.

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.]

Last date for receiving the completed application: Third week of September, 2012

Date of Ph.D. degree Entrance Test: Second week of October, 2012

Date of declaration of merit list: Third week of October, 2012

Date of Commencement of Ph.D. course: First week of November, 2012

Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam

The centers for Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam are listed below

• Pune
• Navi Mumbai
• New Delhi

Contact Address for Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam

• Address: Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Dhanakwadi campus, Pune
• PRO 020-24407106
• Reception: 020-24407114
• Registrar: 020-24407273
• Email- [email protected]
• Website- www.bvimit.co.in

Colleges Accepting Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam Score

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

Reference Books for Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Physical Education Entrance Exam Score

• Theory of Computer Science: Automata, Languages and Computation by K L P Mishra , N Chandrasekaran
• Algorithms by Vinod Namboodiri
• Algorithmics by Gilles Brassard , Paul Bratley
• Data Structures and Algorithms: Concepts, Techniques and Applications by Pai , G A V
• Concepts in Data Structures And Software Development by G M Schneider , S C Bruell
• Data Structures Files And Databases by Bamford
• Advanced Concepts in Operating Systems by Singhal
• Managing Computer Network Operating Systems by Peter Varhol
• Operating System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz Peter
• ADA: A First Course in Programming and Software Engineering by David Bover , Kevin Maciunas , M Oudshoorn

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Study Plan

The topics in Ph.D entrance exam basically covers all the topics studied in the post graduation course. The aspirant should keep a note of all the difficult topics for reference. The candidates must try to finish the tough portions first and then move on to the easy topics. The applicant should discuss with seniors about the entrance exam and its difficulty with the seniors who have already cleared the entrance exam. The candidate should refer to old questions papers available. The candidates should join coaching classes if they find difficulty in studying alone.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates can obtain the result of Ph.D Computer Science entrance test from the official website of the university - www.bvimit.co.in.

Score Validity

The score of Bharati Vidyapeeth University Ph.D Computer Science Entrance Exam is valid for one year.