Applicants for a doctoral degree in various medical and engineering fields are rising in number. For a number of PhD aspirants, there will a few Universities from which they would want a doctoral degree. In that list of top priority Universities of many such aspirants, the Bharati Vidyapeeth University located in Pune will definitely figure in that list. Potentially, this University is one of the greatest Universities in India and is a role model for a number of Universities. Because of the vast, beautiful and peaceful campus, and the good quality faculty working for technical excellence, aspirants from other countries are also applying to this university for an admission.

Every year, Bharati Vidyapeeth University holds entrance examinations for admission seekers to pursue doctoral degrees in disciplines they prefer. The exam is extremely competitive but offers a bright future for the qualifying candidates.

Structure of the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

For PhD degree, the entrance exam held by this University will comprise of questions which require the answers to be descriptive. Each question will be of 10 marks each and the candidates will have 3 hours time to complete the exam. Reportedly there will be 10 questions in the question paper.

Syllabus for the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

Theory - Homeostasis, feedback mechanisms electrical properties, bioelectric potentials, adaptation, evoked potentials, General Physiology including - structure & functions of cell.

Applied Biochemistry

• Electrolyte and acid base balance
• Carbohydrate
• Protein
• Fat and mineral metabolism
• Nutrition
• Metabolic & nutritional disorders
• Hemoglobin
• Energy metabolism
• Protein synthesis
• Water

Biostatistics

• General principles of biostatistics & its application

Biophysics

• Application of principles of Biophysics in every system

Advanced Systemic Physiology including following body system

• Blood
• Nerve and Muscle physiology
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Excretory system
• Reproductive system
• Endocrinology
• Nervous system
• Special senses

Physiology Section

• History of Physiology
• Comparative Physiology
• Exercise Physiology.
• Environmental Physiology
• Physiology of ageing
• Physiology of growth
• Neonatal Physiology
• Recent Advances in Systemic Physiology
• Practical training

Zoology

• Mammalian experiments and demonstrations on dog, rabbit and guinea pig.
• Amphibian experiments and demonstrations

Human physiology

• Recording of pulse & blood pressure
• ECG (Electrocardiography)
• Sphygmography
• Plethysmography
• Estimation of B.M.R.
• Venous pulse
• EEG
• EMG
• Physical fitness tests including aerobic & anaerobic power
• Muscle strength, Flexibility
• Respiratory endurance tests
• Stethography
• Ergography
• Perimetry
• Artificial respiration
• Pulmonary function tests
• Retinoscopy
• Fundoscopy
• Tests for deafness & eudiometry

Haematology

• Haemoglobin estimation
• RBC count
• Total and Differential WBC count
• Reticulocyte count, platelet count
• Bone marrow smear examination

Clinical physiology

• General & systemic examination of all body systems

Biochemistry

• Normal & abnormal constituents of urine
• Blood urea, blood chemistry such as blood sugar, serum calcium
• Serum cholesterol

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified candidates of PG degree in Physiology or related (allied) subjects from an approved and recognized deemed University with an average marks percentage of 55 are considered eligible for this PhD Entrance exam. Candidates from reserved category need only qualify with 50% marks in the PG degree. PG students in their final year can apply and need only submit the required certificates and documents later but before the exam.

How to Apply?

The Bharati Vidyapeeth University of Pune offers two ways by which the candidates can receive the application forms – Either directly from the University or Download it from the official website of the University online which is www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net. The address to where the filled up forms must be sent will be given in the instruction brochure in the website along with a demand draft payable at Pune and drawn in favour of the Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune from any nationalized Bank or Bharati Sahakari Bank.

How to fill the Form?

Filling the forms is not just a simple activity, but something if filled improperly can affect your opportunity to attend the entrance examination. Instructions and tips from the Instruction brochure should be taken into account while filling the form. The candidates are to see to themselves that they fill the forms properly following the guidelines and ultimately send the form before the announced last date.

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 of receiving filled in application forms: Last week of September, 2012

Date of PhD entrance exam: First week of October, 2012

List of the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam Centers

• Pune
• Delhi
• Navi Mumbai

Contact Address for the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

• Address: Director CET Online Department, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, CET online Department, 2nd floor, Bharati Bhavan, LBS Road, Pune, Maharastra-411030
• Phone No- 020-24407163
• Email Id: [email protected]
• Web Site: www.bvuniversity.edu.in, www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net

Colleges Accepting the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

Bharati Vidyapeeth University in Pune accepts the qualified candidates of the entrance exam based on their merit and the number of seats.

Reference Books for the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

• Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology (Palgrave Study Skills) by Charmaine
• Color Atlas of Physiology (Basic Sciences (Thieme)) by Stefan Silbernagl and Agamemnon
• A Pictorial Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology by James Bevan
• Guyton Medical Physiology book

Coaching Centers for the PhD Medical Physiology Entrance Exam

• Santushti Foundation
• Kamat Education
• A.V Classes
• Aggarwal College
• Arya Coaching Centre
• Disha Tutorial
• Aryan Institute
• Guru Institute
• Flame Institute
• Bright College
• Brilliant Tutorials

Study Plan

To obtain a seat in such a prestigious University for a doctoral degree is a gigantean task. But then again, there are a lot of tips to make this easy for the candidates. But before they begin, they should cultivate a lot of will power and hard work as both are necessary. Previous question paper models, writing their own descriptive model short notes, relying on great and apt coaching institutes etc are just but a few of the easiest tips. Following a good strategy with proper time allocations allow the candidates to cover topics early before the exam. Hence they will also be able to go through all their references as a final revision.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The following website will point you to your results in time - www.bvuniversity.edu.in

Score Validity

Candidates are reminded that the scores they obtain in the exam will be invalid after a year.