The postgraduate level course in nanotechnology is offered by many institutions in India. Students who desire to join this course will have to write for an admittance test that is conducted by these institutions. Details about the entrance exams in nanotechnology and how to prepare for these exams are mentioned below.

List of Common Nanotechnology Entrance Exams in India

• Amrita University M.Tech in Nanotechnology/Molecular Medicine Common Entrance Test
• Awadhesh Pratap Singh University M.Sc Common Entrance Test (CET)
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Postgraduate Entrance Test
• Central University Common Entrance Test (CUSET)
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University M.Sc Nanotechnology Entrance Exam
• Delhi University Joint Admission Test (DU – JAM)
• Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
• Maitreyi College PG Diploma in Nanotechnology Entrance exam
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University M.Sc Nanotechnology Entrance Exam
• NIPER Joint Entrance Examination
• Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test
• SRM PG Engineering Entrance Examination
• Vellore Institute of Technology Master’s Entrance Exam (VITMEE)

General guidelines for preparing for Nanotechnology Entrance Exams

Candidates primarily need to have a good idea about the importance of this examination. Only by clearing this test with top marks will the aspirants be able to go for advanced studies. Preparing a schedule for allotting the time as well as portions will be beneficial for candidates as they will have the opportunity to cover all their portions.  Clearing their portions in a preset time will help them enhance their level of confidence; they can use the time left for going through their portions once again from the beginning.

Nanotechnology Entrance Exam Pattern

This paper will carry 65 questions. The total mark that this paper carries is 100 marks. All aspirants need to finish writing this exam within a period of 3 hours. The objective type questions asked in this paper shall have 3 – 4 options and students will have to select the correct response from these choices.

Topics that shall be included in this paper are:

• Communications
• Computer Architecture
• Electronics
• Materials science
• Mathematical methods
• Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics

Set up a full proof study plan

A good study plan is essential for all students. With the aid of a competent study plan students will find that they can clear all portions as well as study without any stress. The study plan must be designed in such a way that it does not hinder any other activities of the candidates. It ought to be effective as well as stress less. For creating a study plan as this, students need to have a good idea about the exams pattern and syllabus. They can make their plans for the time table accordingly.

Ladders in preparing for the Exam

When preparing for the exams, students can plan their time wisely. The initial thing they can do is to get a good idea about that the pattern as well as syllabus of this examination is. Once they do this, they can divide their potions and allocate specific time for it. Doing this will ensure that students have enough time to study all portions and complete it in time.

Students need to have a good acquaintance with their textbooks and study notes. Besides this, they can also get help for their instructors or friends. One other good option for students is to enroll themselves with some good coaching centres. Buying guide books and referring them will also be a good idea. These guides will have model question papers in their back. Aspirants can practice on them.  They can continue their studies after this. If they get too tired or stressed out, it will be difficult for them to concentrate on their studies.