Candidates who have completed B.Sc (Honors) in any of the subject streams like Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, and Zoology can apply for M.Sc (Biotechnology) in Ravenshaw University. It is essential to clear an entrance exam to get selected to this course. Environmental biology, genetic engineering, animal physiology, microbiology, enzymes, immunology and biostatistics are some of the main topics included in the entrance exam.

Main Topics in Ravenshaw University M.Sc (Biotechnology) Entrance Exam

• Plant physiology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Genetics
• Genetic engineering
• Enzymes
• Environmental Biology
• Cell division
• Cell biology
• Biostatistics
• Biochemistry
• Animal physiology

Detailed Syllabus for Ravenshaw University M.Sc (Biotechnology) Entrance Exam

Plant physiology

• Absorption and translocation of water
• Mineral uptake
• Phloem transport
• Photosynthesis
• Plant hormones
• Respiration

Molecular Biology

• DNA Replication and repair
• Eukaryotic Transcription and Regulation
• Gene Regulation
• Physico‑chemical properties of nucleic acids
• Prokaryotic and eukaryotic Genome organization
• Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Translation
• Prokaryotic Transcription

Microbiology

• Biogenesis
• Germ theory of diseases
• Growth, Reproduction and Economic importance of bacteria and viruses
• Morphology fine structure
• Pure culture concept

Immunology

• Antibodies
• Antigens
• Cells of the Immune system
• Clonal nature of Immune response
• Immunodeficiency diseases
• Innate and Acquired Immunity
• Phylogeny of Immune system
• Transplantation

Genetics

• Chromosomal Aberration and Polyploidy
• Chromosome theory of heredity
• Gene mutation
• Interaction of factors
• Linkage and crossing over
• Mendelism

Genetic Engineering

• DNA Transfection
• Enzymes
• Gene silencing
• Gene therapy
• Hosts and Vectors
• Molecular markers
• Molecular tools
• Nucleic Acid sequencing and amplification

Enzymes

• Classification and Properties
• Enzyme Kinetics
• Mechanism of enzyme action
• Nomenclature

Environmental Biology

• Air Pollution
• Basic concepts and issues
• Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil and Waste lands
• Green House Technology
• Soil Pollution
• Solid waste Management
• Water Pollution

Cell division

• Cell Cycle
• Meosis and Cytokinesis
• Mitosis

Cell biology

• Ultra Structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell
• Structure and Morphology of Chromosomes
• Structure and Function of Cell wall
• Ribosomes
• Plastids
• Nucleus
• Nature of Genetic Material
• Mitochondria
• Microscopy
• Gene concept and Genetic code
• Endoplasmic Reticulum
• Cellular Organization
• Cell Membrane

Biostatistics

• Statistics
• Simple Correlation and Regression
• Functions and Limitations
• Frequency Distribution
• Chi‑square Test

Biochemistry

• Structure and Chemistry of Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Protein
• Properties of Water
• Organic acids
• Nucleic acids
• Nucleic acid and fat metabolism
• Hydrogen ion concentration and buffers
• Fats
• Chemical Bonds and Concept of free Energy
• Aminoacids

Animal physiology

• Homeostasis
• Excretory system
• Digestive System
• Circulatory System
• Blood Grouping and Clotting
• Animal Nutrition

The M.Sc (Biotechnology) Entrance Exam for Ravenshaw University comprises a total of 100 questions. The final merit list of selected candidates for this course will depend on the basis of marks secured in PG entrance exam conducted by the University. Apart from this, the marks scored by candidates in 10th class, 12th class and graduate level will also be taken in to consideration for selection. Weightage given for entrance exam and academic records are in the ratio of 60:40 respectively.