Thapar University conducts entrance test for the selection of suitable candidates to M.Sc in Biotechnology course. The test includes questions on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

Detailed Syllabus for Thapar University M.Sc in Biotechnology Entrance Exam

Syllabus for Mathematics

Algebra

• Set theory
• Relations
• Eigen values and Eigen vectors
• Matrices
• Cayley Hamilton theorem
• Permutations

Calculus

• Definite integral
• Differentiation
• Double integral and its applications
• Laplace and inverse Laplace transform
• Limits
• Beta and gamma function
• Convolution theorem
• Maclaurin’s and Taylor’s theorem

Differential Equation

• Ordinary differential equations
• Partial differential equations
• Lagrange’s solution

Abstract Algebra

• Groups
• Vector spaces

Numerical Analysis

• Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules for integration

Statistics, Probability and Linear Programming

• Baye’s theorem
• Conditional probability
• Correlation and regression
• Discrete and continuous distributions
• Dispersion
• Fundamentals of linear programming problems
• Graphical solution
• Measures of central tendency
• Probability
• Simplex method

Syllabus for Physics

Mechanics and Waves

• Newton’s laws of motion
• Rotational dynamics-kinetic energy
• Angular momentum
• Moment of inertia
• Conservative forces
• Escape velocity
• Artificial satellites
• Streamline motion
• Bernoulli’s equation
• Stokes’ law
• Special relativity
• Simple harmonic motion
• Oscillations
• Doppler Effect

Geometrical and Physical Optics

• Chromatic and spherical aberrations
• Double refraction
• Elements of fibre optics
• Huygens principle
• Interference by thin films
• Interference of light
• Lasers
• Laws of reflection and refraction
• Matrix method
• Michelson interferometer
• Newton’s rings
• Optical activity and applications

Heat and Thermodynamics

• Brownian motion
• Carnot engines
• Entropy
• First law of thermodynamics
• Joule-Kelvin effect and application
• Kinetic theory
• Planck radiation law
• Second law of thermodynamics
• Thermal equilibrium
• Thermodynamic potentials
• Zeroth law of thermodynamics

Electricity and Magnetism

• AC circuits
• Ampere’s law
• Biot-Savart law
• Capacitors
• Coulomb’s law
• Electric charge
• Electric potential
• Faraday’s law of induction
• Gauss’ law
• Hall effect
• Kirchhoff’s rules
• Lenz’s law
• Inductance
• Magnetic field
• Ohm’s law
• Resistors

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

• Photoelectric effect
• Einstein’s photon theory
• Bohr’s theory of hydrogen atom
• Angular momentum
• Pauli Exclusion Principle
• Zeeman Effect
• X-ray spectrum
• Compton Effect
• De Broglie wavelength
• Wave-particle duality
• Heisenberg’s uncertainty
• Schroedinger’s equation

Solid State Physics

• Bonding
• Bragg’s law
• Crystal structure
• Debye model
• Magnetism
• X-ray diffraction

Electronics

• Binary numbers
• Diodes
• Junction diode
• Logic gates and truth table
• Semiconductors
• Transistors
• Zener diode

Syllabus for Chemistry

• Periodic Table
• Hard and Soft Acids and Bases
• Metal-Iigand Bonding in Transition Metal Complexes
• Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Complexes
• Electron Spectra of Transition Metal Complexes
• Thermodynamic and Kinetic Aspects of Metal Complexes
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Infrared absorption spectroscopy
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
• H NMR spectroscopy
• Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds
• Concept of isomerism
• Types of isomerism
• Newman projection and Sawhorse formulae
• Heterocyclic Compounds
• Organic Synthesis via Emulates
• Carbohydrates
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids
• Peptides
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids
• Acid-base behavior
• Levels of protein structure
• Nucleic acids
• Synthetic Polymers
• Atomic Structure
• Photochemistry
• Laws of photochemistry
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Reversible and irreversible processes
• Thermochemistry
• Electrochemistry

Syllabus for Biology

• Cell Biology
• Cell theory

Zoology: Anatomy and Physiology

• Circulatory System
• Developmental Biology
• Digestive System
• Excretory System
• Mendel’s laws of inheritance
• Mitosis and Meiosis
• Nervous System
• Reproductive System
• Respiratory System
• Sense organs

Botany

• Plant growth and development
• Xylem and Phloem

Syllabus of the test is based on the topics covered at bachelor level. So books prescribed under bachelor degree level can be used as reference.