Acharya Nagarjuna University is one of the biggest Universities in India that offers variety of courses in certain fields such as Science, Physical Education, Commerce, Architecture, Law etc. The University conducts entrance examinations annually for admitting eligible candidates against the seats offered for Master’s in Computer Science.

Structure of Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. in Computer Science entrance exam

The Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. in Computer Science entrance exam will be structured in a multiple choice of objective type pattern. There will be a total of 100 questions covering all the topics one has studied during the under graduate program. The candidates have to answer all the questions within a time limit of 90 minutes.

Syllabus of Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam

Mathematics

• Fundamental operations in Algebra
• Expansion
• Factorization
• Quadratic Equations
• Indices
• Logarithms
• Arithmetic
• Geometric
• Harmonic Progressions
• Binomial Theorem
• Permutations And Combinations
• Surds
• Sets And Subsets
• Operations On Sets
• Sequences
• Properties Of Integers
• Relations And Functions
• Elementary Transformations
• Inverse Of A Matrix
• Rank
• Solution Of Simultaneous Linear Equations
• Eigen
• Values And Eigenvectors
• Quadratic Forms
• Rectangular Cartesian Co-Ordinates
• Equations Of A Line
• Mid Point
• Intersections
• Equations Of A Circle
• Distance Formulae
• Pair Of Straight Lines
• Parabola
• Ellipse And Hyperbola
• Simple Geometric Transformations
• Rotation
• Scaling.
• Limit Of Functions
• Continuous Functions
• Differentiation Of Functions
• Tangents And Normal
• Maxima And Minima
• Integration Of Function By Parts
• Definite Integral Application
• Taylor Series
• Differential Equations
• Linear Differential Equations
• Homogenous Linear Differential Equations.
• Position Vector
• Additions And Subtraction Of Vectors
• Scalar And Vector Products
• Simple Identities
• Trigonometric Equations
• Properties Of Triangles
• Solution Of Triangles
• Height And Distance
• Inverse Function
• Basic Concepts Of Probability Theory
• Averages
• Dependent And Independent Events
• Frequency Distributions
• Skewness And Kurtosis
• Random Variable And Distribution Functions
• Mathematical Expectations
• Binomial, Poisson,
• Normal Distributions
• Curve Fitting
• Principle Of Least Squares
• Correlation And Regression
• Simple Linear Programming Problems
• Basic Concepts Of Graphical And Simplex Methods
• Revised Simplex Method
• Transportation And Assignment Problems
• Duality And Integer Programming

Computer Basics

• Organization Of A Computer
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Structure Of Instructions In CPU
• Input / Output Devices
• Computer Memory
• Memory Organization
• Back-Up Devices
• Data Representation
• Representation Of Characters
• Integers
• Fractions
• Binary And Hexadecimal Representations
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Division
• Multiplication
• Single Arithmetic
• Two Complement Arithmetic
• Floating Point Representation Of Numbers
• Normalized Floating Point Representation
• Boolean Algebra
• Truth Tables
• Venn Diagrams
• Block Structure Of Computers
• Communication Between Processor And I / O Devices
• Interrupts
• Assembly Language And High-Level Language
• Multiprogramming And Time-Sharing Operating Systems
• Computer Programming In C
• Flow Chart And Algorithms
• Evolution Of Operating Systems
• Types Of Operating Systems
• Functions Of An Operating System
• Modern Operating Systems

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree in Physical / Chemical Sciences / B.Sc. in Computer Science/ Bachelor of Computer Applications/ B.E/ B.Tech are eligible to apply for the Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam.

How to Apply?

The application forms can be obtained directly from the various centers that have been prescribed by the University. They are supposed to pay an amount of Rs 500/- against the application form. Application forms can also be purchased through post by sending a request to the concerned address along with a demand draft of Rs 500/-. After completing the application forms it has to be sent to the University along with the computer data sheet, three stamped envelopes and photocopies of the certificates on or before the last date.

How to fill the Form?

The application form has to be filled very carefully. The applicants have to go through the admission brochure before filling the application form.  Candidates have to fill the details in the given appropriate spaces. Aspirants have to recheck whether all the columns have been filled. The incomplete application forms will be rejected.

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.]

Commencement of sale of applications: Mid week of March, 2012

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications without Late Fee: Mid week of April, 2012

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications with a Late Fee of Rs.500/-: Third week of April, 2012

Schedule of PG Entrance Tests (Tentative): First week of May. 2012

List of Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam Centres

• Guntur
• Vijayawada
• Ongol

Contact Address for Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam

• Address: Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Director, Directorate of Admissions, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar-522 510, Andhra Pradesh
• Telephone no: 0863-2346171/138, 2293263, 9440258811/22
• Website: www.anu.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam Score

• A.J. Kalasala, Machilipatnam
• A.N.R. College, Gudivada
• A.S.N. College, Tenali
• Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla
• Govt. College For Women, Guntur
• Hindu College, Guntur
• K.B.N. College, Vijayawada
• K.L. College Of Engineering, Kunchanapalli
• M.M. Kalasala, Vijayawada
• Mahatma Gandhi College, Guntur
• Nrk & Ksr Gupta College, Tenali
• P.B. Siddhartha College Of Arts & Science Vijayawada
• Pnc & Kr College, Narasaraopet
• S.S.N. College, Ongole
• SRR & CVR Govt. College Vijayawada
• T.J.P.S. College, Guntur
• Vikas Degree College, Vissannapet
• Ba & Kr Degree College, Ongole

Reference Books for Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. Computer Science entrance exam

• C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan
• C++ Primer by Stanley B. Lippman
• Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen
• Computer Algorithms: Introduction to Design and Analysis by Sara Baase
• Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools by Ravi Sethi
• Structured Computer Organization by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
• Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach by John L. Hennessy
• Database System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz
• An Introduction to Database Systems by C. J. Date
• Computer Networks by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
• Operating System Concepts, Seventh Edition by Abraham Silberschatz

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Study Plan

• Candidates have to work out problems regularly from these topics.
• The questions are equally popped from all the other sections.
• The candidate should be aware of the significance of this entrance test.
• The candidates those who are preparing for this examination should have a proper plan of study.
• More number of questions will be generated from the mathematical section.
• The aspirants have to read various books covering the syllabus of the entrance test.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc. in Computer Science entrance exam can be obtained from the official website of the University. The website address is as given below.

www.anu.ac.in

Score Validity

The validity of the score obtained through Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc.in Computer Science entrance exam is for one year.