Andhra University also known as Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad is one of the oldest premier universities in India. The University has 28 departments offering more than 55 courses. Along with numerous regular courses, the University also possesses a school of distance education which has about 32 study centers across the state.

Structure of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test

Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test will be of objective type pattern. The candidates have to answer 90 multiple choice questions in 75 minutes. The 90 questions will be spread over in three parts, viz., A, B & C.  Part A contains 40 questions, Part B with 30 questions and Part C having 20 questions. Each question will have four alternative options. Candidates must mark their answer on OMR Sheet provided. Each correct response will be awarded 1 mark. There will be negative marking also. Every wrong answer entails a deduction of 1/4 mark.

Syllabus of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test

Part - A (40 marks)

• Human Population Genetics

Part - B (30 marks)

• Basics of Human Biology

Part - C (20 marks)

• Elements of Human Genetics and Molecular Genetics

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test, the candidates should have completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programme with any three of the subjects from Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Human Genetics and Medical Lab Technology as compulsory ones.

How to Apply?

The application form along with the information prospectus of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test can be obtained from various concerned sale counters by payment of Rs. 300/-. It can also be received by post for which a request along with demand draft of Rs. 350/- which is drawn in favour of ‘The Director’, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions payable at Visakhapatnam has to be sent. The completed application form along with required enclosures have to reach ‘The Director’, AUCET, Directorate of Admissions, Visakhapatnam on or before the last date.

How to fill the Form?

• Fill the application form with intense care
• All the columns have to be filled furnishing the correct details
• Read the information brochure before form filling
• Name, date of birth and other personal details in the form have to match with that in the higher secondary certificates
• Paste recent passport size photograph in appropriate place
• Make sure that the completed application form along with the required enclosures reach destination before the deadline

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: Last week of February, 2012

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications without fine: Last week of March, 2012

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

Last date for Sale & receipt of filled-in applications with a fine of Rs.1, 000/-: Third week of April, 2012

Schedule of PG Entrance Tests: Last week of April, 2012

List of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test Centres

• Visakhapatnam
• Srikakulam
• Vizianagaram
• Kakinada
• Rajahmundry
• Eluru
• Bhimavaram
• Vijayawada
• Guntur

Contact Address for Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test

• Address: Director, Directorate of Admissions, Vijayanagar Palace, Lawson’s Bay Colony (post), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 017
• Telephone no: 0891-2573441, 2706928
• Website: www.andhrauniversity.info

Colleges Accepting the Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test Score

Andhra University

Reference Books for Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test

• General Biology by Henry L Dean , T E Rogers, Robert W Schuhmacher, J E Wodsedalek
• Molecular Biology by Freifelder, David
• Textbook of Molecular Biology by K Sivarama Sastry, G Padmanaban, C Subramanyam
• Concepts in Molecular Biology by Kumar P
• General Biology by Edmund B Wilson, William T Sedgwick
• Biochemistry by J David Rawn
• Biophysics by Vasantha Pattabhi, N Gautham, V Pattabhi
• Molecular Biology by D M Chetan
• General Biology by Leonas Lancelot Burlingame
• Introduction to General Biology by William Thomps Sedgwick
• Biotechnology by R S Setty
• Encyclopedia of Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics by Edward Conrad, Bioinformatics Edward Conrad
• General Biology: The Science of Biology by William C Beaver
• Genetic Engineering by J Williams, A Ceccarelli, N Spurr
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering by Yount
• Genetic Engineering: Principles and Practice by Sandhya Mitra
• Biotechnology by Barnum
• Genetic Engineering by Agarwal, V K, Verma
• Biophysics by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Biophysics by Mohan P Arora
• Genetic Engineering: The Facts by Sally Morgan
• Contemporary Readings for General Biology by John W Crane
• Cell Biology by A Channarayappa
• Microbiology, Cell Physiology and Biotechnology by Prof P K Gupta
• Biochemistry by Rastogi
• Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods by Setlow
• Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering by P K Gupta
• Microbiology by Singh Rp
• Molecular Biology by Hd Kumar
• Introduction to Bioinformatics by S Sundara Rajan , R Balaji
• Cell Biology by Roy
• Cell Biology by C B Powar
• Biochemistry by Donald Voet, Judith G Voet

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Study Plan

• Set up a suitable timetable and follow it systematically
• Allot time for each topic in the syllabus according to its difficulty level
• Refer many books while preparing
• Note the important points in a separate paper for easy reference
• Choose an appropriate atmosphere for preparation

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test can be obtained from the official site of the University.

Score Validity

The score validity of Andhra University M.Sc in Human Genetics Entrance Test will be for 1 year.