Berhampur University is one of the well known Universities in Orissa. The University covers wide area comprising of many districts such as Ganjam, Koraput, Gajapati, Rayagada, Nowrangapur, Kandhamala , Malkangiri and Boudh. Many government and non government colleges are affiliated to Berhampur University. The University provides various courses in Arts, Commerce, Law, Science, Education, Medicine, Pharmacology, Engineering, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Library Science, Fine Arts and Military Science. The University conducts entrance exam for the various M.Phil courses.

Structure of Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test

The admission to M.Phil Botany course is done by an entrance test and interview. The entrance test consists of one paper. The duration of the test is 2 hours. The total marks for the entrance test is 100 marks. This is divided among two sections. The first section will be objective type questions. The marks for this section will be 50. The second section will be short-answer type questions. The total marks for this section is also 50.  The candidates should obtain a minimum of 50% marks in the entrance test. Such candidates are eligible to appear for interview. The candidates will get admission for M.Phil Botany on the basis of the marks obtained in the entrance test and marks obtained in the interview.

Syllabus of Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test

• Systematics of non-vascular plants
• Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Systematics of Vascular Plants
• Cell Biology and Instrumentation
• Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
• Developmental Botany and Plant Tissue Culture
• Environmental Botany and Palaeobotany
• Algology
• Mycology
• Angiosperms
• Plant Physiology
• Pharmacognosy
• Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding
• Plant Ecology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Diversity
• Plant diversity, resource utilization and conservation
• Seed Technology
• Post harvest Technology
• Natural Plant Product
• Plant Biomass Production
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Protection
• Restoration Ecology
• Plant Improvement
• Bio-statistics and Bioinformatics

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates should have passed M.Sc Botany or M.Sc Life Science from Berhampur University or any other equivalent recognized University. The Candidate should have obtained a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in the postgraduation course.

How to apply?

The candidates can apply for M.Phil Botany course online through the official website www.bamu.nic.in. If the candidate is applying online, then the signed hardcopy along with all the documents and application fee should reach the Head of the

Department/Director, WSRC before the last date of submission of online application. The candidate can also download the form from the official website www.bamu.nic.in. The candidates can obtain the printed application form from the P.G. Central Office, Berhampur University on payment of Rs. 300/- through Bank Challan. The candidates can obtain the application from by post on payment of Rs. 300/- through crossed Bank Draft. The bank draft should be drawn in favor of Comptroller of Finance, Berhampur University and payable at The State Bank of India, Bhanja, Bihar (Branch Code: 2107).

The candidate should enclose a self addressed envelope of size 30 x 12 cm affixed with postal stamps worth Rs. 50/- for each application form. The candidate should enter the name on the back side of the Bank Draft. The candidates who are applying in the printed application form from the P.G. Central Office should pay an amount of Rs. 700/- as Examination fees. The candidates who are applying online should pay Rs 1000/- as fees. The fees should be paid through account payee Bank draft drawn in favor of the Head of the Department, Botany Department and payable at the State Bank  India, Bhanja Bihar (Code 2107), Berhampur-760007. The candidate should send the filled in application form along with the draft to Head of Department, Botany Department, Berhampur University, Orissa.

How to fill the Form?

The candidate should enter all the details in the application form correctly. The candidate should cross check with the demand draft before filling the bank details. The candidate should enter full address of communication along with the pin code. The candidate should enclose two self addressed envelopes of size 22 cm x 10 cm along with the filled in application form. The candidate should cross check all the enclosures to be sent along with the application form.

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.]

Date of issue of Application Forms: Second Week of September, 2012

Last date of issue of Application Forms: First Week of October, 2012

Last date for receiving online/downloaded/ printed application form along with required documents including fee: Second week of October, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: Second week of November, 2012

Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test Centers

Behrampur University

Contact Address for Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test

• Address: Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur – 760007,  Orissa, India.
• Ph No: +91-680-2343234

Colleges Accepting for Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test Score

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Reference Books for Berhampur University M.Phil Botany Entrance Test

• Bryophyta by Parihar N.S.
• Bryophytes by Puri P.
• Introductory Mycology by Alexopoulus C.J , Mims C.W. and Blackwel M.I
• Introductory Phycology by Kumar H.D.
• An introduction to Mycology by Mehrotra R.S and Aneja R.S
• An Introduction to the Algae by Morries I
• Diseases of crop plants in India by Rangaswamy G. and Mahadevan A.
• The Biology of Algae by Round F.E
• Introduction to Fungi by Webster J.
• Botany for degree students by Vashista B.R & A.K Sinha
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants by Buchanan B.B, Gruissem W. and Jones R.L
• Plant Metabolism (Second Edition) by Dennis D.T., Turpin, D.H. Lefebvre D.D. and Layzell D.B.
• Life processes in Plants by Galstone A.W.
• Biochemistry and Physiology of Plant Hormones Springer – Verlag by Moore T.C.
• Plant physiology by Salibury F.B and Ross C.W

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• T.I.M.E (Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd
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• Tandem
• Career point
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Sahil study circle
• J .R. S Tutorials
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Pathfinder Academy
• Sri Krishna Academy
• Life Line Competitive and Entrance Coaching Centre
• Manidha Naeyam IAS Coaching Centre
• VPM classes
• GATEIIT

Study Plan

The syllabus of the entrance exam is basically based on the topics studied in M.Sc. The candidate should thoroughly go through the post graduation syllabus. The candidate should complete the difficult topics first and then move on to the easy topics. The candidates should revise all the topics at least once before the exam. The candidates should discuss with the seniors who have already cleared the entrance exam and plan accordingly.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates can obtain the result of the Berhampur University M.Phil Botany results from the official website  www.bamu.nic.in.

Score Validity

The validity of Berhampur University M.Phil Botany entrance test score will be for one year.