Courses of Study under the Faculty of Science

Postgraduate Courses

Master of Science (Day Course)

Two-year day courses leading to the degree of Master of Science in Applied Geology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics and Physics.

Eligibility:

1. For Applied Geology: 3-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Geological Sciences with Mathematics as a subsidiary subject. The qualifying marks will be notified each year at the time of admission.

2. For Chemistry: 3-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Chemistry with Mathematics as a subsidiary subject. The qualifying marks will be notified each year at the time of admission.

3. For Electronics: 3-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Physics/Electronics with
Mathematics as a subsidiary subject. The qualifying marks will be notified each year at the time of admission.

4. For Mathematics: 3-year B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Mathematics. The qualifying marks will be notified each year at the time of admission.

5. For Physics: 3-year B. Sc. (Honours) degree with Mathematics as a subsidiary subject. The qualifying marks will Ibe notified each year at the time of admission.

Admission in the SC/ST Category: Seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates as per rules.
SC/ST Certificates must be obtained from a competent authority in the name of the candidates themselves, and attested copies attached with the application. If the candidate is selected, the original certificates will have to be produced for verification at the time of interview and admission. Admission will be governed by G.O. no. 837- TW/Ec dt.12.9.96.

Admission in the Permanently Disabled Category: For admission in this category to the M.Sc. course, all conditions (except as regards minimum marks in the qualifying examination) are the same as for the B.Sc. course.

Other information for admission to M.Sc. (day) courses

1. A student who has obtained Masters degree in any subject from any University/
Institution is not eligible for admission to a Masters degree course in a science subject at this University.

2. All courses are non-residential. Hostel seats are not guaranteed.

3. Candidates are required to bring all their original admit cards and marksheets at the time of interview and at the time of admission. The following items should also be produced at the time of admission:

(1) 3 copies of a recent passport-size photograph
(2) fee book (available from the University Information Counter)
(3) discontinuity certificate where applicable
(4) SC/ST or PO certificate where applicable

4. Detailed information about application and admission procedure will be given along with the application form.

Master of Science (Evening Course)

Courses of three years' duration leading to the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Eligibility:

1. For Physics and Chemistry: B.Sc. Honours in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks and Mathematics as a subsidiary subject.

2. For Mathematics: B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics

For admission to Evening courses, preference will be given to

a) teachers who have completed one year's full-time service, teaching the relevant subject, in a permanent post in a recognized Secondary or Higher Secondary School;

b) (for Chemistry and Physics) laboratory technicians who are in full-time service, in a post requiring practice of the relevant subject, in the laboratory of a government department, government undertaking.

Seats are reserved for SC/ST and Permanently Disabled candidates. The rules governing admission in such categories are the same as for the M.Sc. (day) course (see above).

Other Information for admission to the Master of Science (Evening Course):

1. As in (1) for day course.

2.After two consecutive years of admission, every third year will be a 'gap year' when no admissions will be conducted.

3.Where applicable, a No-objection Certificate must be submitted from the present employer (by an authorized official competent to issue such certificates) mentioning the candidate's present designation, date of appointment, present salary and scale of pay.

4.Candidates are required to produce the same documents at the time of admission as for the M.Sc. (day) course (see above).

Master of Technology in Biotechnology

A three-semester day course

Eligibility: B.E./B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology, Dairy Technology; or B.Pharm.; or M.Sc. in a branch of Physical Science or Life Science.

Selection Procedure: on the basis of an admission test and interview.


Master of Philosophy in Environmental Science

A course of one year's duration.

Eligibility: M;Sc. in any science discipline; or B.E. or B.Tech. in any discipline; or M.A./M.Sc. in I Economics or Geography. Candidates should have studied science at the (10+2) leve1 and obtained at least 50% marks in Mathematics in the Higher Secondary or equivalent examination.

Selection Procedure: on the basis of an admission test and interview.