NOTE : Please go through all the relevant instructions below carefully and then click on Apply at the bottom of the page to proceed. All candidates who are interested to take admission in the University

must appear in the entrance examination.

The University is going to conduct entrance test for admission to following courses:

The First Phase of Entrance Test is for the following subjects:

• Biosciences
• Environmental Science and Technology

• Comparative Literature
• South & Central Asian Studies

Date of Entrance Test :

25th July 2010

Test Centres:

Bangaluru, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida

The Second Phase of Entrance Test for remaining subjects will be announced later

The University reserves the right to change/cancel any centre of examination without assigning any reason. The candidates will have to submit the online application form and send a printout of the completed online application form along with required enclosures (see section XIII, How to Apply) and requisite fee by registered post to:

The Assistant Registrar

Central University of Punjab

D-13, Civil Station

Bathinda – 151001

*No. of seats may be changed

I. ELIGIBILITY

1. Subject wise eligibility conditions for different courses is given below:

a.     Biosciences: M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Zoology/ or any other branch of life sciences with minimum of 55% marks.

b.     Environmental Science & Technology: M.Sc. or M. Tech./M.E. in Environmental Science / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Molecular Biology / Botany / Zoology / or any other branch of life sciences or chemical sciences with minimum of 55% marks.

c.     Comparative Literature: Master`s Degree in Comparative Literature/Linguistics/ any Indian Language or allied/ relevant field with minimum of 55% marks.

d.     South & Central Asian Studies: Master`s Degree in South and Central Asian Studies, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Geography or allied/ relevant field with minimum of 55% marks.

2.The candidate appearing in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply and sit in the entrance examination. However, they will have to submit their result before 25th July 2010 till 5.00 p.m. failing which their candidature will be cancelled. Self attested photocopy of the result should be sent to Assistant Registrar, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.

II. Important Dates

Date of Entrance Examination : 25^th July 2010 (Sunday)
Start of the online submission of applications: 15^th June 2010 (Tuesday) from 9:00 a.m.

Last date for submission of online application: 30^th June 2010 (Wednesday)
Last date for receipt of application printout along with enclosures: 7 ^th July 2010 (Wednesday) by 5:00 p.m.

III. Centres for Entrance Test

The entrance examination will be held at centres in following cities in India, namely Bangaluru, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Noida. The detailed address of the centres will be communicated to the students along with Roll No. before the date of entrance examination.

IV. Pattern and Syllabi for Entrance Test

I. Pattern of Examination

Instructions

Details

II. Syllabus of Entrance Examination for M.Phil. - Ph.D. Integrated Programme

Section A
(General and Research Aptitude Test)

General Aptitude

1.     General Science: General appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience.

2.     Environmental Awareness: Pollution and its impacts, climate change, sustainable development.

3.     Current Events: Knowledge of significant national and international events.

4.     General Mental Ability and Reasoning: Reasoning and analytical abilities.

5.     Elementary Computer Science: Basic computer awareness and its uses.

6.     Interactive English: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, usage, synonymous, antonymous, one word substitute, idioms/phrases, error detection and comprehension.

7.     Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Terminology and abbreviations used in ICT, applications of ICT in academics and research.

Research Aptitude

1.     Meaning, nature, significance and types of research.

2.     End to end process of research, research proposal, synopsis, hypothesis, data collection, literature survey, sampling, interviewing, questionnaire, data processing, interpretation, report writing, bibliography.

3.     Thesis writing.

4.     Article, research paper, seminar, conference, symposium, workshop etc.

5.     Role of governing bodies/research organizations like UGC, CSIR, ICSSR, ICPR, ISRO, DRDO etc. in research and development.

6.     Role and use of computers in research

Section B
(Subjects: Biosciences, Environmental Science & Technology)

1.     Instrumentation and Biostatistics: Principle and applications of microscopy, spectroscopic techniques, radioisotopic techniques, electrophoresis and separation techniques, biostatistics and applications in data analysis.

2.     Biotechnology:Genome organization, principles of gene cloning, transgenics, blotting and hybridization techniques, antisense RNA, RFLP, RAPD, AFLP, SSRs and other molecular marker techniques, transposition, applications of biotechnology in medicine and crop improvement.

3.     Genetics: Linkage, crossing over and gene mapping, mutations, sex determination and differentiation, central dogma, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, cell cycle, apoptosis and necrosis.

4.     Immunology: Immune system, complement systems and antigen-antibody reaction, innate and acquired immunity, components of immune response, lymphokines and interleukins, immunization methods & techniques, monoclonal antibodies and hybridomas.

5.     Microbiology: Classification and genetics of viruses and bacteria, fermentation, antibiotics and mechanism of action, nitrogen fixation, microbiology of water, air, soil and sewage, microbial animal and plant diseases, epidemiology and control of vector borne diseases (malaria, trypanosomiasis, filariasis, leishmaniasis etc.), tuberculosis and AIDS, waterborne diseases.

6.     Physiology and Biochemistry: Enzymes and coenzymes, metabolism of biomolecules, animal hormones and mechanism of action, mammalian organ systems, nutrition, digestion and absorption, circulatory system, excretion and osmo-regulation, nerve conduction and neurotransmission, phytohormones, photosynthesis and photorespiration and photoperiodism.

7.     Ecology: Organizational levels of biosphere, food chain and energy flow, population and community ecology, biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity and its conservation, renewable & non-renewable resources, bioenergy and its prospects in India, forest management and sustainable development.

8.     Atmospheric Chemistry: Composition of atmosphere, formation of particulate matter, nuclear particle emissions, fission and fusion, properties of different types of radioisotopes, air pollution and control, greenhouse gases and their effects, elements of climate and climatic control, history of global climate change and Milankovitch’s theory of climate change.

9.     Environmental Toxicology and Management: Environmental toxicology, role of fertilizers, pesticides and heavy metals, indices of toxicology, carcinogens, environmental carcinogenicity testing, molecular toxicology and genetic basis of carcinogenesis, detoxification and biotransformation, waste water management and treatment methods.

10.  Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, Carnot’s cycle, entropy, Gibb’s free energy, catalysis, pH, pK, Henderson-Hesselbalch equation, acids, bases and buffers.

Section C
(Comparative Literature)

1.     Literary Genres: Fiction and non-Fiction, traditional and modern classification, poetry, drama, novel, short stories, prose, autobiography, biography, diary, essay etc, types and sub-types.

2.     Comparative Literature: Definition, scope, aims and objectives, key terms, literary historiography, myth, motif etc., major works and theorists.

3.     Literary Trends and Literary Movements: Mysticism, romanticism, realism, naturalism, aestheticism, progressivism, modernism and post-modernism, revolutionary literature.

4.     Literary Theories and Criticism: Basic terms, Indian and western theories, great contributors and major works; rasa, riti, vakrokati, dhavni, alamkara and auchitya school; marxism , russian formalism, psycho-analysis, structuralism, post- structuralism, existentialism, feminism.

5.     Knowledge of Famous Authors and Texts: From Indian and foreign literature, world literary classics.

6.     Linguistics and Translation: Linguistic-Definition and scope, concepts/aspects of linguistic study, grammar, defining morphology, phonology, phonetics, syntax, semantics, lexicography.
Translation: Definition, purpose, scope, role, use and problems of translation.

7.     Awareness of Current Literary Events, Activities, Awards etc.

Section D
(South and Central Asian Studies)

1.     Political System of India: Constitutional framework and governmental structure, relationship between centre and state governments, legislature, executive and judiciary, political theory: history and ideology, political parties and pressure groups, national security.

2.     Indian Society: Nature, Structure, unity in diversity, social Institutions and groups, theoretical structural and civilisational perspectives, contemporary social-cultural and developmental issues in age of globalization.

3.     Economic Development: Factors, determinants, approaches and models of growth and development, Indian economy, economic indicators, national income, agriculture, industry, taxes, money and banking, international trade, micro and macro economics.

4.     Physical setting: Geographical factors, natural resources, geomorphology, climatology, oceanography, economic, political and population geography, geographical thought, regional planning and cartography.

5.     Historical Development of India: Ancient, medieval and modern India, mughal and british rule, movements and post-independence India, world history.

6.     Foreign Policy: Ideology, bases and role as regional and international players, economic, political and nuclear foreign policies.

7.     Alignments and Counter-Alignments in South Asian Countries: Concept, features and Organizational relations SAARC, ASEAN etc.

V. Reservation

The reservation for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC will be as per the Central Government norms.

VI. Examination Fee

General candidate:

OBC candidate:

SC/ST Candidate:

PH candidate:

Rs. 350/-

Rs. 250/-

Rs. 150/-

Rs. 150/-

VII. Mode of Payment of Examination Fee

A Demand Draft drawn from any nationalized/scheduled bank favoring “Central University of Punjab, payable at Bathinda should accompany the application form failing which theapplication will be rejected.

VIII. Provisional Fee Structure (To be deposited at the time of admission)

Note: Needy students may be given fee concession

IX. Fellowships and Contingency Grants

Fellowships and contingency grants will be given to all the enrolled candidates who are not in receipt of fellowship or any other assistance from any other source as per the details given below:

X. Schedule of Admissions

Note
On the date of admission the candidates are required to deposit the provisional fee. Bank Account number and online transaction details will be provided to the selected candidates. Failing to deposit the fee on the admission day will automatically lead to cancellation of the seat.

XI. Documents Required at the Time of Admission

Candidates must submit the originals as well as one set of photocopies of the following documents at the time of admission to the university:

1.     Reserve category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if claimed

2.     Date of birth certificate

3.     Marks sheet of 12th/Intermediate or equivalent

4.     Marks sheet of graduation

5.     Marks sheet of post graduation

6.     Any other degree/diploma

7.     CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF/LS) or any other national level test recognized by UGC

8.     Any other document supporting your claim.

XII. Selection Criteria for Admissions:

All the candidates who are interested to take admission in the university must appear in the entrance examination.

Distribution and weightage of marks to be given to the candidate is given below (Total marks 100):

Explanation:

Sr. No. 1

General Information:

The medium of entrance test is English only.Medium of Instruction in the University is English. Comparative literature is taught in English. Only language courses will be in same language

XIII. How to Apply

Important Instructions to Candidates for Filling Online Application

1.     Please read eligibility criteria and other requirements before filling the online application form.

2.     To apply for the programme, eligible candidates must complete the online application form and submit it. The candidate will also take a printout of the completed online application form after submitting it and send the same with required enclosures (see below) by registered post to :

The Assistant Registrar

Central University of Punjab

D-13, Civil Station

Bathinda – 151001

3.     Enclosures required along with the print out of online application:

4.     Note

1.     The university reserves the right not to offer the programme in any particular field if adequate support is not possible for the same. The decision of the university will be final in this regard.

2.     The university reserves the right not to conduct the test at a particular centre if the number of candidates is less than a certain minimum.

3.     Once the test centre is allotted to a candidate, it will not be changed under any circumstances.

4.     The university reserves the right to allot the dates and time slots at a particular centre.

5.     Ensuring eligibility for applying to a particular course will be the sole responsibility of the candidate.