Life Sciences Syllabus West Bengal State Eligibility Test

Can you give me the syllabus of Life Sciences course of West Bengal State Eligibility Test as my Brother is preparing for the exam?

[Kiran Chandar]

West Bengal College Service Commission is conduct the SET (State Eligibility Test).
The test will consist of three papers and questions will be in objective type format.

Paper 1: questions to measure the teaching/research aptitude.
Paper 2 and Paper 3: questions from the following topics.

Life Sciences Syllabus West Bengal State Eligibility Test

Detailed Syllabus for Life Science in West Bengal State Eligibility Test

Molecules and Their Interaction Relevant To Biology
Structure of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds
Composition, structure and function of biomolecules
Stabilizing interactions
Principles of biophysical chemistry
Bioenergetics
Principles of catalysis
Conformation of proteins
Conformation of nucleic acids
Stability of protein and nucleic acid structures
Metabolism of carbohydrates

Cellular Organization
Membrane structure and function
Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles
Organization of genes and chromosomes
Cell division and cell cycle
Microbial Physiology

Fundamental Processes
DNA replication, repair and recombination
RNA synthesis and processing
Protein synthesis and processing
Control of gene expression at transcription

Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
Host parasite interaction
Cell signaling
Cellular communication
Cancer
Innate and adaptive immune system

Developmental Biology
Basic concepts of development
Gametogenesis, fertilization and early development
Morphogenesis and organogenesis in animals
Morphogenesis and organogenesis in plants
Programmed cell death, aging and senescence

System Physiology
Photosynthesis
Respiration and photorespiration
Nitrogen metabolism
Solute transport and photo assimilate translocation
Secondary metabolites
Stress physiology
Blood and circulation
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory system
Excretory system
Thermoregulation
Sense organs
Stress and adaptation
Endocrinology and reproduction
Digestive system

Inheritance Biology
Mendelian principles
Extensions of Mendelian principles
Extra chromosomal inheritance
Microbial genetics
Human genetics
Quantitative genetics
Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes

Diversity of Life Forms
Principles and methods of taxonomy
Levels of structural organization
Natural history of Indian subcontinent
Organisms of health and agricultural importance
Outline classification of plants, animals and microorganisms
Natural history of Indian subcontinent

Ecological Principles
The Environment
Habitat and niche
Population ecology
Ecological succession
Community ecology
Applied ecology
Conservation biology

Evolution and Behavior
Emergence of evolutionary thoughts
Origin of cells and unicellular evolution
Paleontology and evolutionary history
Brain, Behavior and Evolution

Applied Biology
Bioremediation and phytoremediation
Bioresource and uses of biodiversity
Molecular biology and recombinant DNA methods
Microscopic techniques
Computational methods