Madurai Kamaraj University MSC Biotechnology Entrance

Is there any separate Entrance Exam conducted by Madurai Kamaraj University for MSC Biotechnology Program or not? I want to do the following Master degree Program, So I am searching for important dates for academic session 2015-16. Give the admission brochure for MSC Biotechnology released by Madurai Kamaraj University to know about important dates and fee details.

Can you tell me about the M. Sc Biotechnology Program offered by the School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University?

[Neelu Bhasin]

The objectives of M.Sc. Biotechnology programme offered by the School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University are to empower the students from the basics of interdisciplinary life-sciences to the recent trends in Biotechnology and its applications for the benefit and welfare of the community.


Eligibility for Admission

One, who has passed Bachelor Degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry or equivalent from any recognized University of National and International repute.

One with bachelor degree in B. Tech Biotechnology, Agriculture/M.B.B.S or equivalent, is also eligible.

One should have secured at least 55% marks in the above degree.

A relaxation is permitted for the admission for SC/ST/Physically Challenged candidates as per the norms of the CBCS guidelines of University and Tamil Nadu Government.


Duration of the Course

The students will undergo the prescribed course of study for a period of two academic years (Four semesters)

The maximum duration for completion of the PG Programme shall not exceed Four Semesters.

Medium of Instruction: English

Course Structure:

The course is organized on semester basis with a total of four semesters. One has to study 90credits to qualify for the degree

Scheme of internal assessment

For the PG courses, the internal assessment marks will be as follows.
Test: 10 Marks (Average of the best two test)
Assignment: 5 Marks
Seminar / Group Discussion: 5 Marks
Peer-team Teaching: 5 Marks
Total: 25 Mark

External Exam

Guidelines for the Pass minimum:
To get a pass, a student should fulfil the following conditions:

a) Theory:
i) 50% of the aggregated (Internal +External)
ii) No separate pass minimum for Internal
iii) 34marks out of 75 is the pass minimum for the External

b) Practical
i) 50% of the aggregated (Internal +External)
ii) No separate pass minimum for Internal
iii) 27marks out of 60 is the pass minimum for the External

One who has secured 60% and above in aggregates of the Part III will be given First class; One who has secured 60% and above but not less than 50% will be given Second class; One who has secured 40% and above but below 50% will be given a Third class.

Ranking is made for the candidates who have necessarily completed the course without any arrears in each semester and scored the maximum total in the Part III be given the First Rank