JNU Joint Entrance Exam

Can you tell me about the eligibility requirement for Combined Entrance Examination (CEEB) conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for admission to M.Sc Biotechnology Programme?

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Combined Entrance Examination (CEEB) conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for admission to M.Sc Biotechnology Programme.


JNU CEEB 2016 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for M. Sc Biotechnology Program:
Bachelor degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc (Physician Assistant Course); or Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with minimum 55% marks.

Eligibility of Candidates who are due to appear in the Qualifying Exam:
One who is due to appear in the respective qualifying exam prescribed as eligibility for admission is considered for appearing in the entrance exam.
Such candidates are allowed to appear in the entrance exam at their own risk and on the clear stipulation that in the event of the selection, they are entitled to admission only if secure the minimum prescribed % of marks in the qualifying degree exam.


JNU CEEB 2016 Entrance Exam

The question paper for the Entrance Exam will be of three hours duration and divided into two parts:

Part-A will have multiple choice type questions at the level of 10+2 in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
The Candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions.
Total marks for Part A will be (60 questions x 1 mark each) of 60 marks.
There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer, ½ (half) mark will be deducted

Part-B will also have multiple-choice questions of Bachelor’s level requiring thinking and analysis.
There will be questions from Physics, Mathematics, Biology (e.g., Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology) and Chemistry.
The candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions
Total marks for Part B will be 60 questions x 3 marks each = 180 marks.
There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer one mark will be deducted