Ravenshaw University Entrance Exam 2017

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Ravenshaw University PG Entrance Exam 2017

Ravenshaw University invites the application for admission to PG Courses for the academic year of 2017 – 2018.

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Courses

Towards making Ravenshaw an institution of excellence, Ravenshaw University offers the following Post Graduate Courses. The courses and number of seats ( in parentheses ) in each course at PG level are given below. Details about the departments are available at the Ravenshaw University website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in.

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Eligibility

N.B. : Those who have passed the Three – year Degree Course Examination from a University / Institution ( situated outside the state of Odisha ) where provision of teaching in Honours does not exist, will be eligible to apply for PG course provided they have taken the examination in the concerned subject with minimum of 8 papers carrying at least 800 marks, subject to the fulfillment of the minimum eligibility condition as laid down above.

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Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Exam Pattern

Multiple choice questions will be set in the Entrance Test. The responses to the questions shall be made on the OMR sheet by darkening the relevant oval in blue or black ball point pen. The duration of Entrance Test shall be of two hours.

There shall be 100 questions and all are compulsory, each carrying one mark. There is negative marking in the entrance test. For each wrong answer 0.25 mark will be deducted. The syllabi for Entrance Test in various subjects are same as the UG ( Honours ) syllabi of Ravenshaw University. The candidates are advised to check the same available in the Ravenshaw University website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in. For example, the candidates applying for M.Sc. in Applied Geography are required to follow UG ( Honours ) syllabi of Geography in the University website. However, the detailed syllabi for Entrance Test in the following subjects.

(1) Biotechnology (2) Computer Science (3) Electronics and Telecommunication (ETC) (4) Information Technology Management ( ITM ) (5) International Studies (6) Journalism and Mass Communication ( JMC ), (7) Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) and (8) Rural Development.

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Reservation of Seats

• Scheduled Caste ( SC ) – 16.25%, Scheduled Tribe ( ST ) –22.50%, Ex – Service Men and Family ( ESM ) – 1%, Service Defence Personnel ( SDP ) – 1%, Physically Handicapped ( PH ) with 40% & above disability – 3%, Sports – 1%, N.S.S.- 1%. However, any subsequent modification in the reservation policy as per Government of Odisha notification will be notified accordingly.

• In case of non – fulfillment of reserved seats, they shall be de – reserved.

• In calculation of reserved seats, any fraction equal / above 0.5 shall be counted as one while the decimal less than 0.5 shall be ignored.

• Weightage of 5% and 10% of marks secured by the candidate in the entrance test for representing university and State in Cultural Troupes in the last three years, respectively. The weightage is subject to the enclosure of relevant certificate, to the satisfaction of the authority, with the application form.

• Sports events, approved by the Indian Association of Universities, will only be considered for reservation. Sports certificate must be countersigned by the Director of Sports and Youth Services.

• During admission process for different courses of the University, admission will be given to the national and international players ( those who represent the state and country in events conducted by Association of Indian Universities ), into PG courses over and above the sanctioned strength and subject to a maximum of 3% of the total sanctioned strength in the concerned course.

• SC / ST certificate should be from competent authority ( District magistrate / Collector / ADM / SDM / SDO / Executive magistrate / Tahashildar / Additional Tahasildar / BDO ).

• PH certificate should be from the CDMO. Temporary PH certificate / PH less than 40% will not be considered.

• Reservation of seats is not applicable for candidates of outside the state

• For Kashmiri migrant students, a relaxation in cut off percentage upto 10% subject to minimum eligibility requirement and intake capacity upto 5% coursewise. No domicile certificate is required for Kashmiri migrants.

• Two seats are reserved under supernumerary quota for students from Jammu & Kashmir.

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Application Form

Candidates seeking admission into different UG courses of the University shall submit online application available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in at the link ‘ADMISSION – 2017’.

All applicants should have a valid email ID before applying for admission into PG courses. All applicants should keep ready a scanned copy of passport size photograph, 10th class / matriculation certificate / certificate cum marksheet, scanned copy of signature and scanned copy of bank challan ( if paying the entrance fee through this mode ) ( all in .jpg / .JPEG file format ) before filling up the online application form. All communications from the University to the candidates will be through Ravenshaw University website.

Step 1 : Registration and Deposit of Application Fee

Application Fee for all UG Courses is: Rs. 300/- ( to be paid online at the time of application ). Online registration form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in. Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online registration form before pressing the submit button. The applicants are required to pay the Application Fee after submitting application online.

Step 2 : Filling of online Application Form

• Online application form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in at the link ‘Admission 2017’

• Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online application form before pressing the submit button.

• After submission of the application online, candidates are required to take two printouts of the application form ( One copy will be retained by the candidate and the other one will be sent to the university )

Step 3 : Submission of filled application form and documents ( Hard Copy )

• The applicants are required to send the following documents by Registered post or Speed post in an A4 size envelope to the Registrar, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 753003 after online application so as to reach the University office

• Candidate can also submit the documents by hand at Ravenshaw University Counter.  Ravenshaw University will not be held responsible for any postal delay. The applicants are required to write “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO PG COURSE IN _____SUBJECT” on the top of the A4 size envelope.

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Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Exam Centers

• Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Syllabus

M. Sc. ( Biotechnology )

Cell biology : Microscopy, ultra structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell; cellular organization, structure and function of cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus.

Structure and morphology of chromosomes, nature of genetic material, gene concept and genetic code.

Cell division : Mitosis, meosis and cytokinesis, cell cycle.

Biochemistry : Properties of water, hydrogen ion concentration and buffers, chemical bonds and concept of free energy, structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, aminoacids, fats, organic acids, nucleic acids. Protein, Nucleic acid and fat metabolism.

Enzymes : Nomenclature, classification and properties, Enzyme kinetics, Mechanism of enzyme action.

Microbiology : Biogenesis, germ theory of diseases, pure culture concept, morphology fine structure, growth, reproduction and economic importance of bacteria and viruses.

Immunology : Phylogeny of Immune system, Innate and acquired Immunity, Clonal nature of Immune response, Cells of the Immune system, Antigens, Antibodies, immunodeficiency diseases. Transplantation.

Genetics : Mendelism, Interaction of factors, chromosome theory of heredity, linkage and crossing over, gene mutation, chromosomal aberration and polyploidy.

Molecular Biology : Physico – chemical properties of nucleic acids, Prokaryotic and eukaryotic Genome organization, DNA Replication and repair, Prokaryotic transcription, eukaryotic transcription and regulation, Prokaryotic and eukaryotic translation, gene regulation.

Genetic engineering : Molecular tools : Enzymes, hosts and vectors, Nucleic acid sequencing and amplification, molecular markers, DNA transfection, gene therapy, gene silencing.

Plant physiology : Absorption and translocation of water, phloem transport, mineral uptake, Photosynthesis, Respiration, plant hormones.

Animal physiology : Animal nutrition, digestive system, circulatory system, blood grouping and clotting, excretory system, homeostasis.

Biostatistics : Statistics; Meaning, Definition, functions and limitations, frequency distribution, Chi – square test, Simple correlation and Regression.

Environmental Biology : Basic concepts and issues, Air pollution, Water pollution, soil pollution, Green house technology, Bioremediation of contaminated soil and waste lands, Solid waste management.

M.Sc. ( Computer Science )
Computer Science – ( Honours Course )

Computer Fundamentals, Operating System, DBMS, C & C++ Programming, Data Structure, Networking.

Mathematics – ( Pass Course of Ravenshaw University )

Real Analysis, Modern Algebra, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis

Electronics and Telecommunication

The questions of M.Sc ( ETC ) entrance exam would be comprised of two parts i,e Part – I and Part – II. Part – I contain 50 questions from the following areas :

• General English
• General Knowledge
• Mathematical Reasoning

Part – II contains another 50 questions from the following area : Basic ( Analog & Digital ) Electronics & IT

International Studies

Concepts, Theories and Issues of International Relations :

Nature of International Politics. Theories and Approaches to the study of International Politics ( Theories of International Politics : Realism, Neo – Realism, Liberalism, Neo – Liberalism, Game Theory, Systems and Decision making ) Elements of National Power; Role of Power in International Politics, Balance of Power, Bipolarity, Unipolarity and Multipolarity. The Concept of Nation-State, National Interest and National Security ,Collective Security, the role of the United Nations. Cold War, Détente, New Cold War; Post Cold War and the emerging World Order. Politics of Liberalization, Globalization and World Trade Organization. Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence and World peace. Nationalism , Nation – State and challenges to Nation – States. Contemporary World Order : End of cold war, United States as an Eminent power & Multipolarity ( European Union, China and Japan ) Globalization and Its implications. Environmental and Ecological Problems. Human Rights.

International Economic Issues : Trade Regime ( WTO ) and Economic Groupings, Role of International Financial Institutions, Role of Multi – National Corporations, Trans – national threats to International Security : International Terrorism, Drug Trafficking, Proliferation of small arms. Weapons of Mass Destruction : Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and other weapons and Arms Control and Disarmament.

India’s Foreign Policy

Objectives and Principles, Basic Determinants. India and its Neighbours, India and Major Powers, India and Non-Alignment, Major issues of Indian Foreign Policy.

International Organisations

League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organisations: EU,ASEAN, SAARC,  OAU. Collective Security, Peace Keeping, Peace Making & Peace Building, International Law. UN Agencies and other International Organizations Restructuring of the United Nations.

General Knowledge of World Affairs, World History, Geography, Economics and Current Events.

ITM

English : Homophones, Plural Forms, Grammar, Articles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Nouns, and Gender

Management : Principles of Management, Functions of Management, Organisational Structure, Organisational Behaviour, Scientific Management, Herzberg’s Theory and Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory on Motivation, Types of Market Structure, Communication, Marketing Mix, Selling and Distribution Channels, General Awareness Relating to Business.

Operating Systems : Fundamental of Computers, Hardware and software, Process, Process scheduling, Process Synchronization, Deadlock, Virtual memory, Logical and physical address, paging, segmentation, Page replacement algorithm.

Software Engineering : Software development life cycle model, Agile software development, Requirement analysis, Software design, Modularity: Cohesion and Coupling, Functional and Object-oriented design, Software testing and debugging.

Data Structure : Recursion, Stack, Queue, Linked Lists, operations on stacks and queues, Graph notations and formulae, Trees, Tree traversals, Hashing techniques, searching and sorting techniques, time complexity of various searching and sorting techniques.

Database Management Systems : DBMS fundamentals, Data models, Keys and Constraints, Entity Relationship model, Relational algebra, Relational calculus, SQL (Structured Query Language), Aggregate functions, Join, Functional dependency, Normalization, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, 4NF, 5NF, Transaction processing and concurrency control.

Discrete Mathematics : Permutation and Combination, Fundamentals of Probability, Solving Recurrence relations, Set, Relation & Function, Graphs : Basic concepts, Isomorphism and sub graphs, Trees and their properties, Spanning Trees, Binary Trees, Planar Graphs, Euler’s Formula, Multi graphs and Euler graphs, Hamiltonian graphs

Computer Networks : Introduction to OSI Seven Layer Architecture, Datalink layer Protocols, TCP / IP, UDP, IPv4 / v6, Subnetting, Application Layer Protocols, Client server architecture.

Computer Organization and Architecture : Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and computer arithmetic ( fixed and floating point ). Machine instructions and addressing modes. ALU, datapath and control unit. Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface ( interrupt and DMA mode ).

Object oriented Programming Concepts : What is Object oriented programming, classes, relationship between classes, objects, encapsulation, data hiding, polymorphism, inheritance, dynamic binding, message passing, aggregation, association, data abstraction.

J.M.C.

Communicative English : Report Writing, letter writing, Writing of C.V., Letter to the Editor, Drafting of Condolence messages, Telegrams etc.

Analytical Reasoning

General Knowledge : ( Odisha & India ) Science & Technology, Sports, Current Affairs, Literature, Historical dates.

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Ravenshaw University PG Results 2017

Ravenshaw University PG 2017 Exam Date

Ravenshaw University PG Results likely to be declared in the month of June, 2017.

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Ravenshaw University MPhil Entrance Exam 2017

Ravenshaw University invites application form for admission to the following MPhil Courses.

Ravenshaw University 2017 MPhil Courses

Ravenshaw University offers M.Phil Program in the following disciplines.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Eligibility

Candidates for admission to the M.Phil. program should have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC / ST / Differently – Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Exam Pattern

Questions for Ravenshaw University M.Phil entrance examination will be both objective and subjective based on the PG level course of Ravenshaw University.

Time duration of entrance examination will be 2 hours. Full Marks is 100 and there is no negative marking.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Application Form

Candidates seeking admission into different M.Phil programs of the University should follow the following steps for successful submission of application. The online application must be submitted on or before 15th May, 2017.

All applicants should have a valid email ID before applying for admission into M.Phil Programs. All communications from the University to the candidates will be through email and website.

Registration and Deposit of Application Fee

Online registration form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in at the link ‘Register Here’. Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online regd. form before pressing the submit button.

The applicants are required to pay the Application Fee before submitting application online and to quote the particulars of payment of Application Fee therein.

Online payment can be made through “Online Payment” in the Ravenshaw University website, www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in.

Filling of Ravenshaw University MPhil online Application Form :

Ravenshaw University Online application form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in at the link Admission 2017’.

Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online application form before pressing the submit button. After submission of the application online, candidates are required to take a printout of the application form and the admit card.

Submission of filled Ravenshaw University application form and documents ( Hard Copy )

The applicants are required to send the following documents by Registered post or Speed post in an A4 size envelope to the following address :

Registrar,
Ravenshaw University,
Cuttack – 753003.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Admit Card
Candidates are required to bring the admit card to the entrance examination centre. ( To be downloaded after the last date of online form submission by logging in with the username & password given, an E-mail & SMS will be sent to the candidate )

Candidates are requested to bring at least one identity proof like Voter I Card / Aadhaar / Driving License / any other recognised identity proof.

Note : Candidates are requested to report at the examination centre ( Ravenshaw University Campus ) at least one hour before the commencement of examination.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Exam Centers

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Selection Procedure

The merit list for M.Phil Courses will be prepared on the basis of the following :

• Performance of the candidate of Ravenshaw University Entrance Test : 70%
• Interview : 30%

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Results

Ravenshaw University MPhil Results likely to be declared in the month of July, 2017.

Publication of Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Merit List

The Merit List along shall be published in the website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in and the notice boards of the respective departments. Candidates are required to check the merit list of the candidates selected for interview. No separate intimation shall be issued for attending counselling / interview for admission.

Ravenshaw University MPhil 2017 Important Dates

Ravenshaw University PhD Entrance Exam 2017

Ravenshaw University PhD Entrance Exam 2017

Ravenshaw University invites application form for admission to the following PhD Courses.

Ravenshaw University PhD Courses 2017

Ravenshaw University offers Ph.D. Program in the following disciplines. Department / subject wise maximum number of intake capacity for the session 2017 – 18 is given in the table below. Filling up of all the seats as mentioned in Table is subject to availability of suitable candidates as decided by the respective Subject Research Committee ( SRC ).

Ravenshaw University 2017 PhD Eligibility

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC / ST / Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% ( or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed ) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution

Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. program.

In addition to the above, in order to be called for the interview, an applicant must also fulfil any one of the following conditions :

• Successful clearance of the written part of Research Eligibility Test ( RET ). A candidate should secure a minimum of 50% marks in written examination to qualify for the interview.
• Qualification of any of the following examinations : NET / JRF ( conducted by UGC / CSIR / DBT / other national tests with eligibility for research), SLET, GATE or INSPIRE Fellowship, Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, Maulana Azad Fellowship, UGC National Fellowship for OBC candidates etc.
• Possession of an M.Phil. degree from any university recognized by the UGC, complete with course work having minimum 300 marks or 24 credits, including a review work or a dissertation.

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Ravenshaw University PhD 2017 Exam Pattern

Questions for written examination will be objective/ subjective/ both objective and subjective types based on the PG level course of Ravenshaw University. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

Time duration of written component will be 2 hours.

Full Marks is 100.

To qualify for interview, the candidate must obtain at least 50 % marks in written component.

The syllabus for Research Eligibility Test ( RET ) will be the same as prescribed for Post Graduate ( Master’s Degree ) syllabus of Ravenshaw University in the respective subject.

Ravenshaw University PhD 2017 Application Form

The candidate is solely responsible for any wrong information provided in the application form which is liable to be cancelled.

Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. program of different courses through Research Eligibility Test ( RET ) of the University should follow the following steps for successful submission of application. The online application must be submitted on or before 15th May, 2017.

All applicants should have a valid email ID before applying for admission into Ph.D. program. All applicants should keep ready a scanned copy of a passport size photograph and scanned copy of signature ( all in .jpg / .JPEG file format ) before filling up the online application form. All communications from the University to the candidates will be through website.

Registration and Deposit of Application Fee

Online registration form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in.

Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online registration form before pressing the submit button.

Application fee for Ph.D. Courses : Rs. 1500/-

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Ravenshaw University PhD 2017 Exam Centre

• Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

Ravenshaw University PhD 2017 Selection Procedure

The merit list for Ph.D Courses will be prepared on the basis.

• Performance of the candidate in the written examination – 70%
• Interview – 30%

N.B. : A candidate has to secure a minimum of 30% in the Written Test to be eligible to appear in the interview.

However, those who are exempted from written examination, their selection shall be made on the basis of performance in the interview only. In such cases, the interview shall be of 100 marks.

Ravenshaw University PhD 2017 Results

Ravenshaw University PhD Results likely to be declared in the month of July, 2016.

Publication of Ravenshaw University PhD Merit List

The Merit List for the written examinations shall be published in the website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in. No separate intimation shall be issued for attending interview as well as counselling for admission.

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