GSAT 2012 GITAM University Visakhapatnam Entrance Examination UG and PG Sciences Admission Notice

GITAM University
(Estd u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Gandhinagar Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, Tel 0891-2840450/451/452 / 2790101, Telefax 0891-2790032, Website www.gitam.edu

Admission-2012

GSAT-2012

M.Sc Programmes: Candidates seeking admission to various M.Sc programmes of GITAM Institute of Science of GITAM University are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT-2012 to be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and outside

Admission is based on the rank obtained in the entrance test

Requirement for admission to all science programmes is a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in group (optional) subjects in the qualifying examination

Candidates who have already passed qualifying examination or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2012 are eligible

 

The GSAT-2012 consists of the following tests

In each test, there will be 60 multiple choice questions from the syllabus which can be downloaded from the GITAM website www.gitam.edu

Ranks will be given separately based on the performance in the respective tests

The question paper contains three sections A-(15 bits), B-(20 bits), C-(25 bits)

Candidates are required to apply separately for each test

Fee for each test is Rs 300/-

Course

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics-Mathematics (subject of the test)

M.Sc Physics/M.Sc Electronics Science-Physics/Electronics (subject of the test)

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry/M.Sc Organic Chemistry-Chemistry (subject of the test)

M.Sc Biochemistry/M.Sc Biotechnology/M.Sc Microbiology/M.Sc Food Science and Technology-Life Sciences (subject of the test)

M.Sc Bioinformatics-Bioinformatics (subject of the test)

M.Sc Environmental Science-Environmental Science (subject of the test)

Eligibility criteria

M.Sc Applied Mathematics: B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the subjects; and Maths and Physical sciences in Intermediate or 10+2 level

M.Sc Physics: B.Sc with Physics, Mathematics and any other subject

M.Sc Electronics Science: B.Sc with Electronics/Physics, Mathematics and any other subject

M.Sc Analytical Chemistry: B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subjects

M.Sc Organic Chemistry: B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subjects

M.Sc Biochemistry/M.Sc Biotechnology/M.Sc Microbiology/M.Sc Food Science and Technology: Any two of the following subjects in B.Sc (Agriculture, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition, Genetics, Home Science, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Zoology)

M.Sc Bioinformatics: Any two of the following subjects in B.Sc (Agriculture, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition, Genetics, Home Science, Mathematics, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology)

M.Sc Environmental Science: First preference will be given to BEM candidates

The remaining seats will be allotted to candidates with B.Sc in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences

UG programmes (BEM/5 year Integrated M.Sc and BCA)

GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, offers the following courses for Intermediate/+2 candidates

Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEM)

Five year Integrated M.Sc Programme in Biotechnology (with an option to secure B.Sc at the end of 3rd year and B.Sc (Hons) at the end of 4th year)

Candidates with science optionals are only eligible

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Candidates seeking admission to the above programmes are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT - 2012 to be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and outside

Admission is based on the rank obtained in the entrance test

Requirement for admission to the above programmes is a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in group (optional) subjects in the qualifying examination

Candidates who have already passed qualifying examination or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2012 are eligible

The GSAT-2012 consists of the following tests

In each test, there will be altogether 60 multiple choice questions from the syllabus which can be downloaded from GITAM website www.gitam.edu

Courses

BEM/five year integrated M.Sc-Mathematics or Biology, Physics and Chemistry; or Environmental education* (subject of the test)

BCA-Analytical Ability (subject of the test)

(*for candidates with other than science optionals at Intermediate /+2, seeking admission to BEM
programme only)

MCA programme

Candidates seeking admission to MCA programme are required to appear for an entrance test GSAT-2012 to be held at various centres in Andhra Pradesh and outside

Admission is based on the rank obtained in the entrance test

Requirement for admission to the above programmes is a pass in any degree with 50% marks and Mathematics at +2 level or degree level or equivalent examination

Candidates who have already passed qualifying examination or who have appeared/are appearing for the final examinations in 2012 are eligible

Test Centres: Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Eluru, Bhimavaram, Vijayawada, Guntur, Ongole, Tirupathi, Khammam, Warangal, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Anantapur, Rayagada, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Raipur, Kota

Tests will be conducted at the above centres depending on the number of candidates opting for the particular centre. If sufficient number of candidates do not opt for a particular centre, those candidates will be allotted to the nearby centre

Financial Assistance: GITAM University offers financial assistance in the form of merit fellowships/merit-cum-means scholarships to the deserving candidates

Merit fellowships will be awarded to 10% of students of each M.Sc programme Rs 2000/- per month depending upon their performance at the first semester end examinations

Continuation of this fellowship depends on his/her performance in the first year

Merit-cum-means scholarships will be awarded to 5% of students joining in various programmes of GITAM Institute of Science Rs 2000/-per month depending on his/her performance in the first semester end examinations and income of the parent (subject to a maximum income of Rs 2,00,000/- per annum)

Continuation of this scholarship depends on his/her performance in the first year of his/her study

How to apply: Applications can be downloaded from GITAM website www.gitam.edu

Applications can be obtained by post, from Principal, GITAM Institute of Science by sending a request on plain paper giving the candidate’s name with complete mailing address, accompanied by demand draft for Rs 350/- drawn in favour of GITAM University payable at Visakhapatnam on any scheduled bank

Request by post will be accepted till 04th April, 2012

Candidates appearing for more than one test need to submit separate application along with the prescribed fee of Rs 300/- for each test

Filled in applications along with attested copies of the following certificates and the prescribed fee of Rs 300/- should reach the Principal, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, India on or before 15th April, 2012

Date of Birth extract of SSC/ICSE/CBSE/Matriculation certificate; Degree/Provisional certificate of the qualifying degree examination in the case of candidates appearing for PG programmes; intermediate/ 10+2 certificate in the case of candidates appearing for UG programmes; caste certificate issued by appropriate authority for claiming reservation under SC/ST; medical certificate issued by appropriate authority for claiming under PH category

Hall tickets: Hall tickets will be sent to candidates by post one week before the date of commencement of entrance test. In case of non-receipt of hall ticket in time, candidates are advised to contact the office of the Principal, GITAM Institute of Science, GITAM University at Tel 0891-2840450/451/452 two days before the test date

Hall ticket should be retained carefully as it has to be produced at the time of admission

Hall tickets can also be downloaded from www.gitam.edu

Merit Rank: All candidates will be awarded GSAT-2012 test-wise rank as per marks secured in the test appeared and they will be kept on the website

Reservation of seats: Admission to various courses of study shall be made on the basis of GSAT-2012 rank and eligibility criteria subject to the rule of reservation as applicable to GITAM University

Important dates

Last date of receipt of filled in applications: 15th April, 2012

Test date: 04th May, 2012

Announcement of test result: 14th May, 2012

Counseling date: 06th June, 2012

For any information, please contact Principal, GITAM Institute of Science (0891-2840450, 2840451, 2840452; Email principal_science@gitam.edu)