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Bharati Vidyapeeth
Deemed University, Pune e ( (I In nd di ia a) )


GRADE AWARDED BY GOVT. OF INDIA GRADE
REACCREDITATION BY NAAC












INFORMATION BROCHURE AND APPLICATION FORM OF ENTRANCE
TEST

CET-MBT-2013
For Admission to the


POST GRADUATE DEGREE COURSES

At

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed Universitys

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of
Information Technology and Biotechnology, Pune











From the Chancellor's Office



Hon'ble Dr. Patangrao Kadam
M.A., LL.B., Ph.D.
FOUNDER - CHANCELLOR

Dear Students, status of University to a cluster of our institutions in

I am indeed happy to note your interest in joining our
University. In this small booklet we have presented a
brief profile of our Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University. I would very much like all of you to know
about Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University and its
parent body Bharati Vidyapeeth because these two
institutions are distinct from others of their kind in many
respects. I established Bharati Vidyapeeth in 1964 with a
realization that the all sided social transformation can
be brought about through the spread of education.
During the last 48 years, we have established more than
171 educational units of various kinds right from Pre-
Primary School up to the University in different parts of
India and even in the capital city of New Delhi. Bharati
accordance with the provisions in the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956. Since the inception of this
University, our endeavour has been to develop it as a
lively and throbbing center of learning and research. I
am very happy to say here that within the short span of a
15 years this University has established its academic
reputation not only across the country but also outside.
This is evident from the fact that we get students from
different parts of India and also from different
countries. Our both the campuses in Pune are very
well planned and developed. They can be easily
compared with the leading educational campuses in
the country. We
provide all the necessary amenities and facilities to our
students on our campuses.
Vidyapeeth is an institution with its distinct ideology, What we have achieved so far is definitely
which can be briefly stated thus. commendable. But I am aware there is still scope for us

Our objective is : to make quality education accessible
to the students coming from different regions and
different strata of the society and to provide the same to
them as per their individual choices and inclination.
Our constant endeavour is to create ambiance in the
campuses propitious for learning by providing
continuously updated courses and with the help of
enriched infrastructural facilities such as well-equipped
laboratories, rich library and well
maintained
to better and to reach the higher pinnacles of academic
excellence. I have no doubt that we will be able to
achieve these objectives in cooperation with our
faculties of various institutions which include expert,
experienced and student caring teachers.

I wish, you will be one of those fortunate students, who
will get admission to one of our colleges. I assure you
that your life in our campus will be richly rewarding,
academically and otherwise also.
playground, hostels. I extend my best wishes to you all for a success in the

It is a gratifying experience for me to know that
thousands of students who have passed out from the
portals of our institutions have established
themselves very well in different walks of life.

In April, 1996, the Government of India conferred the
Entrance Test for which you are appearing, as well as, for
your future successful professional career.




Dr. Patangrao Kadam


A

Bharati Vidyapeeth
Deemed University, Pune (India)

GRADE AWARDED BY GOVT. OF INDIA
GRADE REACCREDITATION BY
NAAC

Information Brochure And Application Form For Entrance Test

(MBT - 2013)

For Admission To






M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
M.Sc. (Medical Biotechnology)
M.Sc. (Bioinformatics)





In

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of
Information Technology and Biotechnology





At a Glance


A) Last date for submitting the :
completed application form to
C.E.T. Dept., Second Floor,
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
L.B.S. Marg, Pune - 411 030.
10
th
June, 2013


B) Dispatch of admission cards to : Immediately after the
candidates who are considered receipt of application
provisionally eligible.


C) Issue of duplicate admission cards :
to those candidates, who have not
received the same till 13
th
June, 2013
at respective centers.


D) Date and time of Entrance Test :
14
th
June, 2013







15
th
June, 2013
1100 hrs. to 1230 hrs.


E) Centers where the Test will be held : Pune, New Delhi and
Navi Mumbai


F) Declaration of results :
www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net
or www.bvuniversity.edu.in



G) Counselling Schedule :
H) Colleges to open :
25
th
June, 2013







4
th
July, 2013


8
th
July, 2013







From the Desk of Vice Chancellor

Dear Students,

I am indeed very happy to note your interest of joining our University. As its Vice Chancellor, I offer you a very cordial welcome. I must say
that your critical wisdom is reflected in choosing our University for your further studies. This is mainly because this University has established its
academic credentials not only in the country but even across the borders. This is further underlined by the fact that we get scores of students not
only from the different parts of India, but also from other countries.

You will be one of a very few fortunate students, if you could get admission to any of the courses, which are being conducted in this University.
You must make the best use of this opportunity. I must say that, future of young people of your generation is full of opportunities and promises.
The worlds of knowledge and the professions are undergoing transformation at a very rapid rate. On the one hand, there is continuous
explosion of knowledge everywhere, new technologies and new skills are emerging. There is a wide spectrum of new fields of knowledge
available now. At the same time, the horizons of professional activities are getting expanded. Newer and newer professions are emerging and so
now there is much wider scope for the people of younger generation to show their talents and for achievements. However, it must be
remembered that they will have to equip themselves with the abilities and capacities, which are required for these new areas of professions.
The field of higher education in our country like elsewhere in the world is impregnated with rapid changes and dynamism. The students of
this generation will have to keep pace with this vibrant system of higher education.

We, at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, are committed to provide you with excellent education and training in the field, which you will
choose for your study. Keeping in view the changing requirements of professions and industries, we continuously update the courses and
their syllabi being taught in our institutions.

Our libraries and laboratories are also continuously updated. While we are anxious to see that the quality of education given to the students
be high, we also pay equal attention to bring about the all sided development of their personalities. There are abundant opportunities for
our students for giving expression to their inner literary and artistic talents, as well as, sportsmanship. We are committed to see that the
students coming out of portals of this University will be well studied and trained and we also expect them to be responsible citizens.

You will be happy to know that the track record of achievements of our alumni is indeed commendable. Scores of our students have proved
their metals and have established themselves successfully in different spheres of life. We have no doubt that in due course, you will be one of
the members of the club of these selected ones. I am aware of the vision, which you have of your future career, and the dreams which you are
cherishing in your minds. Let me assure you that we help you to realize them. So, let us work together and make an endeavor to build a fine
career for yourself.

I wish you a very promising and fruitful career as the students of this University. Affectionately,




Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam
Vice Chancellor
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth, the parent organization of this University is one of the largest educational organizations
in the country. It has 171 educational units under its umbrella including 67 Colleges and Institutes of conventional
and professional disciplines..

The Department of Human Resource Development, Government of India on the recommendations of the
University Grants Commission accorded the status of "Deemed to be University" initially to a cluster of 12 units of
Bharati Vidyapeeth. Subsequently, 17 additional colleges / institutes were brought within the ambit of
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University wide various notifications of the Government of India. Bharati
Vidyapeeth Deemed University commenced its functioning on 26th April, 1996.

Constituent Units of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
1. BVDU Medical College, Pune.
2. BVDU Dental College & Hospital, Pune
3. BVDU College of Ayurved, Pune
4. BVDU Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune
5. BVDU College of Nursing, Pune
6. BVDU Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune.
7. BVDU New Law College, Pune
8. BVDU Social Sciences Centre (M.S.W.), Pune
9. BVDU Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies & Research, Pune.
10. BVDU Centre for Research & Development in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Applied Chemistry, Pune
11. BVDU College of Physical Education, Pune.
12. BVDU Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune
13. BVDU Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune
14. BVDU Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune
15. BVDU College of Engineering, Pune
16. BVDU Interactive Research School in Health Affairs (IRSHA), Pune
17. BVDU Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune
18. BVDU College of Architecture, Pune
19. BVDU Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management & Social Sciences, Solapur
20. BVDU Institute of Management, Kolhapur
21. BVDU Institute of Management & Rural Development administration, Sangli
22. BVDU Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi
23. BVDU Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune
24. BVDU Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Malakapur-Karad
25. BVDU Medical College & Hospital, Sangli
26. BVDU Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
27. BVDU Dental College & Hospital, Sangli
28. BVDU College of Nursing, Sangli
29. BVDU College of Nursing, Navi Mumbai

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The status of University was given to a cluster of these Colleges and Institutes in appreciation of the high level of
their academic excellence and for their potential for further growth.
During the last 15 years or so, the University has achieved still higher pinnacles of academic excellence and has
established its reputation to such an extent that it attracts students not only from various parts of India but also from
abroad. According to a survey conducted by Association of Indian Universities, this University is one among the top
ten Universities in the country preferred by the overseas students for admissions. At present, there are more than 800
overseas students from 67 countries on the rolls of constituent units of this University.
During the last 15 years, there has been tremendous academic expansion of the University. It now conducts in
all 214 courses in its constituent units, of them 107 are Post Graduate, 50 are Under Graduate and 57 Diploma
level courses. All the professional courses which the University conducts such as those of Medicine, Dentistry,
Engineering etc., have approval of the respective Statutory Councils, viz., Medical Council of India, Dental Council
of India, All India Council for Technical Education etc.
The University is a throbbing center of research activities and has launched Ph.D. programmes in 64 subjects. It
has also introduced quite few innovative academic programmes such as Masters in Clinical Optometry, M.Tech. in
Nano Technology.
The University's performance and achievements were assessed by the "National Assessment and Accreditation
Council" and it was accredited with a prestigious "A" grade in 2004. Quite a few programmes of the constituent units
such as College of Engineering at Pune, Management Institute in Delhi and others have also been accredited by
"National Board of Accreditation". Three constituent units of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University are also the
recipients of ISO 9001-2001 certifications.
Distinct Features of this University :

The University

The University has been awarded A Grade by Ministry of Human Resources Govt. of India.

Is one of the largest Universities in terms of Constituent Units established u/s. 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Is a multi-faculty University with Eleven Faculties :
(1) Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce, (2) Science, (3) Law, (4) Medical Sciences, (5) Dentistry, (6) Ayurveda, (7)
Homoeopathy, (8) Nursing, (9) Pharmaceutical Sciences, (10) Management Studies and (11) Engineering and Technology
Offers a wide range of academic programmes to the students. The number of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Diploma
Programmes are 44, 104, 37 respectively.
Accredited by the NAAC with prestigious 'A' grade (2004) and reaccredited with 'A' grade(2011).
Is according to a survey conducted by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, among the top ten universities and
preferred by the overseas students for admissions. During the year 2009-10 there are 800 overseas students from 32
countries enrolled with constituent units.
Has eight campuses located in different cities including New Delhi.
Is probably the only University having three self-financing research institutes devoted exclusively for researches in health
related sciences, pharmaceutical sciences and social sciences.
Has established a separate Sports Department to promote sports activities.
Has established a Centre for Performing Arts, which runs graduate programmes in various performing arts including dance,
drama, music.
Three Constituent Units of the University are assessed by the National Board of Accreditation and are accredited with
prestigious grades.
Its three Constituent Units have also obtained ISO 2001-2009 certification.
Has organized several international and national level Seminars, Conferences, etc.
Is a University which academically and intellectually very productive whose faculty members have very laudable record of
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research publications and patents.
Has digitalized libraries of its constituent units.
Has created excellent infrastructure for all its constituent units, including well structured specious buildings continuously
updated laboratories and libraries and hostels with all the necessary amenities and facilities for both boys and girls.
Has built a specialized research institute accommodating 18 laboratories for the researches in pharmaceutical sciences.
Has launched laudable outreach programmes through NSS units.
Is proud of its Institute of Environment Science and Research Education, which has been identified as a nodal agency by the
Government of India for its programmes of biodiversity and environmental products. It has adopted several primary schools
with a view to create environmental consciousness among their students.
Has established Women's Creativity Development Centre to undertake researches regarding women, particularly, those of
disadvantage groups and to promote creativity among them.

Our Campuses


Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University has two campuses in Pune, one is on Pune-Satara Road and another in
Erandwane, in the heart of the city.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University has campuses in Pune, Mumbai, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Karad and
New Delhi, the capital city of India.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology


The institute was conceptualized in 2001 and acquired recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
in September 2002. The institute's activities focus on imparting education, training and research in the emerging
important areas of biotechnology. A three year graduate course (B.Sc.) in biotechnology was introduced in 2003
and a post-graduate course (M.Sc. in biotechnology) in 2005. The academic programme is aimed at generating
competent work force for growing life sciences industry. In 2010, a post graduate course in Bioinformatics (M.Sc.
Bioinformatics) course introduced in the institute & M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology has been launched since 2012
with an aim to generate skilled man power for inter disciplinary subject.

Vision
To make the institute a world class center of excellence in Biotech education and research

Mission
Social Transformation though Dynamic Education

Goal
To generate professionally competent human resource in biotech to serve academia, research, agriculture, health
and industry

Attractions to choose RGIT-BT as centre for learning
} State of art Infrastructure
} Knowledge and job-oriented syllabi, Subject-wise specialized faculty as per UGC norms.
} Digitalized library with internet connectivity and DELNET
} All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors connected to LAN, for simultaneous conduct of theory classes.
} Well equipped laboratories to conduct advance materials.
} Five research laboratories focused for research in nutrigenomics, Microgial technology, herbal biotechnology,
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Cell & Molecular biology and Plant tissue culture.
} A/c auditorium with 140 seating capacity for seminars
} Conference / exhibition hall, administrative/ students' guidance office
} Dedicated 125 kVA generator for uninterrupted power supply
} Poly-house and shade-net facility for hardening banana plants
} Well laid out garden to create desired ambience for learning.

FACILITIES
Infrastructure :
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology has a spacious architecture built up in an area of 59,000 square ft. It
houses five departments i.e. Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Biochemical Sciences, Department
of Plant Biotechnology, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology and Department of Bioinformatics. Each department
has separate laboratories for conducting undergraduate and post-graduate practicals and research. The institute has
well-equipped computer laboratories and spacious classrooms for undergraduate and postgraduate students with LCD
facility.
All laboratories of the institute are equipped with state-of-art instruments like UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Gel
documentation unit, PCR machine, Laminar air flow units, Microtome, CO
2
incubator, Inverted Microscope etc. to impart
hands-on training for all practical courses. Independent laboratories for imparting hands on training in Plant Tissue
culture and Animal Tissue culture with state-of-art equipment is our strength.
The institute has advanced bioinformatics labs equipped with genomic servers, and computing clusters with 4 Mbps
internet connectivity. The bioinformatics infrastructure supports training, research and development in genomics,
proteomics and drug design.
Good library facility and with internet connectivity and DELNET with more than 1850 books and 26 periodicals are
presently provided to students.
There are total 20 regular teaching faculty in the institute, which includes Professors of national and international
reputation, 5 Associate Professors in-charge of various departments and 10 Asst. Prof. About 73% of the faculty
has doctoral degree and is involved in post-doctoral research activities.
Limited hostel accommodations are available for the students of RGITBT.


Thrust Areas Research


Collaborative activities:
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune Biochemical & molecular profiling of wine spoilage yeasts
National center for antartic and
ocean research, Goa
Research on Omega-3-fatty acid
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National institute of Virology, Pune Viral Data analysis
BVU-Medical College, Pune/ Sangli Cancer Molecular Biology Research
BVU-IRSHA, Pune Micropropagation and commercialization of few medicinally
important plants Nutrigenomics
Jay Biotech, Pune Agro-industrial collaboration
BVU-College of Engineering Nanotechnology course development


Conference / Workshops

Seminar on industry-academy collaboration- a need of the hour (Dec., 2008) Refresher course on animal tissue culture for
teachers by Indian Academy of Sciences, New Delhi (May, 2009)
National Refresher Course on Animal Tissue Culture, sponsored jointly by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; Indian
National Science Academy, New Delhi; and National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad. (11-23 May, 2009).

Workshop on Batch & Bio-process Modeling, Cost Analysis, Production Scheduling and Debottlenecking was organized in
collaboration with OPTEAMATES, Pune & Intelligen, USA (22-23 Feb, 10).
Workshop on Advanced Training in Microscopy organized in collaboration with LabIndia Ltd., Thane (8-10 March, 10).
Advanced Biotechnology workshop for college ,RGITBT and LabIndia Ltd.(21-28 November, 2010).
Advanced Training on Fluorescence Microscopy and its software analysis for faculty of RGITBT organized by LabIndia and
Leic), Thane (14 October, 2010).

Advanced Training in Compound and Stereomicroscope for the faculty of RGITBT organized by LabIndia Ltd., Thane (6
October, 2010)
Seminar and hands-on demonstration on the use of RT PCR organized by Applied Biosciences, Thane (06 - 07 Oct, 2010).
Seminar and hands-on demonstration on the use of microscopes for photography organized by LabIndia (5 October, 10).
International Workshop on Next Generation Sequencing: Equity Bulls by RGITBT and Persistent Systems (October 19 - 22,
2011)


Placements for the M.Sc. students are in process.
It is our endeavor to impart training to our students to make them desirable candidates in various sectors.
Over the years many of our students have qualified for various PG courses at National institutes like
JNU, New Delhi and IISc, Bangalore. Our UG students have also qualified for MS programs in
institutes like Maastricht University, The Netherlands, University of Warwick, UK,
University of Melbourne, Australia East Anglia University, UK, State University of New York, Buffolo, US,
Indiana - Purdue University, Indiana, Pollis, US.


PG students have been placed as Project Assistants in funded projects at National Institutes such as NCL,
IRSHA, ARI and for Ph.D. in (i) International Universities such as University of Gloucestershire and Texas
University, (ii) Central Universities in India. Many students are placed in prestigious industries like
Serum Institute of India, Pvt. Ltd, MahiCo, Pune, Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai, Zydus Hospira
Oncology, Hyderabad, Zelle Biotechnology Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, ToxIndia, Pune, Novartis Pharma,
Ankleshwar, Tarson Products Pune, Glenmar, Pune, MCure Pune, Venkys Chicken Pune, Mind
Enviro Biomatrix Pvt Ltd Malaysia, etc.


The course curriculum is designed to strengthen the fundamentals in basic subjects and provide hands on
practice in all important disciplines of biotechnology. The curriculum also aims in developing scientific
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thinking, skills to analyze and apply knowledge through projects, industry and field visits and interaction
with experts. In addition to core courses the curriculum offers numbers of elective courses. Elective courses
are designed for facilitation of placement and redevelopment of technical skills for entrepreneurship/
research. Research being an integral part of biotechnology education, the syllabus also emphasises
on project work to give an insight to current in research.





SEMESTER I
M.Sc. Biotechnology

SEMESTER WISE COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM
MBT101 Biological chemistry 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT102 Cell Biology 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT103 Microbiology Basic and Applied 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT104 Biochemistry lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT105 Cell Biology lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT106 Microbiology lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT 107 Elective-I Nutrition &
Diet/ Fermentation
Technology


2


2


-


-


Continuous Assessment


Institute
MBT 108 Lab Elective-I 2 - - 3 Continuous Assessment Institute
MBT109 Personality and Communication
Skill Development
2 2 - Continuous Assessment Institute
MBT110 Group Project 2 - - Continuous Assessment Institute

SEMESTER II

Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM
MBT201 Molecular Biology 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT202 Genetic Engineering & applications 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT203 Immunology 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT204 Molecular Biology Lab 3 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT205 Genetic Engineering Lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT206 Immunology lab 2 - - 3 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT207 Elective-II
Virology/Clinical Biochemistry
2 2 - - Cont. Assessment Institute
MBT208 Lab Elective-II 2 - - 3 Cont. Assessment Institute
MBT209 Technical Writing 2 2 - - Cont. Assessment Institute
MBT210 Journal club 2 - - - Cont. Assessment Institute

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SEMESTER III
Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM
MBT301 Environmental Biotechnology 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT302 Plant Biotechnology 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT303 Animal Tissue Culture 2 2 - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT304 Human Genetics 2 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT305 Environmental Biotech. Lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT306 Plant Biotech. Lab 3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT307 Animal Tissue Culture Lab 2 - - 3 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT308 Genetics Lab 2 - - 3 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT309 Elective-III
Floriculture/Food Biotechnology


2


2


-


3


Cont. Assessment


Institute
MBT310 Lab Elective-III 2 - - 3 Cont. Assessment Institute
MBT311 Special Topics 2 2 - Cont. Assessment Institute
MBT312 Research Methodology 2 2 - Cont. Assessment Institute

SEMESTER IV
Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM
MBT401 Specialization Subject* 4 3 2 - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT402 Practical Course in
Specialization Subject
3 - - 4 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT403 Biostatistics 2 2 - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT404 Bioinformatics 2 2 - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT405 Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Lab 2 - - 3 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT406 Project 10 - - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MBT407 Elective-IV
Plant breeding &
Methodology/Nano-biotechnology



2



2



-



-



Cont. Assessment



Institute
MBT408 Lab Elective-III 2 3 Cont. Assessment Institute

Titles of Elective subjects


*Titles of Specialization subjects proposed in Semester IV:
1. Enzymology and its industrial applications
2. Animal cell culture applications
3. Pharmaceutical and medical microbiology
4. Herbal biotechnology



Total Credits offered in all four semesters: 114 (91 Core and 23 Elective)
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SEMESTER I
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology

SEMESTER WISE COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM

MedBT 101

Medical Biochemistry

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 102

Human Physiology

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 103

Medical Microbiology

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 104

Molecular Biology

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 105

Medical Biochemistry
& Physiology Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 106

Medical Microbiology Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 107

Molecular Biology Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 108

General Course 1
Conmmunication skills and
Personality Development

2

2

-

-

Continuous Assessment

Institute
Total Credits offered in Sem I: 27


SEMESTER II
Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM

MedBT 201

Immunology

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 202

Medical Genetics

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 203

rDNA in Medicine

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 204

Infectious Diseases

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 205

Immunology Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 206

Medical Genetics Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 207

rDNA in Medicine Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 208

Infectious Diseases Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

Total Credits offered in Sem II: 28
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SEMESTER III
Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week #Tut./Week #Lab/Week Weightage
for EoTE/IA
EoTM

MedBT 301

Animal Tissue Culture

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 302

Non communicable diseases

2

1

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 303

Vaccines, antibiotics

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.
& therapeutics

MedBT 304

Genomics & Proteomics

4

3

2

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 305

Biostatistics

2

2

-

-

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 306

Animal Tissue Culture Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 307

Vaccines, antibiotics
& therapeutics Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.

MedBT 308

Genomics & Proteomics Lab

3

-

-

4

0.6/0.4

Univ.
Total Credits offered in Sem III: 25



SEMESTER IV

Course Number Course Title Credit Value # Lec./Week


#Tut./Week


#Lab/Week


Weightage
for EoTE/IA


EoTM

MedBT 401 IPR and Bio-safety 2 2 - - Continuous assessment Institute
MedBT 402 Medical Informatics 2 2 - - Continuous assessment Institute
MedBT 403 Biomedical waste and environment 2 2 - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MedBT 404 Nanotechnology in Medicine 2 2 - - 0.6/0.4 Univ.
MedBT 405 General Course II
Research Methodologies 2 2 - - - Institute

MedBT 406 Dissertation 10 - - - - Univ.




Total Credits offered in Sem IV: 20




Total Credits offered in all four semesters: 100
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SEMESTER I
M.Sc. Bioinformatics

SEMESTER WISE COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number Course Title Marks

MBI 101

Cell and Molecular Biology

100

MBI 102

Biomathematics and Biostatistics

100

MBI 103

C Programming

100

MBI 104

Biological Chemistry

100

MBI 105

Practical course I in Cell and Molecular Biology

50

MBI 106

Practical course II in Biomathematics and Biostatistics

50

MBI 107

Practical course III in C Programming

50

MBI 108

Practical course IV in Biological Chemistry

50



SEMESTER II
Course Number Course Title Marks

MBI 201

Database programming

100

MBI 202

PERL Programming

100

MBI 203

Structural Biology and Molecular Modelling

100

MBI 204

Biological Informatics

100

MBI 205

Practical course V in Database Programming

50

MBI 206

Practical course VI in PERL Programming

50

MBI 207

Practical course VII in Structural Biology
and Molecular Modelling

50

MBI 208

Practical course VIII in Biological Informatics

50
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SEMESTER III
Course Number Course Title Marks
MBI 301 Genomics & Proteomics 100
MBI 302 Chemo informatics and Drug Design 100
MBI 303 Biological Data Mining 100
MBI 304 JAVA Programming 100
MBI 305 Practical course IX in Genomics & Proteomics 50
MBI 306 Practical course X in Chemoinformatics and Drug Design 50
MBI 307 Practical course XI in Biological Data Mining 50
MBI 308 Practical course XII in JAVA Programming 50

SEMESTER IV
Course Number Course Title Marks
MBI 401 Project 100
MBI 402 Industry Seminars 100
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Students will be admitted to M.Sc. Biotechnology /M.Sc Medical Biotechnology / M.Sc Bioinformatics Course
in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology, of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University, Pune on the basis of merit obtained by them in the All India Entrance Test (MBT-2013)
2 MBT-2013 will be conducted on 15th June 2013 from 1100 hrs. to 1230 hrs. at the examination centres in the
cities mentioned below


INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM for (MBT -2013)

For selecting choice of the centre to appear for the entrance examination, write the corresponding number of
the centre as shown in the table below :
Centre Center No.
1) Pune 01
2) New Delhi 02
3) Navi Mumbai 03
3. There will be one question paper, set in English medium containing 100 objective type questions. Questions
will be based on the syllabus prescribed for the test. Equal weightage will be given for all subjects prescribed in
the syllabus. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Details of the syllabus are given in Annexure - I.
4. Annual Intake :
Course M. Sc Biotechnology M. Sc Medical Biotechnology M. Sc Bioinformatics
Total Seats 40 20 20


Note : Out of the sanctioned intake, 20% seats are reserved for Foreign / NRI / PIO/Management Merit
students category. Candidates desirous of seeking admissions through this category will have to apply to the
Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Pune. The last date for submission of the form for this
category is 10th June 2013 before 1700 hrs. Any seats remaining vacant after allotment to Foreign / NRI/PIO
Merit students, will be allotted to Indian students under regular merit category on the basis of marks obtained
by them in the MBT 2013.
5 Eligibility for appearing in MBT - 2013 and subsequent admission :

1) The candidate must be an Indian National.

2) For M.Sc. Biotechnology : The candidate should have passed B.Sc. from any recognised university or its
equivalent examination in any of the subjects, Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Agriculture / Life
Sciences / Chemistry /Zoology / Botany with minimum 50% marks in the respective subjects. (45% in case
of SC / ST).
3) For M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology : The candidate should have passed B.Sc. from any recognised university
or its equivalent examination in any of the subjects, Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Microbiology
/Botany / Chemistry /Pharmacy/Medicine including homeopathy and Ayurveda/ Veterinary science with
minimum 50% (45% in case of SC / ST) aggregate marks in graduation.
4) For M.Sc. Bioinformatics: The candidate should have passed B.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology /
Biochemistry / Chemistry /Zoology / Botany / Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Sciences/ Agriculture /
B. Pharm / MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BE in Computer Sciences / Information technology / Biomedical
Engineering with minimum 50% (45% in case of SC / ST) aggregate marks from any recognised university.
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6. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE TO FILL THE FORM.

Thank you very much for selecting admission into Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University PUNE. Please read
these instructions carefully and please follow the same. If you have any query about filling the form, contact 020
24407163.
There are two options available for payment of entrance fees
1. Payment through Demand Draft(DD)
2. Payment through Payment Gateway i.e. Credit/Debit Master/ Visa cards. Instructions for payment are given on
home page. Kindly note that the candidates opting for this payment mode should not send his form to this office.
Instead he/she should carry the form at the examination hall along with TWO passport size photographs. Please
submit this form to the invigilator.
3 Those who are opting Demand Draft as payment mode for CET Online Registration, Select Demand Draft as
Payment Option.

a) You are requested to the see table of contents for examination and identify your course.

b) The amount shown in the columns of Demand Draft should be noted. You are requested to draw a Demand Draft of
this amount from any nationalized bank in favour of The registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
payable at Pune.

c) You are requested not proceed further unless you have a DD.

d) Select I Agree and click NEXT button

e) Select whether the examination is Under Graduate (UG) or Post graduate (PG).

f) System displays / shows the table of various examinations. You are requested to the select the requisite course by
clicking Register Link to fill online CET Registration form

g) You are now starting to fill the CET Online Registration form

h) Online Registration form is divided into following four parts.
i) Payment Details Demand Draft details such as Demand draft number, Demand Draft date and Bank details.
ii) Personal Details Your name should be same as from xth standard , Mark list
iii)Parents Information
iv) Qualifying Examination Details
i) Candidate has to read instrations given the agreement carefully, select I agree and click NEXT button to start CET
Online Registration form.

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j) After you enter all necessary information through these screens the system will display the preview of the
completed form in read only mode. For any corrections, use previous button to go to appropriate screen and make
corrections.
k) Finally if you are satisfied with the entered information Through preview mode, click on the submit button. The
filled form in PDF format will be generated.

l) In case of unforeseen events ( power failure, disconnection of Internet etc. please re-enter the form again from
beginning i.e. from steps (h).

m) The filled form in the PDF mode is displayed on the screen. You must take the print copy of this form, paste a
photograph and make a signature at appropriate place provided in the form.
n) Please write form No, Course Name, Candidate Name and Contact No on the back side of the Demand Draft and
attach to the form, put it in envelope and send this to the following address.
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
CET ONLINE DEPARTMENT
2
nd
Floor, Bharati Bhavan,
LBS Road, Navi Peth,
Pune 411 030.

o) IF any queries please contact to 020-24407163 or E-mail bvucetonline@gmail.com
p) Once the form is received by the office we will process the same and send E-mail containing the admit card and a
soft copy of the brochure to the E-mail address provided by the candidate in the application form.
q) A separate print copy of Admit Card will also be mailed to you by post.

r) The admit card contains the following information.
Form No
Roll No
Date and Time of Entrance Test
Candidate Name and Postal Address
Entrance Test Center name and address
s) Candidate should paste his passport size photograph (scanned/Xeroxed photographs are not accepted) on the
admit card at appropriate and sign on it at a place provided in the admit card. It is mandatory for the
candidate to carry a valid photo identity proof (Like College Identity card, Driving license, PAN Card etc.)
while appearing for the examination.

t) Candidates should reach the examination centre at least half an hour before schedule.

7. CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ENCLOSE ORIGINALS OR PHOTOCOPIES OF
ANY CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION FORM.
8. Completed application form must be accompanied by MBT-2013 fee of Rs. 1250/-. It should be submitted
either in person (in which case the fee can be paid by cash) or mailed (in which case, the fee should be paid by
Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank payable at Pune, in favour of The Registrar, Bharati
Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune to the following address.
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The Registrar,
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
CET Dept. 2nd Floor, Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan,
LBS Marg, Pune 411 030.
8.1 The Candidate should invariably mention the number of his application form (as printed on it) a n d
his name on the back of his Demand Draft.
8.2 The application sent by mail must be sent by registered post / speed post / courier.
8.3 The application must reach either by hand or by mail to the above address on or before 10th June
2013 by 1700 hrs.

An incomplete application form and / or an application form which is not accompanied by a demand draft of
the prescribed MBT-2013 fee of Rs. 1250/- will not be entertained and processed. This fee should not be sent
by money order. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
9. This University will not be responsible for any delay or loss of the Application/Admission Card/Counseling
Letter/any other communication in transit. Such a delay will not be condoned.

10. The applicant himself has to ascertain from the University office whether the application has reached to it or
not.
Please refer a sample completed Application form as in Annexure IV.


Issue of Admission Cards

11. Admission Cards for MBT-2013 will be dispatched by post to candidates under certificates of posting. The
Admission Card will indicate the Roll Number and Examination Centre allotted to the candidate with its
address.
12. The Candidate must not mutilate this Admission Card or change any entry made therein after it has been
authenticated by the University authorities.
13. In case the Admission Card is not received by a candidate by 13th June 2013he/she should contact the
Concerned Designated Centre on 14th June 2013 for collecting a duplicate admission card. In such cases, a
candidate should bring two copies of his photograph and a proof of submission/mailing of application form
with him.


Conduct of the MBT-2013

14. The examination of MBT-2013 will be conducted at Pune, New Delhi and Navi Mumbai, at 1100 hours on,
15th June 2013

The candidates must report at the centre atleast 30 minutes before the scheduled time of commencement of
test. The addresses of examination centres are given elsewhere in this brochure.

15. THE EXAMINATION HALL WILL BE OPENED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TEST.
CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THEIR SEATS AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT
OF THE EXAMINATION. IF THE CANDIDATES DO NOT REPORT IN TIME, THEY ARE LIKELY TO MISS SOME OF
THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WHICH WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE EXAMINATION HALL.
16. A candidate will not be allowed to appear for the Test if he is late by 30 minutes or more to reach the examination
hall.
17. The candidate must bring his admission card with him and show the same on demand for admission to the
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examination hall. A candidate who does not have the Admission Card issued by the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University will not be admitted to the examination hall under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
18. A seat with a number will be allotted to each candidate.

19. A candidate will not be allowed to carry any textual material, printed or hand written chits or any other material
except the Admission Card inside the examination hall. Candidates will not be permitted to bring calculators, slide
rules, clark tables, electronic watches with facilities of calculators, laptop computers, personal stereo
systems, walkie-talkie sets, paging devices, mobile telephones and any other objects/devices in the
examination hall. Possession or use of such devices during the examination is prohibited and candidate is
liable to be expelled if found using or possessing them.
20. No candidate, will be allowed to go outside the examination hall till the completion of the entire duration of
examination. Once the candidate leaves the hall (even for answering a call of nature) he/she will not be
readmitted to examination hall. No exception will be made in this regard.
21. Parents, relatives, or friends of the candidates will not be allowed to enter into the premises of the centre. No
arrangement will be made for tea / snacks etc. for the students or parents. The parents will have to make their own
arrangements.
22. Candidates are advised to bring with them a card board or a clip board, on which nothing should have been
written. This board will be useful to them while writing their responses in the answer sheet in case tables in the
examination hall do not have smooth surface.
23. Smoking in the examination centre is strictly prohibited. Beverages or snacks of any kind are not allowed to be
taken into the examination halls during examination hours.
24. Candidates should maintain perfect silence and discipline in the examination hall. Any conversation, gesticulation
or disturbance in the examination hall shall be considered as misbehaviour and the candidates involved in such
behaviour will be expelled from the examination hall. Similarly, if any candidate is found using unfair means or
allowing someone else to impersonate him / her, his/her candidature at the examination will be
instantaneously cancelled.
25. During the examination time, the invigilator will check the Admission Cards of the candidates to satisfy
himself/herself about the identity of each candidate. The invigilator will also put his/her signature in the place
provided in the Answer Sheet on SIDE-1.
26. After completing the test and before handing over the Test Booklet and the Answer Sheet back to the invigilator, the
candidate should check once again to see whether all the particulars required in the Test Booklet and the Answer
Sheet have been correctly written. He should ensure that the Roll Number, Centre Code and the Test Booklet
number are correctly written on the answer sheet.
27. A warning bell will be given at the beginning of the examination and also to mark the half-time of the examination
time. A bell will also be given before the closing time when the candidate must stop marking the responses or
writing.
28 Mode of the test for MBT - 2013

. The examination consists of one paper with 100 objective type questions, based on the prescribed syllabus.
Duration of the examination is 90 mins. (1hr 30 min). There is no negative marking in the evaluation of this
entrance examination. Candidates must attempt all 100 questions.

Results will be declared on 25th June 2013 at the respective centers and at the main office of Bharati
Vidyapeeth, Pune. It will also be available on our websites www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net or
http//www.bharatividyapeeth.edu.in
Merit List :

29. The University will prepare a common merit list for admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology / M.Sc Medical Biotech /
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M.Sc Biofinformatics for Regular merit category and also Foreign / NRI / Management Merit Category
candidates who have appeared for MBT-2013 in accordance with the total marks obtained by them.

The merit lists of the candidates shall be displayed at the designated centres in Pune, Navi Mumbai and New
Delhi. The merit list will also be available on our websites : http//www.bvuniversity.edu.in or
www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net. The candidates will be called in for counseling as per their ranking in the
respective list.

It shall be candidates responsibility to see the result of MBT-2013. Candidates will be allotted seat as per
his/her merit, based on the availability of seats.

Counseling and on-the-spot-admission session

30. The counseling sessions for admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology / M.Sc Medical Biotech / M.Sc Biofinformatics
will be conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed Universitys, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology
& Biotechnology, Dhankwadi, Pune-411 046 as per the schedule given on Calender Events.

FAILURE TO REPORT FOR COUNSELING ON THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME MAY RESULT IN
INSTANTANEOUS CANCELLATION OF THE CLAIM FOR ADMISSION.

The student will be admitted to the course of his/her choice, according to his/her merit, and conditions of
fulfilling other eligibility criteria for the respective course of choice. Admission will be confirmed upon full
payment of fees in cash or Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank payable at Pune, in favour of
The Registrar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

31. The candidate should remain present for the personal interview (counseling) and for on the spot admission, as
per the schedule even though he/she does not receive any intimation letter from the University, if his/her name
appears in the Regular merit list for MBT-2013

Only those candidates who have passed the qualifying examination and who fulfill other eligibility
conditions of respective course on the date of counseling will be eligible for counseling and
subsequent admission.

32. Only the candidate & one of his parent/gardian will be allowed into the hall. The candidates will be called in the
order of their ranking in the merit list and offered the seats to the course at that point in time.

33. The candidate must note that appearance at this examination and inclusion of name in the Merit List
does not necessarily mean that he/she will get admission to the course. His/her admission to the
course will depend upon the availability of vacancies for the course at the time of counseling.

34. At the time of reporting for the counseling, the candidate is required to produce the documents (original and
two sets of photocopies) listed in Annexure II. If the candidate is admitted to the course, these documents will
be retained by the University till he/she completes the course. If the candidate fails to produce all or any of the
documents listed in Annexure II, he/she will instantaneously forfeit his / her claim for a seat.

35. If any candidate finds it impossible to be physically present for the counseling due to any unavoidable circumstances,
he/she may authorize any other responsible individual to represent him/her for the counseling. This representative must
carry with him/her the letter of authorization in the format given in Annexure III as well as all the documents listed in
Annexure II. If the candidate or his representative fails to report for the counseling on the date and the time mentioned in
the schedule of counseling, his claim for admission to the course will be forfeited and his seat will be allotted to the next
candidate in the merit list.
36. The selected candidate will be required to pay the entire amount of annual fee and other fees on the day of counseling
itself in cash or through Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank payable at Pune, in favour of The Registrar, Bharati
Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. In case the candidate fails to remit the entire amount of fees, he/she is likely to lose
his / her claim for admission to that seat.
37. Fee Structure
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The fee prescribed for First Year M.Sc. Biotechnology admissions are as follows:
Course Regular Management Foreign /NRI/P&O
merit category Rs. merit category Rs. merit category US$
M. Sc Biotechnology 1,25,000/- 2,00,000/- 6000
M. Sc Bioinformatics 1,25,000/- 2,00,000/- 6000

M. Sc Medical Biotechnology 1,25,000/- 2,00,000/- 6000



Those who are desirous of getting admission to the hostel will be required to pay the entire amount of rent as well as, the
mess charges for the entire academic year at the time of admission only.

38 Refund of fees :
In case of cancellation of Admission the Refund policy will be as follows :
(i) In the event of student withdrawing before the starting of the particular course, the entire fee collected from the student,
after a deduction of the processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One thousand only) shall be refunded.
(ii) If a student submits his application for cancellation of admission in a prescribed form (duly completed) within 15 calendar
days from the date of commencement of the particular course, 10 percent of total amount of tuition fees prescribed for the
course will be deducted form the amount of tuition fee paid by him and the balance amount will be refunded.
(iii) If a student submits his application for cancellation of admission in a prescribed form (duly completed within 30 calendar
days from the date of commencement of the particular course, 20 percent of the total amount of tuition fees prescribed for
the course will be deducted from the amount of tuition fee paid by him and the balance amount will be refunded.
(iv) If a student submits an application for cancellation of admission after 30 calendar days from the date of commencement
of the particular course, no refund will be made and Rule (v) may also be invoked. However, if the application for
cancellation of admission is submitted before the last date prescribed for admission, and if the vacated seat is filled by
another candidate, 25% of the amount of tuition fees prescribed for the course will be deducted from the amount of tuition
fee paid and the balance amount will be refunded.
(v) If any student admitted to any course leaves the course after the prescribed last date for admission of the particular course no
refund will be made and he will be required to pay full amount of tuition fees for the remaining entire duration of the
course.
40. Differences of opinion and disputes arising in the interpretation and implementation of the clauses in this Brochure, if any,
will be referred to the Vice-Chancellor of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune and his decision shall be final
and binding on all the concerned.
41. Under no circumstances a change in examination centre once selected by the candidate will be allowed.

42. Any legal matters arising out of the total admission process of M.Sc. Biotech. through All India Common Entrance Test of
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune -30 i.e. MBT-2012 will be in the courts of Pune, Maharatshtra State.
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Annexure I

SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION MBT-2013
Students appearing for the entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. Biotechnology/M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology/
M.Sc. Bioinformatics, should be thorough with the syllabus studied at Bachelors level. The syllabus given below may be
followed as a general guideline for the entrance test. A brief outline of the subject-wise topics is as follows:
BOTANY :

Botanical Nomenclature; Classification; Taxonomy; Plant development; Embryogenesis; Types of plant reproduction;
Methods of plant improvement; Plant cell biology; Plant genetics; Mutations and Polyploidy; Mendel's experiments and
principles of inheritance; Multiple allelism; Quantitative Genetics; Linkage and recombination; Cytoplasmic
inheritance; Alterations in genetic make-up: Change at genetic level and in chromosome structure; General account of
plant pathogens; Pathogen attack and defense mechanism; Plant disease epidemiology; Plant disease management;
Principles of plant protection; Molecular plant pathology; Air-borne biological materials; Analysis of aerospora; Plant
genomes; Plant genetic engineering; Plant tissue culture; Fermentation technology; Bio-fuels.
CELL BIOLOGY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Classification of animals, invertebrates and vertebrates Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, cell organelles,
membrane structure and function, cytoskeleton, cell cycle,
nucleic acids properties and functions, genetic code, replication, Transcription, Translation; Genetic code; DNA
damage and repair. Recombinant DNA technology and Molecular Biology techniques:- Dot-blot hybridization, PCR,
Finger printing RFLP, Genome mapping, in-situ hybridization; Animal and plant cell culture:- Techniques and
applications; Vaccines; Media for industrial fermentations; Strain improvement; Recovery and purification of
fermentation products; Different types of bioreactors; Bio-inoculants; Fermentation processes.

BIOCHEMISTRY :

Compounds of carbon; Functional groups and their chemistry; Macromolecules:-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins;
Enzymes; Vitamins; Concept of molecular weight, molecular mass, their related units; Standard solutions:- Normality,
Molarity, pH-calculations; Buffers; Water; Osmosis; Osmotic pressure; Hypertonic-hypotonic-Isotonic solutions; Density
gradient; Basics of plant and animal cell:-their structure-function relationships; Basic concepts related to instruments like
pH meter, spectrophotometer; Concepts related to potential difference, potential gradient, electrochemical cell, emf.
MICROBIOLOGY :

General properties and principles of classification of actinomycetes, bacteria, fungi and viruses; Bacterial structure:
Nutrition, overview of metabolism, Virus diversity; Virus replication cycle; Medically important bacteria: Staphylococci,
Enterobacteria, Clostridium, Pseudomonas etc ; Epidemiology and public health; Antimicrobials and their mode of
action; Principles of microscopy : Types of Microscopes: Bright field, Dark field, Phase contrast ; Antigen-antibody
structure, functions and reactions; Innate and adaptive immunity; Organs and cells of immune system; Transformation;
Transduction; Conjugation; Plasmids; Industrial Microbiology: Introduction to fermentation process; Preservation and
importance of industrially important micro-organisms; Strain Improvement; Media for industrial fermentations;
Inoculum development; Bioinoculants; Fermentor design; Instrumentation and control; Types of Bioreactors; Aeration
and agitation; Recovery and purification of fermentation products; Effluent treatment; Recombinant DNA Technology:
Basic principles of gene cloning; Vectors for gene cloning: plasmids and bacteriophages; DNA modification enzymes;
Purification of DNA from living cells; Introduction of DNA into living cells; Techniques use in RDT; Cloning vectors for
E.coli.
BIOINFORMATICS:

Basic of Bioinformatics, Basic of Computer, Introduction to Programming Languages
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Annexure II

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WHILE REPORTING FOR
COUNSELING FOR MSc BIOTECH/MSc BIOINFORMATIC


At the time of counseling, you are required to produce the following documents in original, failure to
do so will result in instantaneous cancellation of your claim for admission. You are also required to submit
two photocopies of each of these documents duly attested.

1. Your letter for Counseling

2. For a Proof of date of Birth : SSC Certificate or School/College Leaving

3. Certificate of Domicile/Nationality Certificate

4. Statement of marks of B.Sc. examination (All three years)

5. Transfer Certificate from the Institution in which you had studied last.

6. Migration Certificate

7. Character Certificate from a responsible person.

8. Certificate of Medical Fitness.

9. Gap Certificate (If applicable)

10. An affidavit in the given format signed by you and countersigned by your parent/guardian
as per Annexure VI

11. Six recent passport-size photographs with your names written on backside.

12. Attested copies of First & Last page of ration card / latest telephone bill for proof of permanent
address.
13. Caste Certificate (for SC/ST only)

14. Caste Validity Certificate (for SC/ST only)
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AFFIDAVIT FORMAT




I, ................................................ son/daughter of ....................................... hereby solemnly affirm
that the following statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief,
A) I am a citizen of India

B) I have studied for B.Sc./ Graduation in India and have passed the qualifing examination in the subjects of
Biotech/ Botany / Zoology/Microbiology / Biochemistry / Agriculture / Life sciences / Chemistry/Veternary
Science/ Medicine / Pharmacy/ Engineering & Technology and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case
of backward class).
C) I have studied and understood the rules governing counseling, admission, procedure, fee structure and
agree to abide by these rules.
D) If admitted to any of the Institutions of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, I will abide by all its rules
and regulations, especially those regarding discipline, attendance, examinations and payment of fees. I
understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations will invite an appropriate
disciplinary action from the institutional authorities.
E) I will not involve myself in any action of ragging during the course of my education in this University. I
understand involvement in ragging is a cognisible oftence and it will result in police action and would
result into cancellation of my admission to the course.


Name of the candidate :
Date :
Place : Signature of the candidate






I, ............................................. the father/mother/guardian of ................................... an applicant
for admission to course at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, hereby solemnly affirm that all the
above statements made by son/daughter/ward are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I will be
responsible for the payment of his/her fees on time and for his/her conduct.


Name of the parent/guardian
Relationship to candidate
Date :
Address with Phone No. :








Signature of the parent/guardian
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Annexure - III

AUTHORISATION FOR REPRESENTATIVE



I, .............................................................................................................................., son /daughter of
..................................................................................................., being unable to attend the counselling
session for admission to the M.Sc Biotechnology / M.Sc. Bioinformatics courses in Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed
University Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT & Biotechnology , Pune on ................................ hereby authorise
........................................................ son/daughter of .........................................................................
whose photograph is affixed below and who will sign as shown below, to represent me at the counselling and
on-the-spot-admission. I hereby declare that the choice of course made by this authorised representative will be
irrevocable and that it will be final and binding on me. This authorised representative will present all the
necessary documents, pay the appropriate fees and complete all the necessary formalities on my behalf.
Name of the
candidate:
(IN CAPITAL LETTERS)
Roll No.:


Place:
Date:
Reason for absence:




Signature of the candidate's Parent/Guardian Signature of the Candidate



Specimen signature of the

Representative


A recent passport size
photograph of the
representative should
be affixed here.
A recent passport size
photograph of the
candidate should
be affixed here.
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Annexure VI
ALL CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO THIS COURSE AND
THE PARENTS OF THESE STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO GIVE AN AFFIDAVIT
AND VERIFICATION AS GIVEN BELOW IF ADMITTED TO
BHARATI VIDYAPEETH DEEMED UNIVERSITY, PUNE.

BHARATI VIDYAPEETH DEEMED UNIVERSITY, PUNE
AFFIDAVIT BY THE STUDENT


1. I, s/o/d/o
Mr./Mrs./Ms. , applying for admission to,
_________________________________________________________________Bharat i
Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune am aware about the Rules & Regulations relating to curbing
Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions - 2009.
2. I am aware as to what constitutes ragging.
3. I am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am
found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote
ragging.
4. I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that
a. I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the
Regulations.
b. I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be
constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
5. I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the
Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminalaction that may be taken against me under any penal
law or any law for the time being in force.
6. I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country
on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and
further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission is liable to
be cancelled.
Declared this day of month of year.




Signature of deponent

Note : As per the directions of Honble Supreme Court of India Order No. SLP(C) No. 24295/2004 and
SLP No. 143656/2005, WP (C) No. 173/2006 and SLP(C) No. 24296-24299/2004 all the students
are hereby informed the following.
If any incidents of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, the concerned students shall be
given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory the authority would expel him
from the institution.
All the students should note the above directives from the Supreme Court.
Registrar
(Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University)
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VERIFICATION


Verified that contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and
nothing has been concealed or misstated therein.






Verified at this day of



month of year.












Signature of deponent













Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this day of



month of year after reading the contents of



this affidavit.





OATH COMMISSIONER



Note : To be typed in double space on Non Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-
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BHARATI VIDYAPEETH DEEMED UNIVERSITY, PUNE
AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
ANNEXURE - V



1. I, Mr./Mrs./Ms.

father/mother/guardian of, seeking
admission to ,

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune am aware about the Rules & Regulations relating to curbing
Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions - 2009.

2. I am aware as to what constitutes ragging.

3. I am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case
he/she is found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to
promote ragging.

4. I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a. My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3
of the Regulations.

b. My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through apy act of commission or omission
that may be constituted as ragging under c1a 3 of the Regulations.

5. I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of
the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my ward under
any penal law or any law for the time being in force.

6. I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the
country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging;
and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to
be cancelled.



Declared this day of month of year.









Signature of deponent

Name:
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VERIFICATION


Verified that contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is
false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein.






Verified at this day of



month of year.












Signature of deponent











Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this day of



month of year after reading the contents of



this affidavit.






OATH COMMISSIONER



Note : To be typed in double space on Non Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-

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Entrance Test For MBT - 2013
CALENDER EVENTS


A) Last date for submitting the completed :
application form for both tests to
C.E.T Dept., 2nd Flr. BVDU,
Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, L.B.S. Marg, Pune.30

10th June 2013



: CET Office :
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan,
B) Dispatch of admission cards to : After receipt and scrutinisation
of candidates who are found the application.
provisionally eligible

C) Issue of duplicate admission cards to : Duplicate card will be issue at our
those candidates, who have not received University at Pune and at exam
Second Floor, L.B.S. Marg,
Pune 411 030.
(Tel. No. 020 -24407131, 24407132,
the same till 13th June 2013


D) Date and Time of Entrance Test :
centre on 14th June 2013
upto 5.00 p.m.

15th June 2013
between Mon-Fri : 10.00 to 1.30 and
2.30 to 5.00, Sat : 9.30 to 1.00)



Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
MBT-2013 from 1100 hrs. to 12.30 hrs.

E) Venues : 1) Pune
2) New Delhi
3) Navi Mumbai
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of
Information Technology And
F) Declaration of results :

G) Counseling and on the spot admissions :
25th June 2013

4th July 2013
Biotechnology
Katraj, Pune 411 046.
Tel. No.: 020-24379013, 24365713

H) Venue for counseling : RGI for IT & BT, Katraj, Pune 46.
At 10.00 a.m.



Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
I) Classes commence from :

Applicant should ensure that :
8th July 2013
Institute of Management & Research New Delhi
A-4, Rohtak Road, Opp. Ordnance Depot, Paschim Vihar Extension, New Delhi - 110063.
Tel. No. 011-25285808, 25284396



Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering Sector 7, C.B.D., Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400 614.
Tel. No. 022-27572140, 27571074,
27572434, 27572131



Application form Fee +
Entrance Test Fee Rs. 1450/- All Fees Non Refundable
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1) He / She has signed the application form at the specified places.
2) He/She has chosen the correct course for entrance examination.
3) The application form is duly signed by his / her father / guardian.
4) Recent passport size photographs duly attested by the head of his School / College or a gazetted officer have been pasted in the spaces
earmarked for that purpose.

Result of MBT-2013
The result of MBT will be available in the office of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune and at our designated centers at Pune, Navi
Mumbai and New Delhi on the scheduled date. It will also be displayed on our Website www.bharatividyapeeth.edu or
www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net

Schedule of Counseling :
The candidates whose names are included in the merit list prepared on the basis of MBT-2013 should attend the counseling sessions and on
the spot admission sessions for admission to First Year M.Sc. Biotechnology as per their ranks. The counseling sessions will be conducted at
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology, Katraj, Pune - 46.

Date Course Category Merit No. Time
4th July 2013 Biotechnology
Medical
Biotech/
Bioinformatics
Regular Merit All 10.00 a.m. and onwards
4th July 2013 Biotechnology
Medical Biotech/
Bioinformatics
Foreign/NRI/PIO/
Management Merit
All 2.00 p.m. and onwards

The seats will be allotted by merit and Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University does not assume any responsibility for non availability of seats as it
may happen that a seat may not be available when his / her turn comes up for counseling.




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BHARATI VIDYAPEETH
DEEMED UNIVERSITY PUNE, (INDIA)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan,
Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune - 411 030.
Phone No. : 020-24325510, 24325509
Fax : 020 24329675
Website : www.bharatividyapeethuniversity.net,
www.bvuniversity.edu.in