Applications are invited for admission to the following postgraduate programmes of the Institute:

1. M.E. in Automated Manufacturing Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Analysis & Design, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Quality Engineering & Management, Software Engineering, Space Engineering & Rocketry

2. M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research

3. M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry at Mesra

   M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics at Mesra

   M.Sc. in Applied Physics at Mesra

   M.Sc. in Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Information Science at Mesra,
   M.Sc in Geo-Informatics at Jaipur, Kolkata and Mesra
   M.Sc in Bio-Informatics at Kolkata and Mesra
   M.Sc in Information Technology at Lalpur (for girls only)

4. M. Tech in Computer Science, Environmental Science & Engineering, Fuels & Combustion, New Materials & Processing Technology, Polymer Science & Technology, Remote Sensing, Scientific Computing

5. Master of Urban Planning (Town Planning) – MUP

How to Apply

Candidates should obtain our Information Brochure 2009 and Postgraduate Application Material 2009 giving details of the eligibility criteria, number of seats, fee structure, reservations, and containing the prescribed application form.  The same may be obtained in person from the Accounts Office at Mesra or from any of our Extension Centres during working hours on all working days, from 9 April 2009 up to

20 May 2009, on payment by crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1,000/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi. See below for addresses and contact details. To obtain the Information Brochure 2009 and Postgraduate Application Material 2009 by post, send a crossed demand draft for

Rs. 1,050/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, along with a covering letter mentioning the course applied for, and two slips of paper (of size 10 x 10 cm) with your name and address clearly written in block capitals, and telephone number, to Dean Admissions at Mesra or Director of any of our Extension Centres. Write PG - 2009 on the envelope. Postal requests must be received by

13 May 2009.

To apply for any of the programmes, eligible candidates must send the completed application with enclosures to office of the Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi – 835215, positively by 23 May 2009.

You may use one application form to apply for ONLY one programme – M.E. or M. Pharm or M. Tech or MUP or M.Sc. and ONLY one discipline within that programme – for example only M.E. in Mechanical or only M. Tech in Computer Science or only M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. However, one application form can be used to apply for various specializations within some M.E. programmes and within the M. Pharm programme, and in the case of M.Sc. programmes in Bioinformatics and Geoinformatics, you may also use one application form to apply for different Places for Study, in order of preference. Please use separate application form(s) to apply for two (or more) programme(s). Applications made on photocopies of forms are not acceptable.  Since admission to M.Sc. programmes will be through a single test, please indicate in application form if applying for more than one M.Sc. programme, or attach letter stating the details of applications for other M.Sc. programmes (form numbers and names of programmes)

Candidates appearing for final examinations in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to produce proof of passing their qualifying examinations with requisite minimum marks by 31 October 2009, failing which the provisional admission will be cancelled.

Important Dates:

Issue of PG Application Material 2009 commences from:                     9 April 2009

Last date for receipt of postal requests at all Centres:                         13 May 2009

Last date for issue over the counter at all Centres:                               20 May 2009

Last date for receipt of completed forms at Mesra:                               23 May 2009

Date of Online Test for M.Sc. programmes BIT- MET 2009:                   14 June 2009

(and if required 15 June 2009)

By order of Vice Chancellor

Dean Admissions

Addresses of Centres where the Information Brochure 2009 and PG Application Material 2009 may be obtained

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:  M.E. / M. Pharm / M. Tech / MUP / M.Sc. 

4A) Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the M.E. programmes (MEC - PG1):

a) Candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE or equivalent degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses. Candidates must have a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation. [Sponsored candidates must have minimum 55% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in graduation]. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects). Candidates should preferably be GATE qualified. Non-GATE candidates may also apply – see Selection Procedures below

b) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

c) Candidates appearing for final examinations of their Bachelor’s programme in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the interviews they must bring:

1. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that by 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.

2. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that they have obtained 60% marks or equivalent (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the Bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks (45% in case of SC/ ST). They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Selection Procedures:

Admission to M.E. programmes will be on the basis of scores obtained in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009, previous academic record and/or written test (wherever applicable) and personal interviews. Candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009 may also apply to the M.E. programmes where GATE is mentioned as part of the eligibility criteria. However, their applications will be considered only after GATE candidates have been considered and interviewed.  Further, there will be no scholarships for these candidates.

Note:

a) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

b) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University.  In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Other Criteria in addition to the Minimum Eligibility Criteria (MEC - PG1) above:

4B) Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the M. Pharm programme (MEC - PG2): 

a) Candidates must hold a B. Pharm degree from a PCI and AICTE approved Institute. Candidates must have a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation. [Sponsored candidates must have minimum 55% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in graduation]. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects). Candidates should preferably be GATE qualified. Non-GATE candidates may also apply – see Selection Procedures below

b) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

c) Candidates appearing for final examinations of their Bachelor’s programme in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the interviews they must bring:

     i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that by 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.

     ii. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that they have obtained 60% marks or equivalent (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the Bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks (45% in case of SC/ ST). They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Note:

a) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

b) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University.  In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Selection Procedures:

Admission to the M. Pharm programme will be on the basis of scores obtained in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009, previous academic record and/or written test (wherever applicable) and personal interviews. Candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009 may also apply to the M. Pharm programmes where GATE is mentioned as part of the eligibility criteria. However, their applications will be considered only after GATE candidates have been considered and interviewed.  Further, there will be no scholarships for these candidates.

** M. Pharm in Clinical Research is a self financed collaborative programme with Lotus Clinical Research Academy, Bangalore. No scholarships are available for this programme

4C) Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the M.Tech programmes (MEC - PG3):

a) Candidates must hold EITHER a

1. B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE / MCA / equivalent degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses, with a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation / MCA. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation / MCA will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects), OR an

2. M.Sc. / M.A. degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses with 55% (45% for SC/ST), after graduating with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in 10+2+3 system from a recognized University

Candidates should preferably be GATE qualified. Non-GATE candidates may also apply – see Selection Procedures below

Sponsored candidates must have minimum 55% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent / MCA, or 50% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in M.Sc. / M.A. degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below

b) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

c) Candidates appearing for final examinations in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the interviews they must bring:

    i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that by 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their qualifying degree.

    ii. A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained the requisite marks as above based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the qualifying examination with requisite marks. They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Note:

a) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

b) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University.  In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Selection Procedures:

Admission to the M.Tech programmes will be on the basis of scores obtained in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009, previous academic record and/or written test (wherever applicable) and personal interviews. Candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009 may also apply to these programmes. However, their applications will be considered only after GATE candidates have been considered and interviewed.  Further, there will be no scholarships for these candidates.

Other Criteria in addition to the Minimum Eligibility Criteria (MEC - PG3) above:

4D) Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Master in Urban Planning (Town Planning) - MUP programme (MEC – PG4): 

a) Candidates must hold EITHER a

1. B.Arch / B.Planning or equivalent or B.E. in Civil Engineering with a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects), OR an

2. M.A. / M.Sc. degree in Geography, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Statistics or Anthropology with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST) after graduating with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in 10+2+3 system from a recognized University

Candidates should preferably be GATE qualified. Non-GATE candidates may also apply – see Selection Procedures below

Sponsored candidates must have minimum 55% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in B.Arch / B.Planning or equivalent or B.E. in Civil Engineering, or 50% in average (45% for SC/ ST) in M.A. / M.Sc. degree in Geography, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Statistics or Anthropology

b) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

c) Candidates appearing for final examinations in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the interviews they must bring:

    i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that by 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their qualifying degree.

    ii. A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained the requisite marks as above based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the qualifying examination with requisite marks. They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Note:

a) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

b) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University.  In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Selection Procedures:

Admission to Master in Urban Planning (Town Planning) - MUP programme will be on the basis of scores obtained in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009, previous academic record and/or written test (wherever applicable) and personal interviews. Candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009 may also apply to these programmes. However, their applications will be considered only after GATE candidates have been considered and interviewed.  Further, there will be no scholarships for these candidates.

4E) Minimum Eligibility Criteria for the M.Sc. programmes offered at Mesra, Jaipur, Kolkata and Lalpur (MEC – PG5): 

a) Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislatures in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India/AIU. This degree must entail a minimum of three years of education (10+2+3 system) after completing higher secondary schooling (Class 12 or equivalent).

b) Candidates of B.Sc. / B.A. Honours must have minimum 55% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in their Honours subject. Candidates of other graduate courses must have minimum 55% marks in average (45% for SC/ST) in graduation, marks to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

c) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

d) Candidates appearing for final examinations of their Bachelor’s programme in 2009 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the counselling they must bring:

    i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that by 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.

    ii. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute certifying that they have obtained 55% marks or equivalent (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the Bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks (45% in case of SC/ ST). They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission

Note:

a) Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

b) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University.  In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Selection Procedure: Based on scores in Online Entrance Test 2009, BIT-MET 2009 and Counselling.

Other Criteria in addition to the Minimum Eligibility Criteria (MEC – PG5) above

Expected dates of Tests and Interviews / Counselling

Tests and Interviews for M.E., M. Pharm, M.Tech and MUP programmes: The written tests (wherever applicable) and interviews of eligible candidates will be held tentatively in mid June 2009 at Mesra. The interview schedules* and details of tests will be announced ONLY on our website and Notice Boards of the Institute at Mesra and Extension Centres in the first week of June 2009. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates*.

Expected Dates of Counselling for M.Sc. programmes: The Institute will shortlist candidates for counselling for its M. Sc. programmes on the basis of their performance in the Online Entrance Test BIT-MET 2009, provided that they fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned in the preceding pages / our advertisement / notification(s) on our website. Counselling schedules* of eligible candidates will be based on their performance in the above Test and their choices of Place for Study, and will be notified within a week after the Test, on the Institute website and Notice Boards only. The counselling will be held tentatively in the fourth week of June 2009 at Jaipur, Kolkata, Lalpur and Mesra. Please see inside of front cover for addresses. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates*.

*Note: Candidates should visit our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in occasionally for updates / any other matters related to admission procedures.

Selection Procedures:

Provisional selections to the M.E., M. Pharm, M.Tech and MUP programmes will be on the basis of scores obtained in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009, previous academic record and/or written test (wherever applicable) and personal interviews, (and choice of specializations for M.E./M. Pharm programmes – if applicable). Candidates who have not appeared or not qualified in GATE 2008 / GATE 2009 may also apply to the M.E., M. Pharm, M. Tech and MUP programmes where GATE is mentioned as part of the eligibility criteria. However, their applications will be considered only after GATE candidates have been considered and interviewed.  Further, there will be no scholarships for these candidates.

Provisional selections for the M.Sc. programmes will be based on the performance of a candidate in the Online Entrance Test BIT-MET 2009, provided he/she meets the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned in the preceding pages / our advertisement / notification(s) on our website. Due consideration will also be given to a candidate’s choice of Place for Study (for M.Sc. Bio-Informatics and Geo-Informatics programmes), as given in his / her application form. GATE will not be a pre-requisite for these programmes. However, there will be no scholarships for students of these programmes.

Provisional selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified the day after the interviews / counselling, on the Institute website and Notice Boards of the Institute / concerned Extension Centres only. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to take admission by the date given, failing which vacant seats may be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will also be announced on our website and Institute Notice Boards only. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates. Candidates must visit our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in occasionally for updates or any other matters related to the admission procedures.

Documents required at the time of interviews / counselling:

Candidates must carry the originals of the following documents at the time of interviews / counselling, as well as one set of photocopies:

1. Pass certificate and Marksheet of Class 10

2. Marksheet of Class 12 / Intermediate or equivalent

3. Marksheets of graduation for postgraduates

4. Certificates and marksheets of qualifying examination

5. Marksheets upto pre-final year for candidates who would be completing qualifying examination in 2009. They must also bring a certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute stating that:

        a) By 30 June 2009, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their qualifying degree

        b) They have obtained requisite marks, based on latest available grades / marks.

6. Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes must carry proof that they have acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment. 

7. GATE admit card and GATE Score card (for M.E. / M. Tech / M. Pharm / MUP programmes)

8. Admit Card for the Online Entrance Test (for M.Sc. programmes)

9. Certificate of caste / being physically handicapped (if applicable)

10. Two photographs, identical to that affixed in the application form

Provisionally selected candidates will be required to submit all the above documents in original at the time of admission.

Provisionally selected candidates appearing for final examinations in 2009 will be required to sign an undertaking at the time of admission on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper to the effect that if they fail to obtain the requisite marks in graduation / postgraduation their admission will be cancelled.  The deadline for submission of mark-sheet / degree certificate is 31 October 2009, failing which the provisional admission will be cancelled. (Please see last page of this booklet for the format of the above undertaking)

Classes will commence from 24 July 2009 at all Centres. 

Online Entrance Test for M.Sc. Programmes: BIT- MET 2009

The Institute will use an Online Entrance Test, BIT-MET 2009, for shortlisting candidates for admission to its full-time M. Sc. 2009 programmes, commencing in July 2009 at Mesra, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Lalpur. All candidates who wish to apply for the M.Sc. programmes must appear for the online Test.

The online M.Sc. Entrance Test, BIT-MET 2009, will consist of 2 sections as below:

Section A – General Aptitude Test - with 60 questions as below:

a) Mathematical Ability – 30 questions

b) Logical Reasoning – 15 questions

c) English Language and Comprehension – 15 questions

Section B – Subject Test – with 40 questions in each of 10 subject areas of which ONE must be selected and indicated in the application form.

a) Biological Sciences - 40 questions

b) Chemistry - 40 questions

c) Commercial Mathematics - 40 questions

d) Computer Science - 40 questions

e) Earth System Sciences - 40 questions

f) Electronics & Instrumentation - 40 questions

g) Environment & Atmospheric Sciences - 40 questions

h) Mathematics - 40 questions

i) Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences - 40 questions

j) Physics - 40 questions

Section A is compulsory for all candidates. In Section B, candidates applying for M.Sc. Applied Chemistry must choose Chemistry from Section B, those applying for M.Sc. Applied Mathematics must chose Mathematics, and those applying for M.Sc. Applied Physics must choose Physics. Other candidates must choose a subject option that is relevant to the eligibility criteria for the M.Sc. programme to which they are applying. This choice is also to be indicated beforehand in their application forms.

Please see Annexure 1 for all other details of the Test including number of questions, duration, marking, syllabus, etc.

Since admission to the M.Sc. programmes will be through a single test, candidates must indicate in their application forms if they are applying for more than one M.Sc. programme, or attach a letter stating the details of applications for other M.Sc. programmes (with the application form numbers and names of programmes). In each form, candidates should choose the same subject option from section-B and the same choices of test Centres.

The BIT-MET 2009 Online Entrance Test will be held on 14 June 2009 at the following Centres - Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Patna and Ranchi - provided there are a sufficient number of candidates at each Centre. Candidates must give two choices in their application forms for first and second preference of Test Centre from the list of Centres above. In case the number of candidates opting for a given Test Centre is less than a certain minimum, the Institute reserves the right to shift candidates to the nearest alternative Centre (see Note 1 below). The final list of Test Centres will be notified on our website. Depending on the number of candidates at a given Centre, the Test may be held upto three time slots, say from 9.00 to 11.00 am, 12.00 to 2.00 pm, and 3.00 to 5.00 pm.

If there are a large number of candidates at any Centre, the test may also be conducted there on 15 June 2009. The date and time slot for each candidate will be indicated on his/her Admit Card.

Admit Cards

Admit cards will be sent by e-mail / post to all eligible candidates whose properly completed application forms have been received within the stipulated time at the office of the Dean Admissions, BIT Mesra. Candidates will be allotted a Test Centre, date and time slot for the Test, as above. The Institute will try to allot the Test Centre as per candidates’ preference as far as possible. However, the Institute reserves the right to shift candidates to an alternative Test Centre / date, based on the number of candidates for a given Test Centre / Test Centre capacity.

The admit cards may also be downloaded from our website after 5 June 2009. If a candidate is unable to download the admit card, and the hard copy of the same is also not received upto a week before the Test, candidates may contact the Admissions Office at BIT Mesra by telephone or fax.

The Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay or irregularity resulting in non-receipt / late receipt of the admit card.

The admit card is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is a punishable offence under law. No applicant will be allowed to appear for the Test without a valid admit card. The admit card is to be produced at the time of counselling also. Therefore, all candidates are required to preserve the admit card until the admission process is complete.

Candidates should occasionally visit our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in for any updates or any other matter related to the Entrance Test.

Notes:

1. The Institute reserves the right not to conduct the Test at a particular Centre if the number of candidates for that Centre is less than a certain minimum.

2. Once a Test Centre is allotted to a candidate, it will not be changed under any circumstances

Pattern and Syllabus for the M.Sc. Online Entrance Test BIT-MET 2009

The Institute will use an Online Entrance Test, BIT-MET 2009, for shortlisting candidates for admission to its full-time M. Sc. 2009 programmes, commencing in July 2009 at Mesra, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Lalpur. All candidates who wish to apply for the M.Sc. programmes must appear for the online Test. The online Test will consist of 2 sections as below. Section A is compulsory for all candidates. In Section B, candidates applying for M.Sc. Applied Chemistry must choose Chemistry from Section B, those applying for M.Sc. Applied Mathematics must chose Mathematics, and those applying for M.Sc. Applied Physics must choose Physics. Other candidates must choose a subject option that is relevant to the eligibility criteria for the M.Sc. programme to which they are applying. This choice is also to be indicated beforehand in their application forms.

The online BIT-MET 2009 will consist of 100 questions to be answered in 2 hours. Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices out of which only one is correct. A candidate must choose only the correct answer to score full marks. For each correct answer a candidate will earn 4 marks. For every incorrect answer one mark will be deducted. If a question has not been attempted no credit will be given.

You are advised to carry a black ballpoint pen and a pencil for the test. Do not bring a calculator or any other electronic device that can be used as a calculator to the test center. Mobile phones are also not allowed.

The questions for the test will be distributed into 2 Sections as follows:

The detailed syllabus is as given below.

SECTION A:

a) Mathematical Ability: (30 questions – objective type)
HCF and LCM of numbers, decimal fractions, simplification, square root and cube root, percentages, ratio and proportion, chain rule, time and work, time and distance, profit and loss, simple interest and compound interest, area of plane figures, volume and area of solid figures, clocks, stocks and shares, true discount, bankers discount, odd man out and series, problems on ages. Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equation, Matrices and Determinants

b) Logical Reasoning: (15 questions – objective type)
Questions to test ability for logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and graphical reasoning

c) English Language and Comprehension: (15 questions – objective type)
Questions to test command over the English language
 

SECTION B:

a) Biological Sciences: (40 questions - objective type)

Systems of classification (non-phylogenetic vs. phylogenetic - outline): Bacteria, Archea, Eukaryotic microbes plants and animals

Theory and practice of sterilization: Principles of microbial nutrition; Culture techniques for isolation of microorganisms; Light and phase contrast microscopy

Definition of growth: Growth curve; role of microorganisms in transformation of organic matter and in the causation of diseases

Structure and function of biomolecules: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids. Bacterial genetic system: transformation, conjugation, transduction, recombination, plasmids, transposons;

DNA replication: Transcription and translation. Biochemical regulation of gene expression, Recombinant DNA technology and applications: PCR, DNA-microarray. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome organization, regulation of gene expression, gene mutation and repair, chromosomal aberrations (numerical and structural), transposons

Metabolism and bioenergetics: Metabolic pathways and their regulation: glycolysis, TCA cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, oxidative phosphorylation, gluconeogenesis, glycogen and fatty acid metabolism. Metabolism of Nitrogen containing compounds: nitrogen fixation, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis: the Calvin cycle

Cell structure, organization: organelles, cytoskeleton, cell wall and membranes; anatomy of root, stem and leaves, meristems, vascular system, their ontogeny, structure and functions, secondary growth in plants and stellar organization. Cell cycle,  life cycle of an angiosperm, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, seed formation, seed storage proteins, seed dormancy and germination

Principles, methods of selection, hybridization, heterosis: male sterility, genetic maps and molecular markers, sporophytic and gametophytic self incompability, haploidy, triploidy, somatic cell hybridization, marker-assisted selection, gene transfer methods viz. direct and vector-mediated, plastid transformation, transgenic plants and their application in agriculture

General account of economically and medicinally important plants: cereals, pulses, plants yielding fibers, timber, sugar, beverages, oils, rubber, pigments, dyes, gums, drugs and narcotics. Economic importance of algae, fungi, lichen and bacteria

Nature and classification of plant diseases: diseases of important crops caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses, and their control measures, mechanism(s) of pathogenesis and resistance, molecular detection of pathogens; plant-microbe beneficial interactions

Comparative physiology: the respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, the nervous system, the excretory system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system, the skeletal system, osmoregulation

Animal cell metabolism and regulation: cell cycle; primary cell culture; nutritional requirements for animal cell culture; application of animal cell culture for production of vaccines, growth hormones; interferons, cytokines and therapeutic proteins; stem cells and its application in organ synthesis; gene therapy; transgenic animals

Immunology: the immune response, cellular and humoral immune response, evolution of the immune system, Active and passive immunity. Antibody structure, function, Cells of the immune system; T, B and macrophages

Embryonic development: cellular differentiation, organogenesis, metamorphosis, genetic basis of development. Types of behaviours, courtship, mating and territoriality, instinct, learning and memory, social behaviour across the animal taxa, communication, pheromones, evolution of animal behaviour

b) Chemistry: (40 questions – objective type)

Physical: Thermochemistry: Hess’s law and applications, Kirchoff’s equation; Thermodynamics: Concept of heat and work, 1^st and 2^nd law and application, work done on expansion of ideal gas under isothermal and adiabatic condition, Joule-Thompson effect, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Gibbs-Helmoltz equation, partial molar quantity, chemical potential, Gibb’s-Duhem equation; Electrochemistry: Specific, molar conductances, Kohlrausch law, Strong and weak electrolytes, dissociation of weak and strong electrolytes, hydrolysis of salt, Buffer, theory of indicator, Henderson equation, concentration cell and application, transport number, solubility of sparingly soluble salt; Phase rule: water and sulphur system, Eutectic system; Kinetics: order, molecularity, kinetics of simple reactions, activation energy, catalysis. Surface chemistry: adsorption, absorption, adsorption of gases on solids and solution, applications, colloids, characteristics of colloids.

Organic: Alkane, alkene, and alkyene, alkyl halide: nomenclature, method of preparation, physical and chemical properties, aromatic compounds: aromaticity, huckel rule, structure of benzene, chemical reaction of benzene and alkyl benzene, alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acid, aldehyde, ketones, ether, carbohydrate, amines, amino acids and heterocyclic compounds, mechanisms of organic reaction: addition, substitution, elimination, and molecular rearrangement, Name reactions: Diel’s-Alder, Fries, Beckmann, Mannich, Reformatsky; Organic spectroscopy: UV-Vis: absorption laws, electronic transitions, effect of conjugation, UV spectra of conjugated diene and enones, IR: basic principle, molecular vibration, characteristics absorption of functional groups, Polymer: basics, examples and use.

Inorganic: Chemical bonding: ionic, covalent, hybridization, LCAO treatment, MOT of simple molecules of H, O, C, N, etc. Chemical families-Periodic properties: modern periodic law, types of elements-representative elements (s & p block), transition elements-d-block elements, inner transition elements-f-block, trend in periodic properties. Coordination compounds: Warner theory, chemistry of 1^st row transition elements, colour and magnetic properties, variable valency and complex formation, factors influencing stability of complex, CFT and application, paramagnetic properties of complexes. Organometallic chemistry: nomenclature and classification, bonding and application of alkyl and aryls of Li, Al, Mg, structure and bonding in mononuclear and binuclear carbonyls, EAN. Chemistry of lighter elements: Sodium and potassium-occurrence and extraction, properties and uses, Important compounds-NaCl, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, NaOH, KCl, KOH, magnesium, calcium, aluminum, biological role of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Nuclear Chemistry: theory of radioactive disintegration, half-life period, group displacement law, artificial radioactivity, fission and fusion, radio carbon dating. Preparation, properties and structure of boron diboranes, hydrides of silicone and nitrogen.

c) Commercial Mathematics: (40 questions – objective type)

Fundamentals of Probability – classical and empirical definition, addition theorem, multiplication theorem, Bayes’ theorem, moments and expectation, probability distribution, Binomial, Poisson, Normal, their properties and uses.

Measure of central tendency: Average, Properties of a good average, types of average (mean, median, mode, Harmonic mean, Geometric mean), their merits and demerits

Measure of dispersion: Dispersion and their types: variance, range, standard deviation, mean deviation, quartile deviation, coefficient of variation, their merits and demerits

Correlation coefficient: Difference between correlation and correlation coefficient, product moment correlation coefficient, rank correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination

Regression: meaning of regression, simple lineman regression, why there are two regression lines difference between correlation and regression

d) Computer Science: (40 questions – objective type)

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of instructions in CPU, input / output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices

Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers, and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, 1’s and 2’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, normalized floating point representation, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams

Computer Architecture: Block structure of computers, communication between processor and I / O devices, interrupts

Computer Language: Assembly language and high-level languages, Multiprogramming and time-sharing operating systems, Computer Programming in C

Flow chart and Algorithms

Operating Systems: Evolution of operating systems, types of operating systems, functions of an operating system, modern operating systems.

Digital Electronics: Digital logic, Combinational Logic, Sequential Logic

e) Earth System Sciences: (40 questions – objective type)

Physical Geology: The Earth, its origin, age and internal constitution. Types and characteristics of rocks, Volcanoes, earthquakes-intensity, magnitude, distribution, causes and effects, mountain building, continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics, Primary and secondary structures. Dip and strike of beds. Unconformities. Study of folds, joints, faults, Over thrusts and nappe structures.

Oceanography: Ocean relief, Temperature, Salinity, Ocean deposits, Ocean currents, Waves and tides.

Geomorphology: Basic concepts, weathering: Landforms caused by fluvial, Aeolian and glacial actions.

Economic Geology: Ore, ore mineral and classification of ore deposits. Important processes of their formation. Occurrence, origin and distribution in India of the ores of aluminum, chromium, copper, gold, lead, zinc, iron, manganese and radioactive elements.

Topographic Maps: Study of topographic maps (Survey of India maps); contour cross section and identification of landforms-slopes, hills, valleys, waterfall, cliffs, distribution of settlements.

Settlements: Origin, types and patterns of settlements; Processes of urbanization; morphology and functional classification of towns; million-cities and mega-cities.

f) Electronics & Instrumentation: (40 questions – objective type)

Semiconductors: p-n junction; Simple rectifiers; Transistors, characteristics of CB, CE, CC. Amplifiers, frequency response; Introduction to feedback amplifiers; FET, Op-amp and its special features

Number systems: Binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra & logic gates. Simple combinational logic circuits, Counters

Definitions in Instrumentation: accuracy, sensitivity, types of error. Introduction to galvanometer, PMMC meter, D.C.meter, electronic multimeter, digital voltmeter; AC & DC bridges; Basics of CRO; Transducers & its types: resistive, strain gauge, capacitive, inductive, LVDT, photoelectric.

Introduction to microprocessor: organization & simple microcomputer system, memory units, tri-state switch; Architecture of 8085, Instruction set, addressing modes and addressing format, timing diagram; Simple assembly language programming, data transfer, logic operation; Interrupts & peripheral chips: 8255

Introduction to acquisition of Bio-signals: Introduction to ECG, EMG, EEG, X-ray, Ultra-sound

g) Environment & Atmospheric Sciences: (40 questions – objective type)

Environmental Science: Environmental pollutants; soil, water and air pollution; major atmospheric pollutants; acid rain, ozone and its reactions causing ozone layer depletion, effects of the depletion of ozone layer, industrial air pollution. Major biomass of the world; Ecosystem and food chain; Environmental degradation and conservation.

Climatology: Structure and composition of atmosphere; Temperature; Pressure belts and Wind system; Clouds and rainfall types; Cyclones and anti-cyclones; Major climatic types.

Information Technology: Elementary concept of computer system, hardware, software, programming languages, logic gates, flowchart, internet and intranet.

Techniques of Geo Spatial Analysis: Maps – Scale and types, uses, Diagrams; Types and uses, Projections: Types, characteristics and uses. Remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS): GPS, Aerial photographs and imagery, stages in remote sensing data acquisition, platform & sensors and data products.
 

h) Mathematics: (40 questions – objective type)

Algebra and Trigonometry: Simple inequalities, Relations between roots and Co-efficient of a polynomial equation, Cardon’s method for solving a cubic equation. Summation of series, Hyperbolic functions.

Abstract and Linear Algebra: Groups, Subgroups, cyclic groups, normal subgroups. Elementary ideas of rings, integral domains and fields with examples. Rank of a matrix, Solution of a system of linear equations by rank method, consistency and inconsistency of a system of linear equations. Cayley Hamilton’s theorem.

Real Analysis: Convergences and Divergences of an infinite series. Tests for convergence. Comparison tests, radical tests, ratio and higher ratio tests (Raabe’s test, Gauss’s test, log test and higher log tests). Continuity and Differentiability.

Geometry: Polar equation of conics. Equations of cylinder, cone and central conicoids.

Calculus: Successive Differentiation, Leibnitz’s Theorem, Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s theorems. Pedal equations Curvature, asymptotes. Maxima and Minima for a function of two variables. Method of Undetermined multipliers. Partial Differentiation, Euler’s Theorem, change of variables, Taylor’s series for two variables, envelopes. Reduction Formulae, Definite Integrals. Applications in finding length, areas, volumes and  surfaces.

Complex Analysis: Continuity, differentiability and analyticity of a function of a complex variable, Cauchy Riemann equation, harmonic functions. Milne Thomson’s method’ to construct analytic function.

Differential Equations: Higher order differential equations with constant Co-efficients, complementary function and particular integrals. Cauchy homogeneous forms, Solution by change of independent variables. Variation of parameters.

Vectors and Mechanics: Scalar and vector point functions, gradient, divergence and curl, conservative field, solenoidal and irrotational vectors. directional derivatives. Common Catenary, Parabolic motion, Differential equation of a central orbit in polar and pedal forms.

i) Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences: (40 questions – objective type)

Agriculture: Its importance in national economy. Factors determining agro ecological zones and geographic distribution of crop plants, cultural practices for cereal, pulses, oilseed, fiber, sugar, tuber and fodder crops and scientific basis for these crop rotations, multiple and relay cropping, intercropping and mixed cropping.

Forestry: Classification, inventory, damage assessment, disease detection, forest management.

Soil: Origin and types of soils; Soil as medium of plant growth and its composition, mineral and organic constituents of the soil and their role in crop production; chemical, physical and microbiological properties of soils. Land degradation, erosion, land reclamation.

Irrigation and Drainage: Sources of irrigation (rain, canals, tanks, rivers, wells, tube wells). Scheduling of irrigation based on critical stages of growth, time interval, soil moisture content and weather parameters, Water requirement of crops, Methods of irrigation and drainage, watershed management.

Concepts in Resources-Allocation of natural resources and measuring resource scarcity Resources classification systems, natural and cultural resources, renewable and non-renewable resources. Resource Conservation -resource monitoring and management, Sustainable development of natural resources.

j) Physics: (40 questions – objective type)

Classical Mechanics:   Kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, oscillatory motion, rotational motion about a fixed axis, central forces, three-dimensional particle dynamics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism.

Electromagnetism:   Electrostatics, currents and DC circuits, magnetic fields in free space, Lorentz force, induction, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, AC circuits, magnetic and electric fields in matter.
Optics and Wave Phenomena:  Wave properties, superposition, interference, diffraction, geometrical optics, polarization.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics: Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, equations of state, ideal gases, kinetic theory, thermal expansion and heat transfer.
Quantum Mechanics:   Fundamental concepts, solutions of the Schrödinger equation (including square wells, harmonic oscillators, and hydrogenic atoms), spin, angular momentum, wave function symmetry.

Atomic Physics:  Bohr model, energy quantization, atomic structure, atomic spectra, selection rules, black-body radiation, x-rays, atoms in electric and magnetic fields.
Special Relativity:  Introductory concepts, time dilation, length contraction, energy and momentum, Lorentz transformation, velocity addition.
Nuclear Physics:   Elementary nuclear physics, radioactive decay, fission and fusion, reactions, fundamental properties of elementary particles.

Solids and Semiconductor Devices: Crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, electron theory of metals. Energy bands in solids, conductors, insulators and semiconductors, pn junction, diodes, diode as rectifier, transistor action, transistor as an amplifier.

Financial Information and fees payable

TABLE 1 : Fees payable for M.E. / M. Pharm / M.Tech / MUP / M.Sc. Programmes at Mesra

1. Tuition Fee, Registration Fee, Institute Examination, Library, Teaching Aids and other Student Facilities

2. Hostel Room Rent, General Maintenance & Electricity

1.University Enrollment Fee

2. Hostel Mess deposit

Sub Total

C) Caution Money (Refundable)

Grand Total to be paid at the time of admission (A+B+C)

Notes:

1. Hostel facilities are provided only at the Main Campus at Mesra.

2. Hostel mess charges at Mesra will be approximately Rs 1,700/- per month

3. Students will be expected to provide themselves with stationery and textbooks, etc, as prescribed for different subjects.

4. The Institute reserves the right to revise the fees and other charges at any stage.

5. For rules regarding refund of fees on withdrawal, please see separate Notice on Notice Board.

TABLE 2  : Fees payable for M.Sc. Programmes at Extension Centres 

Fees Payable at a Glance

Details of Fees Payable per Semester and at the time of admission

1. Tuition Fee, Registration Fee, Institute Examination, Library, Teaching Aids and other Student Facilities

2. Off Campus Charges 

* At Lalpur Centre –for Girls only.

Notes:

1. No Hostel facilities are provided at the Extension Centres.

2. Students will be expected to provide themselves with stationery and textbooks, etc, as prescribed for different subjects.

3. The Institute reserves the right to revise the fees and other charges at any stage.

4. For rules regarding refund of fees on withdrawal, please see separate Notice on Notice Board.