Microbiology Dept.
GARGI COLLEGE
Delhi University
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RANK - 1
IIT- JAM (BIOTECH)
2020
Roll No. BT318F423
















INSTITUTES |
COURSES OFFERED |
SEATS |
IIT Bombay |
Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in Biotechnology |
29 |
M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree Programmes in Environmental Science and Engineering |
11 |
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IIT Indore |
Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in Biotechnology with an option to convert it to M.Sc.-Ph.D. dual degree programme during second semester. |
13 |
IIT Roorkee |
Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes in Biotechnology |
40 |
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IISc Bangalore |
Integrated Ph.D. Programmes in Biological Science |
15-18 |
NITs, CFTIs Accepting IIT JAM Scores through CCMN |
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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur) |
MSc in Food Processing and Nutrition Science |
16 |
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela |
MSc in Life Science |
30 |
However, to get admitted into these programmes, a candidate must qualify JAM and then apply separately to the concerned Institutes |
Domain |
Academic Programme (s) |
Institute (s) |
Minimum Educational Qualification(s) for Admission |
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Essential subjects in Bachelors Degree along with minimum duration |
Essential subjects at (10+2) level |
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Biotechnology (BT)
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M.Sc. Biotechnology |
IITI |
Any Branch/ Subject |
Biology |
IITB, IITR |
Any Branch/ Subject |
Mathematics |
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M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering |
IITB |
Any one of Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the other four subjects for at least one year/two semesters |
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Integrated Ph.D. in Biological Sciences |
IISc Bangalore |
Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics |
Biology |
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Biological Sciences (BL) |
Integrated Ph.D. in Biological Sciences |
IISc Bangalore |
Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths |
Biology |
IIT - JAM BIOTECHNOLOGY (BT)
The Biotechnology (BT) test paper comprises Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Questions from the Biological and Chemistry Section will be of the Graduation level. Students should have concepts of Mathematics and Physics at least up to 10+2 level.
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BIOLOGY (10+2+3 level) |
General Biology |
Taxonomy; Heredity; Genetic variation; Conservation; Principles of ecology; Evolution; Techniques in modern biology. |
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Biochemistry & Physiology |
Carbohydrates; Proteins; Lipids; Nucleic acids; Enzymes; Vitamins; Hormones; Metabolism - Glycolysis, TCA cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation; Photosynthesis. Nitrogen Fixation, Fertilization and Osmoregulation; Vertebrates-Nervous system; Endocrine system; Vascular system; Immune system; Digestive system and Reproductive System.
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Basic Biotech |
Tissue culture; Application of enzymes; Antigen-antibody interaction; Antibody production; Diagnostic aids.
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Molecular Biology |
DNA; RNA; Replication; Transcription; Translation; Proteins; Lipids and Membranes; Operon model; Gene transfer.
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Cell Biology |
Cell cycle; Cytoskeletal elements; Mitochondria; Endoplasmic reticulum; Chloroplast; Golgi apparatus; Signaling.
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Microbiology
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Isolation; Cultivation; Structural features of the virus; Bacteria; Fungi; Protozoa; Pathogenic micro-organisms.
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CHEMISTRY (10+2+3 level)
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Atomic Structure: Bohrs theory and Schrodinger wave equation; Periodicity in properties; Chemical bonding; Properties of s, p, d and f block elements; Complex formation; Coordination compounds; Chemical equilibria; Chemical thermodynamics (first and second law); Chemical kinetics (zero, first, second and third-order reactions); Photochemistry; Electrochemistry; Acid-base concepts; Stereochemistry of carbon compounds; Inductive, electromeric, conjugative effects and resonance; Chemistry of Functional Groups: Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and their derivatives; Aromatic hydrocarbons, halides, nitro and amino compounds, phenols, diazonium salts, carboxylic and sulphonic acids; Mechanism of organic reactions; Soaps and detergents; Synthetic polymers; Biomolecules - amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (polysaccharides); Instrumental techniques - chromatography (TLC, HPLC), electrophoresis, UV-Vis, IR and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry.
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MATHEMATICS (10+2 level)
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Sets, Relations and Functions, Mathematical Induction, Logarithms, Complex numbers, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Trigonometry, Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Straight lines and Family, Circles, Conic Sections, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Exponential and Logarithmic Series, Mathematical Logic, Statistics, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Boolean Algebra, Probability, Functions, Limits and Continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Differential Equations.
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PHYSICS (10+2 level)
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Physical World and Measurement, Elementary Statics and Dynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids and Semiconductor Devices, Principles of Communication, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves.
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IIT - JAM BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BL)
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GENERAL BIOLOGY |
Taxonomy of plants and animals; pro-and eukaryotic organisms; cell organelles and their function; multicellular organization; general physiology; energy transformations; internal transport systems of plants and animals; photosynthesis; respiration; regulation of body fluids and excretory mechanisms; reproductive biology; plant and animal hormones and their action; nervous systems; animal behaviour; plant and animal diseases; Mendelian genetics and heredity; basics of developmental biology; biology of populations and communities; evolution; basic principles of ecology; genesis and diversity of organisms.
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BASICS OF BIOCHEM, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOPHYSICS
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Buffers; trace elements in biological systems; enzymes and proteins; vitamins; biological oxidations, photosynthesis; carbohydrates and lipids and their metabolism; digestion and absorption; detoxifying mechanisms; nucleic acids; nucleic acid metabolism; nature of the gene and its function; genetic code; synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins; regulation of gene expression; operons. Structure of biomolecules; intra and intermolecular forces; thermodynamics and kinetics of biological systems; enzyme mechanisms and kinetics; principles of X-ray diffraction; IR- and UV- spectroscopy; analytical and biochemical techniques.
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MICROBIOLOGY, CELL BIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY |
Classification of microorganisms and their characterization; nutrient requirement for growth; laboratory techniques in microbiology; pathogenic microorganisms and disease; applied microbiology; viruses and fungi; microbial genetics; cell theory; cell architecture; cell division; types of chromosome structure; biochemical genetics- inborn errors of metabolisms; innate and adaptive immunity, antigen antibodies; principles of processes of development.
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MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES |
Mathematical functions (algebraic, exponential, trigonometric) and their derivatives (derivatives and integrals of simple functions); permutations and combinations; basic probability and volumetric calculations.
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BT |
A |
30 MCQ |
50 |
1 or 2 Marks |
For 1 Mark Questions: (-1/3) For 2 Marks Questions: (-2/3) |
3h |
B |
10 MSQ |
20 |
2 Marks |
No |
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C |
20 NAT |
30 |
1 or 2 Marks |
No |
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BL |
A |
30 MCQ |
50 |
1 or 2 Marks |
For 1 Mark Questions: (-1/3) For 2 Marks Questions: (-2/3) |
3h |
B |
10 MSQ |
20 |
2 Marks |
No |
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C |
20 NAT |
30 |
1 or 2 Marks |
No |
Notification
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Month/year |
Commencement of ONLINE Registration and Application |
September |
Last date for Online Application Submission and Uploading of Documents on the Website |
October
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Date of JAM 2018 Examination |
February
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Announcement of the Results |
March
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Submission of Application form for Admission based on JAM Score |
April
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Declaration of First Admission List |
May
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Declaration of Second and Third Admission (if required) |
June
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Closure of Admissions through JAM |
July |