MSc Applied Biology Admission Process

Admission for the MSc in Applied Biology courses is done based on the candidate performance in the Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) that is conducted usually in the month of may across 52 centers in the country.  

Centralized admission to the IITs is made based on the rank that is obtained in the Joint Admission Test and the choices that are entered by the candidates. 

The most popular entrance examination that is conducted is Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam, Alagappa University Entrance Exam, Andhra University Entrance Exam, etc.

A guide to apply for entrance exam-based admission is as follows.

• Registration: Registration dates are announced days before by the institute or the conducting body. An account needs to be created with basic details like email id, phone number, etc.
• Fill up details:  Fill up the application form with all the necessary details with care. Care must be taken to ensure all details entered during filling are accurate and correct.
• Submit documents:  Scan and upload all required documents like mark sheets are very necessary.  Documents need to be uploaded in a specific format only, as specified by the institutes’ application portal.
• Application fee:  A minimum application fee is to be paid online during the submission of the application form and the payment can be done by all online payment modes.
• Download admit card: Admit cards are released once all the applicants are judged for eligibility. The admit card must be downloaded and printed out by the candidate to be used on the day of the examination.
• Examination: Prepare for the exam as per the past papers and syllabus. Appear for the examination on the date announced.
• Results: Results are announced after a couple of weeks of the exam date. If a candidate is successful in the qualifying entrance examination, they can move on to the next round.

MSc Applied Biology Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for MSc Applied Biology course aspirants are not complicated and are as follows. It must be noted that the eligibility criteria to get admission will differ from Institute to institute.

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Science/ Medicine/ Technology or an equivalent degree from a recognized University with Biological Sciences and Chemistry as main Subjects.
• The qualifying aggregate score required is 55% of marks bachelor's degree.

Which are the popular MSc Agricultural Economics Entrance Exams?

In most of the colleges, the MSc Agricultural Economics admissions are done on the basis of the results in the entrance tests. 

Some of the popular MSc Agricultural Economics entrance exams are provided below:

• BHU PET- The Banaras Hindu University conducts its Post graduate Entrance Test (PET) to fill seats in MA, MCom, MSc, MFA, MPA, MEd courses etc.. The exam will be held in computer-based mode, in 200 cities across India. The candidates who qualify this entrance exam will be called for counseling and seat is allocated on the basis of performance in the exam.

• DUET- Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) is conducted by Delhi University in order to offer admission to aspirants in various UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programs. The entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Delhi University. Also check DUET 2023 Practice Papers here. 
• Alagappa University Entrance Exam: it is conducted by the Alagappa University to get admission to various UG, PG programs in Alagappa University.
• Andhra University Common Entrance Test: It is a state-level exam conducted by Andhra University to get admission to the various postgraduate courses. It is an offline examination that consists of 100 objective-type questions. The duration of the paper is 90 minutes.
• Jain Entrance Test: Jain entrance test is conducted by the Jain University. It offers admission to various undergraduate post-graduate and research programs. The duration of the JET is 3 hours. Candidates can avail of the JET exam either at the test- center or online.

How to prepare for MSc Applied Biology entrance exams?

To help candidates prepare better and efficiently for the entrance examination of Applied Biology for the following points can be referred to:

• Prepare a timetable for studying that includes each topic in every subject and stick to that timetable. This will ensure the entire syllabus is covered at least once and try allocating time daily to studies.
• Clear up the basics of every topic. On clearing the basics the more advanced chapters will be covered up later on easily and a strong understanding of the basics will be useful.
• Practice, practice, practice. Entrance examinations are all about practice. Attempt as many sample papers of previous years as possible and take mocks as well.
• Allocate time separately for the more difficult topics. If needed, reach out to a teacher or tutor to get help on those topics again to excel in them.
• Various biology books are available in the market. A candidate can purchase the most recommended book and can prepare the questions from it.

How to get admission in a good MSc Applied Biology college?

To secure admission into a top-ranked MSc Applied Biology College, several factors come into play; some of the following tips will be helpful in that regard.

• Be aware of the different types of questions and the difficulty level of the questions that are asked in different entrance exams, some papers might seem easier to attempt than the others but it will help in better preparation.
• Since questions are asked from the syllabus that has been formulated, going over the material and the notes will be sufficient. Revision of all the basic concepts must be done.
• Prepare the aptitude section and the verbal part by practicing past papers.
• Be aware of all the dates and deadlines examinations. Application dates, exam commencement dates, etc. are changed and advertised in all the major newspapers. Thus, it is important to keep track of any such news.
• Take a look at the daily news and shares of the world regularly as keeping up to date with news will help in preparation for the exam in the counseling round but also act as a break from studying.