Entrance Examination Guidelines

The question paper for Entrance Examination will be divided into two main parts. It will be of 2 hours duration.

 Part A will have objective type questions at the level of +2 and degree level carrying a total of 50 marks.   This will have questions from Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences.

Part B carrying the 30 marks will cover questions up to Master's degree level from all of the areas indicated below: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science and other equivalent disciplines.

Fellowship for Students

Students selected will be eligible to receive a consolidated stipend at the rate of Rs.5000/- per month.  

Reservation

The reservation of seats for SC/ST and other categories is in accordance with the rules of the Central Government.

Number of Seats

There will be an equal proportion of industry sponsored and open competition candidates. However, if the required  number of industry candidates are found unavailable or unsuitable, open competition candidates will be selected.  The maximum number of students per year is ten

Sponsorship

Industries/Hospitals/Companies can sponsor candidates who have to be  regular employees.  The sponsored candidates will have to submit their applications through the sponsor.  The company/Industry can sponsor only one application at a time per year.  The company sponsoring the candidates shall remit Rs.60,000/- by demand draft in favour of The Scientist-in-charge, Bioinfomatics Centre, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University towards student fellowship fees at the time of admission. The candidates selected under sponsored quota will also have to remit their regular fees at the time of admission as indicated in the prospectus.  Sponsored candidates will have to go through the selection process as for other candidates. 

No TA/DA will be paid for candidates called for examination and interview.