FACULTY OF SCIENCE PROSPECTUS AND ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

FACULTY OF SCIENCE PROSPECTUS AND ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME (2014-2015)

MISSION STATEMENT Vision and mission as perceived by H.H. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad-III The progress of a nation requires that its people should be educated. Knowledge is a necessity of man. It instils in him a desire to question and to investigate, which leads him on the path of progress. Education, in the broadest sense, must be spread everywhere. Progress can only be achieved by the spread of education. Cooperation is necessary to achieve any worthy end and this readiness to cooperate will not be found in people if they are not educated.

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA FACULTY OF SCIENCE Faculty of Science is a constituent institution of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda under its direct management and control. Faculty began as an integral part of Baroda College which was founded by Late His Highness Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad of Baroda in the year 1881. He also started the Sayaji Jubilee Institute in 1933 and housed all science subjects under it. Foundation stone of Sayaji Jubilee institute was laid by Sir Daniel Rufus Isaacs, then Viceroy and Governor General of India in 1926. The efforts of establishing a Residential University at Baroda was initiated by Maharaja Sayajirao in 1908, it became a reality only during the rule of Late His Highness Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda came into existence on 30th April 1949. With the constitution of the University all the science departments were reconstituted as Faculty of Science. Since 1949, the faculty offers courses leading to B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology. Later, Departments of Biochemistry and Microbiology were added, which offer post graduate courses. The Faculty of Science steadily made significant strides in various disciplines of science and attracted students from all over India and from other countries. It soon developed into a cosmopolitan center of education. The growth of the faculty thus amply complimented the pioneering efforts of the great visionary, Maharaja Sayajirao, who had taken great pains to improve science education. M.Sc. PROGRAMME: This is a postgraduate degree programme of four semester duration and comprises of 100 credits. Details are as follows: Each year will be divided into two semesters. In all there will be 120 days engagement per semester which includes a minimum of 90 days of teaching (6 days per week for 15 weeks), 30 days for internal examinations, co-curricular activities etc. CREDIT SYSTEM: A theory course requiring instruction of 1 hour per week for 15 weeks is considered as one credit theory course. In case of practical courses, ONE CREDIT requires 2 hours of practical work per week for 15 weeks. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 1. B.Sc. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. under 10+2+3 pattern securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in science subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc. course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons. or equivalent degree with the subject studied in all the three years at graduate level (for subjects other than Bio-chemistry & Microbiology). 2. There will be no requirement for minimum percentage of marks in the aggregate in the qualifying examination in case of scheduled castes (SC) and scheduled tribes (ST). However they should have passed the qualifying examination. In case of socially and economically backward classes (SEBC), there will be a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination. 3. Candidates who have appeared in the final year of the qualifying examination may also apply and appear in the entrance test. The candidate will however be required to produce the original Marksheet of the qualifying examination at the time of admission. 4. Students with B.Sc. (Electronics) are not eligible for admission to M.Sc. (Physics) 1

ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Separate Entrance test will be conducted for deciding admission to each degree programme. The schedule for the written examination is as shown below. Programme for the Entrance test for admission to the M.Sc., Post B. Sc. Dip and Other courses for the year 2014-15. Sr. Department Mode of Dates for Time Class Rooms No. Selection Written Test 1. Biochemistry / Medical Written Test 25-06-2014 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Biotechnology Wednesday onwards 9-Chem. 2. Botany -do- 27-06-2014 10.00 a.m. Botany Lect. Theatre Friday onwards 3. Chemistry -do- 26-06-2014 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Thursday onwards P-4, 9-Chem., Zool-57 4. Geography -do- 02-07-2014 10.00 a.m. Geography Department Wednesday onwards 5. Geology -do- 27-06-2014 10.00 a.m. Geology Department Friday onwards 6. Mathematics -do- 27-06-2014 10.00 a.m. P-3, M14, M11, Friday onwards 6-Stat., New Maths 7. Microbiology -do- 24-06-2014 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Tuesday onwards Chem-9 8. Physics -do- 25-06-2014 10.00 a.m. P38, P45, Chem-9 Wednesday onwards 9. Statistics -do- 24-06-2014 11.00 a.m. Stat-4, Stat-6 Tuesday onwards 10. Zoology -do- 30-06-2014 10.00 a.m. 57 Zoology Lect. Theatre Monday onwards 11. P. G. Dip. in -do- 02-07-2014 10.00 a.m. Biochemistry Department Applied Biochemistry Wednesday onwards 12. Applied Geology -do- 28-06-2014 11.00 a.m. Geology Department Saturday onwards 13. Bio-Statistics -do- 23-06-2014 11.00 a.m. Statistics Department Monday onwards 14. M.Sc.(Cell and Mol. All India level 08-07-2014 10.00 a.m. Bio-Chemistry Biology) (Five years Test Tuesday onwards Department Course after 12th) 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANTS 1. A copy of the filled online application form ( available from website http://www.msubaroda.ac.in/ or http://msub.digitaluniversity.ac.in) need to be produced at the time of the entrance test. 2. Self attested copies of the following certificates should be attached with the application form : I. H.S.C. (12th Science) or Equivalent Mark sheet. ii. Marksheet/ Gradesheet of B.Sc. or equivalent Examination iii. School Leaving Certificate (for proof of birth date). iv. Migration Certificate (In case of students from other institutions) v. SC/ST/SEBC caste certificate, if applicable. vi. Non-creamy layer certificate in case of SEBC candidates. Note : All original documents are to be produced while taking admission, Original Mark Sheets are required to be submitted on being admitted to the Faculty. 3. Certificate for SC/ST/SEBC from competent authority be attached, if applicable. SEBC applicants must submit non-creamy Layer Certificate from the competent authority. Reservations for SC/ST/SEBC/Physically Handicapped are as per Gujarat Government norms. Competent Authority for SC/ST (any one of (a) The Collector (b) The Prant Officer (c) The Mamlatdar (d) The Mahalkari from Gujarat (e) The Director of Social Welfare (f) The District Social Welfare Officer.) and For SEBC (any of (a) The Collector (b) The District Development Officer (c) the Asst. Collector/ Dy. Collector (d) The Dy. District Development Officer (e) The Mamlatdar (f) The Taluka Development Officer (g) The Mahalkari (h) The District Social Welfare Officer.) 4. A student willing to applied for more than one subject, separate Application Form should be submitted online for each of them. (I) Bio-Chemistry** (ii) Botany (iii) Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic/Physical & Polymer/Analytical)** (iv) Geography (v) Geology (vi) Mathematics (vii) Physics (viii) Microbiology** (ix) Statistics (x) Zoology (xi) Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biochemistry 5. No correspondence will be entertained in the matter of admission. 6. No separate intimation regarding the entrance examination will be sent. 7. All those who have applied and fulfill the minimum qualification only should appear for the entrance examination. 8. Those who have appeared for qualifying examination and result is awaited can also appear for the entrance test and their admission will be considered subject to passing qualifying examination. 9. Admissions will be strictly based on the merit of the entrance test. Just appearance in the entrance test or securing pass marks at the written test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission. 10. Government of Gujarat rules of reservation for SC, ST, SEBC, physically handicap etc. will be observed in admissions. Allocation of seats for students from M.S. University, other University of Gujarat and other states will be as per the University rules. Seats available for Admission: 1. Botany- 30 6. Mathematics- 96 2. Biochemistry- 25 7. Microbiology- 25 3. Chemistry- 55 8. Physics- 55 4. Geography- 30 9. Statistics- 30 5. Geology- 30 10. Zoology- 30 3

FEE STRUCTURE (for Semester I & II, Total) 1. Tuition Fee 1200.00 (ONLY FOR BOYS) 2. Faculty Development and Maintenance Fund 750.00 3. University Development & Maintenance Fund 250.00 4. Laboratory Fee 800.00 5. Library and Learning Resources 200.00 6. Internal Assessment Fund (per semester) 100.00 7. Facilities and Service Charge 800.00 8. Academic Activities Fund 100.00 9. MSU Union Membership 10.00 10. Faculty Student Association Fee 25.00 11. Sports and Physical Education Activities Fund 16.00 12. Economically Disadvantaged Students Support Fund 200.00 13. One time Admission Fee 500.00 14. Miscellaneous 49.00 T O T A L Note: Fee Structure is subject to change as per university directive. HIGHER FEE SEATS **: 3800.00 GIRLS 5000.00 BOYS In addition to the normal intake, the following departments also offer higher fee seats. Selection of these candidates will be based on the merit according to normal selection procedure. st rd Chemistry (Organic) (10 seats) : Rs. 40,000/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rd Biochemistry (5 seats) : Rs. 40,000/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rd Microbiology (5 seats) : Rs. 40,000/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) EVALUATION SCHEME: A. Theory: There will be mid-semester and end-semester examinations 1. All mid-semester examinations will be conducted by respective departments. End semester examination will be conducted by the University. 2. Mid-semester marks will have 30% weightage and will be carried forward in case of ATKT. 3. End semester marks will have 70% weightage. 4. The marks obtained in mid & end semester examination will be taken into account for deciding the final grade in the course. 5. Examination papers will contain 40% objective questions and 60% subjective questions. Internal choice upto 60% may be offered within the questions. 6. Theory courses upto 2 credits will have continuous evaluation. B. Practical will have continuous internal evaluation. 4

C. Seminar: Students has to present and participate in students' seminar conducted at the department level. D. Project work: A student will have to opt for project work/ internship/ dissertation work as per syllabus of the department. The evaluation may include seminar presentation, viva-voce examination and content evaluation. th E. Viva-voce: A comprehensive viva-voce will be conducted at the end of the 4 semester carrying 2 credits. GRADE POINT SYSTEM: A grade point system comprising of 7 grade points (4 to 10) will be followed for evaluating a candidate in every course as shown below. Both mid-semester and end-semester exams are counted for final grade points. Grade points: Grade Points Description Percentage of Marks Division/Grade Range 10 Outstanding 90% 99% First / O Above 9.01 9 Excellent 80% 89% First / A 8.01 9.00 8 Very Good 70% 79% First / B 7.01 8.00 7 Good 60% 69% First / C 6.01 7.00 6 Fair 50% 59% Second / D 5.01 6.00 5 Average 40% 49% Pass / E 4.01 5.00 4-0 Dropped Below 40% F Below 4.00 Grade Point Average = (credit X Grade Point)/Total Credits AWARD OF CLASS: Mark-sheets of semester I to III will not indicate a class. It will simply indicate a result as either Pass or Fail or ATKT. CGPA Class CGPA< 4 4=CGPA< 5 5=CGPA< 6 6=CGPA< 7 CGPA 7 Fail Pass Class 2nd Class 1st Class Distinction Where Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) is computed as CGPA = (Semester credits X GPA)/Total Semester credits Here the sum is taken over from semester I to semester IV. 5

CRITERION FOR M.Sc. DEGREE AWARD For obtaining M.Sc. degree in any subject, a candidate has to earn minimum 100 credits in all during the programme. Note: The Dean, Faculty of Science is authorized to resolve any issue related to any courses or in the proposed examination structure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Biochemistry Prof. Sarita Gupta Phone: (O) 2795594/2795329 Ext. 311-312 saritagupta9@yahoo.com Botany Prof. S.K. Garge Phone: (O) 2791891/2795329 Ext. 316-317 gsandhyak@satyam.net.in Chemistry Prof. Kulkarni N. D. Phone: (O) 2795552/2795329 Ext. 321-322 chemistrymsu@yahoo.com Geography Prof. N. R. Dash Phone: (O) 2795329 Ext. 326-327 n_r_dash@yahoo.com Geology Prof. L. S. Chamyal Phone: (O) 2785560/2795329 Ext. 331-332 ischamyal@yahoo.com Mathematics Prof. Das R. T. Phone: (O) 2795329 Ext. 336-337 rdasmsu@gmail.com Microbiology Prof. T. Bagchi Phone: (O) 2794396/2795329 Ext. 341 mailforbagchi@yahoo.com Physics Prof. Sharma A. C. Phone: (O) 2795339/2795329 Ext. 346-347 acs_phy@yahoo.com Statistics Prof. K. Muralidharan Phone: (O) 2794269/2795329 Ext. 351-352 tmv_murali@yahoo.com Zoology Dr. P. C. Mankodi Phone: (O) 2794269, 2795329 Ext. 356-358 mankodipc_zoo@msubaroda.ac.in Prof. A. C. Sharma Dean, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat. Telephonic contact: Website : www.msubaroda.ac.in 0265 2795329(office) Note: The information contained in this prospectus is for general guideline only and is subject to change from time to time by the University. 6

"The full-blown lotus growing out of the lake symbolises the emergence of the mind and its triumph over matter. The flame rising from the center of the lotus is the flame of the human knowledge, spreading light and learning for the coming generations. The motto inscribed below the lotus defines the purpose and existence of life which is love of beauty, goodness and intellectual curiosity."