Frequently Asked Questions


Q. What is the eligibility for admission in the PG course?
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BSc students that have graduated from any biological science streams are eligible to apply: Please refer to the admission guidelines on the admissions main page for the updated eligibility criteria.

Q. What is the PG admission process for students belonging to other biological science streams?
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We have a Common Entrance Test with MCQs on topics of UG Life Science, for students that have applied for PG admission from other streams. Kindly refer to the admissions main page for the updated entrance test syllabus and rules for the admission process.

Q. What facilities are available in the Life Science laboratory?
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We have three laboratories which are equipped with Fluorescence microscope, PCR thermocycler, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, UV Gel Visualizer, Laminar Air Flow, Inverted microscope, Shaker Incubator, Deep freezer, Binocular microscope, Rotary evaporator, Sonicator, Muffle Furnace and other basic instruments.

Q. What kind of research opportunities are available for students?
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Students can engage in research in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Phytochemicals and Medicinal Aspects in Plants, Entomology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics and Tissue Culture.

Q. How does the department support career development?
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Our curriculum is designed to be at par with competitive exams like CSIR NET Life Science, and we provide strong faculty guidance, research opportunities, and internships to support career development.

Q. What are the career opportunities in Life Sciences?
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Graduates and post graduates from the Department of Life Science have a wide array of career opportunities available to them. These include: Research jobs in reputed institutes in India and abroad, Teaching and tutoring jobs, Genetic counselling, Public health officer, Clinical data manager and analyst, Dietician or food scientist, Quality control officer, Embryologist, Neuroscientist, Scientific editors and writers, Biostatistician, Ecologist, Forensic scientist, Epidemiologist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Clinical trial coordinator, Research & Development Analyst, Medical imaging technician among others.

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