(2015-2016)

FACULTY OF SCIENCEPROSPECTUS AND ADMISSION GUIDELINES

FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

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)

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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 2015 - 16.

Sr. Department Mode of Dates for Time Class RoomsNo. Selection Written Test

1. Biochemistry / Medical Written Test 01-07-2015 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Biotechnology Wednesday onwards 9-Chem.

2. Botany -do- 03-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Botany Lect. TheatreFriday onwards

3. Chemistry -do- 02-07-2015 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Thursday onwards P-4, 9-Chem., Zool-57

4. Geography -do- 03-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Geography DepartmentFriday onwards

5. Geology -do- 02-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Geology DepartmentThursday onwards

6. Mathematics -do- 01-07-2015 10.00 a.m. P-3, S-4, M-11,Wednesday onwards S-6, New Maths

7. Microbiology -do- 29-06-2015 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P38, P45, Monsday onwards Chem-9

8. Physics -do- 30-06-2015 10.00 a.m. P38, P45, Chem-9Tuesday onwards

9. Statistics -do- 29-06-2015 11.00 a.m. Stat-4, Stat-6 Monday onwards

10. Zoology -do- 30-06-2015 10.00 a.m. 57 Zoology Lect. TheatreTuesday onwards

11. P. G. Dip. in -do- 04-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Biochemistry DepartmentApplied Biochemistry Saturday onwards

12. Applied Geology -do- 04-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Geology DepartmentSaturday onwards

13. Bio-Statistics -do- 02-07-2015 01.00 p.m. Statistics DepartmentThursday onwards

14. M.Sc.(Cell and Mol. All India level 08-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Bio-Chemistry Biol.) (5 yr after 12th) Written Test Wednesday onwards Department

15. Petroleum Geology -do- 03-07-2015 10.00 a.m. Geology DepartmentFriday onwards

16. Software Technology -do- 03-07-2015 10.00 a.m. BCA DepartmentFriday onwards

17. Environment Science -do- 17-06-2015 10.00 a.m. P1, P2, P4Wednesday onwards

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANTS1. A copy of the filled online application form (

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 :

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- 20 7. Microbiology- 20

3. Chemistry- 45 8. Physics- 55

4. Geography- 30 9. Statistics- 30

5. Geology- 30 10. Zoology- 30

available from website http://www.msubaroda.ac.in/ or

All original documents are to be produced while taking admission, Original Mark Sheets are

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FEE STRUCTURE (for Semester I & II, Total)

1. Tuition Fee 1200.00 (ONLY FOR BOYS)

2. Faculty Development and Maintenance Fund 500.00

3. University Development & Maintenance Fund 500.00

4. Laboratory Fee 600.00

5. Library and Learning Resources 200.00

6. Internal Assessment Fund (per semester) 100.00

7. Facilities and Service Charge 1300.00

8. Academic Activities Fund 100.00

9. MSU Union Membership 25.00

10. Faculty Student Association Fee 25.00

11. Sports and Physical Education Activities Fund 50.00

12. Economically Disadvantaged Students Support Fund 200.00

13. One time Admission Fee 500.00

14. Miscellaneous 200.00

T O T A L 4300.00 GIRLS

5500.00 BOYS

Note: Fee shown above is that of last year and is likely to increase for current academic year.

HIGHER FEE SEATS **:

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 rdChemistry (Organic) (10 seats) : Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester)

st rdBiochemistry (5 seats) : Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester)st rd

Microbiology (5 seats) : Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rd

Medical Biotechnology (20 Seats): Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rdBio-statistics (30 Seats) : Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rd

Software Technology (40 Seats) : Rs. 41,700/- per annum (To be paid in 1 and 3 Semester) st rdPG Dipl. in Appl. Biochem.(20 Seats):Rs. 41,700/- 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.

B. Practical will have continuous internal evaluation.

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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.

thE. 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 Fail

4=CGPA< 5 Pass Class

5=CGPA< 6 2nd Class

6=CGPA< 7 1st Class

CGPA ≥ 7 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.

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:

Prof. A. C. Sharma

Dean,

Faculty of Science,

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,

Vadodara-390002, Gujarat.

Telephonic contact: 0265 2795329(office)

Website : www.msubaroda.ac.in

Note: The information contained in this prospectus is for general guideline only and is subject to change from time to time by the University.

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Biochemistry

Prof. Sarita Gupta

Phone: (O) 2795594/2795329

Ext. 311-312

e-mail:

saritagupta9@yahoo.com

BotanyProf. S.K. Garge

Phone: (O) 2791891/2795329Ext. 316-317

e-mail: gsandhyak@satyam.net.in

ChemistryProf. Kulkarni N. D.

Phone: (O) 2795552/2795329Ext. 321 - 322

e-mail: chemistrymsu@yahoo.com

MathematicsProf. H. R. Kataria

Phone: (O) 2795329Ext. 336-337

e-mail: hrkmaths@yahoo.com

Geology

Prof. L. S. Chamyal

Phone: (O) 2785560/2795329

Ext. 331-332

e-mail:

ischamyal@yahoo.com

GeographyProf. N. R. Dash

Phone: (O) 2795329Ext. 326 - 327

e-mail: n_r_dash@yahoo.com

PhysicsProf. N. L. Singh

Phone: (O) 2795339/2795329Ext. 346-347

e-mail: singhnl_msu@yahoo.com

ZoologyDr. P. C. Mankodi

Phone: (O) 2794269, 2795329Ext. 356-358

e-mail: mankodipc_zoo@msubaroda.ac.in

MicrobiologyProf. T. Bagchi

Phone: (O) 2794396/2795329Ext. 341e-mail:

mailforbagchi@yahoo.com

StatisticsProf. K. Muralidharan

Phone: (O) 2794269/2795329Ext. 351-352

e-mail:tmv_murali@yahoo.com

Computer ApplicationsProf. R. S. SrivastavaPhone: (O) 2781328

e-mail: rakeshsrivastava30@yahoo.co.in

Environmental StudiesProf. Arun Arya

Phone: (O) 2789045e-mail:

aryaarunarya@rediffmail.com

"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."