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Entrance Exam : Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) 2015

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POSTGRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST (PET) 2015 :
DURATION OF TEST AND STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER :
Important Note:
1. There shall be a separate test for each course; however, there shall be common test for certain courses (as indicated below):
Common Entrance Test Courses Covered
I M.Sc. (Geology) (under General Course) and M.Sc. in Petroleum Geosciences (Under Special Courses of Study)
II MBA in Financial Management(Under Special Courses of Study)/ MBA in Foreign Trade (Under Special Courses of Study)/ MBA in Financial Management (Risk And Insurance) (Under Special Courses of Study)

2. For such courses having common entrance test, the admission to the respective courses shall be made on the basis of merit of the candidate (in the common entrance test) and choice/ preference for course(s) given by him at the time of Counseling and his/ her eligibility for the course.
3. In case a candidate prefers to be considered for more than one course for which there are separate entrance tests, he/ she shall apply for each such course separately provided the tests are held on different dates (See schedule of Entrance Tests).
4. Mere appearance in a combined/ common entrance test does not entitle the candidate for consideration in a course(s) covered under the combined test for which he/she shall have to meet the eligibility criteria for the course(s).

The entrance test structure for different tests is given below:
(i) Acharya
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions based on graduate level of the concerned subject.

(ii) M.A. in Mass Communication
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions on Current Affairs and General Knowledge; Language Proficiency including Proficiency in English Language; Logical Quantitative and Analytical Abilities and Aptitude (inferences from percentages, tables, graphs, etc.). However, the admission to the course will be on the basis of a composite merit comprising of marks in the entrance test, group discussion, oral presentation and interview (combined weightage for group discussion, oral presentation and interview shall be 20% of the total marks of the written test i.e., 90 marks with each of the said components carrying an equal weightage of 30 marks). The number of candidates, in order of merit, to be called for interview and group discussion etc. shall be decided by the Admission Committee.

(iii) M.Lib.I.Sc. (Master of Library & Information Science)
There shall be one Paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions. These questions shall be based on General Awareness, Analytical, Quantitative and Verbal Abilities and Aptitude. The questions will be from diverse areas of experience varying from the activities of daily life to broad categories of academic interest such as Science, Social Studies and Humanities, etc. The standard will be that of Bachelor?s Degree (under at least 10+2+3 pattern).

(iv) M.A. in Manuscriptology & Paleography
There shall be one Paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions. These questions shall be based on General Awareness, Analytical, Quantitative and Verbal Abilities and Aptitude. The questions will be from diverse areas of experience varying from the activities of daily life to broad categories of academic interest such as Languages, Linguistics, History, AIHC, Philosophy, History of Arts, etc. The standard will be that of Bachelor’s Degree (under at least 10+2+3 pattern).

(v) M. P. Ed. (Master of Physical Education)
There shall be (a) one theory paper of 90 minutes duration carrying 300 marks containing 100 multiple-choice questions based on Principles of Physical Education and Educational Psychology, Organisation, Methods, Materials and Supervision in Physical Education, Principles of Coaching and Officiating, Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Care of Athletic Injuries and Health Education, Recreation Camping and History of Physical Education (organized at all the centres fixed by the University) and (b) Physical fitness test (modified AAHPER fitness test) of 300 marks conducted by External Examiners appointed by Controller of Examinations., at Department of Physical Education, BHU at Varanasi only in the supervision of the C. E. or his representative(s).

NOTE:
1. Appearance in both Theory and Physical Fitness Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for consideration for admission.
2. The practical examinations for shortlisted candidates will be held at BHU Campus, Varanasi only.
3. The conversion formula for Physical Fitness Test will be available at the time of Test.
4. Minimum 45% marks are mandatory in Physical Fitness Test for admission. The final merit for admission will be declared only after compilation of theory and practical marks of entrance test.

(vi) M. A. (Museology)
There shall be one paper of 90 minutes duration carrying 300 marks containing 100 multiple-choice questions on AIHC & Arch. (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology), History of Art, History, Sanskrit and other allied subjects as prescribed for postgraduate examination.

(vii) M. A. Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita)
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions on General Knowledge and currents Affairs including human rights and environment consciousness; Quantitative Aptitude, Language Proficiency and basic Hindi grammar, Hindi in Constitution, Standardization of Hindi Language and Devnagari Script, Technical Hindi words used in media, English – Hindi Translation of words/terms generally used in official Correspondence; A brief history of Hindi Journalism.

(viii) Master of Tourism and Travel Management (Under Special Courses of Study)
There shall be one paper of 90 minutes duration carrying 300 marks containing 100 multiple-choice questions related to English Language, Mathematics, Reasoning, Current Affair, Social and Cultural History, History, Art History, Tourist sites and Destinations, Sports, Film, Music & Dance. However, the admission to the course will be on the basis of a composite merit comprising of marks in the entrance test, group discussion and interview (combined weightage for group discussion and interview shall be 20% of the total marks of the written test i.e., 60 marks). The number of the candidates, in order of the merit, to be called for interview and group discussion shall be decided by the Admission Committee.

(ix) M.A. in Social Work (Under Special Courses of Study)
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 300 marks containing 100 multiple choice question based on general knowledge, Aptitude and Reasoning, Basic knowledge of Research Methodology, English Comprehension, Indian Social Problem and their remedies, awareness to NGOs, Nature and Dynamics of Socio-Economic Development, Policy and Planning, Areas of Social Work etc. However, the admission to the course will be on the basis of a composite merit comprising of marks in the entrance test, group discussion and interview (combined weightage for group discussion and interview shall be 20% of the total marks of the written test i.e. 60 marks). The number of the candidates, in order of the merit, to be called for interview and group discussion shall be decided by the admission committee.

(x) M.A. in Public Administration (Under Special Courses of Study)
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 300 marks containing 100 multiple choice questions based on general knowledge, Public Administration, Public and Private Administration, New Public Administration, Ecology of Public Administration, Bases and Theories of Organization, Management, Bureaucracy, Budget, Planning, Delegated Legislation and Deferent modes of Control over Administration.

(xi) All M.A. [other than mentioned above in (ii to x)]
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions based on graduate level of the concerned subject.

(xii) M. Sc. in Health Statistics
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of 150 questions, 125 MCQs will be from the course content of Statistics taught at under graduate level and remaining 25 will be based on statistical techniques application in life sciences.

(xiii) M. Sc. in Bioinformatics
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) carrying 450 marks. It will be divided into two sections: Section A will have 30 MCQs (of 90 marks total) on Mathematics and Statistics (at 10 + 2 level) and Computer Science at elementary level. Section B will be of 360 marks and will comprise of 40 MCQs each from Biology, Chemistry and Physics (UG level). A candidate is required to answer questions from both the sections A & B.

(xiv) M.Sc. in Molecular & Human Genetics
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple choice questions based on Physical Sciences (Physics – Sr. Secondary level, Chemistry- B.Sc level), Biology (B.Sc level), Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology ( B.Sc level).

(xv) M.A./M.Sc.(Maths, Statistics), M.Sc.(Physics, Chemistry), M.Sc. (Tech.)- Geophysics, M.Com.
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions based on graduate level of the concerned subject. However for M. Sc. (Tech.), Geophysics the questions will be from Physics and Mathematics (in equal proportions) of graduate level.

(xvi) M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology (Under Special Courses of Study)
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes carrying 450 marks. The paper shall contain 150 multiple-choice questions of graduate level on (A) Biology; (B) Chemistry and (C) Microbiology.

(xvii) M.Sc. in Environmental Science (Under Special Courses of Study)
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes, comprising Section A and B, carrying 360 marks and based on multiple-choice graduate level questions. The candidate shall have to attempt both Section A and Section B. Section A will have 30 questions from Basic Environmental Science and 60 questions from Chemistry. Section B will have three sub-sections, namely-Life Sciences, Physics and Geology with 30 questions in each sub-section. The candidate has to select only one of the three sub-sections of Section-B for answering questions.

(xviii) Common test for M. Sc. Geology and M.Sc. in Petroleum Geosciences (Special Courses of Study) There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions based on graduate level of the concerned subject.

(xix) All M.Sc. [other than mentioned above in (xii to xviii)]
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions based on graduate level of the concerned subject.

(xx) MCA
There shall be one paper of 150 minutes duration carrying 450 marks containing 150 multiple-choice questions on Mathematical Aptitude (about 100 questions), and Analytical and Logical Reasoning (about 50 questions). Mathematical Aptitude Test Areas (+2 Level): Logarithms, Inequalities, Matrices and Determinants, Progressions, Binomial Expansion, Permutation and Combination, Equations (upto degree 2), Function and Relation, Complex Arithmetic, 2-D Coordinate Geometry, Basics of Calculus, Basic Concepts of Probability. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Questions will be mainly for checking logical conclusion, graphical/data interpretation, etc.