What is the pattern of entrance exam for admission to Ph.D in Life Sciences?

<p>The pattern of entrance examination for admission for Ph.D. in Life Sciences is slightly different in each university or research institution, but mostly they follow more or less this pattern :-<br><br>General Pattern<br>Mode of Examination :-<br><br>Online (Computer-Based Test) or Offline (Pen-and-paper test)<br>Duration :-<br><br>Usually spends between 2-3 hours<br>Sections :-<br><br>Part A: General Aptitude<br>Involves questions in Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, and Basic Mathematics.<br>Mainly tests analytical skills and comprehension.<br>Part B: Subject-Specific Questions<br>Core Life Sciences topics include Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Ecology.<br>Basics as well as Applications.<br>Type of Questions:<br><br>Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<br>Besides these, some have assertion-reasoning or matching type questions.<br>Marking Scheme:<br><br>Usually +2 or +4 for a correct answer, and negative marking (-1 or -0.25) for incorrect answers.<br>An Overview of the Syllabus <br>Biochemistry: Enzymes, Metabolism, Biomolecules <br>Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA structure, Replication, Transcription, Translation <br>Cell Biology: Organelles, Cell Cycle, Signal Transduction <br>Genetics: Mendelian and Molecular Genetics <br>Microbiology: Pathogenic Microbes, Immunology Basics <br>Ecology and Evolution: Biodiversity, Population Genetics <br>Biotechnology: Genetic Engineering, PCR, Bioinformatics</p>

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