FACULTY OF SCIENCE

PROSPECTUS
ADMISSION GUIDELINES
2018-19

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

VADODARA-390002, GUJARAT, INDIA

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 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 instills 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.

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 INDEX
Content Page Nos.

Courses Offered at Faculty of Science 05

Online Application Opening and Closing Dates 06

Seats available iin various courses 07

Introduction to Faculty of Science 08

Three Year Graduate Programme B. Sc. (Hons.) 09 to 18

Bachelor of Compute Applications 20

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences 23

5-Year Integrated Course: M. Sc. in Cell and Molecular Biology 25

Direct Admission to Second Year B. Sc. Programme 27

Admission to Supplementary B. Sc. Programme 28

Post Graduate Courses 29

M. Sc. In Information Technology 32

M. Sc. Environmental Science 34

Evaluation Scheme 35

Instructions to Students 36

Contact for Further Information and Details 37

Attendance Rules and Code of Conduct for Students 37

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 Faculty Administration

Dean
Prof A C Sharma
Prof G Archana
Department of Microbiology
Vice Dean
Prof H R Kataria Prof N L Singh
Department of Physics
Dean of Students
Prof Kauresh D Vachhrajani Prof V A Kalamkar
Department of Statistics
Dean of Sports
Dr RN Jadeja Prof P C Mankodi
Department of Zoology
Teachers Supervisors
Dr Rupal Shah
Dr RV Devkar

Coordinator CBCS Director, Joint / Associate Director and

Ms Bharti Pamnani Co-Ordinators
Coordinator Sir C V Raman Block Prof A C Sharma
Prof Atul Joshi Director to all High Payment Programmes

Prof Sarita Gupta, Joint Director,

Prof B Suresh, Associate Director,
Head of the Departments Cell and Molecular Biology Programme

Prof Sarita Gupta Dr Keyur Vyas, Associate Director,

Department of Biochemistry Department of Computer Applications

Prof Sandhya K Garge Dr Dipak Rathod, Associate Director,

Department of Botany Department of Environmental Studies

Prof Anjali Patel Dr Deepa Khandpal, Coordinator,

Department of Chemistry Biostatistics Programme

Prof R S Srivastava Dr Mrinalini Nair, Coordinator,

Department of Computer Applications Biotechnology Programme

Prof Arun Arya

Department of Environmental Studies

Prof Bindu Bhatt

Department of Geography

Prof L S Chamyal
Department of Geology
Mr K M Damor
Prof H R Kataria Office Superintendent
Department of Mathematics

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 Courses offered at Faculty of Science

Sr. Subject/Discipline Doctorate Post Graduate Diploma

No. Graduate
1 Biochemistry Ph. D. M. Sc.
2 Applied Biochemistry PG diploma
3 Medical Biotechnology M. Sc.
4 Cell and Molecular Biology M. Sc. B. Sc.
5 Botany Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
6 Chemistry Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
7 Computer Applications B. C. A.
8 Information Technology M. Sc.
9 Environmental Science Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
10 Geography Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
11 Geology Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
12 Applied Geology (post M. Sc.) M. Sc.
13 Petroleum Geology M. Sc.
14 Mathematics Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
15 Microbiology Ph. D. M. Sc.
16 Biotechnology Ph. D. M. Sc.
17 Physics Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
18 Statistics Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.
19 Biostatistics M. Sc.
20 Zoology Ph. D. M. Sc. B. Sc.

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 Online Application: OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
Course Opening Closing Application Written On the
date date form Fees Entrance Spot
Exam Admission
at Faculty of Science: 16-05-2018, 16-06-2018, ₹. 300.00 NOT On the Spot
B. Sc. (Hons.): Wednesday Saturday APPLICABLE admission
1. Regular Payment Programme: All from
Subjects 02-07-2018,
2. High Payment Programme: All Monday
subjects except Chemistry to
at Shri M. K. Amin Arts & Science 06-07-2018,
College & College of Commerce, Padra: Friday
B. Sc. (Hons.) At Faculty
1. Regular Payment Programme: of Science
Mathematics
2. High Payment Programme: Chemistry
Bachelor of Computer Applications 16-05-2018, 06-06-2018, ₹. 600.00 13-06-2018, 27-06-2018,
(B. C. A.) Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
5-year Integrated M. Sc. in Cell and 16-05-2018, 06-06-2018, ₹. 600.00 14-06-2018,
Molecular Biology Wednesday Wednesday Thursday
28-06-2018,
(3 yr BSC + 2 yr MSC with exit possibility
Thursday
after 3 yr)
B. Sc. Environment Studies 16-05-2018, 06-06-2018, ₹. 600.00 15-06-2018,
Wednesday Wednesday Friday
M. Sc. (All Regular Payment Programme) 16-05-2018, 06-06-2018, ₹. 700.00 13-06-2018, 25-06-2018,
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday and
M. Sc. (All Higher Payment Programme) 16-05-2018, 06-06-2018, ₹. 700.00 to 26-06-2018,
Wednesday Wednesday 18-06-2018, Tuesday
Monday
Direct Admission to S. Y. B. Sc. (Semester III 11-06-2018, 18-06-2018, ₹. 300.00 A copy of filled Form and
of B. Sc. (Hons.) for students of other Monday Monday documents to be submitted
Universities to Faculty of Science Office
(Regular Payment Programme) by 20-06-2018
B. Sc. Supplementary Programme (For B. Sc. 11-06-2018, 18-06-2018, ₹. 300.00 A copy of filled Form and
Pass out students of The M. S. University of Monday Monday documents to be submitted
Baroda Only) to Faculty of Science Office
(Regular Payment Programme) by 20-06-2018
1. At Faculty of Science, Vadodara: B. Sc. (Hons.)
a. Regular Payment Programme: Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics,
Statistics, Zoology.
b. High Payment Programme: Botany, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics,
Zoology.
2. At Shri M. K. Amin Arts & Science College and College of Commerce, Padra:
a. Regular Payment Programme: Mathematics.
b. High Payment Programme: Chemistry
3. Other Graduate High Payment Programme at Faculty of Science, Vadodara: Environment Science, 5-Year
Integrated M. Sc. in Cell and Molecular Biology and Bachelor in Computer Applications.
4. M. Sc. Regular Payment Programme: Botany, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics,
Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Applied Geology, PG Diploma in Applied Biochemistry. With the
RPP, 05 seats each in Biochemistry and Microbiology and 20 seats in Chemistry are High Payment seats.
5. M. Sc. High Payment Programme: Medical Biotechnology, Petroleum Geology, Environment Studies,
Biostatistics, Information Technology.
Only single form to be filled for subjects listed in 1 & 2
Separate forms to be filled for each subject listed in 3, 4 & 5
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 SEATS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS COURSES

Subject Regular Higher Total

Payment Payment Seats
Seats Seats
GRADUATE COURSES OFFERED
MERIT BASED ADMISSIONS
B. Sc. (Hons.) at Faculty of Science
Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, 1000 840 1840
Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
B. Sc. (Hons.): at Shri M. K. Amin Arts & Science College and College of
Commerce, Padra
Chemistry NA 120 120
Mathematics 80 NA 80
ENTRANCE EXAM BASED ADMISSIONS #
BCA NA 120 120
B. Sc. Environmental Science NA 90 90
Cell and Molecular Biology (Five year NA 30 30
Integrated Programme)
POST GRADUATE COURSES OFFERED
ENTRANCE EXAM BASED ADMISSIONS #
Applied Geology (Post M. Sc. Programme) 20 NA 20
Biochemistry 20 05 25
Biostatistics NA 30 30
Botany 30 NA 30
Cell and Molecular Biology * * *
Chemistry 45 20 65
Environment Sciences NA 40 40
Geography 30 NA 30
Geology 30 NA 30
Information Technology NA 40 40
Mathematics 96 NA 96
Medical Biotechnology NA 20 20
Microbiology 20 05 25
Petroleum Geology NA 20 20
Physics 55 NA 55
PG Diploma in Applied Biochemistry 20 NA 20
Statistics 30 NA 30
Zoology 30 NA 30

*If,after B.Sc., the number of vacancy is more than 15 seats then only the
entrance exam will be conducted for direct MSc CMB program.

FOR ENTRANCE EXAM BASED ADMISSIONS

# Student who has appeared in qualifying examination can file online
application and can appear in entrance test. Admissions are granted on the
basis of merit list of marks obtained in entrance test, however, for final
admissions; student should have minimum eligibility at qualifying exam.

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 FACULTY OF SCIENCE

India’s internationally renowned The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has blossomed from

the Baroda College which is one of the oldest centers of learning in western India. The Maharaja

Sayajirao University of Baroda is the only state university with a residential, unitary character

having English as sole medium of instruction. 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 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, but it became a reality only during the rule of His Highness Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad. The

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda came into existence on 30th April 1949. Through the

constitution of the University, all the science departments were reconstituted as Faculty of

Science. 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 Gaekwad, who had taken great pains

to improve science education.

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 THREE YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAM
IN SCIENCE
B.Sc. (Hons) PROGRAMME

This is a graduate degree programme of three years (six semesters) duration and comprises of 144
Credits. Each year will be divided into two semesters.

CREDIT SYSTEM

A student of B. Sc. (Hons.) Programme, under Choice Based Credit System, is required to choose three
types of courses viz., Core (Principal and Subsidiary) courses, Elective courses and Foundation courses.
Core (Principal) subject is the subject in which the student will be awarded B. Sc. (Hons.) degree after
successfully earning 144 Credits. A theory course requiring instructions of 1 hour per week per semester is
considered as ONE CREDIT theory course. In case of practical course, ONE CREDIT requires 2 hours’
laboratory teaching per week per semester.

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Semester Core courses Elective Foundation Total

Principal Subsidiary
I 8 8 4 4 24
II 8 8 4 4 24
III 8 8 4 4 24
IV 8 8 4 4 24
V 20 0 2 2 24
VI 24 0 0 0 24
Total 76 32 18 18 144
Grand Total 108 18 18 144

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. The 12th Standard theory marks of three science subject only (Theory marks without
English and Computer subjects) will be considered for eligibility.
2. A candidate should have passed the qualifying examination with A (Mathematics), B (Biology) or
AB (Mathematics and Biology) group from the Gujaklp rat Higher Secondary Examination
Board(GHSEB) or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (from India or from other
country covered under Indian CBSE program) or the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination
(ISC), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or an equivalent board.
3. A candidate who has passed the qualifying examination after appearing in the supplementary
examination conducted by the GHSEB shall also be eligible for admission in the current academic
year based on availability of seats. Their admission will be scheduled separately after their results are
declared. Admission dates will be declared on the University website and in the newspapers.
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4. For students of AB group, if they are desirous to take admission to A group subjects, they should fill
up Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics theory marks in the application and those who are desirous
to take admission to B group subjects should fill up Biology, Chemistry and Physics theory marks in
the application. Marks of Computer subject as one of the three subjects is NOT accepted.
4. Minimum Eligibility marks for students of different categories (three science subjects theory):

Region General SC/ ST# SEBC@ Physically

Handicapped**
Vadodara District 40% PASS 35% 37%
Other Districts of Gujarat 50% PASS 45% 47%
Other States and Union Territories 60% PASS ----- 57%
#, @, ** See details in Instructions to students

5. Government of Gujarat rules for the reservation quota will be observed in admission for SC/ ST/
SEBC/ Physically Handicapped/ Defence person/Sports person etc.
6. Allocation of seats for the students from Vadodara district, other districts of Gujarat and from other
states of India will be as per the University rules.
7. In case of students with second or more attempts, 2% marks per attempt will be deducted from
three science subjects theory marks. Thus, final marks after any such deductions should be
considered for eligibility.
8. Those students who have passed 12th std. before May 2018 should produce an affidavit by a
notary stating actual reasons of their gap and whether they were enrolled in any course/ programme
in this or any other university. The affidavit should be attached with the application at the time of
On the Spot Admission. If the student had taken admission at any other University/ Institute, then
she/he should submit Migration/ Transfer Certificate then only their admission will be confirmed.
9. There will be NO DEDUCTIONS FOR GAP. Only the Students with a gap of maximum
two years (passed 12th Standard in May 2016 or thereafter) are eligible for admission.
10. There will be NO requirement for minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in case
of scheduled castes (SC) and scheduled tribes (ST) students. However, SC and ST students should
have passed the qualifying examination.
11. The Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) students of Gujarat state only will be
considered in this category. They must produce non creamy layer certificate from competent
authority of Government of Gujarat.
12. If it is not mentioned in the certificate of SC and ST students of other than Gujarat state that
their caste/ tribe is recognized under SC/ ST category in Gujarat also then they should produce
a certificate, at the time of admission, from competent authority of Government of Gujarat
stating that the caste/ tribe is recognized under SC/ ST category in Gujarat also.

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 ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR COURSES WITH ENTRANCE EXAM

5 Year Integrated MSc in Cell and Molecular Biology

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Computer Applications
The student should remain present at the venue at least half an hour before the commencement of
ENTRANCE TEST & for ON THE SPOT ADMISSION for necessary instructions and information.

Program for the GRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST

Admission Mode: All India Level Written Entrance Test

Day and 10.00 am 2.00 pm

Date Subject Subject
Wednesday Bachelor of Computer
13-06-2018 Applications (BCA)
Thursday 5 year integrated MSc in Cell and
14-06-2018 Molecular Biology (CMB)
Friday Bachelor of Environmental
15-06-2018 Sciences (BSc Env)

Eligibility to appear for entrance examination:

For CMB course, a general category student with minimum 60% and a reserved category student
with minimum 55% marks in three science theory subjects.

For BSc (Hons) Environmental Science course, any category student, Passed 10+2 / equivalent
Exam from GHSEB/CBSE/ICSE/NIOS/Others from Science stream with English as one of the
subjects.

For BCA, Passed 10 +2 / equivalent Exam from GHSEB/CBSE/ICSE/NIOS/Others from General

stream or Science stream with English as one of the subjects.

For further detailed information about these courses please download

the prospectus of specific course in which you are applying.

After the Entrance Exam, the list of pass students, their merit number and
the list of students eligible to appear for On the Spot Admission will be
declared and displayed in the Department and on the University website

Students should Report for ON the Spot Admission for above three subjects:
Wednesday Computer Applications (BCA)
27-06-2017
Compute Applications
Cell and Molecular Biology (BSc) 5 year 09.00 am
Building, Faculty of
Thursday integrated MSc onwards
Science
28-06-2017 Environmental Sciences (BSc)

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 MERIT BASED ADMISSION PROCEDURE
FOR OTHER GRADUATE COURSES 2018-21
For Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics & Zoology

In these subjects ON THE SPOT ADMISSIONS are granted to eligible candidates

Program for On the Spot Admission to BSC (Hons) 2018-21

th
Admission Mode: Merit of the result of qualifying examination (12 Std)
Three Science Subject Theory Marks

Day and Reporting Merit Number Eligibility: Category

Date Time and place wise from
where passed HSC
9.00 am 001 to 200 Eligibility for students
Monday
11.00 am 201 to 350 from Vadodara district:
02-07-2018
2.00 pm 351 to 500 GEN: 40%
9.00 am 501 to 700 SEBC: 35%
Tuesday SC & ST: 12th Pass
11.00 am 701 to 850
03-07-2018
2.00 pm 851 to 1000
9.00 am 1001 to 1150
Wednesday Eligibility for students
11.00 am 1151 to 1300
04-07-2018 from other districts of
2.00 pm 1301 to 1400
9.00 am 1401 to 1550 Gujarat:
Thursday GEN: 50%
11.00 am 1551 to 1700
05-07-2018 SEBC: 45%
2.00 pm 1701 to 1800
SC & ST: 12th Pass
9.00 am 1801 to 1950
Friday
11.00 am 1951 to 2100
06-07-2018
2.00 pm 2101 to 2200 Eligibility for students
Saturday 9.00 am 2201 to 2350 from outside Gujarat:
07-07-2018 11.00 am 2351 to 2500 GEN: 60%
SC & ST: 12th Pass

SC: Schedule Caste, ST: Schedule Tribe, SEBC: Socially and Economically Backward
Class, GEN: General
If the student remains absent as per the schedule, her/his admission will then be
considered as per the seat availability on the day when they report for admission
1. Students can initiate form filling process however, should incorporate required marks after the
declaration of results and then only SUBMIT form. Please visit The M S university of Baroda
website for details about last date of submitting the online forms and the application form fees.
2. Counselling/ guidance will be available to the candidates before and on the day of admission.
The students and parents are encouraged to consult Heads/ teachers of various departments
beforehand for further details. Please see website for contact details.
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3. On the basis of their subject group in H.S.C. (i.e. A, B or AB) candidate has to select three types
of courses namely: a) Core (Principal and Subsidiary), b) Elective and c) Foundation.
4. Core courses are selected in the form of Core (Principal Subject) and Core (Subsidiary). Core
(Principal) is the subject in which the B.Sc. (Hons) degree will be awarded.
5. Core (Subsidiary) is an allied subject which student will learn for first four semesters.
6. Candidate is also required to select one Elective course of 4 Credits and 2 Foundation courses of 2
Credits each per semester till fourth semester (refer Tables 1 and 2).
7. Allotment will be based on the availability of the seats in the respective subject/course purely on
merit of the result of qualifying examination.
8. Candidate has to take new foundation courses from the pool in each Semester.
9. The admission to the course is PURELY TEMPORARY and subjected to various scrutiny till
the unique Permanent Registration Number (PRN) of the candidate is generated.
10. If the information provided by the candidate is incorrect or if any unfair practice is followed
or the candidate is unable to submit any of the required certificates in the stipulated time
period, his/ her admission is liable to cancellation.
SUBJECT SELECTION

A student will choose Core (Principal and Subsidiary) subjects from possible combinations listed in Tables
1 & 2. Course selections should be in such a way that none of the subject of course is repeated in
whole selection. For example:

Group ‘A’ subjects:

 Students who take Physics or Statistics as core (Principal) Subject can opt ONLY Mathematics as
core (Subsidiary) subject.
Group ‘B’ Subjects:

 Students who take Physics as core (Principal) Subject can opt ONLY Mathematics as Elective subject.
Group ‘AB’ Subjects:

 Student can opt for any of the core (Principal and Subsidiary) subjects as per the table.
CHANGE OF SUBJECT

 Interchange between Principal and Subsidiary subjects is permissible at the beginning of the
3rd semester, provided the seats are available at the end of 2nd semester.
 Biochemistry / Microbiology will be offered as elective courses to Chemistry / Botany / Zoology core
(Prin.) subject students in 3rd and 4th semester only to limited students on the basis of 1st and 2nd
semester core credit points.

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 B. Sc. (Hons.) Number of seats available in Regular and Higher Payment Programmes
Sr. No. SUBJECT Faculty of Science MK Amin College,
Campus Padra Campus
Regular Higher Regular Higher
Payment Payment Payment Payment
Programme Programme Programme Programme
1 Botany 120 120 NA NA
2 Chemistry 120 NA NA 120
3 Geography 120 120 NA NA
4 Geology 120 120 NA NA
5 Mathematics 160 120 80 NA
6 Physics 120 120 NA NA
7 Statistics 120 120 NA NA
8 Zoology 120 120 NA NA
Total 1000 840 080 120

Grand Total 1840 200

1. The admissions to Regular Payment Programme in BSC Mathematics and to Higher

Payment Programme in BSC Chemistry at Shri M. K. Amin Arts and Science College
and College of Commerce, Padra will be simultaneous with other BSC admissions at
Faculty of Science.
2. Following subject groups will be offered at Padra College Campus:
a. ‘A’ Group: (Regular Payment Programme)
i. Principal: Mathematics, Subsidiary: Statistics and Elective: Economics
b. ‘A’ Group: (Higher Payment Programme)
i. Principal Chemistry, Subsidiary: Mathematics and Elective: Physics
ii. Principal Chemistry, Subsidiary: Physics and Elective: Mathematics
c. ‘B’ Group: (Higher Payment Programme)
i. Principal Chemistry, Subsidiary: Zoology and Elective: Botany
ii. Principal Chemistry, Subsidiary: Botany and Elective: Zoology

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 Table 1: Courses Offered in A group or AB group (with Mathematics) subjects:

Core Subjects Elective Foundation

Principal Subsidiary Any one subject Any combination of two courses of 2
(any one Subject) (any one Subject) 4 Credits Credits each, total 4 Credits
8 Credits 8 Credits
Chemistry Geography Physics
Geology Mathematics
Mathematics Statistics Semester I
Physics
Statistics i. Disaster Management and
Geography Chemistry Chemistry ii. Foundation in Management
Geology Physics
Mathematics Mathematics OR
Physics Statistics
i. Radiation Physics and
Geology Chemistry Chemistry ii. Physical Education
Geography Physics
Mathematics Mathematics
Physics Statistics
Mathematics Chemistry Chemistry
Physics Economics
Statistics Physics
Statistics
Physics Mathematics Chemistry
Geology
Semester II
Geography
i. Communication skill and
Statistics
ii. Environmental Science
Statistics Mathematics Chemistry
Economics
Physics

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 Table 2: Courses Offered in B group or AB group (with Biology) subjects:

Core Subjects Elective Foundation

Principal Subsidiary Any one subject Any combination of two
(any one Subject) (any one Subject) 4 Credits courses of 2 Credits each, total
8 Credits 8 Credits 4 Credits
Botany Chemistry Chemistry
Geography Geography
Geology Geology
Physics Zoology
Zoology Semester I
Chemistry Botany Botany
Geography Geology i. Communication skill and
Geology Physics ii. Environmental Science
Physics Zoology
Zoology
Geography Botany Botany
Chemistry Chemistry
Geology Geology
Zoology Zoology
Geology Botany Botany
Semester II
Chemistry Chemistry
Physics Physics j. Disaster Management and
ii. Foundation in Management
Zoology Zoology
Physics Botany Mathematics
OR
Chemistry
Geology
j. Radiation Physics and
Zoology
iii. Physical Education
Zoology Botany Botany
Chemistry Chemistry
Geography Geography
Geology Geology
Physics Physics

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FIRST YEAR GRADUATE COURSE
BOTANY GEOGRAPHY
FSBSC-I FSBSC-I
Principal Principal
Plant Kingdom-I – (2 Cr) Lithosphere – (3 Cr)
Plant Kingdom-II – (3 Cr) Introduction to Biogeography – (3 Cr)
Practical – (3 Cr) Elements of Map Making – (2 Cr)
Subsidiary Subsidiary
Plant Kingdom-I – (2 Cr) Lithosphere – (3 Cr)
Plant Kingdom-II – (3 Cr) Introduction to Biogeography – (3 Cr)
Practical – (3 Cr) Elements of Map Making – (2 Cr)
Elective Elective
Introduction to Botany-I - (4 Cr) Physical Geography ((2 Cr))
SSBSC-I Physical Geography of India – (2 Cr)
Principal SSBSC-I
Angiosperm Morphology and Taxonomy –(2 Cr) Principal
Cell Biology – (3 Cr) Hydrosphere and Atmosphere – (3 Cr)
Practical – (3 Cr) Biogeography of India – (3 Cr)
Subsidiary Statistical Methods & Surveying – (2 Cr)
Angiosperm Morphology and Taxonomy –(2 Cr) Subsidiary
Cell Biology – (3 Cr) Hydrosphere and Atmosphere – (3 Cr)
Practical – (3 Cr) Biogeography of India – (3 Cr)
Elective Statistical Methods & Surveying – (2 Cr)
Introduction to Botany-II - (4 Cr) Elective
Human Geography ((2 Cr))
CHEMISTRY Geography of Gujarat – (2 Cr)
FSBSC-I
Principal GEOLOGY
Chemistry-I – (3 Cr) FSBSC-I
Chemistry-II – (2 Cr) Principal
Practical – (3 Cr) General Geology – I ((3 Cr))
Subsidiary General Geology – II – (2 Cr)
Chemistry-I – (3 Cr) Geological Material Lab – (3 Cr)
Chemistry-II – (2 Cr) Subsidiary
Practical – (3 Cr) General Geology – I ((3 Cr))
Elective General Geology – II – (2 Cr)
Chemistry Theory-I - (4 Cr) Geological Material Lab – (3 Cr)
SSBSC-I Elective
Principal Planetary Geology ((2 Cr))
Chemistry-III – (3 Cr) World of Minerals ((2 Cr))
Chemistry-IV – (2 Cr) SSBSC-I
Practical – (3 Cr) Principal
Subsidiary Geomorphology – (2 Cr)
Chemistry-III – (3 Cr) Mineralogy – (3 Cr)
Chemistry-IV – (2 Cr) Geomorphology and Mineralogy Lab – (3 Cr)
Practical – (3 Cr) Subsidiary
Elective Geomorphology – (2 Cr)
Chemistry Theory-II - (4 Cr) Mineralogy – (3 Cr)
Geomorphology and Mineralogy Lab – (3 Cr)
Elective
Science of rocks – (2 Cr)
Geological Monuments – (2 Cr)

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 MATHEMATICS
FSBSC-I STATISTICS
Principal FSBSC-I
Matrices – (2 Cr) Principal
Algebra and Number Theory – (3 Cr) Descriptive Statistics – (3 Cr)
Calculus – (3 Cr) Statistical Methods– (3 Cr)
Subsidiary Statistics Practical-I– (2 Cr)
Matrices – (2 Cr) Subsidiary
Algebra and Number Theory – (3 Cr) Descriptive Statistics – (3 Cr)
Calculus – (3 Cr) Statistical Methods– (3 Cr)
Elective Statistics Practical-I– (2 Cr)
Matrices – (2 Cr) Elective
Differential and Integral Calculus – (2 Cr) Elementary Statistics-I– (2 Cr)
SSBSC-I Elementary Statistics-II– (2 Cr)
Principal SSBSC-I
Differential Equations – (2 Cr) Principal
Abstract Algebra-I – (3 Cr) Statistical Methods– (3 Cr)
Geometry – (3 Cr) Probability Distribution– (3 Cr)
Subsidiary Statistics Practical-II– (2 Cr)
Differential Equations – (2 Cr) Subsidiary
Abstract Algebra-I – (3 Cr) Statistical Methods– (3 Cr)
Geometry – (3 Cr) Probability Distribution– (3 Cr)
Elective Statistics Practical-II– (2 Cr)
Differential Equations and Its Applications – (2 Cr) Elective
Geometry – (2 Cr) Basics of Probability Theory– (2 Cr)
Random Variables and Discrete Probability
PHYSICS Distributions– (2 Cr)
FSBSC-I
Principal ZOOLOGY
Mechanics – (3 Cr) FSBSC-I
Heat and Thermodynamics– (2 Cr) Principal
Physics Practical – I –(3 Cr) Non Chordate-I (3 Cr)
Subsidiary Chordate- I – 2Cr
Mechanics – (3 Cr) Practical – (3 Cr)
Heat and Thermodynamics – (2 Cr) Subsidiary
Physics Practical – I – (3 Cr) Non Chordate-I (3 Cr)
Elective Chordate- I – 2Cr
Thermodynamics & New Materials – (2 Cr) Practical – (3 Cr)
Ultrasonic & Fibre Communication – (2 Cr) Elective
Physics Lab Course-I – (2 Cr) Non Chordate-I - (2 Cr)
SSBSC-I Chordate- I – 2Cr
Principal SSBSC-I
Optics -1 and Waves – (2 Cr) Principal
Electricity and Magnetism– (3 Cr) Non Chordate-I (3 Cr)
Physics Practical-II – (3 Cr) Chordate- II – 2Cr
Subsidiary Practical – (3 Cr)
Optics -1 and Waves – (2 Cr) Subsidiary
Electricity and Magnetism – (3 Cr) Non Chordate-I (3 Cr)
Physics Practical-II – (3 Cr) Chordate- II – 2Cr
Elective Practical – (3 Cr)
Electronics – (2 Cr) Elective
Modern Physics – (2 Cr) Non Chordate-I (2 Cr)
Physics Lab Course-II – (2 Cr) Chordate- II – 2Cr

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 Nature of India’s Environment-I - (3 Cr)
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Practical: Geoscience - (2 Cr)
FSBSC-I Practical: Biology - (2 Cr)
Diversity of Living Systems – (4 Cr) Practical: Chemistry - (2 Cr)
Evolution and Ecology – (4 Cr) Field Work and Industrial visit (2 Cr)
Physics for Biologists-I– (2 Cr)
Physical Chemistry – (2 Cr)
Practical: Physics, Botany, Zoology, Physical
Chemistry – 8 Cr
Biology for Non-Biologists or Mathematics for
Biologists – (2 Cr)
French-I – (2 Cr)
SSBSC-I
Cell Biology-I – (3 Cr)
Genetics-I – (3 Cr) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Inorganic Chemistry – (2 Cr) FSBSC-I
Mathematics-I – (2 Cr) PC Database - (3 Cr)
Statistics-I – (2 Cr) Computer Organization - (2 Cr)
Practical: Inorganic Chemistry, Statistics, Genetics, Operating Systems – (2 Cr)
Cell Biology – 8 Cr Computer Programming – (3 Cr)
Communication Skills – (2 Cr) PC Software and Database Lab – (3 Cr)
Disaster Management – (2 Cr) Programming Lab (2 Cr)
Mathematical Foundations –I – (2 Cr)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Communication Skills – (2 Cr)
FSBSC-I Elective Courses - (5 Cr)
General English ((3 Cr)) SSBSC-I
PhysicalEnvironment-I - (3 Cr) Introduction to OOP (3 Cr)
Basic Plant Science-I - (3 Cr) Data Structure and Algorithms (3 Cr)
Basic Plant Science- II - (3 Cr) Database Management Systems – (2 Cr)
Basic Animal Science- I - (3 Cr) SQL – (2 Cr)
Basic Animal Science –II - (3 Cr) OOP Lab – (2 Cr)
Practical: Geoscience – (2 Cr) Data St- (1 Cr)
Practical: Botany - (2 Cr) Data Structure Lab (1 Cr)
Practical: Zoology - (2 Cr) SQL Lab – (1 Cr)
Field Work and Industrial visit - (1 Cr) HTML-I Lab
SSBSC-I Mathematical Foundations-II – (2 Cr)
Communication Skills – (3 Cr) Environmental Sciences – (2 Cr)
PhysicalEnvironment II - (3 Cr) Elective Courses - (5 Cr)
BiologicalEnvironment I - (3 Cr)
BiologicalEnvironment II - (3 Cr)
Basic of Chemistry - (3 Cr)

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 BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
PROGRAMME

Addressing the grave need of quality education in computer applications at undergraduate level in
the Country in general and Gujarat in particular, Faculty of Science introduced 3-Year
undergraduate Programme leading to Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) degree in year
2000 on a higher payment basis. In the last 16 years, since its inception, the programme has
earned a very good reputation in the state of Gujarat and is regarded as the most advanced BCA
programme in this part of the country. From year 2010 the BCA programme has been restructured
according to Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

Eligibility
A candidate fulfilling the following conditions will be considered eligible for BCA admission.
1. A candidate must have passed H.S.C. (General/ Science/ Vocational) Examination of
Gujarat State or an equivalent examination with 40% of marks in aggregate and English as
one of the subjects as a regular candidate.

2. A candidate who has passed an equivalent examination from any other examining body will
have to produce eligibility certificate from The M.S. University of Baroda during first year of
admission.
3. Candidates who have passed their HSC exam in last three years (i.e. passing out in 2015
will also be considered for admission.
4. A candidate who has appeared in H.S.C. or equivalent examination may also apply.
However, the candidate must have satisfied conditions (i) & (ii) stated above at the time of
admission.

Maximum intake
Total number of seats 120 seats
• Higher Payment General Category 96 seats
• NRI/NRI sponsored/Special Category 24 seats

The Teaching Programme

The BCA (Hons.) Programme is designed as per choice based credit system. The BCA (Hons)
degree requires minimum 144 credits to be earned. The teaching programme is divided into 6
semesters. In each semester student is required to choose three types of courses, viz. Core
courses, Elective courses, and Foundation courses, as per the details given below:

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 Semester Core & Supportive Elective Courses & Foundation Total
Theory Laboratory / Fieldwork / Projects Extension Activity Courses & Credits
Social
(Credits) (Credits) Awareness
(Credits) (Credits)
I 10 5 5 4 24
II 10 5 5 4 24
III 12 6 4 2 24
IV 12 6 4 2 24
V 14 7 3 - 24
VI - 24 - - 24
Total 58 53 21 12 144

Outline of the Course

The Programme has been designed with the help of professionals in the software industry. During
the first two semesters students will learn fundamental concepts in computer science. In
semesters 3 & 4, the students will be equipped with more specific skills in computer applications.
In each of the last three semesters, student will be required to take up a project workby
associating himself/herself with some organization, wherein he/she will undergo a practical
training. They have to prepare a dissertation report on the project work and get it approved by
project committee. Time to time syllabus is critically reviewed and necessary changes are
incorporated by experts in the field. Details of the courses taught currently are given below along
with respective credits.

Course Course
Code Semester - I Credits Code Semester - II Credits
BCA1101 PC Databases 3 BCA1201 Introduction to OOP 3
BCA1102 Computer Organization 2 BCA1202 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
BCA1103 Operating Systems 2 BCA1203 Database Management Systems 2
BCA1104 Computer Programming 3 BCA1204 SQL 2
BCA1105 PC Software and Database Lab 3 BCA1205 OOP Lab 2
BCA1106 Programming Lab 2 BCA1206 Data Structures Lab 1
BCA1107 Mathematical Foundations-I 2 BCA1207 SQL Lab 1
BCA1108 Communication Skills 2 BCA1208 HTML-I Lab 1
BCAxxxx Elective Courses# 5 BCA1209 Mathematical Foundation-II 2
BCA1210 Environmental Science 2
BCAxxxx Elective Courses# 5

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NATURE OF ENTRANCE TEST

The following will be the syllabus for the entrance test:

 The question paper of the entrance test will be in English and Gujarati languages.
Candidates will be allowed to answer in either of the languages.
 All questions will be of multiple-choice type.
 There is negative marking. Each correctly answered question carries 1 mark, and for each
wrongly answered question 0.25 marks are deducted.
 Candidates are advised to bring printed Hall ticket downloaded from the University Website
and one set of printed application form with necessary self-attested copies of documents.
 Candidates should report in the examination hall 30 minutes before the commencement of
the entrance test.
 The syllabus for the entrance test would be as follows:

Section Syllabus Marks

Aptitude Ratio-Proportion, , Trigonometry, Height & distances, 25
Area-Volume, HCF & LCM , Profit and Loss ,
Averages,Roots & Percentages,Partnerships, Simple
Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Distance

Logical Reasoning Series Completion,Coding and Decoding, Blood 25

Relation,Analogy
English Language Synonyms and Antonyms , Fill in blanks, 15
comprehension,Sentence Correction
Computer Awareness MS Office(Word , Excel, PowerPoint) , Internet Basics, 20
basics of hardware and software
General Awareness 15
Total Marks 100

Duration of the Entrance test 90 minutes

Nature of Examination Multiple Choice Questions
Questions 50 questions each carrying 2 marks

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 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONEMNTAL SCIENCE
PROGRAMME

Outline of the Course

The syllabus for the course has been designed to provide basic knowledge about the relevant
branches of Science that contribute towards the understanding of the environment and ultimately
facilitate environment management. In the first two semesters, basics of environment have been
introduced. In the third and fourth semesters, the aim is to create a more advanced level of
understanding and the role of various natural and human factors in the deterioration of
environment. Fifth semester deals with the environmental problems, the laws and policies in vogue
to protect the environment and provide an overview of the techniques for the solution of
environmental hazards. The final semester involves practical training in industries or an
organization of repute.
STANDARD OF PASSING / CLASS
1. Individual course will be a separate passing head. To pass any course a student has to earn
at least 4 Grade points in that course.
2. The candidate will not be allowed admission in 5th semester unless he/she clears all the
papers of 1st and 2nd semester.
3. In Third Year (6th Semester), a student will be required to complete a project work (12
credit). The evaluation of the project work will be done partly by the institution/ industry
where the project is conducted and partly by the internal guide. In addition, a student will
have to present a seminar on any allotted environmental issue.
4. Apart from this the student has to clear a 3 credit course in Scientific writing in the last
semester.
5. A comprehensive viva-voce of 02 credits will be conducted with the help of external
examiners, at the end of the course.

Syllabus of B.Sc. Environmental Science

1st Year B. Sc. Environmental Science

Code Semester I Credit Code Semester II Credit

ENV 1111 General English 03 ENV 1211 Communication Skills 03
ENV 1112 Physical Environment I 03 ENV 1212 Physical Environment II 03
ENV 1113 Basic Plant Science I 03 ENV 1213 Biological Environment I 03
ENV 1114 Basic Plant Science II 03 ENV 1214 Biological Environment II 03
ENV 1115 Basic Animal Science I 03 ENV 1215 Basic of Chemistry 03
ENV 1116 Basic Animal Science II 03 ENV 1216 Nature of India’s Environment-I 03
ENV 1117 Practical : Geosciences 02 ENV 1217 Practical : Geosciences 02
ENV 1118 Practical : Botany 02 ENV 1218 Practical: Biology 02
ENV 1119 Practical : Zoology 02 ENV 1219 Practical: Chemistry 02
ENV 1120 Field Work/Industrial visit 01 ENV 1220 Field Work/Industrial visit 01
Total 25 Total 25
Industrial/ Institutional Training: Students visit industries to acquaint themselves with environment
related issues, once in each semester. In 6th Semester, the students are deputed to an industrial
unit/environment related organization for practical training. Some of the organizations where practical
training is being conducted include the following:
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 • NEERI, Nagpur
• Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
• Indian Wild Life Institute, Dehradun
• Indian Oil Corporation, Vadodara
• Reliance Industries Limited, Vadodara
• CEPT, Ahmedabad
• GEER, Gandhinagar
• Gujarat State Fertilizers Corporation (GSFC) Limited
• Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
• Alembic Limited, Vadodara
• Paramount Pollution Control Ltd., Vadodara
• Kadam Environmental Consultants, Vadodara
• CETP, Nandesari
• Novodigm Limited, (Rubamin Pharmaceuticals), Vadodara
• Transpek Industry Limited
• Transpek Silox Industries, Atladra
• ONGC, Mehsana and unit of ONGC Hazira plant
• Bayers Crop Science Limited, Ankleshwar
• Space Application center (SAC) ISRO Ahmedabad
• Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan
• Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation, Ahmedabad
• Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation, Vadodara
• Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Vadodara
• Central Pollution Control Board, West Zone Office, Vadodara

Syllabus for Entrance Test

Questions (Objective type) will be based on
A. General English: 20
B. General Knowledge: 20
C. Science: 60__
Total: 100

A. Questions on General English will include spellings of certain words, antonyms, synonyms, idioms,
change of tense, parts of speech, answering questions based on given paragraph etc.
B. General knowledge questions will be based on History, Geography, Nutrition, Nature, Wildlife, Political
Science, Freedom struggle, sports and Current affairs etc.
C. Science questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology up to 12th standard. Few questions
may be of Mathematics, M icrobiology and Environmental Science.

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 5-YEAR INTEGRATED M. Sc. PROGRAMME
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Highlight of the Programme

In recent times the world is witnessing the growth of modern biology and its potential
applications. In this realm of Molecular and Cell Biology, the mysteries of life processes have been
unravelled and all branches of biology have been unified. Achievements in Research and Teaching
at Faculty of Science, M. S. University of Baroda have been recognized by Department of Science
and Technology (DST) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and the faculty has been awarded
PURSE and ILSPARE grants. As part of continuing to impart cutting edgeeducation relevant to
current times, a 5-Year Integrated M. Sc. in Cell and Molecular Biology program has been
introduced from 2012 with a special emphasis on integrated and interdisciplinary approach.

Basic theme of the 5 Year Integrated M. Sc. (Cell and Molecular Biology) program is-
a. To facilitate interdisciplinary approach and encourage specialization in frontier areas of
Modern Biology.
b. This program will offer challenging and novel opportunity in life sciences to bright young
students and motivate them to pursue research.
c. Program will be conducted in collaboration with the scientists from NCBS-TIFR Bangalore-
Mumbai and IISER-Pune.
d. Meritorious students will get an opportunity to do summer training and dissertation at these
premier institutes. Teaching will also be conducted by visiting faculties from the above
institutes and abroad apart from experienced teachers from the Science Faculty.

Course Structure:

This program will follow Choice Based Credit System. In the beginning, the courses are
designed to cater the differences in the background of students in Mathematics and Biology
and in the later years with specialization in frontier areas.
Semester I Credits Semester II Credits
Diversity of Living Systems 4 Cell Biology I 3
Evolution and Ecology 4 Genetics I 3
Physics for Biologists I 2 Inorganic Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry 2 MathematicsI 2
Foundation Course II - Biology for Non- 2 Statistics I 2
Biologists /Mathematics for Biologists
Practical: 2 credits - Physics, 2 credits - 8 Practical: 2 credits - Inorganic 8
Botany, 2 credits –Zoology,2 credits - Chemistry, 2 credits - Statistics, 2
Physical Chemistry (3-hour lab +1 hour credits - Genetics, 2 credits - Cell
tutorial.) Biology. (3 hour lab+1 hour tutorial)
Foundation Course I - Communication Foundation Course III– Soft skills 2
skills /Any foreign language 2 Foundation Course IV – Disaster 2
Management
Total 24 Total 24

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Eligibility Criteria:

1. Candidates must have passed Gujarat H.S.C./CBSE/ICSE Examination (10+2) or equivalent Board
examination from the Science stream with English as one of the subjects during the years 2016,
2017 or 2018.
2. A candidate who has passed an equivalent examination from any other examining body will have
to obtain eligibility certificate from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (University
Head Office. Opp. Food and Drugs Laboratory, Vadodara).
5. 60% marks for general category and 55% for SC/ST/SEBC/PD category in theory papers
pertaining to science (i.e. PCM/PCB/PCMB) (or equivalent grade) in Class XII (or equivalent)
examination, from any recognized Board in India. Where only grade is available, a certificate
from the Board specifying equivalent percentage marks will be required.

Number of Seats:

There are 30 seats for the course with Exit facility after Semester VI with a B. Sc. (Cell and
Molecular Biology) degree. If the number of students at Semester VII is less than 15 then there
will be a provision for admission at VII semester with an Entrance Examination. However, the
degree will be M. Sc. (Cell and Molecular Biology). Students with BSC degree in any of the life
science related subjects are eligible for admission to the Semester VII of M.Sc. (Cell and
Molecular Biology) programme after clearing entrance exam.

Admission Procedure:

Students will be selected on the basis of All India Level Entrance Examination conducted by M S
University. Baroda. Entrance exam will be conducted based on 11th-12th standard syllabus with multiple
choice questions along with negative marking.

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 DIRECT ADMISSION TO
SECOND YEAR B. Sc. PROGRAMME

Transfer of candidate from other institutions to B.Sc. (Hons.) program

B. Sc. (Hons.) is an undergraduate degree program of three years (six semesters) duration and
comprises of 144 credits. Each year will be divided into two semesters.
The admission in B.Sc. (Hons) program by transfer from other institutions will be granted in
Second Year of B. Sc. (Third Semester) as per following terms and conditions.
i. Admission in B.Sc. (Hons) program through transfer will be given on merit basis only at
Semester III level.
ii. Only those candidates who have fully passed first year/ first two semesters with
50% aggregate marks or have equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply for admission
through transfer. They have studied under CBCS system.
iii. The Credit Transfer Board constituted by The Dean, Faculty of Science will decide the
number of credits that can be transferred in cases of admission through transfer.
iv. After transfer of credits awarded to a candidate, there may be deficiency of credits as
compared to the credit requirement of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
The provision will be made to enable the candidates to meet the deficiency, if any. For
this purpose, following mechanism will be adopted.

a. A pool of courses will be created from which student will be required to take the
course(s) on self-study basis.
b. The course(s) that must be taken by a candidate will be decided by the Credit
Transfer Board.
c. The examination of such courses will be as per the pattern of other exams.
d. Candidate who is declared successful in the exam, her/his assigned credits will be
awarded to candidate by the system for calculation of Final CGPA for the award of
the degree.

All other rules and regulations will remain same as in case of B.Sc. (Hons) program.

Hard copy of the online filled Form and copy of documents to be

submitted to Faculty of Science Office by 20-06-2018

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 ADMISSION TO

SUPPLEMENTARY B. Sc. PROGRAMME

B. Sc. (Hons.) SUPPLEMENTARY DEGREE PROGRAM

This is a one year (two semesters) degree program comprising 48 credits. Only those
candidates who have successfully completed B.Sc. (Hons.) degree from The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda, obtaining 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade points in
the subsidiary subject (i.e. the subject in which candidate has now applied for admission) at
semester III and IV, are eligible to apply for the B.Sc. supplementary degree program.

General instructions to students for Supplementary Program

(i) A candidate can be admitted in the B.Sc. supplementary degree program only if the
‘principal subject’ in which the candidate is applying was a subsidiary subject in the B.Sc.
(Hons) degree possessed by him/ her.
(ii) The departments have to prescribe non-credit compulsory courses for the B.Sc.
supplementary degree program in order to match the curriculum of B.Sc. supplementary
degree program with that of Regular B.Sc. (Hons) program.
(iii) The performance of student in non-credit course(s) will be reflected in his/ her grade sheet/
mark-sheet. However, as these are the non-credit courses they will not be counted for the
computation of CGPA.
(iv) All other rules and regulations will remain same as in case of B.Sc. (Hons) program.
(v) Maximum 5 % seats that of Regular Payment Programme in a subject can be offered for
Supplementary B. Sc. Program.

The candidate should register with their PRN number to fill up Online
application form and submit the completed form online only.

Hard copy of the online filled Form and copy of documents to be

submitted to Faculty of Science Office by 20-06-2018

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 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
The post graduate degree programme is of four semester duration (two years) and comprises of
100 credits. The faculty offers post graduate degree programme in following subjects:
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Botany, Cell and Molecular Biology,
Chemistry, Environment Sciences, Geography, Geology, Applied Geology, Petroleum
Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medical Biotechnology,
Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and Zoology.
Post graduate Diploma program is a two semester (one year) program and offered in two subjects
Applied Biochemistry and Disaster Management.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The application form is to be filled online only. A student willing to apply for more than one subject
should select the subjects/ courses separately in online application. Such additional subjects/ courses
selection should be made with single ID only generated during the online application. However, the form
fee in case of more than one subject/ course will have to be paid separately for each course. The
students who have applied and fulfil the criteria of minimum qualifications for eligibility, given below can
appear in the entrance examination. A written Entrance Test will be conducted for deciding admission
to each diploma/ degree programme. The admissions will be strictly based on the merit of marks
obtained in written Entrance Test.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The admission is based on the merit of entrance test only. To appear in entrance test,
following eligibility criteria is to be fulfilled:

1. The eligibility criteria for admission to PG degree program: B. Sc. or an

equivalent degree (10+2+3 pattern of education) in the relevant subject from a
University recognized by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The
minimum marks/ grade points in qualifying examination shall be as follows:

i. For general category candidates

a. 50% or equivalent grade points (considering all the three years) for
candidates who have passed qualifying examination from The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda or from Universities of Gujarat or from
other states any other state of India.

ii. For SC/ST candidates

Must have passed qualifying examination. These candidates will have to
produce caste certificate from competent authority of Gujarat.

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 iii. For SEBC candidates
This is applicable to candidates from Gujarat only. There will be a
relaxation of 5% in the minimum percentage requirement in qualifying
examination. These candidates will have to produce caste certificate and
non-creamy layer certificate from competent authority.
iv. For Physically handicapped candidates
Eligibility criteria stated in (i) shall be relaxed as per University rules on the
production of necessary certificates from recognized authority.
v. For Sports Persons
Eligibility criteria stated in (i) shall be relaxed as per University rules on the
production of necessary certificates from recognized authority.
2. Candidates who have appeared for the final year of the qualifying examination
may also apply and appear in the Entrance Test. However, their admission will
be confirmed only on the production of the original marks sheet of the
qualifying examination and fulfillment of eligibility requirement, at the time of
On the Spot Admission.
M.Sc. Applied Geology Programme: This is a POST M. Sc. Programme. A
candidate must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree and Post Graduate
degree programmes in relevant subject.
M.Sc. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Medical Biotechnology Programmes: The
student must have studied relevant subject at B. Sc. or should have passed B. Sc.
Degree in any of the life sciences or chemical science subjects and must have secured
minimum eligibility marks stated above.

M.Sc. (Cell and Molecular Biology) Programme: This is actually post 12th Std five-
year integrated program with initial intake capacity of 30 seats. If after BSc, the
number of vacancy is more than 15 seats then only the entrance test will be conducted
for direct MSc program.

M. Sc. (Information Technology) Programme: A candidate must have successfully

completed a Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Applications/ Computer
Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Engineering or equivalent.

M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Programme: The entrance exam is notified and conducted

by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The eligibility is, a bachelor’s degree under
10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and
Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician
Assistant Course); OR Medicine (MBBS) OR B.D.S. with at least 55% marks. The
reservation criteria, wherever applicable, will be implemented as per the policy of each
participating University.

3. M. Sc. in Geography: Students with B.A. (Geography) are eligible for

admission to M Sc Geography.

4. M. Sc. In Physics: Students with B. Sc. (Electronics) are NOT eligible for
admission to M Sc Physics.

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 Program for the WRITTEN ENTRANCE TEST for the admission to
M.Sc. and Post B.Sc. Diploma Courses

Day and 10.00 am 2.00 pm

Date
Subject Subject

Wednesday Microbiology Biochemistry & Medical

13-06-2018 Biotechnology
Geology Petroleum Geology
Statistics Geography
Physics

Thursday Botany Appl. Geology

14-06-2018 Information Technology Environmental Sciences
Zoology

Friday Biostatistics Chemistry

15-06-2018 PG Diploma in Appl.
Biochemistry

Monday Mathematics
18-06-2018

The marks obtained by each students and the list (in order of merit) of those students
who are found eligible to appear for ON THE SPOT ADMISSION will be
declared / displayed on notice boards of concern department & the faculty
and will also be displayed on the University website.

Programme for ON THE SPOT ADMISSION to the M.Sc. and

Post B.Sc. Diploma Courses
Venue: Computer Applications Building, Faculty of Science

Day and 10.00 am 2.00 pm

Date Subject Subject
Monday Microbiology Geology
25-06-2018 Biochemistry Applied Geology
Med Biotech Petroleum Geology
PG Diploma Appl. Biochemistry Geography

Tuesday Chemistry Physics

26-06-2018 Botany Environmental Sciences
Zoology Statistics
Information Technology Biostatistics
Mathematics

The student should remain present at the venue at least half an hour before the
commencement of ENTRANCE TEST & for ON THE SPOT ADMISSION for necessary
instructions and information.

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 M. Sc. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

A new professional course M.Sc. (IT) is being introduced from academic session 2017 onwards to provide
a concrete foundation to the students when they put their feet into the global IT world and meet the future
technological challenges. Our vision is to produce core IT professionals who are groomed to
integrate all the roles and responsibilities of IT department in any industry/firm.

SALIENT FEATURES OF M.Sc. IT

 It has a very rich content of syllabus which imparts a very good exposure of cutting edge technologies to
the students so that they can pursue their career in corporate sector, .Govt. and semi govt. organizations,
teaching, research and PhD.

 Teaching methods for the program will be a combination of conceptual lectures, case study analysis and
Practical with hands on projects.

 Continuous updating of the curriculum which is relevant to the current scenario and cater to the need of
global IT business development.

 M.Sc. IT is A widely accepted course for:

 Government Jobs
 Jobs in public and private sector companies
 Bank jobs
 Career in education/ teaching
 Research and Development sector
 IT Technical Assistant

 Many trending and unique courses are included in our programme like:
 E- Commerce
 Cyber Forensics
 Big Data
 Cloud Computing
 Mobile Application Development for Android
 ERP

ELIGIBILITY

A candidate fulfilling following conditions will be considered eligible for admission to M.Sc. in Information
Technology Programme:
 Students from the discipline of B.C.A., B.Sc. in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Computer
Applications/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Bioinformatics/ Information Science/Information Systems/ Electronics.
 BE in Information Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Engineering/ Electronics and
communication Engineering.
 Any graduate with PGDCA (Regular).
 Minimum 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination.

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MAXIMUM INTAKE
Total number of seats : 40 seats

Course Structure of M.Sc. (IT) Programme

Semester 1 T L Semester 2 T L
Information Technologies 3 Networks and Switching 2 1
Information Systems 3 2 Platform Technologies 2 1
Digital Communications & Networking 3 2 SMAC (Social Mobile Analytics & Cloud) 4 2
Web Technologies 3 2 Introduction to data analysis 3 2
Programming in Java/ .net 3 2 E-Commerce 3 1
Finance and Accounting 2 Elective # 2 1
17 8 16 8
Total 25 Total 24

NATURE OF ENTRANCE TEST

Written test
The following will be the syllabus for the entrance test:

Mathematical foundations, Computer Oriented Numerical Methods, Operations Research, Computer Programming,
Object Oriented Concepts, Data and File Structures, Software Engineering, Computer Organization, Operating system
concepts, Database management systems, Networking, Network based application programming (including web
technologies).

There will be total 100 questions all of which will be of multiple-choice type.

There is negative marking. Each correctly answered question carries 1 mark, and wrongly answered question carries –
0.25 marks.

Candidates are required to bring printed Hall ticket from the University website and one set of printed application
form with necessary self-attested copies of testimonials. Hall ticket will be available only two days prior to entrance
date.

Candidate should report in the examination hall 30 minutes before the commencement of the written test.

Written Test

Duration of the Written test : 2 hours

Marks : 100

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 M. Sc. ENVIRONEMNTAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Eligibility for Admission
1. A candidate must have passed B.Sc. Environmental Science, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology,
Physics, Geography, Geology or equivalent examination from any UGC recognized
University. A candidate who has been in the subject mentioned in para ‘a’ or in
Bioscience, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Genetics or passed 10+2+3
examination from any other examining body will have to produce eligibility certificate from
The M.S. University of Baroda along with the application for admission in the first year.

2. Students without having any paper on Chemistry at Bachelors level are not eligible for
admission to this programme.

Entrance Test
 The questions will be based on General Knowledge and Science (Environmental Science,
Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Geology,
Geography etc.).
 Hundred Objective type questions will be asked.
 Each question will be of one mark and there will be no negative marking.
 If marks of 2 students are same in the test then the student having higher percentage in
Chemistry at 12th standard level will be considered for merit.
Syllabus for M.Sc. Environmental Science
First Semester
Course Code Course Name Credits

ENV 2101 The Basics of Environmental Sciences 3

ENV 2102 Ecology and Biodiversity 3
ENV 2103 Marine Ecology and Wetlands 3
ENV 2104 Environmental Toxicology and Occupational Health 3
ENV 2105 Advanced Monitoring and Analytical Techniques for 3
Environmental Sciences
ENV 2106 Practical I- Biodiversity, Ecological Studies and Toxicology 4
ENV 2107 Practical II- Environmental Monitoring and Quantitative Analysis 4
ENV 2108 Seminar and field visit 2
Total Credits 25

Second Semester
Course Code Course Name Credits
ENV 2201 Application of Biostatistics and Computer in Environmental Science 3
ENV 2202 Urban Solid Waste Handling and Management 3
ENV 2203 Water and Waste water Management 3
ENV 2204 Hazardous and Biomedical Waste Management 3
ENV 2205 Environmental Biotechnology 3
ENV 2206 Practical III- Soil and Solid Waste Analysis 4
ENV 2207 Practical IV- Water And Wastewater Analysis 4
ENV 2208 Seminar and field work 2
Total Credits 25

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 EVALUTION SCHEME

A. Theory: There will be mid-semester and end-semester examinations

1. All mid-semester exams will be conducted by respective departments. However, they will
be centrally coordinated by the faculty examination cell.
2. Mid-semester marks will have 30% weightage and will be carried forward in case of ATKT
while End-semester marks will have 70% weightage. The marks obtained in mid & end
semester examination will be taken into account for deciding the final grade of the course.
3. Examination papers will contain 40% objective questions and 60% subjective questions.

B. All Practical courses will have continuous evaluation

GRADE POINT SYSTEM
• A system comprising of 7 grade points (4 to 10) will be followed for evaluating a candidate in every
course. Both mid-semester and end-semester exams are counted for final grade points.
Grade Description Percentag Division/G Range
Points e of Marks rade
10 Outstanding 90% - 99% First / O Above 9.01 CGPA Class
9 Excellent 80% - 89% First / A 8.01 – 9.00 CGPA < 4 Fail
8 Very Good 70% - 79% First / B 7.01 – 8.00 4 = CGPA < 5 Pass Class
7 Good 60% - 69% First / C 6.01 – 7.00 5 = CGPA < 6 2nd Class
6 Fair 50% - 59% Second /D 5.01 – 6.00 6 = CGPA < 7 1St Class
5 Average 40% - 49% Pass / E 4.01 – 5.00 CGPA ≥ 7 Distinction
4–0 Dropped Below F Below 4.00
40%

Grade Point Average = ∑ (Credit X Grade Point) / Total Credits

AWARD OF CLASS
Marks-sheets of semester I to V of B. Sc. and Semester I to III of M. Sc. will simply indicate result as either
Pass or Fail or ATKT but not the class which will be indicted in the last Semester marksheet.Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed as:
CGPA = ∑ (Semester credits X GPA) / Total Semester Credits
Where Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed as
CGPA = ∑ (Semester credits X GPA) / Total Semester Credits

The sum is taken over from Sem-I to Sem-VI for B. Sc. and Sem-I to Sem-IV for M. Sc.
CRITERION FOR B. Sc. (Hons) DEGREE AWARD

For obtaining B. Sc. (Hons) degree in any subject, a candidate has to earn 144 Credits in all
during the B. Sc. Programme consisting of six semesters.

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.

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 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANTS

1. No correspondence will be entertained in the matter of admission.

2. A copy of the online submitted and duly signed application form (available from
website http://www.msubaroda.ac.in or htpp://msub.digitaluniversity.ac.in) needs to be
produced at the time of the spot admission.

3. Self-attested copies of the following certificates should be attached with the application:
i. H. S. C. (12th Science) or equivalent mark sheet
ii. School Leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate (for the proof of birth date)
iii. SC/ ST caste certificate/SEBC caste and non-creamy layer certificate /
physically handicap/ Defence person/ sports person certificate, as applicable.
4. The SC and ST students of other than Gujarat state should produce a certificate from competent
authority of Government of Gujarat if their original certificate DO NOT indicate that their caste/ Tribe
is recognised under such category in Gujarat also.
5. The students of SEBC category are required to produce non creamy layer certificate from
competent authority of Government of Gujarat.
6. The physically handicapped student should produce a recent certificate of Civil Surgeon stating
the type of disability, extent (%) of disability and state (Progressive/ non progressive) of disability.
Only those students who have minimum 40% disability are eligible to be considered for the
relaxation in eligibility criteria.
7. The sports persons who have participated at State/ National/ International level should
authenticate their certificates from the Director, Physical Education Faculty, University Pavilion, The
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. They will be granted relaxation ineligibility
criteria only if their certificates are approved and validated prior.
Note: All original documents are to be produced while securing admission; the original
documents will be RETURNED there itself once provisional admission is granted. Later on
student will have to submit original certificates for enrolment of the candidate and generation of
unique PRN.

Competent authority of Government of Gujarat for means:

For SC/ST students: ANY ONE of (a) The Collector, (b) The Prant Officer, (c) The Mamlatdar,
(d) The Mahalkari from Gujarat, (e) The Director of Social Welfare and
For SEBC students: ANY ONE of (a) The Collector, (b) The District Development Officer,
(c) The Dy. Collector/ The Asstt Collector, (d) The Dy. District Development Officer,
(e)The Mamlatdar, (f) The Taluka Development Officer, (g) The Mahalkari from Gujarat,
(h) The Director of Social Welfare, (i) The District Social Welfare Officer.

8. The admissions will be strictly based on the merit. Just fulfilling the eligibility criteria DOES NOT
GUARANTEE admission.
9. The admission to the course is PURELY TEMPORARY and subjected to various scrutiny till
the unique Permanent Registration Number of the candidate is generated.
10. If the information provided by the candidate is incorrect or if any unfair practice is followed
or the candidate is unable to submit any of the required certificates in the stipulated time
period, his/ her admission is liable to cancellation.
11. For subjects like Botany, Environment Science, Geography, Geology and Zoology FIELD
VISITS are COMPULSORY. The field visit duration in B. Sc. Sem V/ Sem VI and in M. Sc. is
generally 5-15 days.
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 CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Zoology
Prof. P. C. Mankodi
Botany Ph: 2794269 /2795329Ext. 356-357
Prof. Sandya Kiran Garge E-mail:mankodipc_zoo@msubaroda.ac.in
Ph: 2791891/ 2795329Ext. 316-317 5 Year Integrated Course in
E-mail: gsandhyak@satyam.net.in Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry Prof. Sarita Gupta
Prof. Anjali U Patel Ph: (O) 2795594/ 2795329
Ph:(O) 2795552/2795329Ext. 321-322 EXT. 311-312
E-mail: aupatel_chem@yahoo.com E-mail: saritagupta9@yahoo.com
Geography Computer Applications
Prof. Bindu Bhatt Prof. R. S. Srivastava
Ph: (O) 2795329Ext. 326-327 Ph: (O) 2781328
E-mail: bindu.bhatt-geography@msubaroda.ac.in E-mail: rakeshsrivastava30@yahoo.co.in
Geology Environmental Studies
Prof. L. S. Chamyal Prof. Arun Arya
Ph: (O) 2785560 /2795329 Ph: (O) 2789045
Ext. 331-332 E-mail: aryarunara@rediffmail.com
E-mail: lschamyal@yahoo.com Biostatistics
Mathematics Dr. Deepa Khandpal
Prof. H. R. Kataria Ph: 2794269 /2795329Ext. 351-352
Ph: (O) 2795329Ext. 336-337 E-mail: dhk052000@yahoo.com
E-mail: hrkmaths@yahoo.com Biotechnology
Physics Dr. Mrinalini Nair,
Prof. N. L. Singh Ph: 2794396 / 2795329 EXT. 311-312
Ph: 2795339 /2795329Ext. 346-347 E-mail : mnair_in@yahoo.com
E-mail: head-phy@msubaroda.ac.in Petroleum Geology
Statistics Prof. L. S. Chamyal
Prof. V A Kalamkar Ph: (O) 2785560 /2795329
Ph: 2794269 /2795329Ext. 351-352 Ext. 331-332
E-mail: vipul.kalamkar@gmail.com E-mail: lschamyal@yahoo.com

Maintenance of Stipulated Attendance of Students

(Ordinance 183)

The following shall be the minimum attendance necessary:

i. In a semester an overall attendance of at least 75% of the

number of lectures delivered and tutorials, seminars etc.
arranged in all subjects, provided the total attendance in
each of the subjects offered is at least 60%.

ii. In a semester an overall attendance of at least 80% of the

days allotted for practical classes and laboratory work in
each subject.
 GENERAL RULES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY

1. A student must do nothing either inside or outside the University that will interfere
with its orderly working and discipline.
2. This comprehensive rule covers most cases that are likely to arise. It forbids:
a. Impolite or unseemly behaviour in classroom or University premises during
working hours of the College and the Faculty.
b. Attempt to persuade other students to abstain themselves from regular classes.
c. Damage to or defacement of University furniture, fittings and property.
d. Disobedience of notifications or instructions issued by the Principals/Deans/Heads
of the Departments and Members of the staff duly authorized.
3. As per UGC regulation, stipulated attendance (Ordinance 183) is required for
permitting students to appear for final examination. If unavoidably absent on account
of health, urgent private affairs or other reasons, they must be prepared to state the
exact reason for absence.
4. Students are expected to behave with courtesy towards the members of the staff, their
fellow students and all visitors to the Institution.
5. Sexual harassment will lead to severe punishments like suspension, rustication from
the University / College/ Institution. Disciplinary action is as prescribed under The M.
S. University of Baroda rules.
6. Ragging is prohibited on MSU Campus, ragging is a criminal offence and is liable to
severe punishment, including suspension, rustication and imprisonment.

Note: The information contained in this prospectus is for general guideline only
and is subject to change from time to time by the University
Prof. A. C. Sharma
Dean, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,
Vadodara – 390002, Gujarat, India
Ph: 0265 2795329 (office)
Website: www.msubaroda.ac.in , E-mail: dean-science@msubaroda.ac.in
“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.”