South Asian University Admissions 2023 For MSc & PhD Biotechnology

South Asian University Admissions 2023 For MSc & PhD Biotechnology

South Asian University Admissions 2023 For MSc & PhD Biotechnology. MSc & PhD Biotechnology Admissions 2023 at South Asian University. Interested and eligible applicants can check out all of the details on the same below

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South Asian University is an international university established by the governments of the eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) viz., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The University has now moved to its own beautiful 100 acres campus at Maidan Garhi. The University, established with the aim of evolving a South Asian consciousness, offers Master’s and PhD level programmes in the following disciplines:

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• International Relations
• Legal Studies 
• Mathematics
• Sociology

SAU attracts students from all member states and its degrees are recognized by all the eight SAARC countries. The university does not restrict admissions to students from outside SAARC countries.

A student can register for as many programmes as s/he desires subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria and as long as the Entrance Test timings do not clash. For each programme, a separate application has to be filled.

From the year 2023, a certain category of PhD candidates will be called directly for interviews. They are exempted from the Entrance Test. For details, see “PhD Programmes”.

The last date for applying is 31 March 2023 (23:59 IST).

The Entrance Test will be held on 29 & 30 April 2023.

General Eligibility

For Masters Programme

• A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master’s programme will be of two years duration.
• Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in less than 15 years (e.g., under the 10+2+2 pattern) are not eligible for admission.
• Those who have completed a two-year Bachelor’s degree and thereafter have also completed one year of MA/MSc can apply for admission to a Master’s course subject to their fulfilling other prescribed eligibility conditions including the percentage of required marks (which will be the average of marks obtained at the Bachelor’s level and the first year of the MA/MSc course).
• Applicants who have not yet completed the Bachelor’s degree course and are yet to appear for their last year/semester exam, may also apply for admission and appear in the Entrance Test. However, their admission will be confirmed only if they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria of aggregate percentage of marks at the Bachelor’s level and the first year of MA/MSc course besides clearing the Entrance Test. Please note that such candidates will not have any claim to admission if their results are not declared and their mark sheets are not available latest by 26 July 2023 which is the last date for admission. However, the last date of admission can be extended up to 14 August 2023 with late fee after prior approval from the competent authority. Students who are offered admission will be required to produce original certificates of their final results at the time of admission, including mark sheets/grade sheets of their qualifying degree examination.
• Degrees obtained from government recognised Universities/Institutions will only be acceptable.
• Degrees obtained on the basis of work experience will not be acceptable for admission at SAU.
• Students who are offered admission will be required to produce original certificates of their final results at the time of admission, including mark sheets/grade sheets of their qualifying degree examination.
• Master’s students in all programmes at SAU shall be full-time students and shall not be permitted to take up any full or part-time jobs during the course of their study.
• Students whose qualifying examination results are not announced at the time of personal registration, will not be registered till their results are declared but not later than 14 August 2023. Such students are advised not to report at SAU without their latest provisional degree certificate and final mark sheets.

For Ph.D. Programme

• A candidate shall be eligible for admission to a course of research leading to the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), if he/she has passed : 12 years of regular Schooling and at least 3-years Bachelor’s Degree plus post-graduate education leading to MA/M.Sc../M.C.A/MS/M.Tech./L.L.M. degree from a recognized University/Institution with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade for admission to Social Sciences and Law; and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade for admission to Science subjects.
• Candidates, who have undergone integrated Bachelor and Master degrees, will be eligible for admission provided they have at least 5 years of College/University education leading to a Masters’ degree after completing 12 years of schooling.
• Degrees obtained from government recognized Universities/Institutions will only be acceptable.
• Degrees obtained on the basis of work experience will not be acceptable for admission at SAU.
• Applicants who have not yet completed the Masters’ degree course and are yet to appear for their last year/semester exam, may also apply for admission. However, their admission will be confirmed only if they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria of aggregate percentage of marks at the Masters’ level besides other relevant criteria.. Please note that such candidates will not have any claim to admission if their results are not declared and their mark sheets are not available latest by 26 July 2023 which is the last date for admission. However, the last date of admission can be extended up to 14 August 2023 with late fee after prior approval from the competent authority. Students who are offered admission will be required to produce original certificates of their final results at the time of admission, including mark sheets/grade sheets of their qualifying degree examination.
• Students who are offered admission will be required to produce original certificates of their final results at the time of admission, including mark sheets/grade sheets of their qualifying degree examination.

For further course specific eligibility go to “Masters Programme” or “PhD Programmes”

Master Programmes

The university offers the following master programmes. To know about the number of seats offered, specific eligibility criteria, admission procedure and other related details, click on the respective programme.

• MSc Applied Mathematics
• MSc Biotechnology
• MSc Computer Science
• MA Economics (with specialization in Economic Development)
• MA International Relations
• MA Sociology
• LLM (Master of Laws)

Admission to the Master Programmes is made through an entrance test.

There are 30 seats in each Master’s Programme. For allocation of seats among different countries, refer to “Country-wise quota”

PhD Programmes

Admission to PhD programmes is made through two channels viz. through direct mode and through entrance test.

Through Direct Mode

In this mode, certain categories of candidates will be exempted from the Entrance Test. They will be shortlisted on the bases of their CVs/SOPs/Research proposals/Letters of Recommendations and will be called directly for the interviews. The eligible categories are the following:

• Those who have been already awarded National fellowships in different SAARC countries on the basis of their respective National Entrance Tests
• Those who are funded by any Government agency to pursue PhD
• Those who are salaried and can get a leave from their organization for the two year residency period.

The students admitted through the direct mode will be provided the hostel accommodation (as per the Hostel rules) and will be exempted from paying the tuition fee. However, they will not be provided with any other financial support/fellowship/stipend throughout the tenure of the PhD programme.

For candidates applying through the above channel, separate merit lists will be drawn keeping in view the reservation of seats for candidates from different SAARC countries defined under SAU’s Rules.

Through Entrance Test

In this mode, the admission procedure for the PhD programme consists of an Entrance Test followed by an interview. Students are required to score at least 50% marks in both, the Entrance Test and the interview separately, to be eligible for admission.

The students admitted through the Entrance Test will be provided the hostel accommodation (as per the Hostel rules) and will be exempted from paying the tuition fee. They will be entitled to the university stipend of INR 25,000 per month for a maximum period of five years provided they are not receiving any other financial support/fellowship/stipend for the purpose of pursuing the PhD programme.

The list of PhD programmes offered at SAU both through Direct Mode as well as through Entrance Test is given below along with the number of seats available in each mode and for each programme. To know about the specific eligibility criteria, format of the entrance test and other related details, click on the respective programme.

Travel Subsidy for candidates invited for interview

Candidates invited for the interview will be given a travel subsidy (upper limit INR 5,000) towards actual travel cost by the shortest route as per instructions which will be communicated to those called for interview. If candidates from outside India are unable to travel to New Delhi for the interview, they can seek permission for an interview through Skype.

Candidates should know before joining Ph.D. programme

• The tenure of the PhD programme is five years.
• The pre-PhD course work is compulsory for all students and is spread over the first two semesters and carries 16 credits as follows: course work (14 credits) plus seminar and term paper (2 credits). Distribution of credits between the first two semesters is decided by individual Departments / Faculties. Some Faculties and Departments may have a slightly higher credit requirement depending on their specific needs. Candidates are advised to carefully read Faculty and Department-specific requirements online. In addition, students will be required to qualify a non-credit course on “Introduction to South Asia” offered by the university if they have not already done so.
• At the end of the first year, students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) less than 5.0 will be deemed to have failed and shall leave the university. There is no provision for a repeat test for improvement of grades in any pre-PhD course.
• Candidates with a CGPA above 5.0 but less than 6.5 can opt for the MPhil programme and complete their dissertation within one year (8 Credits). M.Phil. students securing an overall FGPA of 6.50 and above (including the grade obtained in M.Phil. dissertation), will get another opportunity to enrol for the Ph.D. programme as per the SAU rules. Students with CGPA of less than 6.5 will leave the university with an MPhil degree.
• Students with a CGPA of 6.5 and above will be considered for direct admission to the PhD programme as per SAU regulations. Such candidates, if they so wish, will also be permitted to pursue the M.Phil. Degree.
• Minimum residency requirement for PhD is two years after admission.
• Students pursuing a PhD degree at SAU are full-time students and are not permitted to take up any full or part-time work during the residency period.

Application Fee, Date and Test Centres

Application Fee

The fee for appearing in the Entrance Test is US $10 or INR 800. Applications for admission will be accepted only online and payment must also be made through online mode. An Entrance Test will be conducted simultaneously throughout the SAARC region on 29 and 30 April 2023 as per the schedule.

Physically challenged candidates or those with special needs, should write to the University separately with a copy of their disability certificate so that special arrangements can be made for them. They will be allowed up to an extra 60 minutes to complete the test after due approvals on a case-to-case basis. Such students are required to apply for permission in advance with documentary evidence.

Schedule for Entrance Tests

The schedule of the entrance tests is spread over two days, three sessions each, as given below. A student can register for as many tests as s/he pleases subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria and as long as the Entrance Test timings do not clash.

Test Centres

The Entrance Test will be held at the following test centres as per above mentioned schedule. Efforts will be made to allot the centre as chosen by the candidate at the time of filling up the application form. However, if the number of candidates at any centre becomes too low, then the candidates from that centre will be transferred to the next nearest centre.

Test Centres in India:

Ahmedabad        Bangalore             Bhopal                 Bhubaneshwar        Chandigarh

Chennai             Cochin                  Dehradun            Delhi/ NCR              Goa

Guwahati           Hyderabad             Indore                Jaipur                      Jammu

Kolkata              Lucknow                Mumbai              Patna                       Pune

Raipur               Ranchi                   Shimla                Srinagar                  Surat

Thiruvananthapuram                       Varanasi             Vizag

Test Centres in Other Countries:

Afghanistan: Kabul

Bangladesh:  Chittagong   Dhaka

Bhutan:         Thimphu       Kanglung

Maldives:       Male

Nepal:            Biratnagar    Kathmandu       Pokhara

Pakistan:       Karachi         Lahore             Peshawar

Sri Lanka:      Colombo       Jaffna

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