Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination - Jawaharlal Nehru University
(JNU CBEE)



Exam Details: On behalf of the participating Universities, the JNU will hold Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination on tentative May-June of each year for admission to (1) MSc (Biotechnology); (2) MSc Agri / MVSc (Biotechnology) and (3) MTech (Biotechnology) Programmes being offered by various participating Universities (For more details download current prospectus from our website). There are different sets of Prospectus for each programme and, therefore, candidates are advised to apply separately in case they wish to apply for more than one programme.

Scholarship: Students selected for admission to M.Sc Biotechnology programme of the participating universities will be eligible to receive scholarship at the rate of Rs 3000/- p.m.

Eligibility:Bachelor's degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology with at least 55% marks.

Entrance Exam: The question paper for the entrance examination will be of three hours duration and divided into two parts
Part-A will have multiple choice type questions at the level of 10+2 in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. The candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions. Total marks for Part-A will be (60 questions x 1 mark each) of 60 marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer ½ (half) mark will be deducted
Part-B will also have multiple choice questions of bachelor's level requiring thinking and analysis. There will be questions from Physics, Mathematics, Biology (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology) and Chemistry. The candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions. Total marks for Part-B will be 60 questions x3 marks each = 180 marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer one mark will be deducted

How To Apply: Application forms can be submitted only by registered post/speed post to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Enclosed a demand draft drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi for the amount Rs 600/- General/OBC category candidates; Rs 300/- SC/ST/PH category candidates.

Tentative Exam Time: May-June in every year.

Syllabus and Sample Question Paper: Downloadable from our website www.iqeducation.in (In Download Page)