Duration of the Course
The course for the degree of Master of Biotechnology shall consist of two academic years.

Eligibility for the Admission
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor degree in Science with Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Microbiology / Microbial Gene technology / Bioinstrumentation / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Agriculture / Marine Biology / Home Science / Farm Science / Nutrition and Dietetics / Integrated Biology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Fisheries Science / Aquaculture / Mathematics with Physics, Chemistry as Ancillary / Medical Lab Technology / MBBS / BDS / B. Pharm / BSMS of this University or any of the above degree of any other University accepted by syndicates as equivalent thereto, subject to such conditions as may prescribed therefore shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M. Sc., Biotechnology Degree Examination of this University after a course of study of two academic years.

Course of Study
The course of study shall comprises instruction in the following subjects according to the syllabus and books prescribed from time to time.

Question Paper Pattern

SECTION – A
Answer all the questions: 5 X 5 = 25 Marks
(2 questions from each unit with internal choice)

Time: 6 Hours. Max. Marks: 100
Major : 40 Marks
Minor : 20 Marks
Spotters (5x4) : 20 Marks
Record : 10 Marks
Viva Voce : 10 Marks
Total 100 Marks

Norms for Examinars
Internal examiner - for evaluation of the theory paper faculty only from the offering M. Sc., Biotechnology course, Periyar University for internal examiner ship should be consider; preferably faculty with minimum of 3 years teaching experience. Examiner panel submitted by the Board of studies to be followed

Dissertation

1. No. of Copies/ Distribution of Dissertation
   The students should prepare three copies of dissertation and submit the same for the evaluation by Examiners. After evaluation one copy is to be retained in the college library and one copy is to be submitted to the University (Register) and the student can hold one copy.
   
   
2. Format to be followed
   The formats / certificate for dissertation to be submitted by the students are given below.

1. Title page
2. Bonafide certificate
3. Acknowledgement
4. Table of content

CONTENTS

Format of the title page

TITLE OF THE DISSERTATION

Dissertation submitted in part fulfillment of the requirement for the

Degree of Master of Science in Biotechnology to

Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE),

Periyar University, Salem-636011.

By

Student Name

Register Number

Endroll Number

Under the guidance of

________________ with official Address

Name of the Study Centre with Code

Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE),

Periyar University, Salem-636011

Year

Format of the certificate

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled …………………………………………………… ……………….. submitted in part fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY to Periyar Institute of Distance Education (PRIDE), Periyar University, Salem is a record of bonafide research work carried out by………………….…….……… under my supervision and guidance and that no part of the dissertation has been submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, fellowship or other similar titles or prizes and that the work has not been published in part of full in any scientific or popular journals or magazines.

Signature of the Candidate Signature of the Guide

Study Centre - Coordinator Director

Examiner 1 : Examiner 2 :

Passing Minimum
The candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the candidate secure not less than 50 marks in the University examination in each paper.

For the practical paper, a minimum of 50marks out of 100 marks in the University examination and the record notebook taken together. There is no passing minimum for the record notebook. However submission of a record notebook is a must.

For the project work and viva voce a candidate should secure 50% of the marks for pass. The candidate should compulsory attend viva voce examination to secure pass in that paper.

Candidate who do not obtain the required minimum marks for a pass in a paper/ project report shall be required to appear and pass the same at a subsequent appearance.

Classification of successful candidates
Candidates who secure not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.

All other successful candidates’ hall be declared to have passed in the Second Class.

Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course at the first appearance.

Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first instance and within a period two academic years from the years of admission to the course only are eligible for University Ranking

Maximum duration for the completion of the PG Programme
The maximum duration for completion of the PG Programme shall not exceed 4 years .