ADMISSION INFORMATION BROCHURE

2017-18

RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY
CUTTACK – 753 003

Oldest Institution of Higher Education in the State of

Odisha: Currently Celebrating its 150th Year
Awarded “A” Grade by NAAC in 2017

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 P.G. Entrance Examination – 2017

Entrance Examination Center: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

IMPORTANT DATES
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Last date for online application 15 May, 2017

Exam Schedule

Subject / Course Date Time

MBA* 20/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM
Part Time MBA** 21/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM
Odia, Philosophy, English, ETC 22/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM
Economics, Sociology, Computer Science,
History 22/05/2017 2 PM – 4 PM
Physics, Hindi, Sanskrit 23/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM

Commerce/ Entrepreneurship
(There will be one examination for both
Commerce and Entrepreneurship) 23/05/2017 2 PM – 4 PM

Psychology, Applied Geography, Political

24/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM
Science, MITM

Rural Development 24/05/2017 2 PM – 4 PM

Mathematics, Education, Zoology 25/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM

Chemistry, Botany 25/05/2017 2 PM – 4 PM

Geology, Statistics, Biotechnology 26/05/2017 9 AM – 11 AM

Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) 26/05/2017 2PM -4 PM

International Studies 27/05/2017 9AM – 11AM

* For MBA, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) will be
conducted on the same day.
** For Part-time MBA, candidates have to appear Personal Interview only.

Important Announcement:
The candidates are requested to report at least one hour before the
commencement of examination.
There is negative marking in the entrance test. For each wrong answer 0.25
mark will be deducted.
The candidates are required to bring the following documents with them
positively to the Examination Hall:

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i) Admit Card (to be downloaded by the candidate after the registration and
successful payment of prescribed application fees.)
ii) Identity proof (Voter I Card, Aadhar, Driving License or any other recognized
document to prove identity of the candidate)

1 POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Towards making Ravenshaw an institution of excellence, Ravenshaw

University offers the following Post Graduate Courses. The courses and number of
seats (in parentheses) in each course at PG level are given below. Details about the
departments are available at the Ravenshaw University website
www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in

If there are less than 8 students in any subject under Self Financing Course, the
course shall be cancelled and the admitted candidates will be required to take their
TC and Course Fee (if deposited during admission). There will be no special
consideration for their admission into any other subject.

IMPORTANT: A candidate who was earlier admitted/ has already completed a

Post graduate course in Ravenshaw University shall NOT be eligible to apply
or take admission in any other Post graduate or graduate course in
Ravenshaw University. If any such violation is detected later, the provisional
admission of the candidate shall stand cancelled.

CATEGORYWISE DISTRIBUTION OF POST GRADUATE SEATS

Subject General ST SC PH ESM SDP Total

(22.5%) (16.25%) (3%) (1%) (1%)
1. Applied Geography 14 5 4 1 - - 24
2. Biotechnology (SF) 14 5 4 1 - - 24
3. Botany 14 5 4 1 - - 24
4. Chemistry 23 9 7 1 - - 40
5. Commerce 36 14 10 2 1 1 64
6. Economics 46 19 14 3 1 1 84
7. Education 23 9 7 1 - - 40
8. English 45 18 13 2 1 1 80
9. Entrepreneurship (SF)* 19 7 5 1 - - 32
10. ETC 32 14 10 2 1 1 60
11. Geology 9 4 3 - - - 16
12. Hindi 19 7 5 1 - - 32
Hindi (SF) 5 2 1 - - - 8
13. History 36 14 10 2 1 1 64
14. International Studies (SF) 19 7 5 1 - - 32
15. MITM (SF) 19 7 5 1 - - 32
16. MJMC (SF) 23 9 7 1 - - 40
17. M.Sc. Comp Sc (SF) 19 7 5 1 - - 32
18. Mathematics 28 11 8 1 - - 48
19. MBA (SF) 32 14 10 2 1 1 60
20. MCA (SF) 21 8 6 1 - - 36
21. Odia 36 14 10 2 1 1 64
Odia (SF) 5 2 1 - - - 8
22. Part Time MBA 17 7 5 1 - - 30

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 Subject General ST SC PH ESM SDP Total
(22.5%) (16.25%) (3%) (1%) (1%)
23. Philosophy 19 7 5 1 - - 32
24. Physics 23 9 7 1 - - 40
25. Political Sc. 36 14 10 2 1 1 64
26. Psychology 19 7 5 1 - - 32
27. Rural Development 23 9 7 1 - - 40
28. Sanskrit 19 7 5 1 - - 32
Sanskrit (SF) 5 2 1 - - - 8
29. Sociology 19 7 5 1 - - 32
30. Statistics 9 4 3 - - - 16
31. Zoology 14 5 4 1 - - 24
Total = 740 289 211 38 8 8 1294
Commerce & Entrepreneurship (SF)* Programmes run under commerce department. The
applicants are required to apply once to appear the entrance examination, 2017.

The details of P.G. Courses in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Electronics

& Telecommunication (ETC), Information Technology Management (MITM),
Journalism & Mass Communication, Rural Development, International Studies,
Master in Computer Application (MCA), MBA, MBA (PT) and M.Com in
Entrepreneurship are as follows:
(i) M.Sc. in Biotechnology (24): Biotechnology, a comparatively new branch
of science, is an emerging area. The objective is to create human resource
to further research and teaching in Biotechnology. The course fee is
Rs.40,000/-per annum.

(ii) M.Sc. in Computer Science (32): This course offers a scope of vertical
progression to the graduates in computer science and information
technology by producing high quality software personnel to cater to the
needs of IT industries. The course fee is Rs.30,000/- per annum.

(iii) M.Sc. in Information Technology Management (32): This course aims at

preparing students to pursue professional career in Software Design and
Network Engineering. The course fee is Rs.35,000/- per annum.

(iv) M.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication (60): This course aims at

preparing students to pursue professional career in Electronics and
Telecommunication. The course fee is Rs.35,000/- per annum.

(v) M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (40): This course provides a
sound infrastructure for career-building in a wide range of activities covering
print and electronic journalism, advertising and public relations, etc., and also
imparts practical training. The course fee is Rs. 25,000/- per annum.

(vi) M.A in Rural Development (40): Ravenshaw University started this Masters
course in the academic session 2013-2014 in Economics Department. The
course fee is Rs.20,000/- per annum.

(vii) M.A in International Studies (32): This course aims at increasing the
academic boundary of the university. The course fee is Rs.20,000/- per
annum.

(viii) Master of Computer Applications (30): Admission into the Course is made
through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). The course fee is
Rs. 30,000/- per annum.

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(ix) M.Com in Entrepreneurship (32): This course has been introduced from
the session 2016-2017 in the Department of Commerce. The course fee is
Rs.25, 000/- per annum.
(x) M.A. in HINDI (8), SANSKRIT (8), ODIA (8) in self financing mode: The
course fee for these seats is Rs.10, 000/- per annum in self- financing
mode.
(xi) MBA (60): The two years full time MBA is the flagship program of the School
of Management Studies benchmarked with the best B-Schools in the
country. The course is spread over four semesters and includes a six weeks
Summer Internship Program (SIP). The School offers specialisation in the
areas of Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations, IT and Hospitality & Tourism
in second year. A student has to opt for two out of the six areas of
specializations. Course fee: Rs. 3.25 Lacs for two years plus
Departmental fee of Rs 15,000/- (One time).
(xii) Part Time MBA (30): The three years Part time MBA program is designed to
cater to the needs of working professionals. Course fee: Rs 30,000/-per
year.

CANDIDATES TO BRING FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO PG

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ENTRANCE CENTRE
i) ADMIT CARD: Candidates are required to bring the admit card to the
Entrance Examination centre.
ii) IDENTITY PROOF: Candidates are required to bring at least one ID Proof
such as Voter Identity Card/ Aadhaar/ Driving License or any other recognized
proof.
iii) Candidates will bring their own pen/pencil, etc; but no mobile phone
other gadgets will be allowed inside the hall.

No other intimation shall be issued for appearing the entrance examination.

The candidates are requested to report at the examination center (Ravenshaw
University Campus) at least one hour before the commencement of examination.

3 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO DIFFERENT PG COURSES

A student who was earlier admitted/ has passed one

Postgraduate course in one subject from Ravenshaw University
will not be allowed to apply for admission into another
Undergraduate/ Postgraduate course in this University. If any such
violation is detected later, the admission will stand cancelled.
(i) Admission into Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology,
Geology, Commerce, Applied Geography, Economics, Education,
English, Hindi, History, Odia, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology and Sanskrit require second class honours
with minimum 50% marks in the concerned subject.
(ii) Statistics: Either Statistics or Mathematics as a subject with minimum
50% mark in the undergraduate level.

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 (iii) Biotechnology: Honours in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany,
Zoology, Chemistry or any other subject relating to Life Sciences with
minimum 50% marks.
(iv) Computer Science and Information Technology Management (ITM):
Honours in Computer Science / ITM / IST or B.Tech. in Computer
Science/ IT / Electronics / BCA with minimum 50% marks.
(v) Electronics and Telecommunication (ETC): Honours in Electronics/ IST/
ITM/ Computer Science/ IT/ Physics/ Mathematics or B.Tech. in
Electronics/ Computer Science/ IT or Equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
(vi) Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC): Graduate in any
discipline with minimum 50% marks in honours or 50% in aggregate (for
students having no honours).
(vii) Master of Business Administration (MBA): Graduate in any discipline
with minimum 50% marks in honours or 50% in aggregate (for students
having no honours).
(viii) Part-time MBA: Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in
honours or 50% in aggregate (for students having no honours) and two
years of working experience after graduation.
(ix) Rural Development: Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50%
marks in honours or 50% in aggregate (for students having no honours).
(x) International Studies: Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50%
marks in honours or 50% in aggregate (for students having no honours).
(xi) Entrepreneurship: Second class with minimum 50% marks in B.Com
Honours.
N.B: Those who have passed the Three-year Degree Course Examination from a
University/ Institution (situated outside the state of Odisha) where provision of
teaching in Honours does not exist, will be eligible to apply for PG course provided
they have taken the examination in the concerned subject with minimum of 8 papers
carrying at least 800 marks, subject to the fulfillment of the minimum eligibility
condition as laid down above.
A relaxation of 5% of marks shall be given in favour of SC and ST applicants.

4 SELECTION NORMS

A. The merit list for admission into PG courses will be prepared on the basis of
performance of the candidate in the entrance test only. In case of a tie the
following conditions will be applied in order of preference.
i) Total number of correct answers secured.
ii) Total number of questions attempted.

B. For MBA, A candidate may; (i) write Ravenshaw Management Aptitude Test
(RMAT) or (ii) submit score card of CAT 2016/ XAT 2017/MAT 2016-17/CMAT
2016-17/ATMA 2016-17. A candidate of category (ii), if so desires, may choose
to write RMAT at no extra cost. After this preliminary screening, shortlisted
candidates will have to appear at Group Discussion (GD) and Personal
Interview (PI). For Part-time MBA, the selection is based on the performance
in Personal Interview (PI).

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Admission into any PG Course is provisional.
A candidate, once selected for provisional admission, will have to produce his/
her final mark sheet and CLC/ TC/ Migration Certificate (as provided by the
institution last attended) on the day of admission to prove his/her eligibility
failing which he/she will not be admitted.

5 RESERVATION OF SEATS

Same as in the case of the UG programmes.

6 LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION

Last date of submission of online application for admission into all PG
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courses is 15 May, 2017. There is no need to submit or send the hard copy of
the application form and other documents. The original documents shall be
verified at the time of admission.

The candidate is solely responsible for any wrong information provided

in the application form which is liable to be cancelled.

12 PATTERN OF QUESTIONS IN ENTRANCE TEST FOR P.G. COURSES

• Multiple choice questions will be set in the Entrance Test. The responses to the
questions shall be made on the OMR sheet by darkening the relevant oval in blue
or black ball point pen. The duration of Entrance Test shall be of two hours.
• There shall be 100 questions and all are compulsory, each carrying one mark.
There is negative marking in the entrance test. For each wrong answer 0.25
mark will be deducted. The syllabi for Entrance Test in various subjects are
same as the UG (Honours) syllabi of Ravenshaw University. The candidates are
advised to check the same available in the Ravenshaw University website
(ravenshawuniversity.ac.in). For example, the candidates applying for M.Sc. in
Applied Geography are required to follow UG (Honours) syllabi of Geography in
the University website. However, the detailed syllabi for Entrance Test in the
following subjects are given in Annexure-I.
(1) Biotechnology (2) Computer Science (3) Electronics and Telecommunication
(ETC) (4) Information Technology Management (ITM) (5) International Studies (6)
Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC), (7) Master of Business
Administration (MBA) and (8) Rural Development.

7 PUBLICATION OF MERIT LIST AND DATES FOR COUNSELLING AND

ADMISSION
The results of the entrance examination will be published in the University
website and the notice boards of the university tentatively within 10 days after
the completion of entrance test of all subjects and the Merit List for admission
into different PG courses along with the Dates for counseling and admission shall be
published in the website and the notice boards of the university tentatively after 4
days of the publication of entrance examination results. Candidates are required to

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check the merit list and the dates for counseling and appear for counseling for
admission on the scheduled dates with required documents.

NO SEPARATE INTIMATION SHALL BE ISSUED TO THE CANDIDATES FOR

ATTENDING COUNSELLING/ADMISSION.
The provisionally selected candidates will be required to take admission on the
day of admission. No extension of date of admission is allowed. If a provisionally
selected candidate fails to submit the required documents and admission fees on the
specified dates of counseling, the claim for admission shall be forfeited. However,
three days time will be given for wait-listed candidates only for the submission of
CLC/TC, provided the candidate submits the proof of her/his admission in any other
university/college.

8 DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF COUNSELING/ ADMISSION

Same as in the case of the Undergraduate admissions.

9 PERIOD OF ADMISSION

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All admissions shall be completed tentatively by 12 August, 2017. In exceptional
circumstances the Vice Chancellor may extend this deadline. However, no
admission will take place after this date even if seats fall vacant.

10 ADMISSION FEES
Fees for admission into PG courses, to be collected at the time of
admission, are as follows.
Admission & Examination Fee Structure for P.G. (Regular Courses)

Arts (Non-practical Courses)

Admission Fee Examination Fee Total
Boys Rs.2450/- Rs.400/- Rs.2850/-
Girls/ SC/ ST Rs.2150/- Rs.400/- Rs.2550/-
Arts (Practical Courses)
Boys Rs.4950/- Rs.440/- Rs.5390/-
Girls/ SC/ ST Rs.4650/- Rs.440/- Rs.5090/-
Science
Boys Rs.4950/- Rs.440/- Rs.5390/-
Girls/ SC/ ST Rs.4650/- Rs.440/- Rs.5090/-
Commerce
Boys Rs.2450/- Rs.400/- Rs.2850/-
Girls/ SC/ ST Rs.2150/- Rs.400/- Rs.2550/-

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 Admission & Examination Fee Structure for P.G. in Self-Financing Courses

Admission Examination Total

Fee Fee
ITM, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Rs.4950/- Rs.1200/- Rs.6150/-
ETC, MCA & JMC – Boys
ITM, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Rs.4650/- Rs.1200/- Rs.5850/-
ETC, MCA & JMC – Girls/ SC/ST
Rural Development & International Rs.2450/- Rs.1200/- Rs.3650/-
Studies – Boys
Rural Development & International Rs.2150/- Rs.1200/- Rs.3350/-
Studies – Girls/ SC/ST

Annual Course Fee for Self-Financing Courses

MBA Rs.1.75 lakh (1st Year)

Rs.1.50 lakh (2nd Year)
MBA (Part Time) Rs.30,000/-
Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) Rs.25,000/-
Information Technology Management (ITM) Rs.35,000/-
Biotechnology Rs.40,000/-
Computer Science Rs.30,000/-
Electronics and Telecommunication Rs.35,000/-
Rural Development Rs.20,000/-
MCA Rs.30,000/-
International Studies Rs.20,000/-
Hindi (SELF FINANCING MODE) Rs.10,000/-
Sanskrit (SELF FINANCING MODE) Rs.10,000/-
Odia (SELF FINANCING MODE) Rs.10,000/-
Commerce (SELF FINANCING MODE) Rs.25,000/-
Entrepreneurship (SELF FINANCING MODE) Rs.25,000/-

Note: (i) The above fee structure is tentative and liable to change. Processing
charge of Rs. 500 will be deducted from course fee (of self financing courses only) if
the candidate wishes to leave the course on or before the last date of admission, i.e.,
12th August 2017. However, after the last date of admission the course fee is not
refundable.

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 11 GENERAL RULES [PG]

1. Qualifying the entrance test shall not, ipso facto, entitle a candidate to get
enrolment in the department concerned where he/she intends to seek admission.
It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure his/her eligibility and
fulfillment of such other conditions as may be prescribed for admission in the
rules and regulations of the university.
2. Once paid, the PG application and admission fee shall in no case be refunded.
However, in case of cancellation of admission the course fee may be refunded
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only within the last date of admission, 12 August 2017.
3. Any visually challenged candidate can avail the services of a writer during the
Entrance Test. The maximum qualification of a writer is 10+2. The interested
candidates should contact the Chairperson, Admission Committee of the
concerned department one week before the commencement of the entrance test
to fulfill the formalities for the assignment of a writer.
4. Admit cards will be issued to the candidates provisionally. The candidates shall
be taking test at their own risk and responsibility subject to final confirmation of
their eligibility at the time of enrolment. The university shall, in no way, be
responsible if they are found to be ineligible later, leading to cancellation of their
result or any other consequence(s) emanating from the same.
5. The candidates shall be admitted to the entrance test only on the production of
the admit card at the examination centre. No candidate shall be allowed to take
the entrance test without the admit card under any circumstances. The
candidates must retain the admit card with them till the enrolment process is
over and must produce the same at the time of enrolment.
6. The candidates shall be required to answer the questions only on the OMR-
sheets provided for that purpose, as per the rules/ norms stated in the respective
OMR sheets.
7. The use of calculator is not allowed in any subject/paper, unless it is specified in
the question. But it should not be a programmable calculator.
8. The university will provide the logarithmic table. Borrowing of log table or other
material from any other person/ candidate is not allowed.
9. For rough work, only the sheets marked „rough work‟ at the end of the question
booklet/script should be used. No rough work should be done on the OMR sheet
under any circumstances.
10. The candidates are not permitted to carry any telecommunication equipment
such as pager, cellular phone, wireless set etc., inside the examination hall.
Anybody in possession of telecommunication equipment will make her/him liable
for expulsion.
11. Any person who impersonates a candidate shall be disqualified from appearing
in any university examination for a period of five years including this test. If that
person is a student on the rolls of a recognized college or university, he/she shall
be declared as a person not fit and proper to be admitted to any examination of

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 this university for a period of five years. His/her case, if necessary, shall also be
reported to the police for any further action in the matter. The candidate who is
being impersonated shall also be disqualified for a period of five years from
appearing in any examination of this university, apart from any other action
which the university may take against him, as deemed fit.
12. Any candidate who creates disturbance of any kind during examination or
otherwise misbehaves in or around the examination hall or refuses to obey the
superintendent/deputy superintendent/assistant superintendent/any other official
on examination duty or changes his/her seat with any other candidate or
occupies any seat, other than the one allotted to him/her shall be expelled from
the examination hall. (“expulsion” for this purpose would mean cancellation of
candidature)
13. Any candidate having in his possession or accessible to him/her papers/books or
notes which may possibly be of any assistance to him /her or is found giving or
receiving assistance, or copying from any paper/book or note or from anywhere
else or allowing any other candidate to copy from his/her answer book or found
writing on any other paper question set in the question paper during
examination, or using or attempting to use any other unfair means, or indulging
in any kind of misconduct, shall be expelled from the examination hall.
(“expulsion” for this purpose would mean cancellation of candidature)
14. The centre superintendent/observer/any other authorized university
officer/official shall be competent to expel a candidate from the examination
centre under instruction nos.13 & 14.
15. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the examination hall/room before the
expiry of the time allowed for the examination.
16. The candidates shall be required to hand over their answer-sheets and the question
papers/ booklets in full to the centre superintendent even if they have not attempted
any question. No page/ part of the question paper/ answer sheet is to be removed/
torn/ taken out of the examination centre under any circumstances, failing which the
candidates shall be disqualified from the entire test.
17. There will be negative marking in the entrance test. For each wrong answer
0.25 mark will be deducted.
18. There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking/re-assessment of OMR- sheets.
Request for seeing the question booklet/evaluated answer sheets/answer-books
by the candidates shall not be entertained. The evaluation once done by the
university shall be taken as absolutely final.
19. If any answer sheet of a candidate shows or if it is otherwise established that
he/she has received or attempted to receive help from any source in any
manner or has given help or attempted to give help to any other candidate in
any manner, the relevant answer-sheets shall be cancelled. The decision of the
Admission Committee of the concerned department of Ravenshaw University,
Cuttack, in this regard shall be final.

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20. If a candidate writes his/her name or puts any kind of identification mark or
discloses his/her identity by any method whatsoever on the cover or anywhere
else in the question booklet/answer sheets, the same shall be treated as
cancelled. The decision of the Admission Committee of the concerned
department of Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, in this regard shall be final.
21. If it is found that a candidate has knowingly or willfully concealed or suppressed
any information/fact which renders him/her ineligible to take the entrance test,
his/her result of the test and as also enrolment to PG, if granted, shall stand
cancelled. He/ she shall have no claim, whatsoever, against the university. The
case, if necessary, shall be reported to the police for any further necessary
action in the matter.
22. If a dispute or controversy of any kind arises before, during, or after conduct of
the entrance test, the decision of the Admission Committee of the concerned
department of Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, in all such cases, shall be final.

12 INTERPRETATION OF RULES

The decision of the Department Admission Committee 2017 with regard to

anything not covered in the official Brochure, or has given rise to dispute in
interpretation of any rule, shall be final and binding.

Chairperson, Council of Deans

Ravenshaw University

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 Annexure – I

SYLLABI FOR POSTGRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST

M. Sc. (Biotechnology)

1. Cell biology: Microscopy, ultra structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell;

cellular organization, structure and function of cell wall, cell membrane,
mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus
2. Structure and morphology of chromosomes, nature of genetic material, gene
concept and genetic code
3. Cell division: Mitosis, meosis and cytokinesis, cell cycle
4. Biochemistry: Properties of water, hydrogen ion concentration and buffers,
chemical bonds and concept of free energy, structure and chemistry of
carbohydrates, proteins, aminoacids, fats, organic acids, nucleic acids. Protein,
Nucleic acid and fat metabolism
5. Enzymes: Nomenclature, classification and properties, Enzyme kinetics,
Mechanism of enzyme action.
6. Microbiology: Biogenesis, germ theory of diseases, pure culture concept,
morphology fine structure, growth, reproduction and economic importance of
bacteria and viruses.
7. Immunology: Phylogeny of Immune system, Innate and acquired Immunity,
Clonal nature of Immune response, Cells of the Immune system, Antigens,
Antibodies, immunodeficiency diseases. Transplantation
8. Genetics: Mendelism, Interaction of factors, chromosome theory of heredity,
linkage and crossing over, gene mutation, chromosomal aberration and
polyploidy
9. Molecular Biology: Physico-chemical properties of nucleic acids, Prokaryotic
and eukaryotic Genome organization, DNA Replication and repair, Prokaryotic
transcription, eukaryotic transcription and regulation, Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
translation, gene regulation
10. Genetic engineering: Molecular tools: Enzymes, hosts and vectors, Nucleic
acid sequencing and amplification, molecular markers, DNA transfection, gene
therapy, gene silencing
11. Plant physiology: Absorption and translocation of water, phloem transport,
mineral uptake, Photosynthesis, Respiration, plant hormones.
12. Animal physiology: Animal nutrition, digestive system, circulatory system,
blood grouping and clotting, excretory system, homeostasis
13. Biostatistics: Statistics; Meaning, Definition, functions and limitations, frequency
distribution, Chi-square test, Simple correlation and Regression
14. Environmental Biology: Basic concepts and issues, Air pollution, Water
pollution, soil pollution, Green house technology, Bioremediation of
contaminated soil and waste lands, Solid waste management

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 M.Sc. (Computer Science)
1. Computer Science - (Honours Course)
Computer Fundamentals, Operating System, DBMS, C & C++ Programming,
Data Structure, Networking.
2. Mathematics - ( Pass Course of Ravenshaw University )
Real Analysis, Modern Algebra, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis

Electronics and Telecommunication

1. The questions of M.Sc (ETC) entrance exam would be comprised of two parts
i.e., Part-I and Part-II. Part-I contain 50 questions from the following areas:
a) General English
b) General Knowledge
c) Mathematical Reasoning
2. Part-II contains another 50 questions from the following
area: Basic(Analog & Digital) Electronics & IT

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
• Concepts, Theories and Issues of International Relations:
Nature of International Politics. Theories and Approaches to the study of
International Politics (Theories of International Politics: Realism,Neo-Realism,
Liberalism, Neo-Liberalism, Game Theory, Systems and Decision making)
Elements of National Power; Role of Power in International Politics, Balance of
Power, Bipolarity, Unipolarity and Multipolarity. The Concept of Nation-State,
National Interest and National Security ,Collective Security, the role of the United
Nations. Cold War, Détente, New Cold War; Post Cold War and the emerging
World Order. Politics of Liberalization, Globalization and World Trade
Organization. Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence and World peace. Nationalism ,
Nation-State and challenges to Nation –States. Contemporary World Order: End
of cold war, United States as an Eminent power & Multipolarity (European Union,
China and Japan) Globalization and Its implications. Environmental and
Ecological Problems. Human Rights.
International Economic Issues: Trade Regime (WTO) and Economic Groupings,
Role of International Financial Institutions, Role of Multi-National Corporations,
Trans-national threats to International Security: International Terrorism, Drug
Trafficking, Proliferation of small arms. Weapons of Mass Destruction: Nuclear,
Biological, Chemical and other weapons and Arms Control and Disarmament.
• India's Foreign Policy

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 Objectives and Principles, Basic Determinants. India and its Neighbours, India
and Major Powers, India and Non-Alignment, Major issues of Indian Foreign
Policy.
• International Organisations
League of Nations, United Nations , Regional Organisations: EU, ASEAN,
SAARC, OAU. Collective Security, Peace Keeping, Peace Making & Peace
Building, International Law. UN Agencies and other International Organizations
Restructuring of the United Nations
• General Knowledge of World Affairs, World History, Geography,
Economics and Current Events.

ITM
English
Homophones, Plural Forms, Grammar, Articles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Nouns, and Gender
Management
Principles of Management, Functions of Management, Organisational Structure, Organisational
Behaviour, Scientific Management, Herzberg’s Theory and Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory on
Motivation, Types of Market Structure, Communication, Marketing Mix, Selling and Distribution
Channels, General Awareness Relating to Business.
Operating Systems
Fundamental of Computers, Hardware and software, Process, Process scheduling, Process
Synchronization, Deadlock, Virtual memory, Logical and physical address, paging, segmentation,
Page replacement algorithm.
Software Engineering
Software development life cycle model, Agile software development, Requirement analysis, Software
design, Modularity: Cohesion and Coupling, Functional and Object-oriented design, Software testing
and debugging.
Data Structure
Recursion, Stack, Queue, Linked Lists, operations on stacks and queues, Graph notations and
formulae, Trees, Tree traversals, Hashing techniques, searching and sorting techniques, time
complexity of various searching and sorting techniques.
Database Management Systems
DBMS fundamentals, Data models, Keys and Constraints, Entity Relationship model, Relational
algebra, Relational calculus, SQL (Structured Query Language), Aggregate functions, Join, Functional
dependency, Normalization, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF, 4NF, 5NF, Transaction processing and
concurrency control.
Discrete Mathematics
Permutation and Combination, Fundamentals of Probability, Solving Recurrence relations, Set,
Relation & Function, Graphs : Basic concepts, Isomorphism and sub graphs, Trees and their
properties, Spanning Trees, Binary Trees, Planar Graphs, Euler’s Formula, Multi graphs and Euler
graphs, Hamiltonian graphs
Computer Networks
Introduction to OSI Seven Layer Architecture, Datalink layer Protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4/v6,
Subnetting, Application Layer Protocols, Client server architecture.
Computer Organization and Architecture
Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and
computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point).
Machine instructions and addressing modes. ALU, datapath and control unit. Memory hierarchy:
cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode).
Object oriented Programming Concepts
What is Object oriented programming, classes, relationship between classes, objects, encapsulation,
data hiding, polymorphism, inheritance, dynamic binding, message passing, aggregation, association,
data abstraction .

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 J.M.C.

1. Communicative English: Report Writing, letter writing, Writing of C.V., Letter to

the Editor, Drafting of Condolence messages, Telegrams etc.
2. Analytical Reasoning
3. General Knowledge: (Odisha & India) Science & Technology, Sports, Current
Affairs, Literature, Historical dates.

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 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

1. General English/ Verbal Ability

2. General Knowledge
3. Quantitative Ability
4. Data Interpretation
5. Logical Reasoning

Rural Development
1. English Aptitude
2. General Knowledge
3. Mental Ability and Reasoning
4. Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

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ADMISSION INFORMATION BROCHURE
M.PHIL. PROGRAMME, 2017-18

Ravenshaw University
Cuttack

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 Important Dates

The last date of online application 15.05.2017

Written Entrance Test 26.05.2017

Application Fee Rs. 500/-

Fees to be paid at the time of Admission (Rs.)

Admission Examination Total

Fee Fee

Science & Arts (Practical Subjects) 8680/- 540/- 9220/-

– Boys

Science & Arts (Practical Subjects) 8280/- 540/- 8820/-

– Girls and SC/ST students

Arts (without Practical) and 6680/- 490/- 7170/-

Commerce – Boys

Arts (without Practical) & 6280/- 490/- 6770/-

Commerce – Girls & SC/ST
students

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 Syllabus for Entrance Examination

The syllabus for M.Phil. Entrance Examination will be the same as prescribed for
Post Graduate syllabus of Ravenshaw University in the respective subject.

Examination Center: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha

M.Phil. Entrance Examination Programmme Schedule

Subject/ Course Date Time

Applied Geography, Botany, Chemistry, 26.05.2017 2:00 PM – 4:00

Commerce, Economics, Education, PM
English, Geology, Hindi, History,
Management, Mathematics, Odia, Physics,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology,
Sanskrit, Statistics, Sociology, Zoology

In case of any change in the schedule, it will be published in the University

website.

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Guidelines for Written Test
The written test will be of two hours duration carrying 100 marks.

The candidates are requested to report at least one hour before the
commencement of examination.

The candidates are required to bring the following documents with them
positively to the Examination Hall:
(i) Admit Card
(ii) Identity Proof: Voter I Card, Aadhaar, Driving License or any other
recognised Identity Proof.

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 ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

1 INTRODUCTION

The duration of M.Phil. programme is two semesters. The first semester is devoted
to course work, as per the UGC guidelines. The second semester is used for writing
a dissertation. The M.Phil./ Ph.D. regulation can be found in the University website.

2 M.Phil. COURSE

The M.Phil. Programme is a preparatory programme for prospective researchers at

the pre-doctoral level. The programme is designed to give students a firm grounding
in research and to build conceptual foundations in specific areas of advanced studies
in a subject. It is intended for students with professional goals as educational
practitioners in various settings, which may include careers as college and university
faculty, researchers, managers and development professionals in government, non-
government and autonomous research organizations and development agencies;
policy analysts, planners, educational consultants; academic and professional
leaders in the school system etc.

The University offers M. Phil Programme in the following disciplines.

Subject General ST SC Total

1. Applied Geography 5 2 1 8
2. Botany 5 2 1 8
3. Chemistry 6 2 1 9
4. Commerce 5 2 1 8
5. Economics 4 2 1 7
6. Education 5 2 1 8
7. English 5 2 1 8
8. Geology 2 1 - 3
9. Hindi 2 1 - 3
10. History 5 2 1 8
11. Management 2 1 1 4
12. Mathematics 2 - - 2
13. Odia 3 1 1 5
14. Philosophy 3 1 1 5
15. Physics 6 2 1 9
16. Political Science 3 1 1 5
17. Psychology 4 2 1 7
18. Sanskrit 2 - - 2
19. Sociology 2 1 - 3
20. Statistics 2 - - 2
21. Zoology 5 2 1 8
TOTAL = 78 29 15 122

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3 REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDANCE IN CLASSES

M.Phil. is a full-time programme for two semesters. Minimum of seventy five per cent
st
(75%) attendance in the 1 semester is essential for appearing at the Semester
Examination. In exceptional cases of medical ground, for students allowed by the
department to conduct dissertations at other institutions and absence for
representing the University at various events, a relaxation of 15% in attendance may
be considered. In no case any compromise in attendance shall be entertained.

4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR M.PHIL. PROGRAMME

st July 17, 2017

Admission, Registration & Commencement of classes - 1
Semester
st December 2017
1 Semester Examination
Submission of Dissertation June 2018

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM

The candidate is solely responsible for any wrong information provided in the
application form which is liable to be cancelled.
Candidates seeking admission into different M.Phil programmes of the University
should follow the following steps for successful submission of application. The online
application must be submitted on or before May 15, 2017.
All applicants should have a valid email ID before applying for admission into
M.Phil programmes. All communications from the University to the candidates
will be through website.
STEP 1 Registration and Deposit of Application Fee
Online registration form is available in the Ravenshaw University
Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in
Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online regd. form before pressing
the submit button.

STEP 2 Filling of online Application Form

Online application form is available in the Ravenshaw University Website
‘www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in’ at the link “ADMISSION-2017”.
Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online application form before
pressing the submit button.

STEP 3 Submission of documents (Hard Copy) during Interview

• One copy of the submitted application form along with 3 copies of research
proposal (1000 words). At the time of interview it will be evaluated in terms of the
reasoning and insight, it will be a tool for us to assess your research interest.
• Applications for more than one subject: A candidate who desires to apply for
more than one M.Phil Programme is required to fill separate online application

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 form with requisite application fee for each subject as explained in the
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM. The candidate needs
to appear for entrance test separately for each subject to fulfilling the exam
schedule.
6 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED DURING M. PHIL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

ii) ADMIT CARD: Candidates are required to bring the admit card to the
entrance examination centre.
iii) Identity Proof: Candidates are requested to bring at least one identity proof
like Voter I Card/ Aadhaar/ Driving License/ any other recognized identity
proof.

The candidates are requested to report at the examination centre (Ravenshaw

University Campus) at least one hour before the commencement of examination.

7 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO DIFFERENT M.PHIL PROGRAMMES

1. Candidates for admission to the M.Phil. programme should have a Master's

degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree
by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an
equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an
equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an
Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or
authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its
home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational
institutions.
2. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of
grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled and
other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time
to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th
September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a
point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to
the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying
marks without including the grace mark procedures.

8 SELECTION NORMS

The merit list for M.Phil Courses will be prepared on the basis of the following
criteria.
1. The University shall admit M.Phil. students through a two stage process called
Research Eligibility Test (RET), consisting of a written test and an admission
interview. The qualifying marks of the written test and admission interview
shall be 50%, separately. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of
50% from research methodology and 50% from the subject concerned (based
on the PG level course of Ravenshaw University).
2. The admission interview/viva-voce for M.Phil. will be conducted through a
presentation before a duly constituted DRC.

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 3. The interview/viva voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz. whether
the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research; the
research work can be suitably undertaken at the department; the proposed
area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
4. Questions for M.Phil entrance examination will be Objective/ Subjective/
both objective and subjective.
5. Time duration of entrance examination will be 2 hours. Full Marks is 100 and
there is no negative marking.

9 DATE OF SUBMISSION

Last date of submission of online application for admission into all M.Phil courses is
15th May 2017.

10 PUBLICATION OF MERIT LIST

The Merit List shall be published in the website (www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in)

and the notice boards of the respective departments. Candidates are required to
check the merit list of the candidates selected for interview.

NO SEPARATE INTIMATION SHALL BE ISSUED FOR ATTENDING COUNSELLING/

INTERVIEW FOR ADMISSION.

11 RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

Limited numbers of hostel seats may be available for outstation candidates for a
maximum period of one year.

12 DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

i) A copy of admission form and all original Certificates and documents in support
of qualifications (such as pass certificates and mark sheets), reservation and
College Leaving Certificate;
ii) Blood Group Certificate;
iii) Four recent stamp size colour photographs;
iv) Proof of payment of admission fees and other fees as intimated by the university
office Admission fees as intimated by the university office;
v) Anti ragging affidavits.
If a selected candidate fails to submit the documents and admission fees on the
specified dates, the claim for admission shall be forfeited.
A candidate has to furnish an undertaking that he/ she is not working in any
college/ institution on full time/ part time basis and shall pursue the course full
time till the publication of M.Phil final result.

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Anti ragging affidavit to be downloaded from the website and submitted by the
selected candidates only at the time of admission.

13 M.Phil. REGULATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The M.Phil. Regulation of the University is given in the University website.

14 INTERPRETATION OF RULES

The decision of the Admission Committee of the respective Department with regard
to anything not covered in the official brochure or has given rise to dispute in
interpretation of any rule shall be final and binding.

Chairperson, Council of Deans

Ravenshaw University

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ADMISSION INFORMATION BROCHURE
Ph.D. PROGRAMME, 2017-18

Ravenshaw University
Cuttack

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 Research Eligibility Test – 2017
The Research Eligibility Test (RET), consisting of a written examination and an
interview, is conducted by the University for Enrolment of students in to Ph.D.
programme.

EXAMINATION CENTER
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

IMPORTANT DATES

The Last Date of Online Application 15th May 2017

25th -27th May 2017

Date of Written Examinations
(see the programme schedule)

In case of any change in the schedule, it will be published in the University

website.

Application Fee: Rs.1500/- only

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 Research Eligibility Test (RET) Program Schedule
(Written Examinations)

Subjects/ Courses Date Time

Applied Geography, Botany, Chemistry,
25.05.2017 02.00 P.M - 04:00 PM
Commerce, Economics, Education, English,
Geology, Hindi, History, Odia, Philosophy,
Physics, Sanskrit, Psychology, Statistics,
Zoology

Business Administration 26.05.2017 09AM – 11AM

Biotechnology, Management, Rural 27.05.2017 02 PM – 04 PM

Development, Computer Science

• The candidates are requested to report at least one hour before the
commencement of examination.

• The written examinations will be of two hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Subjective/ objective/ both subjective and objective types of questions will
be asked.

• The candidates are required to bring the Admit Card with them positively to
the Examination Hall.

Candidates are requested to carry with them at least one Identity Proof (Voter I Card/
Aadhaar/ Driving License/ any other recognised Identity proof).

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1 SUBJECTS FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMME

The University offers Ph.D. Programme in the following disciplines.

Department/subject wise maximum number of intake capacity for the session 2017-
18 is given in the table below. Filling up of all the seats as mentioned in Table is
subject to availability of suitable candidates as decided by the respective
Departmental Research Committee (DRC).

General ST SC
Sl. Subject Total Seats
(tot. – resv.) (22.5%) (16.25%)
1. Applied Geography 5 3 1 1
2. Botany 6 4 1 1
3. Bio-technology 6 4 1 1
4. Business Administration 8 5 2 1
5. Chemistry 6 4 1 1
6. Commerce 4 2 1 1
7. Commerce (Management) 3 2 1 -
8. Economics 2 2 -
9. Education 4 2 1 1
10. English 3 2 1
11. Geology 1 - - -
12. Hindi 4 2 1 1
13. History 8 5 2 1
14. Odia 2 2 - -
15. Philosophy 1 1
16. Physics 6 4 1 1
17. Computer Sc. 1 1
18. Rural Development 1 1 - -
19. Sanskrit 4 2 1 1
20. Psychology 4 2 1 1
21. Statistics 2 2 - -
22. Zoology 4 2 1 1

2 FEE STRUCTURE

For Regular Courses

Admission Fee : Rs. 10,000/-
End of 1st Semester / Coursework Rs 5,000/-
Second Year Rs 10,000/-
Third Year Rs 10,000/-
TOTAL Rs 35,000/-

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In case of Business Administration, apart from Admission Fees, a Ph.D.
scholar has to deposit Rs.30,000/- per semester for first four semesters and
Rs.10,000/- for each subsequent semester up to submission of thesis.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION INTO DIFFERENT Ph.D.

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PROGRAMMES

1. Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master's

degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree
by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an
equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an
equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an
Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or
authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its
home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational
institutions.
2. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of
grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled and
other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University from time
to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th
September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a
point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to
the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying
marks without including the grace mark procedures.
3. A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is
pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the same Institution;
4. Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of
an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an
Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or
authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its
home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational
institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
5. In addition to the above, in order to be called for the interview, an applicant
must also fulfil any one of the following conditions:
(i) Successful clearance of the written part of Research Eligibility Test (RET).
A candidate should secure a minimum of 50% marks in written
examination to qualify for the interview.
(ii) Qualification of any of the following examinations: NET/JRF (conducted by
UGC/CSIR/DBT/other national tests with eligibility for research), SLET,
GATE or INSPIRE Fellowship, Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship, Maulana Azad
Fellowship, UGC National Fellowship for OBC candidates etc.
(iii) Possession of an M.Phil. degree from any university recognized by the
UGC, complete with course work having minimum 300 marks or 24
credits, including a review work or a dissertation.

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6. For Business Administration a student having M.Sc./M.A./M.Com./LLM/ or an
equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade OR
M.Tech./M.E./MCA/MBA/ or an equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks
or an equivalent grade is eligible.
7. For Computer Science a student having M.Sc. or an equivalent degree with
minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade OR M.Tech./M.E./MCA/MBA/ or
an equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade is
eligible.
8. The first three years of Ph.D. programme is full time. A candidate, once
selected for admission to Ph D Programme, has to produce No
Objection Certificate and Relieve Order from the employer, if he/she is
employed in any institution.

4 Ph.D. COURSE WORK AND COURSE OUTLINE

All the research scholars admitted into the Ph.D. programme have to undergo a
course work of one semester duration. The outline of the course work is given below.
Paper-I: Research Methodology and Computer Application
Paper-II: Elective Course
Paper-III: Review
However, a candidate holding an M.Phil. degree will be exempted from doing course
work, provided the M.Phil. degree has been awarded on the basis of course work,
containing similar papers that are offered in the Ph.D. course work, reflected in the
M.Phil. mark sheet.
If a candidate has already completed course work earlier, he/she will be expected to
submit the Research proposal to the DRC and carry on research work.

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OF APPLICATION FORM

The candidate is solely responsible for any wrong information provided in the
application form which is liable to be cancelled.
Candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. programme of different courses through
Research Eligibility Test (RET) of the University should follow the following steps for
successful submission of application. The online application must be submitted on or
before 15th May, 2017.
All applicants should have a valid email ID before applying for admission into
Ph.D. programme. All applicants should keep ready a scanned copy of a
passport size photograph and scanned copy of signature (all in .jpg / .JPEG
file format) before filling up the online application form. All communications
from the University to the candidates will be through website.

STEP 1 : Registration and Deposit of Application Fee

Online registration form is available in the Ravenshaw University
Website www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in
Applicants are required to fill all the entries in the online registration form before
pressing the submit button.

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 • Application fee for Ph.D. Courses: Rs.1500/-
Important: Bring one copy of the application form and required documents and
submit to concerned department during Interview.

6 LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED DURING INTERVIEW

(i) Print out of the application form (printed application form after online
submission) with a recent passport size photograph affix on it.

(ii) Photocopies of Marksheet and Certificate of the HSC/10th, +2/12th and

Degree/ Master’s Degree or equivalent examination.
(iii) Photocopies of Marksheet and Provisional Certificate of the last qualifying
P.G. or equivalent examination.
(iv) Where all two years’ marks are not reflected in a single mark sheet,
candidates are required to submit all mark sheets (individual semester/
annual).
(v) Photocopies of documentary evidences for being exempted from written
examination.
(vi) Research proposal of 2000 words.
While we encourage you to be innovative in approach and presentation, we expect
your write-up to have a critical understanding of the body of knowledge in the subject
area and to be specific in terms of study issues and objectives and to show some
understanding of the analytical framework and data. It should not be an essay; nor
should it be a copy of study presented as part of any other programme.
All documents will be signed by the candidate as proof of self attestation. Submission
of incorrect information may lead to cancellation of admission, and make the
candidate liable for criminal proceedings.
Candidates are advised to take a printout of the admit card after the registration of
application form and successful payment of the application fees.
Applications for more than one subject: Candidates desirous of applying for more
than one Ph.D. course is required to fill separate online application form with requisite
application fee for each subject. The candidate needs to appear for Research Eligibility
Test (RET) separately for each subject condition to fulfilling the exam schedule.

CANDIDATES TO BRING FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO

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EXAMINATION CENTRE
i) ADMIT CARD: Candidates are required to bring the admit card to the
examination centre.
ii) IDENTITY PROOF: Voter I Card/ Aadhaar/ Driving License/ Any other
recognised Identity proof.
N.B.:
• No other intimation shall be issued for appearing the Research Eligibility
Test (RET) examination.
• The candidates are requested to report at the Examination Center
(Ravenshaw University) at least one hour before the commencement of
examination.

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 8 DATE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Last date of submission of online application for admission into all Ph.D. courses is
15th May 2017.

9 SELECTION NORMS
The merit list for Ph.D Courses will be prepared on the basis of the following criteria.
6. The University shall admit Ph.D. students through a two stage process called
Research Eligibility Test (RET), consisting of a written test and an admission
interview. The qualifying marks of the written test and admission interview
shall be 50%, separately. The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of
50% from research methodology and 50% from the subject concerned (based
on the PG level course of Ravenshaw University).
7. The admission interview/viva-voce for Ph.D. will be conducted through a
presentation before a duly constituted DRC. Besides, those who qualify in
RET, candidates who are exempted from RET as mentioned in Section 4
above, shall attend the viva-voce diretly.
8. The interview/viva voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz. whether
the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research; the
research work can be suitably undertaken at the department; the proposed
area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
9. Questions for Ph.D. entrance examination will be Objective/ Subjective/
both Objective and Subjective.
10. Time duration of entrance examination will be 2 hours. Full Marks is 100 and
there is no negative marking.

PATTERN OF QUESTIONS IN RESEARCH ELIGIBILITY TEST

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(RET) FOR Ph.D. COURSES
Written component of RET
Questions for written examination will be objective/ subjective/ both objective and
subjective types based on the PG level course of Ravenshaw University. The
syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50%
shall be subject specific.
• Time duration of written component will be 2 hours.
• Full Marks is 100.
• To qualify for interview, the candidate must obtain at least 50 % marks in
written component.
• The syllabus for Research Eligibility Test (RET) will be the same as
prescribed for Post Graduate (Master’s Degree) syllabus of Ravenshaw
University in the respective subject. The candidates are advised to check the
same available in the Ravenshaw University website
(www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in). However, the syllabus for Business
Administration and Commerce (Management) are given in Annexure-I.
Interview component of RET
• In the interview with DRC, besides subject, the candidate is also expected to
discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before the
Department Research Committee.

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 11 PUBLICATION OF MERIT LIST
The Merit List for the written examinations shall be published in the website
(www.ravenshawuniversity.ac.in) NO SEPARATE INTIMATION SHALL BE
ISSUED FOR ATTENDING INTERVIEW AS WELL AS COUNSELLING FOR
ADMISSION.
12 DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
i) All original certificates and documents in support of qualifications (such as
certificates and mark sheets), conduct and College Leaving Certificate;
ii) Blood Group Certificate & Anti ragging affidavit.
iii) Four recent stamp size colour photographs;
iv) Proof of payment of admission fees and other fees as intimated by the
university office;
A candidate has to give an undertaking that he/ she is not working in any
State/ Central/ Private College/ University/ Institution either on short time/ full
time basis. If he/she is so engaged, the candidate has to submit a Relieve
order & NOC from the employer for the first 3 years of the Ph.D. Programme.
If a selected candidate fails to submit the documents and admission fees etc. on the
specified date, the claim for admission shall be forfeited. No extension of time will be
allowed in any case.

13 RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
Limited numbers of hostel seats may be available for outstation candidates for a
maximum period of three years.

14 GENERAL RULES for Ph.D/ M.Phil.

1. Qualifying the Research Eligibility Test (RET) shall not, ipso facto, entitle a
candidate to get enrolment in the department concerned where he/she
intends to seek enrolment. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to
ensure his/her eligibility and fulfillment of such other conditions as may be
prescribed for enrolment in the rules and regulations of the university.
2. Once paid, the application fees shall in no case be refunded.
3. The Research Eligibility Test (RET) will be held in Ravenshaw University,
Cuttack.
4. Any visually challenged candidate can avail of the services of a writer in the
written examination of Research Eligibility Test (RET). The maximum
qualification of a writer is 10+2+3. He/she should not have attained the
above mentioned qualification more than one year prior to the Research
Eligibility Test (RET). The interested visually challenged candidates should
contact the Chairperson, Department Admission Committee-2017 one week
before the commencement of the examination to fulfill the formalities for the
assignment of a writer.
5. E-admit cards will be issued to the candidates provisionally. The candidates
shall be taking examinations at their own risk and responsibility subject to

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 final confirmation of their eligibility at the time of enrolment. The university
shall, in no way, be responsible if they are found to be ineligible later,
leading to cancellation of their result or any other consequence(s)
emanating from the same.
6. The candidates shall be admitted to the examinations only on the
production of the e-admit card at the examination venue. No candidate shall
be allowed to take the examinations without the e-admit card under any
circumstances. The candidates must retain the e-admit cards with them till
the enrolment process is over and must produce the same at the time of
enrolment.
7. The candidates shall be required to answer the questions only on the
answer- sheets provided for that purpose, as per the rules/ norms stated in
the respective answer sheets.
8. The use of programmable calculator is not allowed in the examination.
9. The university will provide the logarithmic table. Borrowing of log table or
other material from any other person/ candidate is not allowed.
10. For rough work, only the sheets marked „rough work‟ at the end of the
question booklet/script should be used. No rough work should be done on
the answer sheet under any circumstances.
11. The candidates are not permitted to carry any telecommunication equipment
such as pager, cellular phone, wireless set, etc., inside the examination hall.
Anybody in possession of such equipment(s) will make her/him liable for
expulsion.
12. Any person who impersonates a candidate shall be disqualified from
appearing in any university examination for a period of five years including
this test. If that person is a student on the rolls of a recognized college or
university, he/she shall be declared as a person not fit and proper to be
admitted to any examination of this university for a period of five years.
His/her case, if necessary, shall also be reported to the police for any further
action in the matter. The candidate who is being impersonated shall also be
disqualified for a period of five years from appearing in any examination of
this university, apart from any other action which the university may take
against him, as deemed fit.
13. Any candidate who creates disturbance of any kind during examination or
otherwise misbehaves in or around the examination hall or refuses to obey
the superintendent/deputy superintendent/assistant superintendent/any
other official on examination duty or changes his/her seat with any other
candidate or occupies any seat, other than the one allotted to him/her shall
be expelled from the examination hall. (“expulsion” for this purpose would
mean cancellation of candidature)
14. Any candidate having in his possession or accessible to him/her
papers/books or notes which may possibly be of any assistance to him /her
or is found giving or receiving assistance, or copying from any paper/book or
note or from anywhere else or allowing any other candidate to copy from
his/her answer book or found writing on any other paper question set in the
question paper during examination, or using or attempting to use any other
unfair means, or indulging in any kind of misconduct, shall be expelled from
the examination hall. (“expulsion” for this purpose would mean cancellation
of candidature)

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officer/official shall be competent to expel a candidate from the examination
centre under instruction nos.13 & 14.
16. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the examination hall/room before
the expiry of the time allowed for the examination.
17. The candidates shall be required to hand over their answer-sheets and the
question papers / booklets in full to the centre superintendent even if they
have not attempted any question. No page/part of the question
paper/answer sheet is to be removed / torn/taken out of the examination
centre under any circumstances, failing which the candidates shall be
disqualified from the entire test.
18. There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking/re-assessment of answer-
sheets. Request for seeing the question booklet/evaluated answer
sheets/answer-books by the candidates shall not be entertained. The
evaluation once done by the university shall be taken as absolutely final.
19. If any answer sheet of a candidate shows or if it is otherwise established
that he/she has received or attempted to receive help from any source in
any manner or has given help or attempted to give help to any other
candidate in any manner, the relevant answer-sheets shall be cancelled.
The decision of the Department Admission Committee 2017, Ravenshaw
University, Cuttack, in this regard shall be final.
20. If a candidate writes his/her name or puts any kind of identification mark or
discloses his/her identity by any method whatsoever on the cover or
anywhere else in the question booklet/answer sheets, the same shall be
treated as cancelled. The decision of the, Department Admission Committee
2017Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, in this regard shall be final.
21. If it is found that a candidate has knowingly or wilfully concealed or
suppressed any information/fact which renders him/her ineligible to take
the RET, his/her result of the test and as also enrolment to Ph.D., if granted,
shall stand cancelled. He/ she shall have no claim, whatsoever, against the
university. The case, if necessary, shall be reported to the police for any
further necessary action in the matter.
22. If a dispute or controversy of any kind arises before, during, or after conduct
of the Research Eligibility Test, the decision of the Department Admission
Committee 2017, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, in all such cases, shall be
final.

15 INTERPRETATION OF RULES
The decision of the Department Admission Committee with regard to anything not
covered in the official brochure or has given rise to dispute in interpretation of any
rule shall be final and binding.

16 Ph.D. REGULATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The Ph.D. Regulation of the University is given in the University website.

Chairperson, Council of Deans

Ravenshaw University

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SYLLABI FOR RESEARCH ELIGIBILITY TESTS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Production and Operation

Research, Managerial Economics, Research Methodology, OB, Basic
Statistical Techniques.

COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

Accounting for Managerial Decision, Advanced Marketing Management,

Managing Human Resources, Security Analysis and Portfolio
Management, Financial Risk Management and Derivatives, Corporate
Reporting and Analysis, Services Marketing, Customer Relation
Management.

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