Examination Centers

 Department of Bioinformatics, University of Pune, Pune

Duration of course

 Two years

Model of Question paper

Nature of Questions

 Minimum Percentage Required

 

Number  of Question papers

 There will be two papers  (Paper I & Paper II)

 

Number and Names of sections in question paper

 

Paper I (90 minutes)
is of the objective type, consists of 100 multiple choice questions up to Intermediate (10+2) level covering Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Logic, Reasoning and English.

Paper II (90 minutes)
is also of the objective type, consists of 100 multiple choice questions based on syllbi of bachelor's degree level courses that are listed in the section f: Eligibility.

The question paper would be divided into two sections viz.

Section-A
covering areas of Life Sciences (botany, microbiology, biochemistry, zoology, cell biology, genetics, environmental biology, evolution, molecular biology etc.) and
Section-B
covering areas of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science).

Points to note:
1. The language of the examination will be English only.
2. Note that there is a change in the pattern for Paper II. This year Paper II is also of objective type. (Until last year Paper II included descriptive answer questions).
3. Candidates are expected to bring a pen, HB pencil, sharpener and eraser for the examination.
 

 

Section wise weightage of marks

 Not applicable.

 

Number of Questions

 Paper I - 100 questions compulsory
Paper II  - 100 questions compulsory

 

Marks per question

 Paper I :  1
Paper II : 1

 

Total Marks

 200 (Paper I : 100  + Paper II  100)

 

Passing criteria

 Not applicable.

 

Negative marking

 Negative marking of 1 mark for every 4 incorrect answers in Paper I and II.