Dr CharuSudan
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JNU CBEE 2016 (Combined Biotechnology Entrance Exam-2016)
The combined entrance exam for Biotechnology, is conducted
by Jawaharlal Nehru University
Date of exam: 19th May, 2016
Timing: 9AM to 12PM
Pattern of the question paper
The type of questions will be Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQs). The question paper is divided into two parts
Part-A : Total 60 questions.
All compulsory. Each correct answer gets 1 mark each. Each wrong answer has a
negative marking of ½ (half) mark. The questions
are from 10+2 level. Subjects are Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Total marks for Part A will be 60.
Part-B: There are total 100
questions, out of which 60 questions need to be attempted. Each correct answer
is worth 3 marks. Wrong answer has a negative marking of 1 mark each. The questions
are from Bachelor’s level. Total marks for Part B will be 180 marks (60
questions x 3 marks)
Analysis of the
question paper for the past 3 years (2013-2015)
- All questions in part A are compulsory, therefore it is important that students are well prepared in all the 4 subjects (physics, chemistry, maths and biology) till the 10+2 level.
- In 2015,, the weightage given to maths has increased significantly, both for part A and B. In the 2015 paper, out of the maths questions, at least 3-4 questions are from probability and binomial expansion and 2-3 from Statistics. All biology students must be good in these areas, since they will also be applied to solve numericals based on genetics.
- Maths is also essential for many calculations in molecular biology and RDT, such as concentration and volume calculations for buffer and chemicals, calculation of cell generation times, serial dilutions, molarity etc .
Students of biotechnology cannot
afford to fear or ignore maths.
- Then in part B, 60 questions need to the attempted, out of which only 55 questions are from biology. Even if the student attempts all biology-based questions, at least a few non-biology based questions will need to be attempted.
- It may be useful to concentrate on chemistry at the bachelor’s level, as around 17 questions come from chemistry. Also, a sound knowledge of chemistry will be extremely helpful when pursuing a career in biotechnology, biochemistry etc.
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