PROSPECTUS

For

MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL COURSE

PROGRAMME IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS
2019-20

COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bhubaneswar-751003
 Telephone PBX-0674-2397970
Extn. 111,124
Tel Fax -0674-2397424, 2397457
Website: www.ouat.nic.in

POST GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMME – 2019-20

This bulletin presents an overview of the academic guidelines relating to various

Master’s Courses and the Doctoral Programme in the College of Basic Science &
Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar.

The authorities reserve the right to amend and alter the policies concerned with
the academic system as deemed necessary in the interest of OUAT.

(Approved by the Academic Council vide Resolution No. 7431 Dt. 01.05.2019)

The Prospectus of Post Graduate and Doctoral Programme for the year
2019-20 approved by the Prospectus Committee of the College of Basic Science
and Humanities, OUAT, Bhubaneswar on 19.03.2019.

HOD, Physics HOD, Chemistry HOD, Mathematics

HOD, Botany HOD, Zoology HOD, Microbiology

HOD, Biotechnology DIRECTOR

 CONTENTS

SL NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

1 The University 1

2 The College of Basic Science & Humanities 1

3 Eligibility for admission 1-2

4 Break up of seats 2

5 Reservation 2-3

6 Procedure for getting prospectus and applying online 3-5

7 Selection of candidates 6-7

8 Admission procedure (P.G.) 7-8

9 Admission procedure (Ph. D.) 8-9

10 Academic system (P.G.) 9

11 Academic system (Ph. D.) 10

12 Hostel and Medical facilities 10

13 Student activities 11

14 Student discipline 11

15 Financial assistance 11

16 Fees (For M.Sc. Programme) 12

17 Fees (For Ph. D. Programme) 12

18 Miscellaneous Fees for specific services / purposes 13

19 Hostel Fees 13

20 Refund of fees 13

21 Students Aid Fund 14

22 Admission calendar 14
 PROSPECTUS FOR THE SESSION 2019-20
1. THE UNIVERSITY.
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) was established in the
year 1962 in accordance with the provision of the Orissa Act 20 of 1961 and is a State
Agriculture University. It has the triple function of teaching, research and extension.
The University offers education at the undergraduate and post graduate level in
Agriculture, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering & Technology ,
Fishery Science, Home science, Forestry , Horticulture and Basic Sciences. Three Career
Oriented Master’s Programmes in Computer Science and Application, Bio-informatics and Agri-
Business Management are offered by the Centre for Post Graduate Studies as self-financing
courses. Research and Extension programme are carried out at the Regional Research and
Technology Transfer Station (RRTTS) and/or sub stations/ Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) located
in different parts of Odisha.
2. THE COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCE & HUMANITIES.
The College of Basic Science & Humanities was established in 1964 as the third
constituent College of OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
The college offers teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. At the UG
level, facilities for Honours courses are available in 8 subjects namely, Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Computer Science. At the Post
Graduate level, the college offers Master’s degree programme in Physics, Chemistry, Botany,
Zoology, Mathematics, Microbiology and Biotechnology. Further, it offers the Ph.D. programme
in Microbiology. The B. Sc., M. Sc. and Ph. D. Courses offered are under the semester system.
In addition to the above, the college offers supporting courses to the students of other
constituent colleges of OUAT.
3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION.
3.1. For M. Sc. Programme
Course Minimum qualification
M. Sc.( Botany ) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours/Core in Botany)
M. Sc. (Chemistry) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours/Core in Chemistry)
M. Sc. (Mathematics ) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours in Mathematics) / B. Sc
(Hons)/Core/Major in Mathematics and computing.
M. Sc. (Microbiology) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours/Core in Botany / Zoology / Microbiology
/ Biotechnology) / B. Sc. (Ag.) / B.V. Sc. & A.H / B.F. Sc. / B. Sc.
(Horticulture) / B. Tech. (Dairy Science / Biotechnology) B.H.M.S.
M. Sc. (Physics) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours/Core in Physics)
M. Sc. (Zoology) B.Sc. (+3 Sc. with Honours/Core in Zoology)
M. Sc. (Biotechnology) B. Sc. (+3 Sc. With Honours/Core in Biotechnology/ Botany/
Zoology / Microbiology)
 Candidates must have obtained minimum 50% marks in concerned Honours/Core/Major
subjects. For Graduates of Agriculture and allied subjects who are eligible for admission into M.
Sc. (Microbiology), should have minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent. A candidate
belonging to SC/ST shall have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in concerned Honours
subject.
3.2. For Ph. D. Programme
Ph. D. Course Minimum qualification
Microbiology M. Sc. in Microbiology from any UGC recognised
University with a minimum mark of 65% or OGPA
6.5 in 10.0 point scale.
4. BREAK UP OF SEATS.
For M. Sc. Programme:
Number of seats
Degree Discipline
Un reserved PWD** ST SC Total
M.Sc. Botany 9 1 3 2 15

M.Sc. Chemistry 9 1 3 2 15

M Sc. Mathematics 9 1 3 2 15

M. Sc. Microbiology 14 1 5 4 24

M.Sc. Physics 9 1 3 2 15

M.Sc. Zoology 9 1 3 2 15

M. Sc. Biotechnology 5* 1* 2* 2* 10*

*Self Finance seats. ** Persons with Disability
For Ph. D. Programme:
Degree Discipline Number of seats
Ph. D. Microbiology 03

5. RESERVATION.
22.5%, 16% and 05% of seats are reserved for ST, SC and persons with
disability (PWD) candidates respectively for P.G. Admission. One seat will be
reserved for NRI & Foreign candidates over and above the intake capacity for P.G & Ph.
D in Microbiology.
NRI: Candidates seeking admission under NRI Quota shall be required to apply in
application for sponsorship of candidate along with the photo copies of VISA/proof of
permanent residential certificate and PASSPORT of themselves or of the sponsoring
persons (Parents / nearest relatives) which are valid till the last date of admission. The
signature of the NRI sponsor must be same as in the passport and sponsoring
certificate. Photo copy of such VISA & PASSPORT should be uploaded along with its
English version issued by competent authority form respective embassy / consulate. The
candidate should produce recent proof of Residentship of the NRI Sponsor such as
 Electric bill / Telephone bill / Water bill etc. of the respective country where he / she is
residing at present within last six month. A Non resident Indian (NRI) can Sponsor only
one candidate in an academic year.

Foreign Candidates: The requirement of minimum percentage of marks / OGPA

/GPA as indicated above both in Master and Doctoral Programme shal l not be
applicable to Foreign candidates sponsored by ICAR/ICCR/any other
statutory bodies of Govt. of India. However, the minimum qualification for
Masters’ and Ph.D programme will be Graduation in oncerned/relevant
discipline and Masters’ degree in concerned/relevant discipline respectively.
Foreign candidates without any fellowship from ICAR/ICCR/any other
statutory bodies of Govt. of India, can directly submit their applications
to the University for admission provided the candidate meet s the
eligibility criteria as per clause 3.1 & 3.2 and possesses valid
documents with payment of fees as mentioned in Clause 16 to 19 of the
Prospectus.
6. PROCEDURE FOR GETTING PROSPECTUS AND APPLYING ONLINE.
6.1 Prospectus Download:
The prospectus may be downloaded from the university website at www.ouat.nic.in
or https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in . The candidates are advised to read the prospectus
carefully and act accordingly.
6.2 How to fill the Online Form:
Opening of the website: Open the website www.ouat.nic.in or
https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in using any internet browser.
Open the Application Form: Click on the link “Submission of Online Application
Form for Admission into M. Sc. And Ph. D – 2019 (College of Basic Science
and Humanities)”.
Mobile Number Authentication/Registration: Enter the correct mobile number and click
“Verify Mobile No.”. An OTP will be sent to that Mobile number. Type the OTP in the
“OTP Verification Code” box. Then click “Verify OTP Code. (Mobile number
validation is important because all communication regarding admission will be sent
as SMS to the valid mobile number entered by the candidate. The candidate should
not change the mobile number till the end of admission process.)
Select Program, Course and Qualification: First select Programme from dropdown
box. Then select similarly the Course and Qualification from the dropdown box.
Remember that every course has its specific Qualification.
 Fill Applicant Details: Then fill the particulars of the applicant. Aadhar Number is not
mandatory, but if you have please fill it. Carefully select the Category. If you are
SC/ST then you must have caste certificate from appropriate authority.
Fill the Permanent and Present Address: Fill/select address particulars.
Other information: If you are claiming for NRI quota, click here and do the needful.
Fill Academic Profile: Fill/Select carefully, the High School, Higher Secondary and
Graduation degree / Post Graduation degree particulars. Be particularly careful
while filling the Total mark and Marks Scored. Any wrong posting will cancel your
candidature at any stage of admission process. If your graduation result is not
declared yet, still you can apply leaving the mark box empty within the last date of
application for admission i.e., 22.06.2019 for P.G. and 14.08.2019 for Ph. D. But you
must fill it during the time of editing from 23.06.2019 to 25.06.2019 (Midnight) for PG
and on 16.08.2019 (Midnight) for Ph. D. Otherwise your candidature will be rejected.
Give domicile information: Do as directed in the form
Check Declaration: Candidate must click on self-declaration. By clicking this, the
candidate is accepting that all the information he/she has submitted are true, and
he/she will be responsible for any false or misleading information. Any false
information submitted may make the application liable for rejection.
Upload Photograph and Signature: Follow the instruction of uploading given in the
form
Click on Register and Proceed: You will receive a login ID, password and application
No. on your mobile and e-mail ID. Also, the progress page will appear showing
application number and steps to be completed. On proceed, three tabs will appear
(view application, upload relevant documents and make payment) for necessary
action by the applicant.

Make Payment: The application fee of Rs.1350/- per application can be paid besides
bank charges as specified by the Bank depending upon the mode of payment
selected through online payment gateway using Internet Banking / Debit Card/
Credit Card of any bank. Payment can also be made through nearest Common
Service Centre (Jana Seva Kendra) in cash mode. Fees, once paid, cannot be
refunded to candidates under any circumstances. Once you pay the fee, you will
receive a message confirming the payment.
6.3 Editing the online Application Form: You can edit any particular including
Graduation / Post Graduation mark (if result was not declared by the date of
application). For this 3 days are given from 23.06.2019 to 25.06.2019 mid night for
PG and one day is given on 16.08.2019 for Ph. D.
 6.4 Download of Admit Card:
When the admit card is ready an SMS will be sent to your mobile. The Admit Card
can be downloaded from the website (www.ouat.nic.in or https://www.lokaseba-
odisha.in) by logging in using his/her login ID and Password. The admit card will
never be sent through post. The candidate must bring the Admit card with any of
the following original identity proof to the Entrance Examination Centre for
verification.
1. Aadhar Card
2. Passport
3. Driving License
6.5. Intimation-cum-Rank Card Download: When Intimation is ready, an SMS will be
sent to your mobile. You will login using the login ID and Password given to you and
download the intimation letter. Intimation letter will never be sent through post.
6.6. Important Information.

1. Candidates must submit the application with application Fee within the last date of
submission of application form i.e. 22.06.2019 for P.G. and 14.8.2019 for Ph.D.
Application without fee will not be considered for entrance examination and
admission.
2. After successful payment, the candidate should take printout of computer generated
filled in Application Form with payment detail for his/her personal record
3 You must have your own personal e-mail ID and Mobile Number with validity till the
completion of the Admission process, all important information on login ID, password,
application number, various alerts and download of Admit card, rank and Intimation-
cum-rank card and other necessary information will be sent to you only by SMS and
email. Under no circumstances, you should share the password of your e-mail ID and
Mobile/Cell Number with any other person. If you do not have a valid e-Mail ID,
please create a new e-Mail ID. You will be provided with a login ID and password to
login on to the website www.ouat.nic.in/ https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in for all future
references. Your Admit Card, rank and intimation-cum-rank card can be accessed
online by using the links provided in the website www.ouat.nic.in /
https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in. No separate physical communication would be sent.
4 A candidate is required to submit one application for each subject for which he/she
wishes to be considered for admission.
5. The data obtained from the candidate while applying online will be used for the
purpose of generating Admit Card for Entrance Examination. Hence the applicants
are advised to submit data accurately as required while applying online.
6. Hard copy of application must should not be sent to OUAT.
7. The University will not be liable to refund the application fees deposited by the
candidate.
7. SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
7.1 There shall be an admission Board for the Academic Session with Dean, Post
Graduate Faculty-cum-Director Resident Instructions as Chairman and Director,
College of Basic Science & Humanities as one of the members. Three teachers,
from the College of Basic Science & Humanities as nominated by the Vice
Chancellor shall be the members of the board. The admission board will scrutinize
the application forms, prepare the merit list and will conduct the admission of the
candidates.
7.2 The selection for admission into different Post Graduate programmes except M.Sc.
Microbiology and Biotechnology will be based on entrance examination and
career marks of the candidates. For M.Sc. Microbiology & Biotechnology only
career marks will be considered.
7.3 Entrance Examination: P.G. & Ph. D candidates have to appear in the entrance
examination in the College of Basic Science and Humanities, O.U.A.T on
30.06.2019, at 11.00am to 1.00pm and 24.08.2019 at 11.00am to 1.00pm
respectively. The examination will be of 2 hours duration and will carry 200 marks.
The questions will be of objective type with multiple choice covering the course
taught at Bachelor’s and Master’s Level respectively. For every correctly
answered question 4 marks will be awarded. For every wrongly answered
question -1 mark will be awarded. For every un-attempted question 0 mark will
be awarded. All candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility will download admit card
and will appear in the entrance examination. No candidate shall be allowed to enter
the examination hall without admit card and identity proof as mentioned in the
section 6.4.
7.4 The selection for admission into different Masters’ or Doctoral Programme will be
based on merit of the candidates. There will be separate Merit Lists for each subject
of Master’s and Doctoral Programmes.
7.5 Merit list of the candidates shall be drawn up on the basis of the total score as
following.

Progamme Career Mark Entrance Mark

M. Sc. In Physics, Chemistry, Marks scored in entrance
-------------
Mathematics, Botany & Zoology examination
M. Sc. In Microbiology,
As in section 7.6 -
Biotechnology
50% of marks scored in
Ph. D As in section 7.6
entrance examination
 7.6 Academic career
The following percentage of marks secured by the candidates in different examinations
shall be added to the marks of the entrance examinations to compute the merit of the
candidate as following.
Examination For P.G. For Ph.D.
Microbiology / Biotechnology % of marks
% of marks
HSC or equivalent 20 5
+2 Science or equivalent 30 10
Bachelor’s degree (Aggregate) 50 15
Master’s degree - 20
Total 100 50

In case of candidates having the same computed score, the tie shall be resolved and their

merit position will be decided on the basis of higher marks in the Aggregate of the
qualifying examination.
8. ADMISSION PROCEDURE (P.G.)

8.1 Admission into all Post Graduate subjects will be conducted centrally by the Admission
Board in phased manner as per the programme finalized by the academic council.

8.2 The merit list of the candidates for admission will be notified in the University and College

notice boards by the Dean, PGF cum DRI and will be floated in OUAT web site

www.ouat.nic.in and https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in. You can download the intimation-

cum-Rank Card from the above website. Intimation for admission will not be sent by post.

8.3 In the event of any change in the scheduled date of admission the same will be notified in

the Notice Boards of the University and the College as well as in the website for

information of the candidates. This will also be sent to your mobile as SMS and to your

email.

8.4 A candidate who fails to appear for admission on the scheduled date, time and place will

automatically and irrevocably forfeit his/her claim for admission.

8.5 The candidates coming for admission should bring with them all the original certificates
and mark sheets for verification at the time of admission. Any discrepancy found
between marks posted in on-line application form and original mark sheet /

Certificate during the verification, the candidature will be out rightly rejected. They

have to submit their college leaving certificate and conduct certificate (if the same is not

mentioned in the CLC) in original from the head of the institution last attended.
8.6 Candidates who passed their Bachelor’s degree from any university other than OUAT will

have to submit their Migration certificate within 3 months, failing which they will not be
allowed to appear the final examination of 1st semester of 1st year Master Degree.

8.7 Candidates who fail to submit their college leaving certificate/ conduct certificate will be

provisionally admitted and will be allowed five working days following the date of admission

on an undertaking for submission of such documents failing which their provisional

admission will be cancelled if not decided otherwise. Candidate coming from Universities

outside the state of Odisha will be allowed for the purpose, ten working days following the

date of admission on the same condition as above.

8.8 All candidates selected for admission to P.G. course programme shall submit the Medical

fitness certificate in prescribed form at the time of Admission.

8.9 In case the candidate for admission is found to have indulged in ragging in the past or if it
is noticed that (s) he has indulged in ragging, admission will be refused or (s) he shall be

expelled from the college and University.

8.10 The original documents like CLC, Migration, Conduct, etc submitted at the time of
admission as required will not be returned to the candidates even temporarily under any

circumstance. However a certified copy of the same may be given on payment of Rs. 10/-
for each such document. The caste certificate in original will be returned to the candidate

concerned retaining Xerox copy duly attested by a Gazetted officer or a Faculty member of
the University.

9. ADMISSION PROCEDURE (Ph. D.).

9.1 Admission into Ph.D. course in Microbiology will be conducted centrally by the Admission

Board as per the programme finalized by the academic council.

9.2 The merit list of the candidates for admission will be notified in the University and College

notice boards by the Dean, PGF cum DRI and will be floated in OUAT web site

www.ouat.nic.in and https://www.lokaseba-odisha.in. You can download the intimation-

cum-Rank Card from the above website. Intimation for admission will not be sent by post.

9.3 In the event of any change in the scheduled date of admission the same will be notified in
the Notice Boards of the University and the College as well as in the website for

information of the candidates. This will also be sent to your mobile as SMS and to your

email.

9.4 A candidate who fails to appear for admission on the scheduled date, time and place will

automatically and irrevocably forfeit his/her claim for admission.

9.5 The candidates coming for admission should bring with them all the original certificates
and mark sheets for verification at the time of admission. Any discrepancy found

between marks posted in on-line application form and original mark sheet /

Certificate during the verification, the candidature will be out rightly rejected. They

have to submit their college leaving certificate and conduct certificate (if the same is not

mentioned in the CLC) in original from the head of the institution last attended.

9.6 Candidates who passed their Masters degree from any University other than OUAT will

have to submit their Migration certificate within 3 months, failing which they will not be

allowed to appear in the semester examination.

9.7 All candidates selected for admission to Ph.D. course programme shall submit the Medical

fitness certificate in prescribed form at the time of Admission.

9.8 In case the candidate for admission is found to have indulged in ragging in the past or if it
is noticed that (s) he has indulged in ragging, admission will be refused or (s) he shall be

expelled from the college and University.

9.9 The original documents like CLC, Migration, Conduct, submitted at the time of admission as
required will not be returned to the candidates even temporarily under any circumstance.

However a certified copy of the same may be given on payment of Rs. 10/- for each such
document. The caste certificate in original will be returned to the candidate concerned

retaining Xerox copy duly attested by a Gazetted officer or a Faculty member of the
University.

10 ACADEMIC SYSTEM (P.G.).

10.1 Duration of Course

10.1.1 A Master’s Degree programme is a full time study of two years which includes both

course work and research for dissertation. The maximum permissible period for

completion of a Masters degree is four consecutive years.

10.1.2 An academic year consists of two semesters each having about 95 to 105 working days

out of which teaching programme shall be at least 95 net instruction days excluding
examination days.

10.2 Course Programme, Instruction and Evaluation

10.2.1 The instruction is offered in English under course credit system. Each course is divided

into distinct units of courses. Each student admitted into a course programme shall take

courses as per the plan of course programme.

10.2.2 The course programme and examination will be regulated by the Semester regulations

for Masters’ Programme of OUAT.

10.2.3 A student is required to have a minimum of 85% attendance in each course failing

which he /she shall not be allowed to appear at the final Examination and will be

detained in that semester, subject to regulation for condonation up to 15% by the

Director of the College.

11. ACADEMIC SYSTEM (Ph. D).

11.1. Duration of Course

11.1.1 A Ph. D course programme is a full time study of three years which includes both course

work (Three semesters as per ICAR guidelines). The maximum permissible period for

completion of Ph. D degree is six consecutive years. A candidate who successfully

completes the course work will only be allowed to continue research for Ph.D. in the
concerned subject.

The semester will have about 95 to 105 working days out of which teaching programme

shall be at least 95 net instruction days (NIDs) excluding examination days.

11.2 Course Programme, Instruction and Evaluation.

11.2.1 The instruction is offered in English under course credit system. Each course is divided
into distinct course units of courses. Each student admitted into a course programme

shall take course as per the plan of course programme.

11.2.2 The course programme and examination will be regulated by the Semester regulations

for Doctoral Programme of OUAT.

11.2.3 A student is required to have a minimum of 85% attendance in course work failing which

he /she shall not be allowed to appear at the semester Examination and will be detained

in that semester, subject to regulation for condonation up to 15% by the Director of the

College.
12 HOSTEL AND MEDICAL FACILITIES.

12.1 Hostel accommodation shall be provided to P. G and Ph. D students on merit basis
subject to availability of seats. After admission, the students shall apply to the Dean,

Students’ Welfare (DSW) through the concerned Dean / Director of the College for their

stay in a hostel. However, a student whose parents are staying at Bhubaneswar may be

allowed by the DSW for permission to stay outside the hostel during the course of his /

her study.
 12.2 The University runs a Dispensary manned by experienced doctors and it provides

outstanding treatment to students of the University.

13 STUDENT ACTIVITIES.

13.1 Students’ union: The students union comprising of students representatives is formed

every year in the college to organize cultural/ athletic / sport activities. The students are

also allowed to participate in various inter college and inter university competitions at

state and national level to show their performances in extra curricular activities.

13.2 Students’ welfare: The Dean of students Welfare looks after the extra curricular

activities of the students. The university Employment information and Guidance Bureau

acts as a useful channel of communication between the students and employment

organizations.
14 STUDENTS DISCIPLINE.
A student shall abide by the disciplinary rules and Regulations of the college and the
University and shall not involve himself / herself in any objectionable conduct such as

violation of discipline, disobedience of instructions of authorities, immoral conduct or

disorderly behaviour including ragging. In case a student is found to be involved in any

of the above undesirable activities, he/she shall be liable for expulsion from the College
if the offence is grave. The expulsion from the College shall be ordered by the Director

College of Basic Science and Humanities with the concurrence of the Vice Chancellor.
15. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Sl.No Nature of Assistance Value Funding Agency

1 Post-Matric Scholarship Tuition fee + Maintenance SC & ST Development and Minority

cost + Development fee & Backward classes Welfare
Development, Govt. of Odisha
2 Loan Stipend Rs. 12000/- per annum Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of
Odisha
3 National Merit Scholarship Rs. 7500/- per annum Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of
Odisha
4 Sports Talent Scholarship Rs. 900/- p.m. Dept. of Sports & Youth Services,
Govt. of Odisha
5 National Talent Scholarship Rs. 1000/- p.m. ICAR
6 P.G. Merit Scholarship Rs. 10000/- per annum Department of Higher Education,
Odisha
7 Scholarship for meritorious Rs. 24000/- per annum Science and Technology
students for Post Graduate Department, Govt. of Odisha
studies in basic sciences
16. FEES (For M. Sc. Programme).
Physics, Chemistry, Foreign*
Microbiology/ NRI in
Fees Mathematics, Student in
Biotechnology Microbiology
Botany & Zoology Microbiology
At the time of
Rs.23355.00 Rs.50855.00 Rs.172288.00 Rs.50855.00
Admission
At the time of 2nd
Rs.11990.00 Rs.39490.00 Rs.6490.00 Rs.39490.00
Semester Registration

At the time of 3rd

Rs.19278.00 Rs.46778.00 Rs.144788.00 Rs.46778.00
Semester Registration

At the time of 4th

Rs.14190.00 Rs.41690.00 Rs.8690.00 Rs.41690.00
Semester Registration

17. FEES (For Ph. D. Programme).

NRI in Foreign* Student in
Fees Microbiology
Microbiology Microbiology

At the time of Admission Rs.67408.00 Rs.89408.00 Rs.67408.00

At the time of 2nd Semester

Rs.6490.00 Rs.6490.00 Rs.6490.00
Registration
At the time of 3rd Semester
Rs.63278.00 Rs.78408.00 Rs.63278.00
Registration
At the time of 4th
Rs.6490.00 Rs.6490.00 Rs.6490.00
Semester Registration
At the time of 5th Semester
Rs.63278.00 Rs.78408.00 Rs.63278.00
Registration
At the time of 6th
Rs.14740.00 Rs.14740.00 Rs.14740.00
Semester Registration

* Foreign candidates: The requirement of minimum percentage of marks / OGPA/ GPA as

indicated above both in Master and Doctoral Programme shall not be applicable for

Foreign candidates sponsored by ICAR / ICCR/ any other statutory bodies of Govt. of

India. However, the minimum qualification for Master’s and Ph. D programme will be

Graduation in concerned / relevant discipline and Master’s degree in concerned / relevant

discipline respectively.

Foreign candidates without any fellowship from ICAR/ ICCR / any other statutory

bodies of Govt. of India, can directly submit their applications to the University for

admission provided the candidate meets the eligibility criteria as per clause 3.1 & 3.2 and

possesses valid documents with payment of fees as mentioned in Clause 16 to 19 of the

Prospectus.
18. Miscellaneous Fees for specific services / purposes
Original Duplicate
Migration Certificate 220.00 550.00
Provisional Certificate 220.00 550.00
Mark Sheet (consolidated) 330.00 550.00
Duplicate Identity Card 110.00 110.00
Condonation fee for shortage of attendance 550.00
Make–up examination / Special examination fee 550.00
Semester Report/Grade sheet/ Mark sheet 55.00
Transfer certificate 110.00 220.00
Conduct certificate 110.00 220.00
Equivalent mark sheet 55.00
Any certificate/document required by Registered post / speed post 110.00
(towards postal charges)
Degree certificate 550.00 1100.00
Preservation fees
(110.00 per year and maximum of Rs.550.00)
Revalidation of documents (TC etc) 165.00
19. HOSTEL FEES In Rs.
a) Hostel caution Money (Only once at the time of admission) 550.00
b) Seat Rent (per semester / boarder)
i. Single Room 1100.00
ii. Double Room 935.00
iii. Three of Four Seated Room 770.00
iv. More than four Seated Room 550.00
v. NRI Student 4400.00
c) Electricity Deposit (Actual to be collected at the time of next 1320.00
Registration)
d) Water charges (Per semester) 220.00
e) Hostel Common Room (Per semester) 330.00
f) Hostel Establishment (Per annum) 6600.00
g) Hostel development fee (Per semester) 880.00
h) Mess Advance (per semester) 13200
(Actual expenditure will be squared up
at the time of Registration to next semester)
NOTE: The above fees clauses 18-19 are subject to change as may be decided by the Academic
Council.
20. REFUND OF FEES.
A candidate once admitted to a course shall not be eligible to get refund of the fees
except caution money deposits.
21 STUDENTS’ AID FUND.
There is provision for reimbursement of expenditure towards tuition/ hostel/ examination
fees and purchase of books/ clothing/medical expenses/boarding if their needs are
considered genuine.
22. ADMISSION CALENDAR 2019-20.
A. M. Sc. PROGRAMME.
Sl. No Programme Date Time
1. Availability of Application Forms 28.05.2019 to 22.06.2019 Upto Midnight
through online in www.ouat.nic.in
2. Editing online application form 23.06.2019 to 25.06.2019
3. Down load of Admit Card 27.06.2019 to 29.06.2019 Upto Midnight
4. Entrance Examination 30.06.2019 (Sunday) 11.00AM to 1.00PM
5. Date of Publication of Result 11.07.2019 (Thursday)
6. Date of Counselling and Admission 16.07.2019 (Tuesday)
to M. Sc. Microbiology
7. Date of Counselling and Admission 18.07.2019 (Thursday) Physics, Chemistry &Mathematics
19.07.2019 (Friday) Botany, Zoology&Biotechnology
for other M. Sc. Programme
8. Admission to balance seat if any 22.07.2019 (Monday)
9. Commencement of Class 25.07.2019 (Thursday)
B. Ph. D. Programme
Sl. No Programme Date Time
1. Availability of Application Forms 23.07.2019 to 14.08.2019 Upto Midnight
through online in www.ouat.nic.in
2. Editing online application form 16.08.2019 Upto Midnight
3. Down load of Admit Card 19.08.2019 to 20.08.2019
4. Entrance Examination 24.08.2019 (Saturday) 11.00AM to 1.00PM
5. Date of publication of result 06.09.2019 (Friday)
6. Date of Counselling and Admission 11.09.2019 (Wednesday)
7. Commencement of Class 16.09.2019 (Monday)
NOTE
1. All holidays notified by the University will be the holidays for Colleges under OUAT.
2. The date of registration in each semester is the day on which all fees for semester are
to be paid by the student(s).
3. If any semester programme falls on the holiday(s), the said programme will be carried
on the next working day(s).
4. No fine shall be collected for Sundays and holidays for the purpose of late registration.
5. Subsequent programme of the semesters calendar will be notified from time to time by
the College.
6. Any charge in semester calendar shall be approved by the Academic Council.
 IMPORTANT DATES
A. M. Sc. PROGRAMME.
Sl. No Programme Date Time
1. Availability of Application Forms 28.05.2019 to 22.06.2019 Upto Midnight
through online in www.ouat.nic.in
2. Editing online application form 23.06.2019 to 25.06.2019
3. Down load of Admit Card 27.06.2019 to 29.06.2019 Upto Midnight
4. Entrance Examination 30.06.2019 (Sunday) 11.00AM to 1.00PM
5. Date of Publication of Result 11.07.2019 (Thursday)
6. Date of Counselling and Admission 16.07.2019 (Tuesday)
to M. Sc. Microbiology
7. Date of Counselling and Admission 18.07.2019 (Thursday) Physics, Chemistry &Mathematics
19.07.2019 (Friday) Botany, Zoology&Biotechnology
for other M. Sc. Programme
8. Admission to balance seat if any 22.07.2019 (Monday)
9. Commencement of Class 25.07.2019 (Thursday)
B. Ph. D. Programme
Sl. No Programme Date Time
1. Availability of Application Forms 23.07.2019 to 14.08.2019 Upto Midnight
through online in www.ouat.nic.in
2. Editing online application form 16.08.2019 Upto Midnight
3. Down load of Admit Card 19.08.2019 to 20.08.2019
4. Entrance Examination 24.08.2019 (Saturday) 11.00AM to 1.00PM
5. Date of publication of result 06.09.2019 (Friday)
6. Date of Counselling and Admission 11.09.2019 (Wednesday)
7. Commencement of Class 16.09.2019 (Monday)