M.Sc. in BioTechnology 

at GJUST, Hisar

Yes, GJUST conducts an entrance exam for UG and PG courses. Apart from the university-level entrance exam, the university also accepts national-level entrance exams such as CAT, JEE Main, etc. Check below the GJUST Entrance Exam details:

Particulars	Details
No. of questions	90 for UG and 100 for PG
Marks per question	1
Duration	1.5 hours
Type of questions	Multiple-choice

GJUST admissions are either merit or entrance-based. Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility requirements to apply for a course. Check out the complete details for the GJUST admission process:

• The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates interested in any of the GJUST UG or PG courses can apply with an application fee of INR 1,600 (General Category), INR 800 (EWS candidates of Haryana), INR 400 (SC, Deprived SC and BC Category candidates of Haryana).
• The university conducts an entrance exam to shortlist candidates for various UG and PG courses. Apart from this, GJUST accepts national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, etc. for admission to specific courses.
• After the completion of entrance exam or selection rounds, the university releases a merit list. The shortlisted aspirants are then called for counselling and document verification.

For 2023, the cut off was 237957 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The cutoff marks can vary for the female candidates in general category under All India quota. The cutoff varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

GJUST admissions usually begin in June for UG and PG courses with the opening of registration portal. The applications open online and continue till July. For PhD courses, the application forms are usually released in the first week of August. The university concludes the admission within a month.

Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology offers three-year BSc programme in various specialisations. It offers integrated BSc course in different specialisations as well. The admission criteria varies for each course. Aspirants are advised to check out the course-specific eligibility criteria before filling out the application.

Enlisted below are the GJUST BSc course specialisations:

• BSc Physical Science - MSc Physics
• BSc Physical Science - MSc Chemistry
• BSc Physical Science - MSc Mathematics
• BSc (Aviation), etc.

GJUST offers scholarships to undergraduate, postgraduate, and various other course students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned table reflects on the scholarships offered by Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology:

• University Merit Scholarships
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarships
• University Research Fellowship
• Prize/Awards in Sports/Extra Curricular Activities
• University Medal for Toppers, etc.

The Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology alumni are working primarily in Engineering sector (18%), followed by Business Development (16%), among others. To know the sector-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse sectors such as Education, HR, Marketing, Arts and Design, Research, Finance, Quality Assurance, Consulting, Program and Project Management sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 300 for the General Category (INR 150 for EWS candidates of Haryana and INR 75 for SC, Deprived SC and BC Category candidates of Haryana). Check below the steps to apply for GJUST BTech admission:

Step 1: Go to the universitys official website.

Step 2: Click on 'Admission 2024-25' on the Home page.

Step 3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

Step 4: Login to fill out the application form and upload the documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Question: How successful is the placement cell in securing jobs for M.Sc. students at GJUST?

Placement Cell Overview

* According to various students, the placement cell is active and tries its best to secure jobs for every course student, including M.Sc. students.
* Companies like Gandhari Beverages, Patanjali, and others visit the campus, offering research and development, sales, marketing, and other roles.

Placement Statistics

* A significant number of students are placed every year, with around 50-60% of students getting placements.
* Although the placement rate varies depending on the course, some courses like printing technology have 100% placement.
* The highest salary package offered is INR6 LPA.

Challenges Faced

* Some students mentioned that the placement cell faces challenges in placing students, particularly in certain courses like food technology.
* Small-scale companies may visit the campus, but top food tech giants might not.

Conclusion

Overall, the placement cell at GJUST makes efforts to secure jobs for M.Sc. students, with a reasonable placement rate and varying salaries. While there may be challenges faced, the cell's dedication to finding suitable employment for students is commendable.

Once the candidates are shortlisted for UG or PG course based on merit or entrance exam, candidates are required to come for GJUST Counselling. The university verifies the documents of the candidates during the counselling process for final admission. Below are the documents required during GJUST Counselling:

• Result of qualifying exam
• Certificates of Class 10 and Class 12
• Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
• Proper Sports certificate, if weightage claimed, issued by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Haryana
• Character Certificate
• Submission of proof of qualifying examination