IISC Entrance Test 2016 Eligibility

IISC is the undergraduate level examination conducted in the month of May. It is the national level examination. IISC 2016 Eligibility provides an overview of the rules and conditions that must be satisfied by the candidates if seeking admission in Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Banglore. It is strictly advised to the candidates to go through the information bulletin before applying for the application form. In this article, we have gathered all the information related to IISC 2016 eligibility.

IISC Entrance Test 2016 Eligibility

For admission in the 4-year Bachelor of Science (Research) programme, the eligibility criterion is given below:

• The candidates who have completed their 12^th/II PUC in 2015 with 60% marks from a recognized educational board are eligible for admission. Those who are appearing their intermediate examination in 2016 are also eligible to apply. The SC/ST candidates have to score only passing marks in 10+2 for applying.
• It is necessary for the candidates to pass 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. If passed qualifying examination with Biology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, etc and PCM then, he/she is also eligible to apply.

• IISC 2016 Eligibility for Admission

  Here, we have mentioned the eligibility required for admission in the undergraduate degree courses offered by IISC. The admission to the IISC undergraduate programmes will be offered through KVPY, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced and AIPMT. The selection criteria of each entrance test are discussed below:
  Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
  • KVPY-SA : Appeared the entrance examination in 2014 and selected for the Fellowship.
  • KVPY-SB: Appeared the examination in 2015 and selected for the Fellowship.
  • KVPY-SX : Appeared the test in 2015 and selected for the Fellowship.
  • KVPY Fellows selected through the Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST candidates
  The KVPY candidates who come under the above mentioned conditions are eligible to apply for admission in IISC through KVPY.
  (IIT) JEE-Main
• The candidates who are appearing JEE Main 2016 examination in the month of April are eligible to apply.
• Minimum 60% for GEN, 54% for OBC-NCL and 30% for SC/ST/PH is required in JEE Main 2016 for pursuing UG courses from IISC.
• (IIT) JEE-Advanced
  For admission in IISC UG courses through JEE-Advanced, the selection criteria is same as JEE Main.

AIPMT

Those who have cleared the AIPMT examination in the year 2016 with 60% marks (for GEN), 50% (for OBC-NCL) and 34% (SC/ST) are eligible to take admission in various undergraduate courses offered by Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore.

For more details go to the official website of IISC.

IISC Entrance Test 2016 Syllabus

Indian Institute of Science (IISC) is the main conducting authority that organizes the IISC Entrance Test. It’s a national level entrance exam conducted all across the country. This exam is conducted for admission in the different courses that is offered by the IISC. IISC Application Form will be available only through online process. Here, we are providing complete details of the IISC Entrance Test 2016 Syllabus.

IISC Entrance Test 2016 Syllabus

The IISC Entrance Test will be completely objective type questions. Candidates have to get four alternative answers for a question. The syllabus of the entrance exam comprises of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Ecological Science, Management and Material Science. The detail syllabus is given below.

Mathematics:

• Real Analysis:- Real valued functions of a real variable: continuity and differentiability, uniform convergence, sequences and series of real numbers and function, Riemann integration, fundamental theorem of integral calculus. Topology of R, Compactness and Connectedness.
• Complex Analysis:- Continuity and differentiability, analytic functions. Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula. Laurent’s series,Taylor and Maclaurin expansions, singularities, theory of residues and contour integration, conformal mappings.
• Linear Algebra:- Vector Space: linear independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations and matrices, Systems of linear equations, rank and nullity, characteristic values and characteristic vectors, diagonalizability, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, characteristic and minimal polynomials, Jordan canonical form.
• Abstract Algebra:- Groups: subgroups. Lagrange’s theorem, normal subgroup, quotient group, permutation groups. Cayley’s theorems, homomorphisms, Sylow theorems, Rings, Ideals Fields.
• Ordinary Differential Equations: – First order ODEs and their solutions, singular solutions, existence and uniqueness of initial value problems for first order ODE. General theory of homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear differential equations. Variation of parameters. Types of singular points in the phase plane of an autonomous system of two equations.

Chemistry:

• Structure and Bonding :- Atomic orbitals: electronic configuration of atoms (Aufbau principle); periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, the concept of hybridization, molecular orbitals, electronic configuration of diatomic molecules, shapes of molecules and physical properties, bond angles, bond order and bond energies, bond length intermolecular forces, hydrogen bond, kinetic theory of gases, Solutions-Coligivative properties, activity coefficients; solids-types of solids, crystal structure and packing.
• Spectroscopy: Principles of electronic, vibrational, rotational and magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry and their application to simple structural problems in chemistry. Dipole moment and molecular structure.
• Chemical Energetics and Chemical Dynamics: Law of conservation of energy, enthalpy, entropy and free energy of chemical reaction, relationship between free energy change and equilibrium. Rates of chemical reactions, theories of chemical reactions and Arrhenius equation, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, Electro-chemistry, strong and weak electrolytes, Debye-Huckel-Onsager treatment, Electrochemical cells. Electrode-electrolyte interface.
• s, p, d, f, Block Elements and Coordination Compounds: General characteristics of each block, Nuclear Chemistry: Noble gas compounds, Lanthanides and actinides: Co-ordination compounds, Crystal and ligand field theories, Spectral and magnetic properties, Stereochemistry and isomerism.
• Nomenclature of Organic Compounds and Stereo Chemistry of Organic Compounds: Compounds containing not more than three rings and three hetroatoms principles of chirality and optical activity, optical and geometrical isomerism, methods of resolution, conformational analysis of cyclohexanes.
• Common Organic Reactions and Mechanisms : Formation, stability and structure of carbonium ions, carbanions and radicals: nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution and addition reactions, mechanism of SN1 and SN2reactions, the concept of aromaticity and characteristic reactions of aromatic compounds; elimination reactions, rearrangements such as Beckmann, Hoffman, Claisen, pinacol-pinacolone and benzidine rearrangement. Routine functional group transformations and interconversion of simple functionalities.

Biological Sciences:

• Acids, Bases and solutions: Chemical reactions, Energy, Enzymes: Viruses. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes, Cellular organisation and function, Cell cycle, Genetic material, Inheritance, Vitamins and hormones, Body defence mechanisms, Evolution.
• Structure of biomolecules: Viruses, bacteriophages, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Nutrition and growth of prokaryotic and cukaryotic cells, Enzymes and enzyme kinetics, Intermediary metabolism and its regulation, Structure and function of cell membranes, Photosynthesis, Gene structure, expression and regulation, Transduction, conjugation and transformation, Recombinant DNA methodology Mutation and gene mapping: Micro-organisms and diseases: Environmental and industrial microbiology; Antimicrobial agents and their mode of action; Bio-geochemical cycles: Plant and animal hormones and their mode of action: Pathogens and host parasite relationships. Antibody structure and function; Humoral and cellular immune responses and their regulation, Morphogenesis and differentiation. Mechanisms and evolution of Animal behaviour; Systematics; Population dynamics and Community Ecology of plants and animals. Population Genetics, Basic Statistical Analysis. Basic statistics and Mathematics. Basic Principles in Evolutionary Biology

Ecological Sciences:

• M Sc. Level: Population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, animal behaviour, evolutionary biology, population and classical genetics, conservation biology, environmental science, botany, zoology and statistics.
• Class XII Level: Basic mathematics, physics, chemistry, cell and molecular biology.

Management:

PART A: Analytical Ability and Management Aptitude

PART B: Section I: Business Administration

• Development of Management Thought: Principles of Management Functions and Processes of Management as they relate to Planning, Organizing, Directing and Control of Business and Industry. Man Power Planning, Selection and Recruitment. Training and Development, Compensation of Employees, Motivation and Communication.
• Production Planning and Control, Facility. Location and Plant Layout Productivity Improvement through Work Study, Production and Inventory Control, Quality, Project Planning and Control using Networks.
• Organizational Funds-Sources, Financial Statement, Determination of Cost of Capital, Use of Capital Budgeting, Time Value of Money, Cost-Value, Profit Analysis, Investment Decisions. Use of Accounting for Planning and Control, Marketing of Goods and Services, Buyer Behavior. Market Segmentation, Marketing Planning. Marketing Mix, Product Life-Cycle, Pricing, Distribution, Advertising and Promotion, Marketing Control. Management Information Systems, Applications of Computers. Statistical and Quantitative Techniques for Management Decisions.

PART B: Section II: Economics

• Theories of Consumer Behavior, Production Function, Cost Function, Economics of Scale and Scope, Market Structure, Pricing of Products, National Income Accounting, National Income Measurement in India, Theories of Inflation, Price Indices and Inflation Measurement in India, Economic Reforms, Monetary Policy, Industrial Policy, Small Scale Industry, Foreign Investment. Theories of Economic Growth and Industrial Development

PART B: Section III: Psychology

• Concepts and Principles of Human Behaviour-Determinants of Behavior-Attention-Perception-Memory-Learning-Motivation-Emotions-Frustration and Conflict. Application of Social Psychology in Industries- Attitudes and morale- the role of Industrial Psychology, its scope andapplication- Job Analysis-Job Evaluation-Training-Leadership-Communication-Group Counselling- Problems of Mental Health in Industries.

PART B: Section IV: Social Work

• Nature of Industrial Society: Social consequences of industrialization, Industrialism and Indian Society. History Philosophy and fields of Social Work. Social casework, group work and community organization. Attitude, Morale and Motivation. Leadership, Groups and individual behavior.
• Personnel Management: Concept and functions. Industrial labour legislation. Labour movement in India. Labour welfare. Social research- design and methodology

PART B: Section V: Management Science

• Calculus & Linear Algebra: – Limits Differentiation, Integration, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Inversion of matrices, Linear System of Equations, Rank, Determinants, Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors.
• Probability Theory :- Combinatorics, Probability Laws, Conditional Probability Bayes Theorem, Univariate Discrete & Continuous Random Variables. p.m.f. p.d.f. c.d.f. & m.g.f. Standard Univariate Discrete & Continuous Distributions: Binomial, Geometric, Poisson, Negative Binomial, Hyper-Geometric, Uniform, Exponential, Gamma. Normal & Weibull.
• Model construction (LP, IP, MILP), Simplex Method, Sensitivity Analysis, Economic Interpretation, Allocation Problems: The Assignment and Distribution of Resources, Inventory Problems, Forecasting problems, Replacement. Maintenance, and Reliability Problems, Dynamic Programming, Queuing Problems, Sequencing and Coordination (PERT and CPM) Problems, Routing Problems in Networks, Simulation.
• Applied Statistics: – One & Two Sample Parametric and Non-Parametric tests for Location and Scale, Analysis of Variance, Simple and Multiple Correlation & Regression, Analysis of Covariance, Chi-Square tests for categorical variables.
• Classification of Information Systems, Software Engineering, UML, Database Management Systems, SQL, Fundamental Data Structures: Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Directed Graphs.

PART C: Section I: German

• Methodology and Didactics: Brief Introduction guidance in the methods of foreign language education – grammar – top setting method, audio-ingual method,vermiltelnd method, direct method, communicative approach, interkutureile method Features of this method, learning situation. Teaching situation, Lerner perspective, teacher perspective.
• Sprachoebrauch: Write-Schilderung texts, report , Eroterung description , essay , etc. grammar , sentence structure , etc.

Materials Science:

• Elementary quantum mechanics, atomic structure, wave mechanical model, electronic configurations, ionic, covalent, metallic and van der Walls bonding; interatomic potentials.
• Crystal symmetry, point group, space group, indices of planes, close packing in solids, type structures, coordination, radius ratios concepts, special structures (silicate, spinel etc.), amorphous materials.
• X-ray, electron and neutron diffraction techniques, indexing of diffraction patterns, crystal structure analysis: non-destructive testing.
• Defects in solids, point defects, dislocations (edge and screw) Burgers vector- grain boundaries, defect interactions; surface energy; equilibrium shape.
• Thermodynamics, phase rule, phase diagrams, solid solution, invariant reactions, lever rule; iron-carbon diagram, solidification, phase transformation, recrystallization, diffusion, Ficks laws, mechanisms of diffusion, temperature dependence of diffusivity; zone refining; crystal growth.
• Physical properties of materials; specific heat, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, magnetism; dia. pars, Ferro and ferro-magnetism dielectric behaviour-piezo and fern) electric materials, domains; free electron theory, fermi energy, density of states, elements of band theory; semiconductors, Hall effect, optical properties.
• Mechanical properties, elements of elastic and plastic behaviour of materials, stress-strain relations, slip planes and systems, modes of deformation, hardness, strengthening mechanisms, effect of temperature on strength, relations between mechanical properties and microstructure; fatigue, creep and fracture of materials.
• Effect of environment on materials; corrosion, oxidation, biological attack.
• Processing of materials; chemical synthesis; powder processing: sintering.
• Special materials in modern technology composite materials, high Te superconductors; diamond: nanophase materials, Jectrooptic and magnetooptic materials; C50 and related materials.
• Elements of mathematics-Analytical solid geometry, differentiation, integration, differential equations, typical differential equations in science; vectors, determinants, matrices, Fourier series, complex analysis, probability and statistics.

AKNUCET 2016 Syllabus for Physical Sciences (Test code: 102)

1. Electrostatics : Gauss law and its applications-Uniformly charged sphere, charged cylindrical conductor and an infinite conducting sheet of charge. Deduction of Coulmb’s law from Gauss law Mechanical force on a charged conductor Electric potential - Potential due to a charged spherical conductor, electric field strength from the electric dipole and an infinite line of charge. Potential of a uniformly charged circular disc.

2. Dielectrics : An atomic view of dielectrics, potential energy of a dipole in an electric field. Polarization and charge density, Gauss’s law for dielectric medium- Relation between D,E, and P. Dielectric constant, susceptibility and relation between them. Boundary conditions at the dielectric surface. Electric fields in cavities of a dielectric-needle shaped cavity and disc shaped cavity.

3. Capacitance : Capacitance of concentric spheres and cylindrical condenser, capacitance of parallel plate condenser with and without dielectric. Electric energy stored in a charged condenser – force between plates of condenser, construction and working of attracted disc electrometer, measurement of dielectric constant and potential difference.

4. Magnetostatics : Magnetic shell - potential due to magnetic shell - field due to magnetic shell - equivalent of electric circuit and magnetic shell - Magnetic induction (B) and field (H) -permeability and susceptibility - Hysteresis loop.

5. Moving charge in electric and magnetic field : Hall effect, cyclotron, synchrocyclotron and synchrotron - force on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field, force and torque on a current loop, Biot -Savart’s law and calculation of B due to long straight wire, a circular current loop and solenoid.

6. Electromagnetic induction : Faraday’s law -Lenz’s law - expression for induced emf - time varying magnetic fields -Betatron -Ballistic galvanometer - theory - damping correction - self and mutual inductance, coefficient of coupling, calculation of self inductance of a long solenoid -toroid – energy stored in magnetic field - transformer - Construction, working, energy losses and efficiency.

7. Varying and alternating currents : Growth and decay of currents in LR, CR and LCR circuits - Critical damping. Alternating current relation between current and voltage in pure R,C and L-vector diagrams - Power in ac circuits. LCR series and parallel resonant circuit - Q-factor. AC & DC motors-single phase, three phase (basics only).

8. Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves : A review of basic laws of electricity and magnetism - displacement current - Maxwell’s equations in differential form - Maxwell’s wave equation, plane electromagnetic waves -Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves, Poynting theorem, production of electromagnetic waves (Hertz experiment).

9. Basic Electronics : Formation of electron energy bands in solids, classification of solids in terms of forbidden energy gap. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, Fermi level, continuity equation - p-n junction diode, Zener diode characteristics and its application as voltage regulator. Half wave and full wave, rectifiers and filters, ripple factor (quantitative) – p n p and n p n transistors, current components in transistors, CB.CE and CC configurations - transistor hybrid parameters - determination of hybrid parameters from transistor characteristics -transistor as an amplifier — concept of negative feed back and positive feed back -Barkhausen criterion, RC coupled amplifier and phase shift oscillator (qualitative).

10. Digital Principles : Binary number system, converting Binary to Decimal and vice versa. Binary addition and subtraction (1’s and 2’s complement methods). Hexadecimal number system. Conversion from Binary to Hexadecimal - vice versa and Decimal to Hexadecimal vice versa. Logic gates: OR,AND,NOT gates, truth tables, realization of these gates using discrete components. NAND, NOR as universal gates, Exclusive - OR gate,De Morgan’s Laws - statement and proof, Half and Full adders. Parallel adder circuits.

MODERN PHYSICS

1. Atomic Spectra Introduction – Drawbacks of Bohr’s atomic model – Sommerfeld’s elliptical orbits – elativistic correction (no derivation). Stern & Gerlach experiment Vector atom model and quantum umbers associated with it. L-S and j-j coupling schemes. Spectral terms, selection rules, intensity rules. Spectra of alkali atoms, doublet fine structure. Alkaline earth spectra, singlet and triplet fine structure. Zeeman Effect, Paschen-Back Effect and Stark Effect. 

2. Molecular Spectroscopy: Types of molecular spectra, pure rotational energies and spectrum of diatomic molecule, determination of internuclear distance. Vibrational energies and spectrum of diatomic molecule. Raman effect, Classical theory of Raman effect. Experimental arrangement for Raman effect and its applications. 

3. Quantum MechanicsInadequacy of classical Physics: (Discussion only)Spectral radiation - Planck’s law. Photoelectric effect - Einstien’s photoelectric equation. Compton’s effect (quantitative) experimental verification. Stability of an atom - Bohr’s atomic theory. Limitations of old quantum theory. 

4. Matter Waves:de Broglie’s hypothesis - wavelength of matter waves, properties of matter waves. Phase and group velocities. Davisson and Germer experiment. Double slit experiment. Standing de Brogile waves of electron in Bohr orbits. 

5. Uncertainity Principle:Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for position and momentum (x and px), Energy and time (E and t). Gamma ray microscope. Diffraction by a single slit. Position of electron in a Bohr orbit. Particle in a box. Complementary principle of Bohr. 

6. Schrodinger Wave Equation:Schrodinger time independent and time dependent wave equations.Wave function properties - Significance. Basic postulates of quantum mechanics. Operators, eigen functions and eigen values, expectation values. Application of Schrodinger wave equation to particle in one and three dimensional boxes, potential step and potential barrier. 

7. Nuclear PhysicsNuclear Structure:Basic properties of nucleus - size, charge, mass, spin, magnetic dipole moment and electric quadrupole moment. Binding energy of nucleus, deuteron binding energy, p-p and np scattering (concepts), nuclear forces. Nuclear models - liquid drop model, shell model. 

8. Alpha and Beta Decays: Range of alpha particles, Geiger - Nuttal law, Gammow’s theory of alpha decay. Geiger - Nuttal law from Gammow’s theory. Beta spectrum - neutrino hypothesis, Fermi’s theory of pdecay (qualitative). 

9. Nuclear Reactions: Types of nuclear reactions, channels, nuclear reaction kinematics. Compound nucleus, direct reactions (concepts).Nuclear Detectors - GM counter, proportional counter, scintillation counter, Wilson cloud chamber and solid state detector. 

AKNUCET 2016 Syllabus for Life Sciences (Test code: 101)

1. Cell Biology : Ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, Structure and function of cell organelles. Cell division - Mitosis and Meiosis. Chromosomes structure, Karyotype

2. Genetics : Mendelian principles, Gene Interaction, Linkage and Crossing over, Sex determination, Sex linkage, Mutations - Genic and chromosomal (Structural and numerical); Chromosomal aberrations in humans. Recombination in prokaryotes transformation, conjugation, transduction, sexduction. Extra genomic inheritance.

3. Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering : Structure of eukaryotic gene, DNA and RNA structure, DNA replication in pro and eukaryotes, Transcription and translation in pro and eukaryotes, genetic code. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes, Principles of recombinant DNA technology. DNA vectors, Transgenesis. Applications of genetic engineering.

4. Biotechnology : Plant and animal cell culture, cloning, Fermentors types and process, Biopesticides, biofertilizers, Bioremediation, Renewable and non - renewable energy resources, Non-conventional fuels.  

5. Biomolecules : Carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, lipids, vitamins and porphyrins. Enzymes - classification and mode of action, enzyme assay, enzyme units, enzyme inhibition, enzyme kinetics, Factors regulating enzyme action.

6. Immunology : Types of immunity, cells and organelles of immune system, Antigen – antibody reaction. Immunotechniques, Hypersensitivity, Vaccines.

7. Techniques : Microscopy - Light and Electron, Centrifugation, Chromatography, Eletrophoresis, Calorimetric and Spectrophotometric techniques, Blotting techniques, PCR, DNA finger printing.

8. Ecology, Environment and Evolution: Theories and evidences of organic evolution, Hardy – Weinberg law. Components of an ecosystem, Ecological pyramids, Biogeochemical cycles, Ecological adaptations. Climatic and edaphic and biotic factors. Ecological sucession - Hydrosere and xerosere, Natural resources, Biodiversity, current environmental issues, Environmental pollution, Globla warming and climate change.

9. Physiology : Structure and function of liver, kidney and heart, composition of blood, blood types, blood coagulation, Digestion and absorption, Endocrinology, Muscle and Nervous system.

10. Metabolism : Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, aminoacids and nucleic acids. Biological oxidation and bioenergetics.

11. Animal Science : Biology of invertebrates and chordates, Embryology of chordates, Classification of marine environment - Physical and chemical parameters, Marine, estuarine, reservoir and riverine fisheries, Cultivation of fin and shell fish. Culture practices.

12. Plant Science : Classification of cryptogams and phanerogams. General characteristics of taxonomic groups at class and family level Water relations and mineral nutrition of plants, Plant growth regulators, Ethnobotany and medicinal plants, Biology of plant seed, Photosynthesis.

13. Microbiology : Microbes - Types, distribution and biology. Isolation and cultivation of bacteria and virus. Staining techniques. Bacterial growth curve, Microbial diseases - food and water borne, insect borne, contact diseases in humans. Microbial diseases in plants - by bacteria, fungi and virus, Plant microbe - interactions.

14. Nutrition : Biological value of proteins, protein malnutrition, disorders, Chemistry and physiological role of vitamins and minerals in living systems.