Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
The Syllabus for the entrance test in all the languages is based on the second language syllabus of the UG courses of Osmania University. The broad
details of the syllabus in each subject is given below:
11. AIHCA
PART – A: (40 Marks)
Fundamentals of Indian Archaeology, Indian Art and Architecture
PART – B: (60 Marks)
Indian History from the earliest time to the present day including political, social, economic, religious and cultural aspects.
12. ARABIC
Part – A (40 Marks)
Grammar : The following topics: Kalima, Aqsam-ai-Kalima, Fail, Aqsama-ai-fail, Jumla ismia wa Failia, Murakkab Idafi, Murakkab Touseefi, Mubtada
Khabar, Wahed, Tasnia Jama Muzakkar and Muannas, Zameer Zarf Zaman and Makan, Huroof Jarra. (Book prescribed: al-Nahwu-Al-Wadihatul
Ibtedauya
Part–I) Translation: from the prescribed text book, Duroos-al-Lugha, al Arabia (Part-II by Dr. V. Abdur Raheem.)
Part – B (60 Marks)
Prose : I. The Prose book “Duroos-ul-Lughtil Arabiya Part II by Dr. V. Abdur Raheem
II. The following five surahs: Wadhuha, Insherah, Teen, Zilzal and Qadar
Poerty: 10 Poems: 1. Fazl-al-Lugath; 2. Al-Tair; 3.An-Naseedul-Mudarari; 4.Al-Kitab; 5.Unshudu Al-Sabah; 6.Nasheed Al-Kashafa; 7.Al-Zahiar; 8.Al-
Tabiah; 9.Tahyi Al-Maktab; 10.Al-ustaz wal alwalid.
History of Arabic Literature: Pre-Islamic Period: 1.Mazaya-al-Lugha-al-Arabia; 2.Al-Muallaqa-al-Saba; 3.Khasais Al-Shair Al-Jahili; 4.Tadween-al
Quraan; 5.Mumayyizat Khitabat al Asr Jahili; 6.Mumayyizat Khitabad Asr Al-Khulfa Al-Rashideen.
15. ECONOMICS :
PART – A: (40 Marks)
INDIAN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS: Economics of Development: Meaning and definition of economic development, Measures
of economic development, GNP, PQLI and HDI-Factors affecting development; Capital formation and Labour; Growth of population, Poverty and
income inequalities in developing economics, Technology and environment, resource depletion and pollution, Concept of sustainable development,
Balanced and unbalanced models of growth, the role of choice of goods and techniques in economic development. Current Structure of the Indian
Economy and Economic Planning: Basic features, Natural resources-Land, water and forest resources; Broad demographic features-Population size
and growth rates, sex composition, rural urban migration, Occupational distribution; Population policy, infrastructure development, National income,
trends, composition and structure in India, poverty inequalities and unemployment-causes and consequences, Current five year plan-objectives,
allocation and targets; new economic reforms-liberalisation, privatization and globalisation in India. Indian Agriculture: Nature and importance; Trends
in agricultural production and productivity; Factors determining productivity, new agricultural strategy and green revolution, rural credit, agricultural
marketing, agricultural price policy, agricultural infrastructure and food security. Indian Industry and Services: Present structure and growth of Indian
industry since independence; industrial policy of 1956 and 1991; FEMA, Growth and problems of small scale industries. Role of public, private and
foreign sector enterprises in India’s industrialization, Dis-investment policy in India. Growting importance of social sector in India. Environment and
Ecology: Environment economy linkage, environment as a necessity and luxury, population-environment linkage, environmental use and environmen-
tal disruption as an allocation problem; market failure for environmental goods; environment as a public good; the commons problem; property right
approach to environmental problem; valuation of environmental damages; land water, air and forest, prevention, control and abatement of pollution.
PART-B(60 Marks)
(a) MICRO ECONOMICS: Introduction: Nature, definition and scope of economics; methodology in economics; micro-macro-static-dynamic,
normative and positive, inductive and deductive analysis, partial and general equilibrium, choice as an economic problem. Consumer’s Behaviour:
Utility-cardinal and ordinal approaches, law of diminishing marginal utility, law of equi-marginal utility, indifference curve; consumer’s equilibrium (Hicks
and Slutsky); Giffin goods; demand analysis, elasticity of demand, price, income and cross Elasticites; consumer’s surplus; Engel curve. Theory of
Production and Cost: Production decisions, production function; isoquant; factor substitution; law of variable proportions, returns to scale;
economies of scale; different concepts of costs and their interrelation; equilibrium of the firm; expansion path. Market Structure: Market forms-perfect
and imperfect markets, equilibrium of firm-perfect competition, monopoly and price discrimination, measures of monopoly power; monopolistic
competition, duopoly (Cournot’s model), oligopoly (Kinky demand curve), notion of controlled and administered prices. Factor Pricing: Marginal
productivity theory of distribution; theories of wage determination; wages and collective bargaining; wage differentials; rent-scarcity rent; differential
rent; quasi rent; interest-classical, neo-classical and Keynesian theories; profits-innovation, risk and uncertainty theories. (b) MACRO ECONOMICS:
National Income and Social Accounts: Meaning, definition and importance of macro economics, concepts and measurement of national income;
limitations of national income as an indicator of economic welfare, circular flow income, social accounting. Theories of Output and Employment:
Say’s law of markets and classical theory of employment; Keynes’ objection to classical theory, aggregate demand and aggregate supply functions;
the principle of effective demand-average and marginal propensity to consume; factors influencing consumption spending; the investment multiplier
and its effectiveness in LDCs; Theory of investment-autonomous and induced investment; marginal efficient of capital; meaning and phases of trade
cycle. Money: Meaning, function and classification of money; Gresham’s law; role of money in capitalist, socialist and mixed economies; budgets and
money supply, money supply and open economy, control of money supply. Quantity Theories of Money: Quantity theory of money – transactions
and cash balance approaches; The Keynesian approach; definition, types, causes and effects of inflation; demand pull and cost-push inflation;
measures to control inflation. Banking: Meaning and types of commercial banks; Functions of commercial banks; The process of credit creation,
purpose and limitations; Liabilities and assets of commercial banks; Functions of the Reserve Bank of India; quantitative and qualitative methods of
credit control.
16. ENGLISH
PART-A (40 Marks)
Vocabulary (Antonyms, Synonyms, Single word substitutes), Grammar, Correction of sentences (Spotting the error), Spelling.
PART-B (60 Marks)
History of Literature, Literary terms, Authors and Books, General Awareness of Literature in English.
17. HINDI
PART-A (40 Marks)
Spelling of Words, Correct form of sentences, Basic Grammar (Gender, Case, Tense Number), Meaning of the words.
PART-B (60 Marks)
History of Hindi Literature; Basic Hindi Grammar (Theory); Hindi, Prose, Poetry and Fiction etc; General Awareness about Hindi Language and
Literature.
18. HISTORY :
PART – A: (40 Marks)
History of Modern Europe ( 1789 – 1960 A.D.) : Introduction : Brief outlines of Renaissance, Reformation, Geographical Discoveries, Rise of
Nation States; French Revolution : Causes – Course – Constitutional Assembly – National Convention – Directory – Effects of the Revolution;
Emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte – Expansion – Consolidation and Downfall; Vienna Congress – Concert of Europe – Metternich – Revolutions of
1830 – 1848; The Industrial Revolution – its effects ; Second Republic in France – Napoleon III – Paris Commune – The Rise of III French Republic;
National Movements : Unification of Italy, Unification of Germany; Liberalism and Democracy in Britain; The Eastern Question – Crimean War – Berlin
Congress; Revolution in Turkey – Balkan wars; Scramble for African and Asian Colonies – Theories and Mechanisms of Imperialism; Power blocks in
Europe – Imperial Rivalry – Causes and System; First World War – Causes and Effects – Treaty of Versailles; Russian Revolution 1917 – Causes
and Significance; World under Economic crisis – Great Depression and Recovery; Rise of Fascism and Nazism; League of Nations – Achievements
and Failures; Second World War – Causes, Course and Effect; Post Second World War Developments – U.N.O. – Cold War – Rise of third block.
PART B : (60 MARKS)
History and Culture of India up to 1950 A.D.
Unit 1: Introduction to History – Influence of Geography on History – Survey of the Sources- Pre-Historic period – Paleolithic, Mesolithic and
Neolithic Cultures – Role of Technology. Indus Valley Civilization – Its Characteristic Features – Vedic Culture – Early and Later Vedic Periods – Post-
Vedic period – Emergence of Varna and Jati – Rise of New Religious Movements – Jainism and Buddhism in 6 th Century B.C. Impact on Society and
Culture. Unit2: A Brief Survey of Political Conditions in Ancient Indian – Magadha, Alexaunder’s Invasion and Mauryas – Ashoka’s Dhamma, Its
Nature and Propagation – Mauryan Administration, Society and Economy – Art and Architecture. Unit 3: Post-Mauryan period in North India – A Brief
Political Survey of Kushans, Guptas, Pushyabuthi and Rajputs: Polity and Administration – Social Conditions – Caste System – Position of Women
– Economy, Indian Feudalism – Art - Architecture – Education, Literature, Philosophy, Science and Technology. Unit 4: A Brief Political Survey of
South India – Sangam Age – Satavahanas – Pallavas – Cholas – Chalukyas and Rastrakutas – Kakatiyas and Vijayanagara: Polity and Administration,
Society, Economy Art, Architecture and Literature. Unit 5: Invasions of Arabs, Ghaznavids and Ghoris and Delhi Sultanate – A Brief Political Survey
of Delhi Sultanate Polity and Administration, Reforms of Allauddin and Mohd. Bin Tuglaq. Society, Nobility – Status of Women, Economics and
Technological Developments. Agriculture – Industry – Trade and Commerce – Urbanization, Art and Architecture – Fine Arts – Education and Literature.
Unit 6: Impact of Islam on Indian Society and Culture – Bhakti and Sufi Movements – Emergence of Composite Culture. Unit 7: Survey of Sources
– Establishment of Mughal Empire – Shershah Sur – Brief Survey of Political History up to A.D. 1707 – Polity and Administration – Society – Social
Composition – Ulema – Nobility – Peasantry – Artisans – Slaves – Status of Women – Economy: Agriculture Industries, Trade and Commerce –
Economic and Technological Developments. Religion – Hindu-Muslim Relations – Composite Culture. Education, Literature, Art, Architecture and Fine
Arts. Decline and Disintegration of Mughal Empire – Rise of Regional Powers – Marathas and Sikhs. Unit 8: Advent of European Powers – Portugese,
Dutch, English and French Expansion and Consolidation of British Empire – Wars – Diplomacy – Policies Pursued – Subsidiary Alliance – Doctrine of
Lapse; Economics Policies and Changes – Mercantilism and Free Trade Policies – Land Revenue Settlements – permanent – Ryotwari – Mahlawari
Systems – Irrigation – Commercialization of Agriculture – Condition of Peasants – Famines – Decline of Cottage Industries. Unit 9: Anti-colonial
Upsurge – Peasant and Tribal Revolts, Revolt of 1857 – Causes – Nature and Results. Unit 10: Factors for Social Change – Christian Missionaries
– Western Education – Emergence of New Middle Classes – Growth of Press – Socio-Religious Reforms Movements – Brahma Samaj – Arya Samaj
– Theosophical Society – Ramakrishna Mission – Aligarh Movement – Jyotiba Phule – Narayana Guru, Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement – Dr.B.R
Ambedkar. Unit 11: National Movement – Factors for the Growth of Nationalism – Indian National Congress – Three Phases of Freedom Struggle –
Revolutionary Movements – Left Wing Movements – Peasant and Workers Movements. Unit 12: Emergence of Communal Trends – Partition of India
– Integration of Princely states into Indian Union – Formation of Indian Republic.
20. KANNADA
PART-A (40 Marks)
Finding of correct form of words and sentences, meanings of words, basic grammar and composition.
PART-B (60 Marks)
History of Literature, Literary works and authors, grammar, Prosody and general awareness about the language.
21. LINGUISTICS
PART – A (40 Marks)
Popular ideas and beliefs about language. Countries/States and their official languages. Languages and the scripts in which they are written. Names
of the language families to which a given language belongs to. Largest/Second largest spoken language in a country/region. Awareness of language
related subjects. Famous authors of the world and the language in which they wrote/have been writing. World famous books and the language in which
they are written. General English: awareness of English alphabets and the sounds they represent, spelling, basic knowledge of English grammar,
synonyms and antonyms.
PART – B: (60 Marks)
This section consists of 60 bits based on the natural/hypothetical language data to test the Analytical ability of the candidate.
22. MARATHI
PART-A: (40 Marks)
History of Marathi Literature.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
Forms of Literature: Poetry, Short Story, Novel, Drama, Essay, Biography, Autobiography.
23. M.C.J. (MASTER OF COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM)
Comment on Contemporary media issues ; Advertising or Public Relations campaign or script for TV indicating campaign objectives, media and
creative strategies ; Editing passage in English and giving a headline.
Model question paper: (For descriptive part - A (30) and part - B objective (70)
1. Write an essay on contemporary media issues on any one of the following: (1 x 10 = 10 Marks)
a. Politics and Media ; b. Censorship
2. Prepare an Advertising campaign on any one of the following indicating campaign objectives, media and creative strategies (1 x 10 = 10 Marks)
a. Child Labour ; b. Motorcycle
OR
Prepare a Public Relations campaign on any one of the following indicating campaign objectives, media and creative strategies
a. for Reliance Industry on Green City ; b. for Tourism Dept. of A.P. on Conserving heritage sites
OR
Write a five minute script for TV on “Educating the girl child”
3. Edit the following passage and give a three line single column headline (1 x 10 = 10 Marks)
Alternative arrangements have been made for public and goods transport vehicles to ply between 6 am and 10 pm traffic on national highway
will be diverted along alternate routes in view of the Aero-India 2007 air show, to be held from Feb 6 to 11 at the Hakimpet Air Force Station.
26. PERSIAN
PART-A: (40 Marks)
GRAMMAR
PART-B (60 Marks)
Life histories of the following Poets and Authors: Rudaki, Firdausi, Unsari, Nizami, Attar, Rumi, Khayyam, Amir Khusro, Saidi, Hafiz, Iqbal, Chahar
Maqala by Nizami aroozi Samarqerndi, Anwar-e-soheli by Mulla Waiz Kashif. Translation: Lessons prescribed for second language.
27. PHILOSOPHY
PART – A (40 Marks)
1. Definition of Philosophy – Different branches of Philosophy Introduction to Greek Philosophy 2. Characteristics of Indian Philosophy – Vedas,
Upanishads and Bhagvad Gita. 3. Definition, nature and scope of Ethics. Moral concepts – Relation of Ethics to Religion and Politics. 4. Definition,
scope and value of logic – knowledge and its sources – Forms of knowledge – The uses of logic.
PART – B (60 Marks)
1. Problem of substance –problem of Being and Becoming sophists – Socrates and his method – Plato and his theory of ideas – Aristotle and his theory
of causation. 2. Modern Western Philosophy – Rationalism of Descartes, Spinoze and Leibnitz. Empiricism of Locke, Berkeley and Hume. Synthesis
of rationalism and empiricism in Kant. 3. Hegal’s Dialectical method. Marxian approach to History. Existentialism – Linguistic analysis and Pragmatism.
4. Carvaka Philosophy, Buddhism and Jainism. Sankhya and Yoga School of Thought 5. Nyaya and Vaisesika’s theory of knowledge. Mimamas and
Vedanta School of Philosophy 6. Ethics of Bhagavad Gita – Ashramadharmas – Doctrine of Purusharthas – Ethics of Gandhi – Concept of Ahimsa and
Satyagraha
29. PSYCHOLOGY
PART – A (40 Marks)
1. Introduction: The Nature of Modern Psychology-psychological conception of Man-Branches of Psychology. Methods of Psychology-Experimental
method, observation of method, case study method; survey method. 2. Biological basis of behaviour: (a) Nervous system and its organization – The
structure of neuron-Central nervous system-Brain and Spinal Cord-Localization of Brain functions-Autonomic nervous systems (b) Harmonal basis of
behaviour-The major endocrine glands and their functions; Mechanisms of heredity – Chromosomes and genes. Influence of heredity and environment
on behaviour. 3. Sensation and perception (a) Sensory processes – vision, audition, Chemical senses, sense of equilibrium and kinesthetic sense (b)
Perceptual processes: Principles of perceptual organization-Attention and perception-perception of space, perception of Movement-Perceptual constancies
Illusions. 4. Motivation: Psychological motives-psycho social motives – unconscious motivation – Maslow’s theory of motivation. 5. Emotion: Primary
emotions-Development of emotions – Psychological changes in emotion-Theories of emotions-James-Lange, Cannon-Bard and Schachter. 6. Learning:
Conditioning-Classical conditioning and operant conditioning-Cognitive learning-Motivation and learning-Transfer of training. 7. Memory and Forgetting:
Kinds of retention-Retrieval processs-Nature of forgetting-Improving memory. 8. Thinking: Concept formation-Reasoning: problem-solving-creative
thinking. 9. Development of Behaviour: Principles of development-stages in development-developmental tasks. 10. Intelligence and Aptitude: Nature
of Intelligence-Measurement of intelligence-Distribution of Intelligence-genetic basis of Intelligence-Theories of Intelligence-Sp; earman, Thurstone-
Guilford-Aptitude-Aptitude tests.
PART – B (60 Marks)
1. Personality: Approaches to the study of personality-Psychoanalytic – Behavioristic –Humanistic-Trait factor approach – Personality assessment.
2. Psychology of Adjustment: Dynamics of Adjustment-Conflict-Frustration-Anxiety-Defense Mechanisms. 3. Abnormal Behaviour: Neurotic Reactions:
Anxiety reactions-Obsessive and compulsive reactions Phobias – Dissocitive reactions conversion reactions - Neurotic Depression. 4. Abnormal
Behaviour, Psychotic reactions: Schizophrenia, Manic-depressive Psychosis, organic and toxic psychosis. 5. Applications of Psychology-Educational
Psychology, Clinical, organizational Psychology. 6. Altered states of consciousness: Sleeping and dreaming-Hypnosis-Meditation –Drug induced
states. 7. Elementary Statistics: Frequency distribution-Measures of Central tendency-Measures of variability-Coefficient of Correlation. 8. Nature of
scope of Social psychology, Relation to General Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Methods of Social Psychology. 9. Socialization: Some
common features of all Societies-The Transformation of non-social neonate into social adult; problems involved in Socialization. 10. Social norms, roles
and status: Features of Social norms – formation of norms. Social role-Features-Social status, Social perception. 11. Communication: Nature of
Communication-Communication-process-Communication among animals, Mass media communication. 12. Social motivation and Social incentives.
Social drives, Need for affection. Dependences, aggression, self assertion, achievement motive, Social incentives-Rewards and punishment.
13. Social attitudes: Importance of social attitudes-Distinctive features of social attitudes-Formation of attitude, Measurement; method of equal
appearing intervals-Likert method of summated ratings-Method of social distance. 14. Public Opinion: Basis steps in opinion formation-Guaging public
opinion-Analysis of editorials: letters to the editors etc. 15. Propagandas propaganda and education; propaganda and suggestion, techniques of
propaganda. 16. Prejudice: Stereotypes and social distance-Growth of Prejudice; Methods of reducing prejudice. 17. Collective behaviour: Crowds;
Blumer’s classification-Brown’s classification-a Mobs and audience. Characteristic of Mob behaviour-varying thresholds of mob behaviour, kinds of
mobs. Audience, other mass phenomena Rumours and mass hysteria. 18. Kinds and formation of groups. Kind of groups: Primary and Secondary,
formal and informal, Ingroups and out-groups. Memberships groups and reference groups. Essential properties of small information groups. Group
dynamics. 19. Leadership Types of leaders. An experimental study of leadership-Important kinds of leadership-Authoritative and democratic
leadership; Theories of leadership-Trait theories, Behavioristic Theories; Contingency theories.
31. SANSKRIT
PART-A (40 Marks)
Declensions : Marking the correct declensional form as indicated, Marking the correct Vibhakti as indicated, Conjugation : Marking the correct
Tinganta verbal forms, Marking the correct lakara-tense and mood. Samasas – Compounds : Marking the correct vigrahvakya, Marking the correct
samasas against given vigrahavakya.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
Sandhis: Joining the words, Disjoin the sandhis.
Kridantas: Marking the correct Kridanta form. Alankaras: Identify alankara, Define alankara. History of Literature: Identifying the poet. Identifying the text.
32. SOCIOLOGY
PART-A: (40 Marks)
SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY: Definition and Meaning of Anthropology, nature and scope of Anthropology, Divisions of Anthropology and their relationship,
Social Anthropology-Definition, Nature, scope and its relationship with other social sciences; Definition and concept of Culture, Characteristics and
aspects of culture. Culture process- Evolution and diffusion; Society: Characteristics of tribal society, Difference between tribal and Non-tribal
societies; Family,Marriage and kinship: Definition, characteristics and functions, ways of acquiring mates and forms of marriage Definition, characteristics
and functions of family. Types of family; Definition of kinship and kinship terminology. Kinship group lineage, clan, phratry and moiety; Tribal
Economy: General features of tribal economy. Forms of tribal economy, Reciprocity, redistribution and exchange; Political Organisation: General
features of tribal polity. Forms of tribal political organization. Tribal law and justice; Religious Organisation: Definition, forms and functions of religion,
animatism. Definition, forms and functions of magic. Relationship between religion, magic and science; Tribes of India: Geographical distribution of
tribes in India. Racial and linguistic classification of Indian tribes socio-economic features of Indian tribes; Tribal welfare: Culture contract and Allied
problems. Policy towards tribes in pre-independent Indian Constitutional safeguards for tribes. Tribes in Andhra Pradesh – A board outline. Tribal
Development in India and Andhra Pradesh.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY : Sociology-Definition, Nature and scope – its relation to the other Social Sciences-Economics, Psychology, Anthropology,
History and Political Science. A brief introduction-Augusts comts, Herbert Spencer, Durkhaim, Weber and Karl Marx; Human society – its nature,
characteristics and function-individual and society – Socialisation, its meaning-process and agencies – theories of socialiation-Cooley, mood and fruid
– Culture and personality; social structure and organization : social Groups, (Primary & secondary, Formal & Informal, In and out groups); Institutions,
Associations and Communities, Role, Status, Norms, values, power and authority; Social disorganisation and social control-Agencies of social control;
Heredity and environment-their influence on the individual-Natural and social selection and social heritage; Social Interaction – associative and
disassociative social processes, Co-operation, Accomodation, assimilation, acculturtion and integration and competion and conflict; Forms and
functions of social stratification – Caste, Class and status groups.
INDIAN SOCIETY: Indian Society-Racial, Linguistic, Culture and religious divisions; Hindu social organisation – varnasharma Dharmas and purushathao;
Varna and Caste – Forms of Marriage, Nature of Family – Status of Women in Hindu society; Social organisation of Minorities-Muslims, Christians and
others – their marriage and family patterns; Indian Tribes – Major forms of their social and religious organisations – clan, kinship, marriage, family;
Social problems – casteism, untouchability, dowry, poverty un-employment, beggary, crime, delinguency, prostitution, Alcoholism and communal
tensions, Child Labour, Environmental problems, and violence against women; Social change in modern India-Sanskritisation, Westernization and
modernization.
33. TAMIL
PART-A: (40 Marks)
Eluthu, Chol, Porul, Correct the sentence.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
Aathi Choodi, Thirukkural, Periya Puranam, General Knowledge (Pertaining to Tamil language cum literature)
34. TELUGU
PART-A: (40 Marks)
Classical poetry; Modern Poetry.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
History of Literature, Criticism, Andhra Culture, Prosody, figures of Speech, Grammer (Sandhi & Samasa).
36. URDU
PART-A: (40 Marks)
All the Prose lessons from the Book “ INTEKHAB-E-ADAB” part-I & Part-II, compiled by the Department of Urdu, Osmania University and published
by Urdu Academy, Andhra Pradesh, Hyd.
PART-B: (60 Marks)
All the Poetry (Ghazals, Nazmein, Qasida & Massaih) from the Book “INTEKHAB-E-ADAB” Part-I and Part-II complied by the Department of Urdu,
Osmania University and published by Urdu Academy, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
51. BOTANY
PART-A (40 Marks)
Angiosperms Diversity, Systematics.: Principles and types of Classification.ICBN, Diversity among: Annonaceae, Capparidaceae; Rutaceae,
Fabaceae* (SS), Caesalpinaceae, Mimosaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Apiaceae Rubiaceae, Asteraceae* Sapotaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Convolvulaceae,
Acanthaceae, Lamiaceae* Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Orchidaceae*, Palmae and Poaceae. (*Pollinatiion mechanism to be studied) Current
concepts in Taxonomy: Palynology, Reproductive Biology General account of Palynology and its importance, Pollen grains of Hibiscus, Acacia
grass. Oscimum, Microsporogenesis and Male Gametophyte Megasporogenesis, Embryo sac, fertilization - Endosperm, Embryogeny – Plant
Physiology : Plant water relations. Mineral nutrition: macro and micro-nutrients. Mineral salt absorption, Enzymes. Photosynthesis: photosystems,.
Photophosphorylation, Calvin’s cycle, C-4 pathway, CAM plants, photorespiration. Respiration: Aerobic, anaerobic and fermentation, Glycolysis,
Kreb’s cycle, electron transport oxidative phosphorylation, Pentose phosphate pathway. Nitrogen metabolism: nitrogen fixation. nitrate reductase
Ammonia assimilation Plant growth and development: Kinetics of growth. Plant growth regulators; Physiology of flowering and seed-dormancy.
PART-B (60)Marks
Diversity of Microbes and Cryptogams: General account of Viruses and Mycoplasma. Bacteria, Algae: Classification and Economic importance
, Structure, Reproduction, Life-history of Chlorophyceae (Volvox, Oedoganium and Chara) Xanthophyceae ( Vaucheria ) Phaeophyceae
(Ectocarpus) Rhodophyceae (Polysiphonia) Cyanobacteria. General account of Bacillariophyceae, Fungi: Classification and Economic importance,
Structure, Reproduction, Life-history of a)Mastigomycotina (Albugo) b)Zygomycotina (Mucor) c) Ascomycotina (Pencillium and Peziza) d)Basidiomycotina
(Puccinia) e)Deuteromytina (Alternaria). General account of Lichens. Bryophytes: a)Hepaticopsida (Marchantia) b)Anthocerotopsida (Anthoceros)
c)Bryopsida (Polytrichum) Evolution of Sporophyte Pteridophytes a)Psilopsida (Rhynia) b)Lycopsida (Lycopodium) c)Sphenopsida (Equisetum)
d) Pteropsida (Marsilea). Evolution of stele, Heterospory and Seed habit. Gymnosperms: Geological Time Scale. General account of Pteridospermales
(Lyginopteridaceae) and Bennettitales (W illiamsoniaceae and Cycadeoidaceae) Pinus and Gnetum, Economic importance . Anatomy: Apical
meristem, Simple tissues: Complex tissues: A. Xylem B.Phloem C. Laticifers D. Glandular tissue, Tissue system: .Epidermal tissue system,
Fascicular tissue system, Ground tissue system: Normal and abnormal secondary growth. Histology of leaf Vegetative propagation. Anatomy in
Pharmacognosy and Forensic science. Plant and Environment: Atmosphere, Community Ecology: ecological succession. Ecosystem: food
chains, food web, ecological pyramids, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles. Bio-geographical regions of India. Utilization of Plants. Food plants: (
Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane), Fibers: (Cotton, Jute) Vegetable oils: (Groundnut, Safflower, Coconut), Timber yielding plants: (Teak, Rose Wood, Sandal
Wood, Red sanders, Terminalia.), Spices: (Cloves, Cardamum, Myristica, Zingiber, Allium, Cinnamomum, Curcuma), Medicinal plants: (Strychnos ,
Rauvolfia, Aloe, Withania, Gymnema, Senna), Beverages: (Tea, Coffee), Rubber, Bio-diesel plants(Pongamia, Jatropa). Cell Biology, Genetics and
Biotechnology. Cellular components: Chromosome, DNA and RNA, Cell division, Mendel’s laws. Linkage and crossing-over. Genetic maping
,Mutations . Biotechnology Structure of gene. Genetic code. DNA replication in eukaryotes. Transcription and translation. Regulation of gene
expression . Protein structure: 1-D, 2-D and 3-D (dimensional). Recombinant DNA technology: Plant tissue culture
52. CHEMISTRY
PART-A (40 Marks)
Coordination Chemistry, Organometallic compounds, Metal ions in Biological systems, Heterocyclic compounds, Amino acids, Carbohydrates,
Colligative properties, Chemical Kinetics, Photochemistry, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry.
PART-B (60 Marks)
Chemical Bonding, p-Block Chemistry, Boron group, Carbon group, Nitrogen group, Oxygen group, Halogen group, Compounds of noble gases,
Principles of analytical chemistry, bonding in metals, d-block elements, f-block elements, Nuclear Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Structure and
reactivity, Nomenclature of Organic compounds, Alkenes, Cycloalkanes, Alkenes, and alkadienes, Alkynes, Arenas, Halogen compounds, Hydroxy
compounds, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic acids and their derivatives, Organic synthesis based on Carbonions, Nitrogen compounds.
Atomic structure, Ionic Equilibria, Gaseous state, Solutions, Solids, Phase rule, Collides, Molecular spectroscopy, IR, UV-Visible and proton magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, Stereo chemistry of carbon compounds, Inorganic reaction mechanism, Semi micro qualitative analysis.
54. ELECTRONICS
PART-A (40 Marks):
SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS and DIGITAL ELECTRONICS : 1. Rectifiers and Power supplies : Half wave, Full wave and Bridge rectifiers
– Different filters (Capacitor input, L - section, p - section etc) – Regulated Power supplies. 2. Power Amplifiers : Class A, Class B, Class AB
Amplifiers–Advantages and Disadvantages. 3. Operational Amplifiers and their Applications: Emitter Coupled Difference Amplifier – its parameters,
Operational Amplifier – Characteristics of an ideal Operational Amplifier (Open loop gain, CMRR, Slew rate, Offset Voltages, Bias currents).
Applications of OP-AMPs – Comparator, Differentiator, Integrator, Voltage regulator, Sine, Square, Ramp generators, Logarithmic and Anti – logarithmic
amplifier and multiplier, Astable and monostable Multivibrators with IC 555. 4. Modulation & Demodulation : Need for Modulation – Amplitude Modulation
– Analysis of AM Wave, side bands, AM circuits and its Working, Detection of AM waves. Frequency Modulation - Frequency components in an
FM signal. Simple Frequency Modulator, Detection of FM waves. 5. Electromagnetic Spectrum – Radio broadcasting and reception, Working of a Super
Heterodyne Receiver; .Microwaves - Properties and applications. 6. Number systems : Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal number systems;
Conversions of one number system to another system and vice versa; Binary Addition and Subtraction (1’s and 2’s complement methods); Binary
Coded Decimal (BCD or 8421), Gray code, ASCII code and conversion one to other. 7. Logic Gates: OR, AND, NOT gates – Truth tables, realization
of gates using diodes and Transistors; Laws of Boolean Algebra; NAND and NOR gates; Logic families – TTL, CMOS. 8. Half, Full and Parallel
Adders; Flip Flops ( RS, T, D. JK and M/S JK type) – their working and Truth Tables – Binary, Decade counters and Shift registers.
PART–B(60 Marks)
PASSIVE COMPONENTS and CIRCUIT ANALYSIS : 1. Units and Definitions; AC Currents and Voltages - Sinusoidal Voltage, Current, Amplitude and
Frequency - RMS value, Power Factor, Form Factor, “j” operator – Phasor representation of sinusoidal voltages and currents – other common AC
wave forms. (related problems) 2. Properties of Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors and Transformers (related problems) – their voltage- current
relationships, energy stored in capacitor and inductors, mutual inductance and co-efficient of coupling - Transformers. 3. Network definitions – Lumped
and Distributed networks – Passive and Active networks – Linear and Non-linear networks – Mesh and Node analysis – voltage and current sources –
Kirchoff’s Laws – Applications of Nodal and Mesh analysis; Applications of Network theorems (Thevinin’s, Norton’s, Superposition, Maximum Power
Transfer, Reciprocity and Millman’s Theorems) to simple networks; RC, RL circuits - Transient and impulse response of RC, RL circuits, Ringing in
RLC circuits - related simple problems. Series and Parallel Response, Q –Factor, Band Width and selectivity. 4. Two port Networks - One Port and Two
Port networks, Driving point impedance, Transfer impedance; input/out put parameters of two port networks, Z,Y and h parameters (definitions only);
T- networks, – networks and their conversions; AC Bridge Circuits – Wheatstone, Maxwell, Anderson, De Sauty’s, Wien Bridges.Frequency response
LR and CR circuits ( Low pass and Hi –pass filters) differentiation and integration using passive (RC&RL) circuits; CRT and its working - CRO block
diagram, measurement of voltage, phase and frequency using CRO. ELECTRONIC DEVICES and CIRCUITS: 1. Semiconductor Physics -
Classification of matter on the basis of Resistivity and Energy Band Theory of crystals; conductors, semiconductors and insulators; conduction in
semiconductors – properties of Electrons and Holes – Fermi level – Effect of mobility on Doping and Temperature. Equation of Continuity. 2. Diodes:
properties of PN junction – Characteristics and applications of various types of diodes: Junction diode, Zener diode, Metal-Semiconductor diode,
Varicap, Tunnel diode. 3. Transistors: NPN and PNP transistors, CB, CE & CC configurations (explanation of cutoff, active and saturation regions,
Biasing of transistors – fixed bias, collector to base bias and self bias. Small signal model, h – parameters, (typical values). Analysis of small signal
CE amplifier. High frequency model of a transistor. 4. FETs and Other devices: Types of FETs – characteristics- small signal model of FET and related
parameters (typical values) , UJT, SCR their characteristics and applications – Photo electric devices –Photo Electric effect – Photo conductive cells
– Photo Voltaic cells – Photo diodes, Photo transistors, Solar cells, LEDs. 5. Amplifiers : Concept of an amplifier Definitions, Voltage amplifier, Current
amplifier, Trans Conductive amplifier, Trans – resistive amplifier, Classification based on the conduction angle and coupling. RC coupled CE amplifier
- Frequency and Phase response – gain bandwidth product; Feed back Amplifier - Concept of feed back, Positive and Negative feedback amplifiers,
Effect of Negative feedback in Amplifiers; Emitter Follower, Cascade amplifier, Darlington pair. 6. Oscillators : Criterion for Oscillations ( Magnitude
and Phase crititerion) – Phase Shift, Wien Bridge, Hartley and Colpitt’s Oscillators – Crystal Oscillators. 7. Relaxation Oscillators: Astable, Mono and
Bistable Multivibrators, Schmitt Trigger.
55. GEOGRAPHY
PART - A (40 Marks)
1. Regional Geography of Asia with special reference to India & A.P. a)Physiography, Climate, vegetation Soils & Draingage of Asia with
Special reference to India & A.P. b) Agriculture - Types of Agriculture Food Crops, Commercial crops - Distribution & Production patterns Irrigation -
Type of irrigation, Projects - Multipurpose Projects. c) Minerals - Type, Distribution and Production. d) Industries - Types, Locational factors, Major
Industries and distribution) Transport, Trade - National & International 2.Mapping Techniques : Types of maps, Scales, Projections, Graphs,
Quantitative Techniques for central tendency measurements. Techniques of field Surveying: a) Plane table b) Prismatic Compass c) Chain Survey
PART– B (60 Marks)
1. Elements & Principles of Physical Geography : Lithosphere: a) Earth & Solar Systems, Rocks, Interior of the earth, Earth movements
Volcanoes & Earth quakes Isostacy continental Drift, Cycle of Erosion, landforms made by River, Glacier, Wind, Underground water. B. Atmosphere:
Structure & Composition of atmosphere Insolation, Horizontal & vertical Distribution of Temperature Pressure Belts, Planetary winds Airmasses, clouds
and Precipitation, Cyclones & anticyclones. Koppen’s climatic classification climatic changes. C . Hydrosphere: Oceans, Subniarine relief of oceans,
properties of ocean water - Temperature & salinity, Ocean currents, Tides, Ocean Deposits. 2. Economic Geography: Man- Environment relations,
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary activities., Resource - Types & Distribution, Conservation of Resources.
56. GEOINFORMATICS
PART - A (40 Marks)
Interior of the Earth, Weathering, Erosional & Depositional Landforms - Cycle of Erosion, Atmospheric Pressure & Winds, Insolation & Temperature
distribution, forms of condensation, Cyclones & Anticyclones, Classification of climates, submariene relief, Oceanic Circulation, Oceanic resources;
World population distribution pattern, growth trends and density of population, Patterns and pocesses of population migration, Concept of region,
Industrial location, Environmental Pollution, Urbanization Environmental Impact Assessment.
PART - B (60 Marks)
Map Scales, Types of Maps, Sampling, Relief Profiles, Graphic means of communication, Data base management, Projections, Digital Cartography,
Aerial Photographs & Satellite Imagery - High & Medium Resolution data, Spatial Data Structures - Raster & Vector, Utility of Aerial Photographs,
Comparison of Aerial Photograph & Map, Digital Image Processing - Supervised & Unsupervised classifications, Image Rectification, GIS, GPS & their
applications - Ground truth location on satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing Plat forms & sensors; Geo-referencing, Data base connectivity in Visual
Basic. Fundamentals of C-Language, Internet Mapping.
57. GEOLOGY
PART - A (40 Marks)
PALEONTOLOGY: Definition of paleonotology, conditions of fossilization, modes of preservation, and uses of fossils. Phylum Echinodermata and
Phylum Brachiopod, Phylum Mollusca* and Phylum Arthropoda* Study of the following fossils with respect to their classification, morphology, and
geological distribution: Cidaris, Micraster, Holaster, Hemiaster, Terebratula, Spirifer, Rhynchonella, Productus, Turritella, Murex, Cypraea, Natica,
Voluta, Pecten, Gryphaea, Glycimeris, Arca Cardita, Exogyra, Nautilus, Ammonoids, Bellemnites, Calymene, Paradoxide. Plant fossils glossopteris,
gangamopteris, ptylophyllum. Indian Geology: Definition of stratigraphy, principles of stratigraphy, standard geological time scale. Physiographic
divisions of Indian with their stratigraphic and structural characteristics. Dharwar system, cuddapah system; Vindhyan system; Kurnool system and
Gondwana System. Triassic of spiti, Jurassic of Kutch, Cretaceous of Tiruchirapalli, Deccan Traps and their Age, Silwaliks with vertebrate fossils,
Geology of Andhra Pradesh. Economic Geology: Definition of Economic geology, mineral resources and minral deposit; importance of economic
minerals and rocks; ore minerals, gangue minerals (gangue), ore, industrial minerals, tenor and grade; syngenetic deposits, epigenetic deposits.
Classification of mineral deposits - Bateman’s classification modified by Jensen. Processes of formation of mineral deposits; endogenetic and
exogenetic processes - cavity filling and replacement, sedimentation; residual and mechanical concentration; oxidation and supergene enrichment.
Study of ore deposits of gold, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, manganese, chromium, uranium and thorium, with respect to their mineralogy, uses,
mode of occurrence (forms), origin and distribution in India of the industrial minerals and rocks required for the following industries; Abrasives, Cement,
Ceramic & Glass, Fertilizers and Chemicals, Insulators, Regractories and Fluxes. Fuels(Coal, Oil and natural gas) - their origin, occurrence and
distribution in India, Major mineral resources of Andhra Pradesh. Asbestos, Baryte, Bauxite, Coal, Clays, Gemstones, Limestone, Manganese, Mica.,
Oil and Natural gas. Ground Water Exploration: Hydrological cycle. Definition of aquifer, Aquitard and Aquifuge. Porosity and Permeability, Darcy’s
law. Types of acquifers. Suitability of ground water for drinking purposes. Causes of ground water pollution; Basic principles of Geo-physical
exploration methods-Electrical methods – Schlumberger and Wenner configuration. Resistivity profiling.
PART – B (60 Marks)
PHYSCIAL GEOLOGY: General aspects, Definition of geology - Basic assumptions of Geology. Its relationship with other sciences - Braches of
geology Aim and applications of geology. Earth as a planet - its shape, size, density - movements and their effects. Origin and age of earth. Geological
processes - exogenic and ndogenic, Definition of weathering - Types of weathering of rocks- Physical and Chemical; Definition of erosion and
denudation, cycle of erosion; erosion, transportation and deposition; agents of erosion. Rivers: Erosion, transporation and depositionof river (fluvial)
cycle in different stages - Development of typical land forms by river erosion and deposition. V-shaped valley, waterfall, alluvial fans, meander, ox-
bow lake - flood pane, natural plane, peneplain and deltas Types of rivers, Glaciers: Definition of a glacier - types of glaciers - development of typical
land forms by a glacial erosion and deposition – cirque, U-Shaped valley – hanging valley, Roches - mentonnees. Morains, drum-line, kames-Eskors
and Varves, Characteristic features of glaciated regions, groundwater - storage of ground water - porosity permeability, aquifer, water table - zone of
saturation, artesian well, spring, geysers - development of typical land forms by erosion and deposition by groundwater (Karst topography) sinkhole,
cavern, stalactities and stalagmites. Seas - Offshore profile - continental shelf- Continental slope. Abyssal plane, deep-movement of sea water-tides-
currents, waves, development of typical land forms by sea erosion and deposition coral reefs. Lakes-origin of lake basins, geological importance of
lakes, lacustrine deposits. Wind: Devleopment of Characteristic features by winds (arid cycle) erosion and deposition-pedestal rock-mushroom
topography-Incelberg-ventifacts - loess - sand dunes. Earth movements - definition of diastgrophism, epirogenic and orogenic movements. Earthquakes:
Cause, kinds of earthquake waves, mode of progapation, intensity of earthquakes, Richers scale - seismograph and seismogram. Effect of
earthquakes, earthquake zones. Interior of the earth - structure and constitution, Volcanes - parts of a typical volcano, products of Volcanoes,,Origin
of volcano, Mountain: types, causes of mountain building, geosyncline. Basic concepts of isostasy, continental drift and plate tectonics. Crystallography:
Definition of crystal - amorphous and crystalline, States, Morphology of crystals - face, edge, solid angle interfacial angle. Forms: Simple,
combination, closed and open forms. Symmetry: Plane, axis, centre, Crystallographic axis, Parameters, indices; crystallographic notation -
parameter. System of weiss, index following classes of symmetry.I. Cubic system - Normal (Galena)II. Tetragonal system - Zircon type III.
Hexagonal system - Beryl type IV. Trigonal system - Calcite type.V. Orthorhombic system - Barytes type. VI. Monoclinic System - Gypsum type.VII.
Triclinic system - Axinite type.
Twinning in crystals - Definitions of twin, twin plane, twin axis, composite plane. Mineralogy: Definition of a mineral - Classification of minerals into
rock forming and ore forming minerals. Physical properties of minerals - colour, streak, play of colours, opalescence, asterism, transparency, lustre
luminiscence, fluorescence, form hardness, tenacity, cleavage parting, fracture; specific gravity, magnetic properties, Electricla properties, pyro and
piezo-electricity. Modes of Mineral formation: Occurrence and association of Minerals. Chemical properties of minerals - isomorphism, solid solution,
polymorphism, allotrophy, pseudomorphism, radio-activity; silicate structure. Descriptive of the following mineral groups: Nesosilicate (Oliving,
Granet, Aluminum Silicates) Serosilicate (Epidote) ‘Cyclosilicate (Beryl) Inosilicate (Pyroxene; Amphibole) Phyllosilicate (Mica, Hydrous magnesium
silicate) Tektosilicate (Feldspars,Feldspathoids) Miscellaneous: Staurolite, Tourmaline, Zircon, Calcite, Corrundu, Apatite. Optical Mineralogy: Optical
properties of minerals - Isotropic and anisotropic substances - Polarized light refractive index, double refraction, uniaxial and biaxial minerals - Nicol
Prism and its construction - concept of crossed Nicols. Petrological microscope (polarising) - its mechanical and optical parts - behaviour of isotropic
and anisotropic minerals between crossed nicols - extinction, pleochroism, interference colour. optical properties of important minerals. Petrology:
Nature and scope of petrology - definition of rock classification of rocks into igneous, sedimentary metamorphic. Distinguishing features of three
types of rocks. Igneous rocks: Classification in to plutonic, hypabassal and volcanic rocks; Forms- Lava flows, Intrusions, sills, laccolith, lopolith,
dykes ring dykes, cone sheets volcanic necks, phacoliths and batholiths. Structures - vesicular, amygdaloidal, block lava ropy lava pillow, flow,
jointing and sheeting structures.
Plates, columnar and prismatic. Textures - Definition of textures, micro-textures, devitrification, allotrimorophic, hypidiomorphic, paniodiomorphic,
porphyritic, poikilitic,m ophitic, intergranular, intersertal, trachytic, graphic and micro-graphic textures. Reaction structures - corona, myrmekitic,
orbicular, spherulitic, perlitic. Classification of igneous rocks - CIPW and Tyrrell tabular classification. Descriptive study of following rock types:
Granite, Granodiorite, Syentie, Nepheline syenite, Diorite porphyry. Pegmatite, Aplite, Gabbro, Anorthosite, Peridodite, Pyroxenite, Dunite, Dolerate,
Rhyolite, Obsidiam, Trachyte, Andesite and Basalt. Composition and constitution of magma -Crystallization of Magma,,uni-component binary system,
eutectic and solid solutions. Origin of igneous rocks - Bowen’s reaction principle, differentiation and assimilation. Sedimentary Rocks: Sources of
sediments - mechanical and chemical weathering modes of transportation, sedimentary environments. Definitions of diagenetic lithification and
cementation, stratification, Sedimentary structures, Types of bedding, surface marks, deformed bedding, solution structures. Classification of
sedimentary rocks: clastic - rudaceous, arenaceous, argillaceous, non-clastic - calcareous, carbonaceous, ferruginous, phosphatic, evaporites.
Descriptive study of the following sedimentary rocks-Conglomerate, Breccia, sandstone, Grit, Arkose, Graywacke, Shale, Limestone, shelly limestone.
Metamorphic Rocks: Definition of metamorphism, agents of metamorphism, type of metamorphism, grade and zones of metamorphism, Metamorphic
minerals - stress and antistress minerals. Structures of metamorphic rocks - Cataclastic, maculose, schistose, granulose and gneissose. Textures of
metamorphic rocks - crystalloblastic, palimpset, xenoblastic, idioblastic, Classification of metamorphic rocks - concept of metamorphic facies.
Cataclastic metamorphism of argillaceous and arenaceous rocks. Thermal metamorphism of argillaceous, arenaceousand calcareous rocks.
Dynamothermal metamorphism of agillaceous, arenaceous and igneous rocks. Plutonic metamorphism, metasomatism and additive processes.
Drfiniton of anatexis and palingenesis, Descriptive study of the following metamorphic rocks: - Gneiss, schist, slate, phyllite, quartzite, marble,
granulite eclogite amphibolite migmatite. Indian examples - Gondite, Charnockite and Khondalite. Structural Geology: Definition of structural geology,
aim and objectives of the structural Attitude of beds - strike, dip and apparent dip; use of linometer, Primary Structures as Folds - description,
nomenclature of folds, recognition of folds in the field. Joints - geometrical and genetic classification of joints. Faults - geometrical and genetic
classification of faults, recognition of faults in the field effects of faults on the outcrops. Unconformities - definition of unconformity - types of
unconformities, recognition of unconformities in the field distinguishin the faults from unconformities. Definition of overlap, offlap, outlier, inlier,
cleavage, schistosity; foliation and lineation.
58. MATHEMATICS
PART-A(40 Marks)
Rings: Definition and Basic Properties; Fields; Integral Domains; Divisors of O and Cancellation; Integral Domains; The Characteristics of a Ring;
Some Non-commutative Examples; Matrices Over a Field; The Quaternions; Homomorphisms of Rings; Definition and Elementary Properties; Maximal
and Prime Ideals ; Prime Fields; Rings of Polynomials; Polynomials in An Indeterminate; The evaluation Homomorphisms; Factorization of Polynomials
over a Field; The Division Algorithm in F[x]; Irreducible Polynomials; Ideal Structure in F[X]; Vector Spaces; Vector Spaces; Subspaces; Linear
Combinations and Systems of Linear Equations; Linear Dependence and Linear Independence; Bases and Dimension; Linear Transformation and
Matrices; Linear Transformations, Null Spaces, and Ranges; The Matrix Representation of a Linear Transformation; Composition of Linear Transformations
and Matrix Multiplication; Invertibility and Isomorphism’s; Systems of Linear Equations; Elementary Matrix Operations and Elementary Matrices; The
Rank of a Matrix and Matrix Inverses; Systems of Linear Equations – Theoretical Aspects; Systems of Linear Equations – Computational Aspects
Determinants; Determinants of Order 2; Determinants of Order n – Properties of Determinants; Diagonalization; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors;
Diagonalizability; Cayley-Hamilton Theorem; Inner Product Spaces; Inner Products and Norms; The Gram-Schmidt Orthogonalization Process and
Orthogonal Complements; The Adjoint of Linear Operator; Normal and Self-Adjoint Operators; Unitary and Orthogonal Operators and their Matrices.
PART-B(60 Marks)
Differential Equations of First Order and First Degree; Linear Differential Equations; Differential Equations Reducible to Linear Form; Exact Differential
Equations; Integrating Factors; Change of Variables; Total Differential Equations; Simultaneous Total Differential Equations; Equations of the Form dx/
P = dy/Q = dz/R (i) Method of Grouping; (ii) Method of Multipliers; Differential Equations of the First Order but not of the First Degree; Equations
Solvable for p; Equations Solvable for y; Equations Solvable for x; Equations that do not contain x (or y); Equations Homogeneous in x and y;
Equations of the First Degree in x and y – Clairaut’s Equations; Higher Order Linear Differential Equations; Solution of Homogeneous Linear Differential
Equations of Order n with Constant Coefficients; Solutions of the Non-Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations with constant Coefficients by
means of Polynomial Operators. (i) When Q(x) = bxk and P(D) = D - = ; (ii) When Q(x) = bxk and P(D) = anD - -1 Dn-1+ … -a, D; (iii) When Q(x) = bew; (iv)
When Q(x) = b sin ax or b cos ax ; (v) When Q(x) = ewV, where V is a function of x ; (vi) When Q(x) = beax and P(a) = 0 ; (vii) When Q(x) = xV, Where
V is any function x ; Method of Undetermined Coefficients; Methods of Variation of Parameters; Linear Differential Equations with Non-constant
coefficients; The Caucy-Euler Equation; System of Linear Differential Equations; Solution of a System of Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients;
An Equivalent Triangular System; Degenerate Case: p1(D) – p2(D) – p3(D) (Scope as x in Differential Equations and their Applications by Zafar Ahsan,
published by Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi); Elements of Number Theory; Divisibility, Primes; Congruences, Solutions of
Congruences, Congruences of Degree The Function (n); GROUPS; Definition and Elementary Properties; Finite Groups and Group Tables;
Subgroups; Subsets and Subgroups; Cyclic Subgroups; Permutations; Functions and Permutations; Groups of Permutations; Cycles and Cyclic
Notation; Even and Odd Permutations; The Alternating Groups; Cyclic Groups; Elementary Properties; The Classification of Cyclic Groups; Subgroups
of Finite Cyclic Groups; Isomorphism; Definition and Elementary Properties; How to Show That Groups are Isomorphic; How to Show That Groups are
Not Isomorphic; Cayley’s Theorem; Groups of Cosets; Cosets; Applications; Normal Subgroups and Factor Groups; Criteria for the Existence of a
Coset Group; Inner Automorphisms and Normal Subgroups; Factor Groups; Simple Groups; Homomorphisms; Definition and Elementary Properties;
The Fundamental Homomorphism Theorem; Applications; Vector Differentiation; Differential Operator; Gradient; Divergence; Curl; Vector Integration;
Theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes and problems related to them. The Plane; Every equation of the first degree in x, y, z represents a plane;
Converse of the preceding theorem; Transformation to the normal form; Determination of a plane under given conditions. (i) Equation of a plane in
terms of its intercepts on the axes (ii) Equations of the plane through three given points; Systems of planes; Two sides of a plane; Length of the
perpendicular from a given point to a given plane; Bisectors of angles between two planes; Joint equation of two planes; Orthoginal projection on a plane;
Volume of atetrahedron in terms of the co-ordinates of its vertices; Equations of a line; Equations of a line; Right Line; Equations of a line; Angle
between a line and a plane; The condition that a given line may lie in a given plane; The condition that two given lines are complanar; Number of arbitrary
constants in the equations of a straight line. Sets of conditions which determine a line; The shortest distance between two lines. The length and
equations of the line of shortest distance between two straight lines; Length of the perpendicular from a given point to a given line. Intersection of three
planes. Triangular Prism; The Sphere; Definition and equation of the sphere; Equation of the sphere through four given points; Plane sections of a
sphere. Intersection of two spheres; Equation of the sphere through four given points; Plane sections of a sphere, Intersection of two spheres;
Equation of a circle, Sphere through a given circle; Intersection of a sphere and a line; power of a point; Tangent plane, Plane of contact, Polar plane,
Pole of plane. Angle of intersection of two spheres. Conditions for two spheres to be orthogonal; Radical plane, Coaxial system of spheres; Simplied
from of the equation of two spheres. Cones, Cylinders; Definitions of a cone, vertex, guiding curve, generators, Equation of the cone with a given
vertex and guiding curve, Enveloping cone of a sphere, Equations of cones with vertex at origin are homogenous Condition that the general equation
of the second degree should represent a cone. Condition that a cone may have three mutually perpendicular generators; Intersection of a line and a
quadric cone. Tangent lines and tangent plane at a point. Condition that a plane may touch a cone, Reciprocal cones. Intersection of two cones with
a common vertex. Right circular cone. Equation of the right circular cone with a given vertex, axis and semi-vertical angle. Definition of a cylinder.
Equation to the cylinder whose generators intersect a given conic and are parallel to a given line. Enveloping cylinder of a sphere. The right circular
cylinder. Equation of the right circular cylinder with a given axis and radius; The Conicoid; The general equation of the second degree and the various
surfaces represented by it. Shapes of some surfaces, Nature of Ellipsoid, Nature of hyperboloid of one sheet; Enveloping cone; Enveloping cylinder;
Real Analysis; The Real Numbers; The Algebraic and Order Properties of R; Absolute Value and Real Line; The Completeness Property of R;
Applications of the Supremum property; Sequences and Series; Sequences and Their Limits; Limit Theorems; Monotone Sequences; Subsequences and
the Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem; The Cauchy Criterion; Properly Divergent Sequences; Series; LIMITS; Limits of Functions; Limit Theorems; Some
Extensions of the Limit Concept; Continuous Functions; Continuous Functions; Combinations of Continuous Functions; Continuous Functions on
Intervals; Uniform Continuity : Definition, Non Uniform Continuity; Criteria, Uniform Continuity Theorem. Differentiation; The Derivative; The Mean
Value Theorem; L’Hospital Rules; Taylor’s Theorem; The Riemann Integral; Riemann Integral; Riemann Integrable Functions; The Fundamental
Theorem.
59. PHYSICS
PART-A(40 Marks)
Electrostatics-Gauss’s Law and its applications. Dielectrics and Capacitance. Magnetostatics. Moving charge in electric and magnetic fields-Hall
effect, Cyclotron and Synchrocyclotron, Biot Savart’s law. Electromagnetic induction-Faraday’s laws and applications, Lenz law. Varying and
alternating currents – LCR circuits and related concepts, Resonant circuits. Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Semiconductor devices
– diodes, transistors, oscillators. Digital principles. Atomic and Molecular physics – atomic spectra, theories; Zeeman effect; X-ray spectra; Molecular
spectra, Raman effect and spectroscopic techniques. Elements of quantum theory- wave nature of matter, uncertainty principle, wave mechanics;
Schrodinger’s wave equation and its applications. Nuclear Physics – Nucleus, its properties and models; Radioactive decay-Laws and theories;
Radiation detectors, Nuclear fission and fusion. Crystals structures and X-ray diffraction; bonding in crystals; Magnetic properties of materials;
Superconductivity.
PART-B(60 Marks)
Vector analysis- Vector integration, Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems. Mechanics of particles- Laws of motion, conservation of energy and
momentum, and collisions. Dynamics of a rigid body. Mechanics of continuous media- Elastic constants of istropic solids and their relation, types of
bending. Central forces- nature; Gravitational field; Kepler’s laws. Special theory of relativity. Fundamentals of Vibrations- Simple harmonic oscillators.
Damped and forced Oscillations. Complex Vibrations-Fourier theorem, analysis of periodic, square, triangular and saw tooth wave functions. Coupled
Oscillators. Vibrating strings- transverse wave propagation, strings clamped at both the ends, overtones and energy transport. Ultransonics-
properties, methods of production and detection, and applications. Kinetic theory of gases- Law of distribution of molecular speeds, application to
Viscosity, thermal conduction and diffusion of gases. Laws of thermodynamics, entropy and disorder. Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell’s
equations, specific heats and Joule Kelvin effect. Low temperature Physics. Quantum theory of Radiation- Black body, Wein’s law, Raleigh Jeans law
and Planck’s law, and measurement of Radiation. Elements of Statistical thermodynamics. Matrix methods in paraxial optics. Aberrations and methods
of their minimization. Interference and its theories; Interference by films and interferometry Fourier transform theory and its application to diffraction.
Fraunhoffer diffraction and Fresnel diffraction. Polarisation-production and analysis. Phonomenon of double refraction. Babinet’s compensator.
Optical activity. Lasers, fibre optics and holography.
60. ZOOLOGY
PART-A(40 Marks)
Animal Physiology, Behaviour and Ecology:- A. Animal Physiology: Nutrition: Types of nutrition in animals, autotrophic, heterotropic, vitamins and
minerals; Digestion in Mammals; Respiration: Brief account of types of respiratory mechanisms, respiratory pigments, gas transport with reference
to mammals; Circulation: Composition and functions of blood, coagulation of blood; Myogenic and Neurogenic hearts, mammalian heart-structure and
function, Blood pressure and its role and exchange of materials in capillaries. Osmoregulation pertaining to aquatic animals only. Excretion: Classification
of animals based on end products of excretion; Formation of nitrogen wastes; Nephron: Structure and Functions; Nervous transmission: Structure of
neuron, action potential, production and propagation of nerve impulse and synaptic transmission; Muscle contraction; Endocrine glands of Mammals:
Pineal body, Hypophysis, Hyothalamus, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal, Gut, Pancreas, Testis and Ovary; Hormonal control of reproduction
in mammals; Concept of Homeostasis. B. Animal Behaviour: Taxis, reflexes, instinctive behaviour, motivated behaviour, learning, imprinting,
habituation, classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, trial and error learning, physiology and phylogeny of learning, biological rhythms-
circadian, lunar and circannual rhythms. C. Animal Ecology: Physico-chemical factors of the animal environment: Temperature, light, pressure,
atmospheric gases i.e., Oxygen and Carbondioxide, Biogeochemical cycles: Nitrogen, Carbon and Phosphorous cycles; Animal Community and
Animal Populations: Ecosystems (Ecological succession, Ecological pyramids, energy flow in an ecosystem). Animal associations (Parasitism,
Commensalism, Symbiosis), Environments and adaptive features of animals inhabiting deep seas, caves, and deserts; Environmental pollution; Wild
life, Wild life Sanctuaries and National parks of India.
PART-B(60 Marks)
Biology of Invertebrates, Chordates, Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution and Zoogeography:- A. Biology of Invertebrates: General characters
and classification of Major Invertebrate phyla with examples upto orders; Protozoa: Polystomella-type study; Trypanosoma life cycle only; Porifera:
Canals system, Histology and Spicules; Coelenterata: Obelia type study; Polymorphism in Siphonophora; Corals and Coral reef formation; Helminthes-
Fasciola –Detailed type study; Annelida: Metamerism; Comparative study of the following systems of Leech and Nereis:- External Characters;
Digestive System; Reproductive System; Coelom and Coelomoducts; Arthropoda: Comparative study of-External features, Appendages, Respiration,
Circulation, Excretion of Palaemon and Scorpion. Peripatus-Structure and affinities; Mollusca:- External characters of Pila and Fresh Water Mussel
(shell, Mantle complex and Foot-Comparative study); Pearl formation; Torsion in gastropoda; Echinodermata: Detailed study of Starfish; Hemichordata:
Balanoglossus-External features, Tornaria larva-Affinites of Hemichordata. Important Invertebrate larval forms: Amphiblastula; Ephyra larva; Trochophore;
Nauplius, Zoea, Mysis; Veliger, Glochidium; Echinopluteus, Ophiopluteus, Auricularia and Doliolaria. B. Biology of Chordates: General characters of
Chordates and outline classification upto the level of Order; Protochordata: a) Structure and affinities of Amphioxus b) Structure and life history of
Ascidia – Herdmania; Cyclostomata: General characters of cyclostomes and differences between Myxine and Petromyzon; Comparative study of the
following systems with reference to Scoliodon(Pisces), Rana(Amphibia), Calotes(Reptilia), Columbia(Aves) and Oryctolagus(Mammals): Skeletal
system; Skull and Girdles; Respiratory system; Circulatory system: Heart and aortic arches, arterial and venous system; Nervous system: Brain and
functional evolution of brain; Urinogenital system; General topics: Parental care in Amphibia; Dentition in Mammals; Migration of Fishes and Birds;
Developmental Biology: Development in Amphioxus and Frog; Development of Chick upto 96 hours; Extra Embryonic membranes and Placenta; C.
Cell Biology: Ultrastructure of Animal cell; Structure and function of the following cell organelles: Plasma membrane; Membrane transport of small
molecules, cell junctions, cell adhesion; Cytoskeleton; Golgi complex; Lysosomes; Role of Mitochondria in cellular energy transactions; Chromosomes-
Structure and type, Salivary gland chromosomes; Microscopic techniques for the study of cells-fixation, sectioning, staining and preparation of
microslide; D. Genetics: General introduction to Mendelian inheritance and Modified F2 ratios; Linkage and crossing over; Fine structure of Gene,
Operon concept and lethal genes; Cloning and cloning strategies; Chromosomal aberrations and human diseases-Down’s, Klinefelter’s and Turner’s
Syndromes; E. Evolution and Zoogeography: Modern synthetic theory of Evolution, Mutations, Genetic basis of Evolution, Genetic drift, Hardy
Weinberg’s law, Isolation and Speciation; Characteristics of the following Zoogeographic regions and their fauna: Oriental Region; Ethiopian Region;
Australian Region.
71. M.Ed.
Part – A (40 Marks)
1) Pedagogy including methodological issues, 2) Current issues in Education, 3) Committees & Commissions in Education (Post Independent India)
and 4) State – Education & Constitutional Provisions.
Part – B (60 Marks)
1) Philosophical Foundations of Education, 2) Sociological Foundations of Education, 3) Psychological Foundations of Education, 4) School Management
and Administration, 5) Systems of Education and 6) Evaluation in Education.
72. M.P.Ed.
PART-A (40 Marks) : 1.Anatomy, physiology and physiology of Exercise;2. Body mechanics and Kinesiology ;3.Tests and Measurements ;4.Recreation
PART-B(60 Marks): 1. Principles, Psychology and Methods of Physical Education ; 2. Organisation and Administration of Physical Education and
Health Education ; 3. Officiating and Coaching in Physical Education ; 4. Physiotherapy and First Aid.
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS
GENERAL RULES FOR ADMISSION
This booklet contains the general rules, regulations and instructions to the candidates appearing for the common entrance tests for
admission to various courses offered by Osmania University (in its constituent and affiliated colleges), Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi and Palamuru
Universities.
INSTRUCTIONS:
I. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:
To be Eligible for Admission to Post-Graduate Course in any Academic Year, a candidate
1. must have passed/appeared for the Qualifying Degree Examination and secured the prescribed Minimum Marks in the Subject(s)/course(s)
concerned as mentioned in the Brochure. and
2. i) must have qualified at the common Entrance Test conducted by the University in the Academic year for which admission is sought. For
administrative reasons, the University may, conduct the entrance test before the publication of the results of the qualifying degree
examination concerned. But qualifying at the Entrance Test alone does not confer a right of admission into a course. In addition to being
qualified at the common Entrance Test, a candidate will be eligible for admission only if he/she passes the qualifying degree examination
before the commencement of counselling for admission and secures the prescribed minimum marks in the subject(s)/course(s) concerned.
He/She must submit the necessary documents listed under item VII of this booklet; at the time of counselling.
Note: The memorandum of marks and Pass Certificates of the qualifying examination are not called for along with the application
formand the eligibility of the candidates is not verified/decided at the time of allowing the candidates to appear for the Entrance Test.
Hence, even if candidates are qualified in the Entrance Test, they shall not have any right for admission unless they fulfill the eligibility
criteria as laid down in the rules. Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the course he/she
has applied, before appearing at the common Entrance Test.
Note:The candidates who have passed an examination other than B.C.A/B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.J./B.Li.Sc/B.Ed. Degree must
ensure their eligibility/equivalence before appearing for the Entrance Test.
II . FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM:
1. The candidates are required to fill in carefully the application form and the ICR sheet.
2. Application form should be filled in properly and legibly by the candidate in his/her handwriting
3. The ICR sheet should be filled carefully and properly by strictly following the instructions.
4. The candidate will be held personally responsible for any incorrect entry.
5. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
6. The University reserves the right to cancel the admission at any stage if the particulars furnished by the candidate are found to be incorrect.
III. SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FORM:
1. Application form duly filled in should be submitted at the Office of the Directorate of Admissions, O.U. on or before the prescribed date and time.
2. Candidates sending the applications by post should post them sufficiently early so that they reach on or before the last date and time
prescribed. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss during transit.
3. Xerox copy of S.S.C. should be enclosed
4. Arrange the application form and enclosures in the following order:
a) Acknowledgement Card
b) Bank Demand Draft.
c) Application form (Note: Rules, Regulations and Instructions Booklet supplied along with the application should be retained by the
candidate).
d) S.S.C. xerox copy
e) ICR sheet should not be tagged or pinned to the application form. It should be submitted separately along with the application form.
IV. ISSUE OF HALL TICKETS:
1. The original Hall Ticket will be sent by post and will not be issued to the candidates in person. The University will not be responsible for non-
receipt of Hall Ticket due to postal delay or loss in transit.
2. In case of non-receipt of original Hall Ticket, a duplicate Hall Ticket will be issued to the candidate, only one day before the concerned common
Entrance Test during office hours, on production of
i) Acknowledgement Card/Proof of submission of Application Form.
ii) One passport size photograph, identical to the one affixed to the application form.
iii) Cash/Demand Draft for Rs. 30/- (drawn in favour of Director, Directorate of Admissions and payable at any nationalised Bank in
the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad). Candidates can download the duplicate Hall Tickets on O.U. Website www.osmania.ac.in
and get attested by the Chief Superintendent of the concerned test center atleast one hour before the commencement of the test.
3. No Hall Ticket will be issued on the day of Entrance Test.
V. COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
Admissions to various courses are made on the basis of entrance test conducted for that purpose. The Director, Directorate of Admissions
will notify the Schedule of common entrance test(s). The common entrance test paper contains multiple choice objective type questions only
and the answers for the questions are to be marked on the OPTICAL MARK READER (OMR) answer sheet by DARKENING the respective
ovals with a H.B. PENCIL. (The candidate obtaining a minimum of 36 per cent marks at the respective entrance test is declared
eligible to seek admission. However, there is no minimum mark for the SC & ST candidates). In addition to qualifying in the common
entrance test the candidates must fulfill the other eligibility conditions specified for the course for which he/she seeks admission.
VI . DECLARATION OF ENTRANCE TEST RESULTS:
Results of Entrance Test will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Directorate of Admissions. The candidate will be sent Rank Card
alongwith the counselling schedule by post. The University, however, accepts no responsibility for loss or postal delay. No request for
change of address will be entertained. If there is any change of address, the candidates must make their own arrangements for proper
redirection of the Rank Card/communication. The results and the counselling schedules will also be available on University Website,
www.osmania.ac.in
VII . ADMISSIONS:
The eligible candidates will be admitted to various courses by centrallised counselling. The counselling schedule will be
informed to the eligible candidates after the declaration of results. The candidates desirous of seeking admission have to attend
the counselling in person alongwith the following original certificates and two sets of xerox copies.
VIII. RESERVATION
1. Local and Non-Local Candidates
i) Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course shall be reserved in favour of the local candidates in relation to the local
area in respect of O.U. subject to community and other reservations in force.
ii) The remaining 15% of the seats which are open to local and non-locals shall be filled up subject to similar reservation as applicable
to 85% local candidates (See annexure I & II for details).
2. S.C., ST. and B.C. candidates: Of the total number of seats available in each subject/course, following is the schedule of reservation of
seats for these categories.
Schedules Caste* ....... 15 percent
Scheduled Tribe* ....... 6 percent
Backward Class*
Group A ....... 7 percent
Group B ........ 10 percent
Group C ........ 1 percent
Group D .. ........ 7 percent
Group E .......... 4 percent ( subject to court decision )
*For proforma of Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate for S.C., S.T., B.C. candidates as per G.O. Ms.No. 58, Social Welfare (J)
Dept, dated: 12-5-1997, See Annexure - III
Note1. The genuineness or otherwise of the social status claim of the candidates seeking admission under SC/BC categories shall be verified by the
Director of Social Welfare/Director of Backward Classes of Government of A.P., respectively, whose decision in this regards will be final. The
admissions to the seats reserved for SC/BC shall be deemed provisional till the genuineness of the social status of the candidates is verified
by the respective authorities cited above.
2. In the case of ST candidates, they should get their status verified by the Director of Tribal Welfare, Government of A.P., Telugu Samskhema
Bhavan, Masab Tank, Hyderabad - 20 before attending the spot admission, if necessary.
3. S.C. S.T., & B.C. candidates who get seats by merit in General Category will not be counted against the seats reserved for them and such
candidates will go into the list of general seats.
4. While filling up the seats reserved for Backward class-A the qualified Backward Class-A candidates should be considered in the order of merit
after filling up the un-reserved seats. If qualified Backward Class-A candidates are not available, the turn will go to Backward Class-B,
Backward Class-C and Backward Class-D in the order of merit in each group”. If no suitable candidate is available in any of the four groups,
the seats shall be filled up from general pool on the basis of merit.
5. If sufficient number of candidates are not available to fill up the seats reserved for S.C’s they shall be filled up by suitable candidates from
S.T’s and viceversa. If the required number of candidates are not available for filling the quota of seats reserved for S.Cs & S.Ts they may
be filled up by candidates from the general pool on the basis of merit.
IX Wherever applicable, a minimum of 33 1/3% of the available seats in each Post-graduate course will be allotted to women candidates from
each category i.e., open S.C. , S.T., BCs Groups A,B,C,D taking each college for a subject as a unit. This rule is not applicable (i) If women
candidates selected on merit in each category form 33 1/3% or more of the seats therein; and (ii) for seats under various special categories.
In the absence of suitable women candidates in the respective categories, these seats shall be filled in with men candidates of the same category.
X (A). SPECIAL CATEGORY SEATS:
The following special category seats are provided in the University, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges.
1. SPORTS/NCC/NSS: One Seat for every block of 30 seats taking the subject/course of study as one unit shall be reserved for Sports/NCC/
NSS, categories put together in each of the courses (for details see Annexure-IV)
2. WIDOW/CHILDREN OF ARMED PERSONNEL, etc.: One Seat for every block of 30 seats taking the subject/course of study as one unit,
for the children of Ex-Servicemen/Servicemen, put together (For details see Annexure - V).
3. PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED: One seat for every block of 30 seats taking subject/course of study as one unit, for physically handicapped
candidates. (For categories and priorities See Annexure- VI). For courses involving practicals their eligibility will be decided by a Committee
appointed for this purpose.
X (B). NIQ QUOTA: 5% Supernumerary seats in each course are available to the candidates belonging to outside Andhra Pradesh under
National Integration Quota (NIQ).
XI. NATIONALITY:
All candidates shall be of Indian Nationality and shall fall under the category of Local/Non-local (as defined in Annexure-I) except where
otherwise stated.
XII. NOTE FOR EMPLOYED APPLICANTS:
A candidate already employed is not eligible unless he/she resigns the job or be on leave for the entire duration of the course as the Post-
Graduate courses (M.A./M.Com./M.Sc./M.S.W./B.C.J./B.L.I.Sc./M.C.J./M.L.I.Sc./M.Ed./M.P.Ed.) of Osmania University are full time courses.
A certificate to this effect should be produced at the time of admission. If any candidate suppresses the facts, his admission will be cancelled
and necessary penal action will be initiated. Candidates are therefore advised to note this while seeking admission.
XIII. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION :
Semester scheme is followed at the Campus, Constituent and Affiliated Colleges of Osmania University and the medium of instruction and
examination is English
XIV CBCS SYSTEM: All P.G. courses offered at University Campus and Constituent Colleges follow the CBCS (Choice Based Credit
system) system from the academic year 2009 –2010. Under this system, the students admitted in P.G courses have to take two
papers from those offered by other departments during the final year of the course. In addition, Grade Point Average (GPA) System is
followed, in which the GPA is based on the total Credit points earned by the students in all courses and the total number of Credits in
a semester. At the end of the course, the result of a student will be indicated by Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), which is
obtained by dividing the total number of Credit points secured by student in all semesters by the total number of Credits of all the semesters.
XV ATTENDANCE:
Candidates once admitted are required to put in not less than 75% of attendance in lectures (and practical wherever applicable). The Vice-
chancellor, on the specific recommendation of the Principal/Head of the Department, may condone the deficiency in attendance to the extent
of 10% on medical grounds, subject to production of Medical Certificate and on payment of the prescribed condonation fee.
XVI . PROHIBITION OF SIMULTANEOUS STUDY:
Candidates are not permitted to pursue more than one course, at any point of time. If such cases are detected, the admission of the candidate
in both the courses will be cancelled at any time.
XVII . HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Limited accommodation is available in the Campus hostels for students who are admitted in the University Colleges only. Admission into
colleges does not confer the right for accommodation in the Hostel. The available accommodation in the Hostel will be filled as per the rules
and regulations that are in force from time to time. No Hostel accommodation is available at District P.G. Colleges. However, a limited
dormitory accommodation is available for Boys only. No Hostel facility will be available to the candidates admitted into various
Self financing/Payment seats/courses, P.G. Diploma courses and evening courses.
EXTRACTS OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE RULES FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (j) of the section (46) of the Osmania University Act 1959 (A.P.Act IX of 1959) the Syndicate
hereby makes the following Ordinance in respect of the discipline of students of the university.
ORDER OF PREFERENCE
a) Priority I - Widow / Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action
b) Priority II - Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel disabled in action and invalidated out of service on medical
grounds and in receipt of disability pension.
c) Priority III- Widow / Children of Serving Armed Forces Personnel / Ex -Servicemen who are in receipt of Gallantry award,
the order ofmerit for consideration of the Gallantry awards as given below:
1) Param Vir Chakra 2) Ashoka Chakra 3) Sarvotham Yudh Seva Medal 4) Mahavir Chakra
5) Kirti Chakra 6) Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal 7) Vir Chakra 8) Shourya Chakra
9) Yudh Seva Medal 10) Sena/Nao Sena/Vayu Sena Medal (Gallauntry) 11) Mention in Despatches.
(Note: Sena Medal/Nao Sena medal / Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to duty) is not a gallantry award hence not eligible under Priority III)
d) Priority IV: Widow/Children of all other categories of eligible Ex-servicemen and serving personnel.
The Widow/Children of servicemen personnel are directed to bring the following original certificate and one set of photo copies at the time of
admissions/counselling.
1. Original Discharge Certificate of his/her parent
2. Original identity Card of his/her parent issued by Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer of the concerned district.
3. Original Pension Book/PPO of his/her parent if pensioner
4. Residential Certificate of the parent of the candidate issued by Mandal Revenue Officer.
5. Certificate of Gallantry Award, Gazettee Notification, Copies of Part - II order and other relevant documents if the applicant is claiming under
Priority -I, Priority -II, Priority -III.
6. Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel Certificate issued by concerned Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer in original and photocopy.
7. Original Pay Book/Pay slip of his/her parent
Failure to produce the above documents in original, his/her application under Widow/Children of Armed Forces Personnel (CAP) category will not be
considered.
ANNEXURE - VI
SEATS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CANDIDATES
Candidates seeking admission shall submit Medical Certificate from appropriate Medical Authority as prescribed in the Government G.O.
The priorities and the categories are as follows. Categories of the Handicapped (i) Blind (ii) Deaf (iii) Orthopedically Handicapped/Physically
Handicapped.
PRIORITIES: 1. First priority to those with visual defects.
Classification:
Visual defect: Blind: A person who cannot see for all practical purposes being blind in both the eyes. Person with failing eye-sight due to old age or
those who use spectacles and cannot see without them will not however be treated as blind.
1. A person can be said to be visually handicapped if he suffers from any of the following conditions.
a) Total absence of sight.
b) If the vision is from 6/18 upto 6/60 and anything less than shall be considered as an extreme handicap. The above criteria shall also be made
applicable to persons with vision in both the eyes but coming within the range of defects indicated above.
c) Visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (shellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
d) Limitation of the sealed off vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or more.
2. Second priority to those who have defects of the upper limbs.
Classification:
Orthopedically Handicapped:The Orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which causes and interferes with
the normal functioning of the bone and joint.Defects of Upper Limbs:
a) Quadriplegic (loss of use of 4 limbs) shall be considered the top most priority in this category.
b) Loss of both limbs-preference shall be given to loss of upper limbs from above downwards.
3. Third priority to those with defects in the lower limbs.
Classification:
The criteria applicable to upper limbs shall be applied to lower limbs with preference to be given for the loss of limbs from above downwards.
Lame: A person who is disabled or deformed in either of legs. Those who use crutches are to be considered as lame.
4. Fourth Priority:
Classification:
The loss of one eye or one upper limb or one lower limb shall be given a very low priority.
5. Fifth priority.
Classification:
Deaf: The Deaf are those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purpose of life. They do not hear understand at all even
with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having less/more than 90 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment)
or total loss of hearing in both cases.
A person is deaf if he cannot hear for all practical purposes being deaf in both the ears. Persons using hearing aids are to be considered as deaf.
6. Sixth Priority:
Dumb. A person who cannot talk.
Crippled: A person who is deformed in any part of the body other than legs and is disabled thereby.
N.B. 1. A committee consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of concerned (Chairman), The Director/Joint Director, P.G. Admissions (Convener) the
Principal of the College concerned the Head of the Department and the Chief Medical Officer of the Osmania University shall select the
candidates eligible for the category.
2. In courses where practicals/field work is involved a committee consisting of (1) The Chief Medical Officer, Osmania University, (2) Two
other Medial Experts specialised in the filed relevant to the physical disability concerned and (3) The Head of the department concerned,
will decide the admission of such candidates.