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RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY

KURNOOL, A.P., 518 007 POST GRADUATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST-2018 (RUPGCET-2018)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The downloaded applications should not be sent by post or by person to the DIRECTORS office. APPLICATIONS should be retained by the applicants / candidates and should be produced at the time of certificate verification only.

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GENERAL

1. Director of admissions, RUPGCET-2018 Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, invites applications online for admission to various postgraduate courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce offered at Rayalaseema University College, Kurnool, and its affiliated colleges, for the academic year 2018-19.

2. The admissions are governed by the RUPGCET-2018 rules and regulations given below. The Advisory Committee of RUPGCET-2018 reserves the right to change or modify the rules and regulations. Notwithstanding anything in this Booklet, the rules and regulations that are in force in the University from time to time are applicable.

3. For getting admission to a course, a candidate should qualify in RUPGCET-2018 and satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for the course. No candidate will be admitted by the University or the affiliated colleges without qualifying in RUPGCET-2018.

4. Indian nationals who are natives of other states (other than AP) are eligible for admission under National Integration Quota (5%). These seats are over and above the existing seats.

5. Foreign nationals / NRIs can be admitted without Entrance Test subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria and production of Student Visa for the period of study at the University.

6. Postgraduate degree holders of a particular course/subject are not entitled to admission to the same course/subject. A PG degree holder can pursue another PG course in a different subject but he/she is not eligible for scholarship and fee reimbursement. No hostel accommodation will be provided to them due to limited hostel facility. We discourage second PG admissions with a view to providing opportunity for first- time PG students. Hostel accommodation will be provided only for students who are admitted to first PG course.

7. No candidate is entitled to pursue more than one full-time course at a time. If admitted, no candidate can undertake any other assignment or employment or study any other course simultaneously.

8. The University reserves the right to offer or not to offer a particular course basing on the economic viability/depending on the number of candidates who opt to join in it. 9. Qualifying in the RUPGCET-2018 does not guarantee admission. The candidate must satisfy all the eligibility criteria prescribed for admission to a course.

10. If it is proved that any of the certificates submitted by a candidate was tampered with or fake, the candidate not only loses seat but is also liable for prosecution.

11. The rule of reservation is not applicable to Payment seats and NRI seats.

12. Before applying for RUPGCET-2018, the candidate has to satisfy himself/herself about his/her eligibility to take a particular test and to seek admission to the related course.

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13. The University reserves the right to modify courses/seats available in the colleges and the details will be made available on the website www.rudoa.in from time to time.

14. Original certificates will not be returned till the completion of the course. Candidates are instructed to maintain sufficient copies of certificates before submitting the originals to the University.

15. The prescribed fee should be paid during the beginning of the academic year within the stipulated time. Otherwise, the admission will be cancelled.

16. The application submitted should be completed in all respects. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

17. Attendance is compulsory. Student’s attendance is monitored through biometric system. Students who put in less than 75% of class attendance will not be allowed to appear for examinations and they will not be eligible for fee reimbursement and scholarship also. Parents may also note this point and advise their wards to adhere to all the norms.

18. If sufficient strength is not applied for any subject in any center, the university reserves the right to cancel that center and allot the candidates to the nearest center.

19. Change of test center by the candidate is not allowed under any circumstances.

20. University reserves the right to convert NRI/Sponsored seats in to Payment seats if NRI/Sponsored seats are not filled. University reserves the right to convert Payment seats in to Self-Financing seats if Payment seats are not filled

21. IMPORTANT DATES

Online registration without late fee : 31-03-2018 to 30-04-2018

Online registration with late fee Rs. 1,000/- : up to 10-05-2018

Downloading of Hall tickets : 12-05-2018 onwards

Entrance tests (Online Mode only) : 21-05-2018 to 23-05-2018

B. COURSES OF STUDY

The duration of each course offered is two years (four semesters). Regular (R), Payment (P), and Self-Financing (SF) courses are offered at the University/the affiliated colleges.

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C. AVAILABLITY OF SEATS IN THE UNIVERSITY AND AFFILIATED COLLEGES

1. Rayalaseema University College, Kurnool

SEATS UNDER VARIOUS CATEGORIES

COURSE

SELF- NRI/

REGULAR PAYMENT FINANCING SPONSORED

M.Sc. Botany -- 25 5 --

M.Sc. Biochemistry -- 20 5 --

M.Sc. Biotechnology -- 20 5 2

M.Sc. Chemistry (Natural 25 -- 5 --

Products)

M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic) -- 25 5 2

M.Com General -- 35 5 --

M.Sc. Computer Science -- 35 5 --

M.Tech. Data Analytics -- 20 10 --

M.A. Economics 35 -- 5 --

M.Ed. -- 40 10 --

M.Sc. Electronics & -- 20 5 2

Communications

M.A. English -- 40 5 --

M.Sc. Mathematics -- 35 5 --

M.Sc. Physics 25 -- 5 --

M.Sc. Statistics (OR&SQC) 25 -- 5 --

M.A. Telugu 35 -- 5 --

M.Sc. Zoology -- 25 5 --

M.Com. Finance -- 20 10 --

M.B.A Business Analytics -- 20 10 --

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2. Tentative List of Affiliated Colleges of Rayalaseema University offering Post Graduate Courses with corresponding Courses and Intake

SELF-

COURSE CODE NAME OF THE COLLEGE FINANCING

102 Sri Ramakrishna PG College 40

M.Sc. Computer

103 National PG college Nandyal (Minority Institution) 40 Science

113 Sri Sai Ram Degree College, Nandikotkur 40

M.Sc. 103 National PG College Nandyal(Minority Institution) 30

Biochemistry 111 Sri Sankara’s Degree College,Kurnool 30 102 40 Sri Ramakrishna PG College,Nandyal.

103 National PG College, Nandyal. 40 104 40 M.Sc. St. Joseph'ss degree College, Kurnool.

Mathematics 106 Osmania College, Kurnool (Minority Institution) 40

110 SPY Degree College for women Nandyal 40

121 Sai Sri PG College, Dhone 40 M.Sc. 103 30 National PG College Nandyal (Minority Institution)

Micro Biology 104 St. Joseph's Degree College , Kurnool 30 M.Sc. Organic 103 30 National PG College, Nandyal (Minority Institution)

Chemistry 104 St, Joseph’s Degree College, Kurnool 30

105 KVR Govt. Degree College for Women, Kurnool 30

106 Osmania College, Kurnool (Minority Institution) 30

K.V. Subba Reddy Degree College and PG College, 107 30

Allagadda

111 Sri Sankara’s Degree College, Kurnool 30

112 The Arts and Science College. Adoni 30

113 Sri Sai Ram Degree College, Nandikotkur 30

102 Sri Ramakrishna PG College, Nandyal 30

103 National PG College, Nandyal ( Minority Institution) 30

106 Osmania College, Kurnool (Minority Institution) 30 M.Sc. Physics

107 K.V. Subba Reddy Degree and PG College, Allagadda 30

108 Silver Jubilee Govt. Degree College, Kurnool 30

120 Government Degree College, Kurnool 30

103 National PG College, Nandyal (Minority Institution) 30 M.Sc. Botany

105 KVR Govt. Degree College, for Women, Kurnool 30

102 Sri Ramakrishna PG College,Nandyal 40

106 Osmania College, Kurnool (Minority Institution) 40 108 Silver Jubilee Govt. Degree College, Kurnool 40

113 Sri Sai Ram PG College, Nandikotkur 40 120 Government Degree College, Kurnool 40 M.A. Telugu 121 Sai Sri PG College, Dhone 40

122 Sri Satyasai Degree College, Kodumur 40

123 SML Degree College, Yemmiganur 40

KVR Govt. College for Women, Kurnool 40

105 KVR Govt. College for Women, Kurnool 40

106 Osmania College, Kurnool (Minority Institution) 40

M.A. English 108 Silver Jubilee Govt. Degree College, Kurnool 40

110 SPY Degree College for Women,Nandyal 40

111 Sri Sankara’s Degree college, Kurnool 40 120 Government Degree College, Kurnool 40

M.A. 108 Silver Jubilee Govt. College, Kurnool 40

Economics 123 SML Degree College, Yemmiganur 40

102 Sri Ramakrishna PG College Nandyal 40

M.Com 104 St. Joseph’s Degree College, Kurnool 40 General. 106 Osmania College. Kurnool (Minority Institution) 40

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109 RIE PG College, Kurnool 40

112 40 The Adoni Arts and Science College. Adoni

113 Sri Sai Ram PG College, Nandikotkur 40

120 Govt. Degree College, Kurnool 40

121 Sai Sri PG College, Dhone 40

122 Sri Satyasai Degree College, Kodumur 40

124 SNR Degree College, Karivena 40 134 40 ST. Joseph College For Women, JMJ Nagar, Kurnool

102 Sri Rama Krishna PG College, Nandyal. 40 + 40

M.Com. 105 KVR Govt. Degree College for Women, Kurnool 40

Professional 125 Sri Vyshnsvi Degree College, Dhone 40

M.Com. 102 Sri Rama Krishna PG College, Nandyal. 40

E-Commerce

115 Viswavani College of Education, Nandyal 50

116 Sri Sankara’s College of Education, Kurnool 50

117 JVRR College of Education, Nandyal 50

119 Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara College of Education, Kurnool 50

126 Gnana saraswathi College of Education, Banaganapalli 50

M.Ed. 127 Sree Sai College of Education, Nandikotkur 50

128 Togore College of Education, Kodumur 50

129 Sai Sree M.Ed College, Dhone 50

130 Haji Kareem master of Education, Brahmhanakotkur 50

131 Madina Master of Education, Brahmhanakotkur 50

132 S.A.R.M. M.Ed College, Allagadda 50

134 Vijayanikethan M.P.Ed College, Thimmapuram 80 M.P.Ed.

135 Sri lakshmi M.P.Ed College, Dupadu 40

Government Degree College, Kurnool 40 M.A History

KVR Govt. College for Women, Kurnool 40 M.A in Political Government Degree College, Kurnool 40 Science

D. ELIGIBILITY FOR TAKING THE ENTRANCE TEST

1. The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 40% marks in the subject concerned. For the courses where admission is based on the degree as a whole, the aggregate percentage of marks in the group subjects should be at least 40%. For admission to M.Ed, the aggregate marks in BEd / BElEd should be at least 50% and in case of DElEd with UG / PG Degree with 45% marks in each course. A pass is sufficient for SC/ST candidates for admission to any course. For admission to M.Tech. in Data Analytics the candidate should secure a minimum of 50% marks in B.E/B.Tech in CSE/IT; M.Sc in Mathematics/Statistics /Computer Science/IT. A minimum of 40% marks in B.E/B.Tech in CSE/IT; M.Sc in Mathematics/Statistics /Computer Science/IT is compulsory for SC/ST candidates for admission to M.Tech. in Data Analytics. For M.Sc. Environmental science any B.Sc. second class graduate with chemistry as one of the subject. For M.P.Ed, B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. with 55% of marks are eligible.

2. Candidates who have already passed the qualifying examination or who have appeared /are appearing for the final year annual examination in 2018 are eligible to apply. Supplementary candidates of 2018 are not eligible.

3. Eligibility criteria for each course are given in Section P.

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E. HOW TO APPLY

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

1. The application should be submitted ONLINE only at the website www.rudoa.in by registering the name and other details.

2. A Separate registration is required for each test. No change of subject shall be entertained at any stage.

3. Candidates should ensure uninterrupted power supply and internet connectivity before filling the application and making the payment online. 4. For speedy processing of application, candidates should keep a scanned copy of their latest passport size photo and signature in JPEG/ JPG format only with less than 100KB in size.

5. SUBMISSION OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS THROUGH ONLINE:

i) Applications should be submitted through online only. ii) Read the eligibility conditions given in the prospectus for the test to be taken and ensure your eligibility before applying. iii) For online submission go to the website www.rudoa.in / https://ruk.ac.in and click on online registration button.

iv) A candidate has to pay Rs. 600/- (Rs.400/- for SC/ST/PHC) (Plus Bank charges applicable for the mode of payment selected) as Registration and Application Processing Fee (and late fee if applicable) by opting any of the following modes of payments: Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking.

v) After filling the online Application form with the required details, verify all the details carefully and press Submit button. Filled in Application Form will be generated that contains Application number along with filled details. Take print out of filled in Online Application Form. Use the Application number for future correspondence till the admission process is completed.

6. The following information must be kept ready for filling the details Online submission:

a. Select the eligible courses. b. Hall-Ticket Number of Qualifying Examination. c. Percentage of marks and year of Passing of Qualifying Examination, if Passed. d. Date of Birth as per SSC records. e. Caste in case of SC / ST / BC candidates. f. PH / NCC / NSS / SPORTS / CAP etc.

g. Fee concession is allowed to SC/ST/BC candidates for regular and self-financing courses on the production of valid caste and income certificates as per the G.O.s in vogue. SC/ST/BC category candidates claiming fee exemption/reimbursement have to produce parental income certificate taken on or after 01-04-2018. h. Study or Residence (from M.R.O) or relevant certificate for proof of local status.

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7. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The University reserves the right to reject the application of a candidate at any stage, if a) The application is incomplete. b) The candidate fails to satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. c) False or incorrect information is furnished. d) The candidate fails to produce original certificates at the time of admission.

2. Any change whatsoever, including that of caste/community status or category, shall not be permitted to be made in the filled in application once it is received by the University. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

3. The Director, Directorate of Admissions of RUPGCET is not responsible for non- submission of application within the notified date and time for any reason whatsoever.

4. The candidate should bring the print copy of filled in application at the time of Certificate verification

5. The candidate should PRESERVE THE RUPGCET HALL TICKET to produce at the time of test and later at the time of admission into the course.

6. For NCC/ NSS / Sports categories the certificates obtained in qualifying examination alone are considered.

7. The candidates can avail all the possible options as per their eligibility and choice.

F. TEST CENTRE:

Test Centers for RUPGCET-2018: S. NO TEST CENTER 1 01-Kurnool 2 02-Nandyal 3 03-Adoni No change in examination centre will be entertained at any stage by the candidate. G. PARTICULARS OF ENTRANCE TESTS

1. There is a prescribed syllabus for each Entrance Test as given in Section Q.

2. Each Entrance Test will be of 90 minutes duration with 100 multiple choice questions. Each question will be for one mark. One mark will be assigned for correct answers and -0.25 marks (negative marking) will be assigned to each incorrect/wrong answer.

3. The question paper for M.Tech (Data Analytics), M.P,Ed., Electronics, English, and Computer Science will be in English only. For Telugu, question paper will be in Telugu only. For all other

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Tests, the question papers will be in both English and Telugu.

4. Candidates can download their Hall Tickets from the website using their registration details. No candidate will be permitted into the examination hall without proper Hall Ticket.

5. Mobile phones, Calculators, books, sheets of paper, mathematical and physical tables, slide rulers, pagers, electronic organizers, digital diaries or any other calculating aids will not be allowed into the Examination Hall.

H. RANKING

1. The minimum qualifying mark in the Entrance Test is 25. However, for SC/ST candidates there is no minimum qualifying mark.

2. When there is a tie on the basis of marks obtained in the test as a whole, it will be resolved on the basis of marks obtained in Section-C. If there is still a tie, it will be resolved on the basis of marks obtained in Section-B. If there is still a tie, it will be resolved as per seniority in age.

3. Candidates can download the Rank Card from the website www.rudoa.in after publication of the results (Rank cards will not be sent by post).

4. The Rank obtained in RUPGCET-2018 is valid for admission for the academic year 2018-19 only.

5. There is NO provision for REVALUATION or PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION of the answer sheet.

I. ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Admission to a course will be based on RUPGCET-2018 Rank, subject to the candidate fulfilling the other eligibility criteria.

2. The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination with the minimum percentage of marks prescribed.

3. Candidates will be called for the verification of certificates. Candidates should bring all the certificates as listed in Point No 8 below. The schedule of certificate verification / counselling will be placed in the website after announcement of results.

4. Candidates have to appear for certificate verification with all the original certificates along with TWO sets of Photostat copies and TWO passport size photographs as per the schedule.

5. Candidates have to attend the certificate verification on the date and time prescribed at their own expense with the required original documents.

6. If a candidate fails to attend the verification session on the specified date and time of the subject for whatever reason, he/she will forfeit the opportunity in that phase. However, he/she can attend the next phase of verification, if any. If a candidate attends on the subsequent phase of verification, he/she may be considered for the vacant seats available at that time.

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8. At the time of counselling, the following original documents should be submitted by the candidate. If a candidate fails to produce any of the following certificates, he/she will not be considered for admission.    RUPGCET-2018 Hall Ticket and Rank Card   Marks Statements and Provisional/Degree Certificate of the qualifying examination    Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate(s)    SSC and Intermediate Pass Certificates    Two passport-size photographs     Study Certificates from IX class to the qualifying examination  Caste certificate in original from Tahshildar in case of SC/ST/BC candidates (Integrated  Caste Certificate or Temporary Caste Certificate taken in 2018)    Two Income Certificates from Tahshildar obtained in 2018     Relevant certificate in case of other reservations (PH/NCC/NSS/Games & Sports/NI)  Discharge Certificate and Service Certificate of the parent in case of children of Armed   Services Personnel  Residence Certificate of parents for stay in the state of A.P. from Tahshildar in case of  candidates who have studied outside AP / carried out private study   Migration Certificate (for other than SVU region candidates)   9. The cases of pending revaluation / results /pending instant exam results will not be considered.

10. Candidates have to appear for certificate verification with all originals and fulfil the eligibility criteria subject to rule of reservation. A candidate who fails to produce all the necessary certificates, at the time of verification will forfeit the chance.

11. Instructions regarding admissions counselling shall be made available in the website along with the admission counselling schedule.

12. Candidates who are not satisfied with the first phase of allotment and wish to appear for the second phase, need not pay the course fee and report to the allotted college. They can appear for the second phase of verification. In such cases, the allotment of first phase stands cancelled and the allotment in second phase is subject to availability of seats, merit and rule of reservation.

13. However, after the first phase of allotment, any candidate who wants to opt for cancellation of admission is allowed to do so at the Convener office with a cancellation fee of 10% of the regular or self- financing fee paid or Rs.500/- whichever is higher until the commencement of the second phase of verification and without refund of fee from the date of commencement of the second phase of verification.

14. For cancellation of admission after the closing of admissions, the candidate has to pay the total fee for the entire course period without any concession and has to take the original certificates.

15. All the admissions arc purely provisional and the University reserves the right to cancel the admission of a candidate at any stage.

16. The admission shall be made into M.P.Ed. Course on the basis of marks obtained in the Entrance test (Theory), conducted by the University and the achievement in Sports & Games. The Entrance Examination (Theory) will be conducted by the Convener, RUPGCET 2018 for 100 marks. The

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(b) Student should produce Physical Fitness Certificate from Civil Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon (Govt. Doctor) to get eligibility for admission and to pursue the study.

J. LOCAL AND NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES

i. Local Area: The SVU region comprises areas coming under Rayalaseema University, Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, , Vikrama Simhapuri University, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam, and . ii. Non-Local Area: The OU region comprises Osmania, Kakatiya, Satavahana, Mahatma Gandhi, Telengana and Palamur University areas. The AU region comprises Andhra, Acharya Nagarjuna, Dr. BR. Ambedkar, Krishna, and Adikavi Nannayya University areas.

1. A candidate is treated as local to a particular region (SVU/OU/AU) if

a. He/she studied in that region (or stayed in case of private study) for four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she has first appeared for the final year qualifying examination.

b. He/she studied (or stayed in case of private study) for seven consecutive academic years within the state of ending with the academic year in which he/she first appeared for the final year qualifying examination and studied (or stayed in case of private study) for the maximum period in that region.

c. In case a candidate studied (or stayed in case of private study) for equal periods in two different regions during the last seven years, he/she is local to that region where he/she has studied (or stayed in case of private study) last.

2. Any candidate who is not local to one region will be treated as non-local to that region if

a. He/she resided for a total period of not less than 10 years in Andhra Pradesh, excluding the periods of study outside the state.

b. He/she parents resided in Andhra Pradesh for a total period of not less than 10 years.

c. He/she parent/spouse is presently working in Andhra Pradesh in government or allied services.

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K. ALLOCATION OF SEATS TO VARIOUS RESERVATION CATEGORIES

1. 85% of the seats in each course are reserved for local candidates, i.e. candidates belonging to SVU region, while 15% are filled with local or non-local candidates on merit.

2. Seats allocated to different reserved categories are as follows: SC-15%, ST-6%, BCA-7%, BCB- 10%, BCC-1%, BCD-7%, BCE-4%; ECA: NCC-l%, NSS-1%, Games and Sports-1%; PH (Physically Handicapped / Differently Abled) -3%, and CAP (Children of Armed Services Personnel) -2%. (ECA and PH are for local candidates only).

3. Reservation for women: 33.33% of the seats are reserved for women candidates in each category (i.e., OPEN, SC, ST, BC, ECA, and PH). This rule is not applied if women candidates selected on merit in a category from one third or more of the seats therein. If there are no suitable women candidates in a category, the seats will be filled with men candidates of the same category.

4. A vacancy under SC, when no SC candidate is available, goes to ST and vice-versa. If enough SC and ST candidates are not available, the vacant seats are allotted to OC candidates. A vacancy under one BC group goes to any other BC group on the basis of merit in the Entrance Exam. If enough BC candidates are not available, the vacant seats go to OC candidates.

5. For admission to Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) seats, participation during the period of study of the qualifying course alone is considered.

6. Expert committees nominated by the University will certify the suitability and priority of the candidates under special categories (ECA/PH/CAP).

L. PAYMENT SEATS

In most of the Regular (R) courses, additional seats are provided as payment seats. The candidates selected for admission under this category have to pay the prescribed fee at the time of admission, in addition to the Special Fee for the respective courses.

M. NRI SEATS

In some of the courses, additional seats are provided as NRI seats. The candidates selected for admission under this category have to pay the NRI fee at the time of admission, in addition to the Special Fee payable.

Admissions for Payment and NRI seats will be done simultaneously along with the Regular and Self-Financing seats.

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N. FEE PARTICULARS

1. For verification of certificates, the candidate has to pay a verification registration fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.300/- for SC/ST category) which is not refundable under any circumstance. Candidates are advised to ensure their eligibility in all aspects before paying the registration fee.

2. Fee details for all courses at different institutions will be made available on the website: www.rudoa.in Fee concession is allowed to SC/ST/BC candidates for regular and self-financing courses on the production of valid caste and income certificates as per the GOs in vogue.

3. SCHOLARSHIP / FEE REIMBURSEMENT ELGIBILITY: For the candidates whose parental income is less than 2,00,000-00 per annum in case of SC/ST candidates and 1,00,000-00 per annum in case of BC/EBC candidates

4. Fee concession is not applicable to Payment and NRI categories and to those admitted under Management quota.

5. If both Regular and Self-Financing courses are offered for the same subject in a particular college, the fee reimbursement from the Government will be the same as the fee reimbursed for regular course, and the SC/ST candidates have to pay the remaining fee vide G.O. MS.No.56, Social Welfare Department, Dated 06-l0-2003.

If any admitted SC/ST/BC/EBC category candidate does not get fee reimbursement from the Government, he/she will have to pay the specified fee to the University, and if the government reimburses only part of the fee, the student has to pay the remaining fee.

FEE STRUCTURE OF RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS COLLEGE

First year fee to be paid at the time of admission/counselling and second year fee at the beginning of the second year.

For Payment / NRI seats, first year fee to be paid at the time of admission/ counselling and second year fee at the beginning of the second year. They are not eligible for fee reimbursement and scholarship.

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Rayalaseema University Campus College Fees

SELF SNO COURSE REGULAR PAYMENT NRI/SPONSORED FINANCE 1 M.A. Economics 7970-00 ------19200.00 ------

2 M.A. Telugu 7970-00 ------19200.00 ------M.Sc. Chemistry 11860-00 ------41800.00 ------3 (Natural Products) 4 M.Sc. Physics 11860-00 ------35750.00 ------M.Sc. Statistics 11860-00 ------29700.00 ------5 (OR&SQC) M.Sc. Chemistry ------41800.00 41800.00 61600.00 6 (Organic) M.Sc. Computer ------35750.00 35750.00 ------7 Science M.Tech. ------50000.00 75000.00 ------8 Data Analytics M.Sc. ------29700.00 29700.00 ------9 Mathematics 10 M.Sc. Botany ------35750.00 35750.00 ------

11 M.Sc. Zoology ------35750.00 35750.00 ------

12 M.Ed. ------34650.00 70950.00 ------

13 M.A. English ------19200.00 19200.00 ------M.Sc. ------46750.00 46750.00 69575.00 14 Biotechnology 15 M.Com ------19200.00 19200.00 ------M.Sc. Electronics & ------36960.00 36960.00 54340.00 16 Communications 17 M.Sc. Biochemistry ------40,700.00 40,700.00 ------

18 M.Sc. Microbiology ------

19 M.P.Ed. ------M.B.A Business ------25000.00 50000.00 ------20 Analytics 21 M.Com Finance ------19195.00 30000.00 ------

NOTE: Computer Lab fee of 1,000-00 (additional) for all subjects except M.Sc., Computer Science in RU College only

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FEE STRUCTURE OF REGULAR COURSES AT RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ONLY

Fee for Regular Courses (Rayalaseema University College only), First Year

First year fee to be paid at the time of admission and second year fee at the beginning of the second year: Reimbursement Final Amount SNO COURSE REGULAR Amount ( ) (Excess fee to be (G.O.Ms.66) paid) ( )

1 M.A. Economics 7970-00 ------2 M.A. Telugu 7970-00 ------M.Sc. Chemistry 11860-00 ------3 (Natural Products) 20000.00 4 M.Sc. Physics 11860-00 ------M.Sc. Statistics 11860-00 ------5 (OR&SQC)

NOTE: Computer Lab fee of Rs.1,000-00 (additional) for all subjects except M.Sc., Computer Science in RU College only

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FEE STRUCTURE OF SELF-FINANCING COURSES AT RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ONLY

Fee for Self-Financing Courses (Rayalaseema University College only)

First year fee to be paid at the time of admission and second year fee at the beginning of the second year: SELF- FINANCE Reimbursement Final Amount SNO COURSE (Rayalaseema University, College Amount ( ) (Excess fee to be only), (G.O.Ms.66) paid) ( ) 1 M.Sc. Chemistry 41800.00 21800.00 (Organic) 2 M.Sc. Computer 35750.00 15750.00 Science M.Tech. 3 50000.00 30000.00 Data Analytics M.Sc. 4 29700.00 9700.00 Mathematics 5 M.Sc. Botany 35750.00 15750.00 6 M.Sc. Zoology 35750.00 15750.00 7 M.Ed. 34650.00 14650.00 20000.00 8 M.A. English 19200.00 ------M.Sc. 9 46750.00 26750.00 Biotechnology 10 M.Com 19200.00 ------M.Sc. Electronics 11 36960.00 16960.00 &Communications M.Sc. 12 40700.00 20700.00 Biochemistry M.B.A Business 13 25000.00 5000.00 Analytics 14 M.Com Finance 19195.00 ------

NOTE: Computer Lab fee of Rs.1,000-00 (additional) for all subjects except M.Sc., Computer Science in RU College only

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FEE STRUCTURE OF SELF-FINANCING COURSES AFFILIATED COLLEGES OF RAYALASEEMA UNIVERSITY Fee for Self-Financing Courses (Affiliated Colleges to Rayalaseema University) First year fee to be paid at the time of admission and second year fee at the beginning of the second year: Final Amount SELF FINANCE Reimbursement (Excess fee to be paid) SNO COURSE (AFFILIATED Amount ( ) ( ) COLLEGES) (G.O.Ms.66)

1 M.A. Economics 17450.00 ------2 M.A. Telugu 17450.00 ------3 M.Sc. Physics 32500.00 12500 M.Sc. Chemistry 4 38000.00 18000 (Organic) M.Sc. Computer 5 32500.00 12500 Science M.Sc. 6 27000.00 7000 Mathematics 7 M.Sc. Botany 32500.00 12500 8 M.Ed. 64500.00 44500 20000.00 9 M.A. English 17450.00 ------10 M.Com 17450.00 ------11 M.Sc. Biochemistry 37000.00 17000 12 M.Sc. Microbiology 37000.00 17000 13 M.P.Ed. 36500.00 16500 14 M.Com Professional 17450.00 ------M.Com 15 17450.00 ------E- Commerce 16 M.A. History 17450.00 ------M.A. in Political 17 17450.00 ------Science IMPORTANT NOTES

 Regular & Self finance seats are eligible for fee reimbursement based on their valid income certificate.  Payment seats are not eligible for fee reimbursement & Scholarship, they have to pay full fee at the time of admission.  Candidates are eligible for fee reimbursement based on the valid income certificate. However, they have to pay the excess of the fee over and above the reimbursement amount at the time of admission (As per G.O.Ms. No. 66).  All those students who are pursuing second/third/any other professional courses are not eligible for fee reimbursement by Government of Andhra Pradesh. Such candidates are required to pay full fee at the time of admission.  Candidates, who are not satisfied with the first phase of allotment and wish to appear for the second phase, need not pay the course fee and report to the allotted college. They can appear for the second phase of verification. In such cases, the allotment of first phase stands cancelled and the allotment in second phase is subject to availability of seats, merit and rule of reservation.  For the purpose of reimbursement of fee, the Income certificate is invariably to be issued by M.R.O. If the Original Certificates are not submitted at the time of counselling he / she Rayalaseema University, Kurnool RUPGCET-2018

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has to pay total prescribed fee on par with the candidates of other categories and no concession will be allowed by the allotting authority.  The income certificate of the parent / guardian issued by M.R.O. is valid if it is issued within six months from the date of counselling.  The Fee Reimbursement is limited to the extent of Rs.20,000/- only (wide G.O.M.S. 56, S.W. Edn.-2. Dept dated 6.10.2003) and if the fee is over and above Rs.20,000/- the remaining amount has to be paid at the time of counselling failing which he / she has to forfeit the seat.  All the admissions are purely provisional and the University reserves the right to cancel the admission of a candidate at any stage.

The candidates are advised to see the website www.rudoa.in from time to time for information with regard to the availability of a course in a particular institution, number of seats, fee particulars etc.

O. HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Admission to an institution does not automatically entitle a student to accommodation in the hostel(s). The students have to find out for themselves the details of hostel accommodation available in the affiliated colleges.

P. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DIFFERENT COURSES

The eligibility criteria for Entrance Test to each course available at Rayalaseema University (RU), Kurnool, and at its affiliated colleges are given below.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY TEST

B.Sc. with Chemistry/ Biochemistry with M.Sc. Biochemistry 01-Biochemistry any Biology subject

B.Sc. with Chemistry/ Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology any one Biology subject / B.Tech.- 02- Biotechnology Biotechnology

B.Sc. with Botany and Chemistry / M.Sc. Botany 03-Botany Biochemistry

M.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. with Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry (Natural Products) ( studied for 3 years) and any two science 04-Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry subjects

(Organic Chemistry)

B.Com or BA with Accountancy under M.Com. General

Part II or B.Com Computers/Computer

M.Com. Professional

Applications or BBA /BBM/ B.Com 05-Commerce M.Com. E-

company Secretary ship or B.Com Commerce

M.Com. Finance

(Honors) or B.Com (Restructured Courses)

B.Sc. Computer Science /BCA / BA Computer Applications / B.Com Computer

M.Sc. Computer

Applications/ combination / B.Sc. 06-Computer Science Science

Mathematics BA Mathematics combination

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M.Tech. Data B.Tech / B.E in CSE / IT : M.Sc in CS / IT 07-Data Analytics in Analytics /Mathematics / Statistics M.Tech

08-Economics MA Economics BA with Economics with 400 marks

M.Ed. B.Ed. / BElEd / DElEd with UG Degree 09-Education

B.Sc. Mathematics, Physics & Electronics B.Sc. Mathematics, Electronics &

Computer Science 10-Electronics & M.Sc. Electronics &

B.Sc. Mathematics, Physics & Computer Communications Communications

Science

B.Sc. Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry /

B.Tech. (ECE/EEE/EI)

Any graduate with English in Part I or Part MA English II for a minimum of at least 200 marks 11-English

M.Sc. Mathematics BA or B.Sc. with Mathematics 13-Mathematics

M.Sc. Micro- B.Sc. with Microbiology / Chemistry and 14-MicroBiology Biology any two biology subjects

15-Physics Education M.P.Ed. B.P.Ed. or B.P.E. with 55% of marks. 16-Physics M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. with Physics as one of the subject.

M.Sc. Statistics BA / B.Sc. with Statistics and Mathematics 17-Statistics (OR&SQC)

Any graduate with Telugu in Part I or Part MA Telugu II or BA Oriental Learning in Telugu for a 18-Telugu minimum of at least 200 marks

B.Sc. with Zoology and Chemistry / M.Sc. Zoology 19-Zoology Industrial Chemistry

M.A History BA with History 20-History

MA in Political BA with Political Sciences 21-Political Science Sciences

*B.Sc. Nursing candidates are not eligible to apply for M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Microbiology.

Q. SYLLABUS FOR THE ENTRANCE TEST

In most cases, the syllabus prescribed for the Entrance Test is the Common Core First Year Syllabus of 2014-15, Second Year Syllabus of 2015-16, and Third Year Syllabus of 2016-17 of the course concerned as offered by the colleges affiliated to Rayalaseema University.

Test-01 Biochemistry

Section A: Bimolecular, Physiology and Methodology Section B: Enzymes, Metabolism and Microbiology Section C: Molecular Biology, Immunology and Endocrinology

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Test-02 Biotechnology

Section A: Genetics & Ecology and Plant Physiology of B.Sc., Botany Section B: Cell Biology, Genetics and Animal Physiology of B.Sc., Zoology Section C: Organic Chemistry of B.Sc. Chemistry

Test-03 Botany

Section A: Paper I (Diversity of Microbes and Cryptogams) Section B: Paper II (Gymnosperms, Diversity structure and Development of flowering plants and Ecology) Section C: Paper III (Taxonomy, Palynology, Embryology and utilization of plants) Paper IV Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology)

Test-04 Chemistry

Section A: Inorganic Chemistry of three years Section B: Physical Chemistry of three years Section C: Organic Chemistry of three years

Test-05 Commerce Section A: Paper I (Business Economics); Paper II (Financial Accounting-I); Paper III (Industrial Organization & Management) Section B: Paper V (Banking and Financial Systems); Paper VI (Financial Accounting- U) Section C: Paper IX (Business Laws); Paper X (Income Tax and Practical Auditing)

Test-06 Computer Science

Section A: Paper I (PC Software and Programming in C) Section B: Paper II (Programming in C++ and Data Structures) Section C: Paper III (Modern DBMS)

Test-07 Data Analytics in M.Tech

Section A: Paper I (Programming in C) Section B: Paper II (Data Structures and JAVA) Section C: Paper III (DBMS and Discrete Mathematics)

Test-08 Economics

Section A: Paper I (Micro Economics) Section B: Paper II (Macro Economics) Section C: Paper Ill (Indian Economy and Environmental Economics)

Test-09 Education

Section A: Foundations of education, communicative English Section B: Psychological foundations of education, Personality development Section C: Educational Technology and Computer Education, School Management and Systems Education

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Test -10 Electronics & Communications

Section A: Passive Components and circuit analysis Section B: Electronic Devices and Circuits Section C: Solid State Electronic Circuits and Digital Electronics

Test-11 English

Section A: A Course in Listening and Speaking I, Poetry, Prose, Short Stories, One-Act Plays, and Grammar and Vocabulary Studied in the First Year under Part-I (A) English Section B: A Course in Listening and Speaking II, Poetry, Prose, Short Stories, One-Act Plays, and Grammar and Vocabulary Studied in the Second Year under Part-I (A) English Section C: Drama and Novel Studied under Part II English of BA

Test-13 Mathematics

Section A: Paper I Differential Equations and Solid Geometry Section B: Paper II Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis Section C: Paper III Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus

Test-14 Microbiology

Section A: Paper I and II: (General Microbiology, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism, Molecular Biology. Section B: Paper III and IV: Immunology, Medical Microbiology and Applied Microbiology. Section C: Chemistry related to Biological Sciences; and Biophysical and Biochemical techniques.

Test-15 Physical Education

Section A: Paper I (History, Principles and Philosophy of Physical Education, Sports Psychology and Sports Management and Methods of Physical Education) Section B: Paper II (Anatomy, Physiology and Health Education, Kinesiology and Bio- Mechanics) Section C: Paper III (Principles of officiating, Yoga, Recreation and Camping, Methods of Sports Training, Measurement and Evaluation)

Test-16 Physics

Section A: Paper I (Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations) Section B: Paper II (Thermodynamics and Optics) Section C: Paper III (Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics) Paper TV (Modern Physics and Electronics)

Test-17 Statistics [Operations Research &Statistical Quality Control (OR&SQC)]

Section A: Paper I (Probability and Distributions) Section B: Paper II (Statistical Methods and Inference) Section C: Paper III (Applied Statistics), Paper IV (Applied Statistics)

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Test-18 Telugu

Section A: Paper I Studied under Part-I (B) Telugu: Prachina Padyabhagamu, Adunika Padyabhagam, Navala and Grammar Section B: Paper I Studied under Part-I (B) Telugu; Prachina Padyabhagamu, Adunika Padyabhangam, Gadhyabhagam, Drama, Alamkaras, Grammar and Essay Section C: Paper I (History of Literature) and Paper II (History of , Grammar and Dialects) Studied under Part II Telugu of BA

Test-19 Zoology

Section A: Paper I (Biology of Invertebrates and Cell Biology) Section B: Paper II (Biology of Chordates, Genetics, Evolution and Zoogeography) Section C: Paper III (Animal physiology, Behavior and Ecology)

Test – 20 History

Section - A: Paper – I: Ancient Indian History & Culture (from earliest times to 600 A.D) (Indian History and Culture from Earliest Times to 647 A.D) Section – B: Paper - II: Early Medieval Indian History & Culture (600 A.D to 1526 A. D.) (Indian History and Culture from 647 to 1526 A.D) Section – C: Paper –III: Late Medieval & Colonial History Of India (1526 to 1857 A. D.) (History and Culture of India (1526 – 1857))

Test – 21 Political Science

Section – A: Paper-I: Basic Concepts of Political Science Section – B: Paper-II: Political Institutions (Concepts, Theories and Institutions) Section – C: Paper-III: Indian Constitution

IMPORTANT NOTE: The downloaded applications should not be sent by post or by person to the DIRECTORS office. APPLICATIONS should be retained by the applicants / candidates and should be produced at the time of certificate verification only.

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