GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE Autonomous (Affiliated to Bangalore University)

Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru - 560 001, Karnataka

Re-accredited “A+” by NAACCollege with Potential for Excellence by UGC

DST – FIST Institution

E-mail:gscblr@gmail.comWebsite:http://gfgc.kar.nic.in/gsc/ &http://gscblr.kar.nic.in

PROSPECTUS2017-18

Government of KarnatakaDepartment of Collegiate Education

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Eligibility for MSc in Botany

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Promote research through research projects Industry/ Institute visits to bridge the gap between industry and academia Regular local and outstation botanical tours to ignite the passion in learners to conserve nature and natural resources. Inclusive learning to imbibe in students a strong sense of social responsibility Student enrichment activities include: Special Lectures by eminent academicians and scientists Club activities

Newsletters by PG students Paper/ Poster presentations in different National/International Seminars and Conferences. Soft skills and personality development for better career opportunities Training in Herbaria preparation and techniques of preservation

Graduates who have secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in Botany or Applied Botany (cognate subject).

PG studies in Zoology was started in the year 201417 Teaching Faculty3 well established Laboratories ICT Enabled Class rooms with Digital visualizer and Smart board Museum

Established in the year 1921 Enrich the practical knowledge Inculcate scientific temper About 1500 specimens of various phyla Clay models of Dinosaurs Elegant Alizarine preparations Invaluable collection of osteology Models of aquatic mammals

Area of ResearchEnvironmental BiologyPhysiology and ToxicologyCytogenetics Radiation Biology Genetic toxicology and OncologyFish breeding and Genetics Entomology Apiculture Applied Entomology

Bsc graduates who have secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and at least 50% marks in Zoology at the degree level .

MSc in Physics started in the year 2010 16 Teaching Faculty3 Spacious Laboratories with

Spin Coating unit, Vacuum coating unit, Thermal and electron beam unit, Spark counter, Microprocessor based Radon counting systemRadiation survey meter, Radon bubblersLow level Radon detection systemPin-hole and twin chamber Radon dosimetersLUCAS CELL based Radon exhalation set upChemical etching unit Sensor based thermometer and pressure calibrators.

2 ICT enabled classroomsCompulsory Student ProjectsSeminars, Workshops, Conferences and Industrial Visits

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NET/SLET Coaching Workshops 2 Major and 5 minor Research Projects completed by FacultyArea of Research

Radiation Physics and synthesis

Characterization and various applications of

Nanomaterials.

Graduates who have studied Physics and Mathematics as two of the three cognate subjects and secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in the aggregate of all optional subjects at the degree level.

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List of original documents to be furnished at the time of admission

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Student should be punctual and regular in attending classesStudent should wear their ID cards in the campusImpertinent behavior on and off the classrooms, discourtesy towards members of the staff or any act which affects the discipline of the college will be severely dealt with.Students should conform to dress etiquetteStudents are not permitted to use cell phones in the college premises. If used it be confiscated and a penalty of Rs. 500 will be leviedLittering, defacing of the walls & furniture in the college premises are punishableAn act of indiscipline such as ragging will be dealt stringently

Student’s assessment is done through internal and external evaluation.

Internal evaluation is creatively done through quiz, student seminars & group discussions in addition to the tests & assignments which are held periodically. On the basis of class performance & attendance, internal assessment marks will be awarded at the end of the semester

A minimum of 75% attendance in each paper is mandatory to appear in the final examination of each semester

Declaration of the results includes the aggregate of theory, practical and internal marks

Special End Semester Examinations (SESE): Due to any genuine exigencies, if a student is unable to appear for any examination on the said date, provision is made to take up the same, provided the student informs the college authorities with 24 hours about his/her absenteeism. Granting of permission to appear for the examination is subject to review by a special committee

Statement of Marks of SSLC, PUC and BSc

Transfer Certificate

Character Certificate

Three Recent passport sized photographs

Cast/Income certificate issued by Tahsildar (if applicable)

Address Proof (Aadhar Card /Voter's ID)

Students of other states should furnish Migration/ Eligibility Certificate

SC/ST/OBC & Others claiming exemption of fees as per Govt rules on basis of their caste, parental income, should furnish the original income/caste certificate for the current academic year along with an attested copy.

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About Institution

Location

Infrastructure

Extra Curricular Activities

Financial Assistance

Government Science College, Bengaluru was established in the year 1921 as “Intermediate College” by His Highness Sri Nalvadi

Krishnaraja Wodeyar, King of Mysuru. The College has now emerged as Autonomous and is a College with Potential for Excellence in

the Second Phase and is also DST – FIST Supported. The institution has been envisioned as a 'Model College' for all the Government

Colleges in the State. Great Patriots, Civil Servants, Administrators, Educationists and Great Politicians, Poets and other eminent

personalities have walked through the portals of this institute as students. The NAAC Peer team in the year 2016 has assessed the

quality and the standard of education in this institution and has awarded A+ grade with CGPA of 3.54 out of 4 in the third cycle. The

college is offering seven Post Graduate Programmes in Biotechnology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Botany and

Zoology. Three Departments Biotechnology, Mathematics, Chemistry have been Recognized as Research Centers.

Near Vidhana Soudha, Well connected by BMTC, KSRTC, City Railway Stations and Namma Metro

The college has well equipped laboratories in all departments, Smart Class rooms, Auditorium

Departmental Libraries along with Well established library with inflibnet N-list programme comprising 1,25,000

e- books and 6,800 e-journals, Internet and wifi facility, Reading room with 17 news papers in different languages, 30 magazines, 45

journals and 83 Encyclopaedias.

Full fledged Indoor Gym with professional trainer for the physical well being of the students. Ample space for indoor and outdoor

games. Separate Sports activities for PG students.

To encourage artistic talents cultural competitions are organized by Panchanjanya Sangha of the college.

Inter-collegiate, Inter-university competitions and Fests provide many opportunities for the students to exhibit their talents. Also,

Students are encouraged to participate in various Departmental club activities.

Various Scholarships like Post Matric Scholarship for Backward classes and Minorities, SC/ST Scholarships, Central Wakf Council

Scholarship, Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Scholarship, Labour Department, Ex-Servicemen, Merit- Sir C. V. Raman,

Jindal Trust, Sanchi Honnamma, Late P. N. Venugopal Memorial Scholarships for the deserving students and Endowment Prizes for

toppers offered by various departments of the college.

Sri. R. Roshan BaigHon'ble Minister & Chairman, CDC

Prof. J. S. VeenaPrincipal

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Central Instrumentation Facility with Muffel furnace, Hot air centrifuge, UV - Vis. Spectro-Photometer, Telescope, etc

Remedial and individual coaching classes

Mentoring system with 1 : 20 Teacher : Students Ratio and Parent Teacher Meetings

Canteen, Staff sponsored Mid-day meal scheme- Sahakari for the needy students.

Kushala - Health Centre for the health and wellness of the students

Student Welfare Association, Student Counselling, Women Harassment Redressal / Gender Harassment Redressal/Anti-ragging

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Government Insurance Scheme covering all students

Placement Cell organizes Naipunya-Nidhi (Sponsored by Government) and Corporate Leadership Training Programmes to

acquire Job Skills.

Admissions as per Merit cum Roster System according to Government Rules

Limited Seats : Only 30 Seats in Biotechnology, Mathematics and Microbiology &

Only 20 Seats in Chemistry, Physics, Zoology and Botany

Department of Biotechnology

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MSc course in Biotechnology started in the year 2001Department block was donated by Ashraya Hastha Trust of Dr. Dinesh, Founder Director of Infosys and our proud alumni.Infrastructure

ICT enabled classrooms with plasma TVWell equipped laboratories & Bioinformatics laboratoryAdequate department library with 900 books and 7 journals

Ranks obtained in Bangalore University ExamsIV rank - 2007I rank - 2010II rank - 2013

Compulsory research projects for PG studentsUpdated Autonomy syllabus based on current requirement with newly introduced papers on – Nanotechnology, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Bioinformatics, Pharma-ceutical Biotechnology, Research methodology and Soft Skills16 PG students shortlisted for BCIL Internship in 2016Certificate courses offered by the DepartmentSignificant student research publications and paper presentations Many alumni pursuing research at reputed laboratories in India and AbroadBT Club activities , BT cultural week - highly awaited events by studentsStrongly connected alumni network - a plus for placementsResearch facilities available for:

Plant Tissue Culture studiesPhytochemical studiesBiochemical studiesMicrobial studies

Well qualified, experienced, dedicated Staff100% Results with Ranks in the Bangalore University ExaminationsCo-education, Student-centered learningGood, Spacious, Ventilated ICT enabled Class rooms and well equipped LaboratoriesIndustrial / Institutional visitsProjects undertaken - both staff and Students Research Facilities

Molecular BiologyPathologyEnvironmental MicrobiologyFood & Dairy Microbiology

Lectures/Training Programmes undertaken-Soft skills, Communication skills, self defenseRegular NET-CSIR preparation coaching workshopRegular Special lectures by National and internationally renowned personsNational and international Placements of Alumni in State, Central and Private Sectors.

(a) BSc graduates with any Life Science Subject securing at least 50% marks in aggregate of alll optional subjects are eligible. BSc graduates in Biotechnology and B.Sc (Hons) graduates in Biotechnology/ Biology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology are eligible provided they have secured 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects.

(b) In the absence of candidates in (a). Graduates in Agricultural Science, Dairy Sciences, Horticulture, Fo re st r y, F i s h e r i e s . P h a r m a c y, E n g i n e e r i n g (Biotechnology). Medicine/Dental or Agricultural Engineering with 50% marks in the aggregate are eligible.

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The PG course was started in the year 2002 10 Elective Papers like Magnetohydrodynamics, Finite Element Methods, Special Functions, Graph theory etc.Ranks obtained in Bangalore University exams:

nd thTwo ranks , 2 and 6 in the year 2006Gold medals in 2010 and 2016

Research Center Status in the year 2015 by Bangalore University2 Faculty have Guideship of Bangalore UniversityResearch Facilities in

Fluid Mechanics MagnetohydrodynamicsGraph theory

National Conferences in 2007, 2011, 2014 and 2017 and many more to followRegular Workshops/Seminars/ Symposiums/ Special Lecturesby Speakers of National and International repute NET Coaching classes Special Trainings like Making Polyhedra Models Ramanujan Club activities like Essay, Lecture, Quiz competitions, News letters and Seminars by students Soft skills and Personality Development Programmes Strong Network of Alumni for better Placements Compulsory Student Research Projects E-Library with 1000 titles

BSc Graduates who have secured 40% in the aggregate of all

subjects and at least 50% marks in Mathematics (cognate

subject) at the degree level.

MSc in Organic Chemistry was started in the year 2010 There are 20 Teaching faculty4 well established LaboratoriesRecognized as Research Center by Bangalore University 4 Doctoral Guides Recognized by Bangalore UniversityAbout Rs. 90 Lakhs of 3 Major and 6 Minor Research projects have been completed by faculty Research Collaboration with ICARSupport for Students to qualify GATE/NET/SLET Research area:

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Bio inorganic ChemistryNano ChemistryElectro chemical studiesWater Chemistry and Pheromones

Graduates who have secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all the subjects and 50% marks in Chemistry (cognate subject) and studied Mathematics at least at 10+2 or PUC level.

PG studies in Botany was started in the year 2014 The curriculum design blends traditional botany with modern disciplines to make learners globally competent in plant sciences. Well qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty.Good infrastructure:

Well equipped laboratory Department LibraryWell maintained MuseumICT enabled seminar hall / classrooms. Botanical garden with aromatic and medicinal plants Herbaria of plant and pathological specimens

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