Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences 

at School of Arts and Sciences, Navrangpura

The Selection criteria set for the MBA programme at the School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University is based on performance in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, or NMAT. Along with that, candidates also need to fulfill the prescribed eligibility requirements set for the respective specialisation.

Below are some of the general subjects that you can pick during your BTech studies, as these course will advance your technical and practical knowledge:

Mathematics: A mathematical background includes understanding of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Statistic Stamina.
Physics: Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, kinetics & dynamics, thermodynamics and wave & optics.
Chemistry: This common general chemistry course involves sub-topics such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry among others.
Programming: C+,  Python,  Java
Engineering fundamentals: Statistics, dynamics, fluids and their action, heat and its work, properties of matter
Engineering design: Aesthetics, reasoning process, design tools and methods, using of computer-aided design (CAD).

Rest, the subjects taught in the BTech courses would be specialization-specific, based on your chosen field.

No, CAT is not compulsory. The School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, CMAT, or NMAT. Candidates can appear for any one of these exams that aligns best with their preparation. As long as applicants secure a competitive score in any one of these entrance tests and meet the required eligibility criteria, they will be considered for admission.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

The salary of an engineer depends on various factors like specialization, role, organization, and work. The average starting salary in India for a fresh engineering graduate can range from INR 3-5 Lacs per annum. The salaries vary according to the number of years of experience as well as location. Many companies offer greater salary packages in metropolitan cities which are hub for IT companies as well as other reputed MNCs. The salary also varies as per the entry level of the candidate. After gaining experience of 2-5 years, candidates can expect a salary of INR 8-12 Lacs per annum and subsequently shift from technical to managerial positions.

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities:

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

The Biology course curriculum is mostly focused on living organisms and the environment. The course contents vary according to the level of specialisation, the focus is on intricate biological processes in a living organism to ecology. Topics included in the course curriculum provide knowledge regarding various aspects of organisms and their respective environment.

Students can acquire knowledge regarding various essential topics like genetic research, human anatomy, cell reproduction,  evolutionary processes, homeostasis, biochemical reactions, energy production, disorders, diseases, life-sustaining components, and different species of living organisms.

BSc in Biology is a three-year undergraduate degree program. The study of living organisms, their physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, and ecological relationships are covered in the course. The following are the general subjects taught in Biology courses:

• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Ecology
• Plant Physiology
• Animal Physiology
• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology, etc.