Department of Human Genetics

Courses Run
B.Sc. (Honours School) three-year (Six Semesters) course
M.Sc. (Honours School) two-year (Four Semesters) course
M.Sc. (Honours) two-year (Four Semesters) course
Ph.D (Three – Five year course), One Semester course work is compulsory.

Eligibility for admission and Mode of selection of students

· B.Sc. (Hons. School): Senior Secondary (10+2) examination in any science subject (any combination) with at least 50% marks in the aggregate, or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Admission will be based on merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination.
· M.Sc. (Hons. School): B.Sc. (Hons. School) degree in Human Genetics from Guru Nanak Dev University with at least 50% marks in aggregate or any other degree recognized as equivalent thereto by Guru Nanak Dev University.
Admission will be based on merit of the candidates in B.Sc. (Hons. School) Human Genetics.
· M.Sc. (Honours): B.Sc. degree (10+2+3 system of education) in any science subject (any combination) with at least 50% marks in aggregate from Guru Nanak Dev University, M.B.B.S., B.D.S., or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto by the University.
Admission will be based on merit of the candidates in Entrance Test conducted by the Department.
· Ph.D : Candidates with a Master Degree in Human Genetics or allied subject with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
Admission to Ph.D degree course will be made through an eligibility test to be conducted by the University. The qualifying candidates will also be eligible for fellowships offered by the University. Exemptions :(i) UGC/CSIR-J.R.F., N.E.T. or Equivalent qualified candidates. (ii) Approved teachers of University and colleges before the implementation of N.E.T.