Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

1 Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences , Karnataka 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041. 26961937, FAX: 26961928. No. UGC/2018-19 Date: 05/02/2018. NOTIFICATION. Sub: Inviting application for (2018-19). Ref : Amendment Regulations No. UGC/2018-19. **. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences will be inviting applications Entrance for admission to courses in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, & AYUSH faculties for seats in affiliated Government and private colleges of Karnataka for the academic year 2018-19 from 26/02/2018 onwards. The ordinance governing enrolment of candidates leading to along with application form will be hosted on the RGUHS website from 26/02/2018. The eligible candidates have to download the application form online and the filled in application form with prescribed fee (Online payment receipt) has to be submitted to RGUHS on or before to 21/03/2018.

2 No application will be entrained after the last date. Entrance test will be held at the University on 8th April 2018. Details regarding Entrance test is also enclosed. For further details, Please refer RGUHS website / Department of Research and Development ( Programmes). By order, Sd/- REGISTRAR. To, All the Principals of colleges affiliated ( Centre) to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences , Bangalore, Karnataka Copy to: 1. Secretary to Governor Raj Bhavan, Bangalore 560 001. 2. The Principal, Secretary to Government Health & Family Welfare, Dept (Medical Education) Building Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore 560 001. 3. The members of the Syndicate/Senate/Chairmen of Boards of Studies/Academic Council. 4. All Officers in the University 5. to Vice Chancellor / Reg/ Reg (Eva)/ 6. Guard File.

3 ENROLMENT FOR COURSES (Conduct of Entrance Test) 2018-19. Application for enrollment of courses shall be invited once a year on the date notified by the University . A candidate may apply for admission to through an Entrance Test conducted by the University . The prescribed application form is obtainable from the University website notification ( \ Programme). The application should be submitted by post or in person on or before the last date notified with payment of the prescribed fees through Online payment only. The Application received after the last date and not accompanied by the prescribed fees will be summarily rejected. 1) Candidates willing to register for PhD course under RGUHS shall appear for the entrance test conducted by the University in spite of having qualified UGC.

4 NET(including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET ( including JRF)/SLET/GATE/ Teacher fellowship holder or have passed programme. 2) There will be One (1) Theory Paper of 100 marks and Duration of 3 hrs. 3) The syllabus of the entrance test shall consists of Research Methodology- 50 marks and subject specific - 50 marks. 4) The paper shall be preferably of Short notes type with the competence at the level of average UG/PG standard. 5) Students who score 50% and above are declared qualified. No Grace marks are awarded. 6) NOC from the concerned Guide is mandatory and it is responsibility of the qualified candidate to submit the NOC along with the Pre presentation document. 7) The results of the entrance test shall be valid for the current year only and it cannot be used for the admissions during subsequent year.

5 8) The Qualified candidates shall persue the Research including Interdisciplinary Research in the areas of expertise relevant to their Qualification. After qualifying the entrance test the candidate along with the guide will write up a research project and submit it to the University in the prescribed format before the prescribed date (approximately 3 Months). Presentation of the Synopsis in the presence of PhD Registration Committee along with the guide will take place in the next one month after submission of the synopsis. The presence of both Candidate and Guide is mandatory for presentation. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences , Karnataka 4th T' Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041. Phone: 080-26961937, Fax: 26961928. Website: Mail ID: Entrance Test 2018-19. Brochure with Application Form for Entrance Test - 2018 for admission to courses in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and AYUSH faculties for the academic year 2018-19.

6 Date of Entrance Test 08/04/2018. Examination Fee: Rs. 3000/- Please note that the candidate will not become eligible for attending the entrance test only. The candidate must ensure that print out of his/her application with all enclosures mentioned in the brochure reaches the RGUHS on or before 24/03/2018, PM by post and in person. RGUHS is not responsible for any postal delay. IMPORTANT: Rajiv Gandhi University OF Health sciences , Karnataka . Brochure containing the details of Entrance Test-2018 for admission to in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and AYUSH faculties. Entrance Test 2018-19. CALENDAR OF EVENTS. SlNo Events Proposed 2018-19. 1. Date of Notification 05/02/2018. Hosting of the Brochure and 2. 26/02/2018. Application form on the website 21/03/2018. 3. Last date for online Payment Before Last date for receipt of print-out of applications filled online by Post or 24/03/2018.

7 4. In person before 5-00 at RGUHS. Date of availability of Hall-Ticket for 01/04/2018, 5. the Eligible candidates After 08/04/2018. 6. Date of Entrance Test Between AM to PM. 7. Provisional result 30/04/2018. 1. Introduction:- Entrance Test-2018 is being conducted for the purpose of determining the eligibility for admission of students to Medical /Dental/Pharmacy and AYUSH faculties for the academic year 2018-19. Entrance Test-2018 is being conducted for admission to various Courses 2. Eligibility:- A candidate who fulfill the following criteria shall be eligible to appear for the Entrance Test, namely :- (i) He is a citizen of India;. (ii) He has studied and passed in the courses leading to the award of PG degree in respective branches recognized by respective councils and Government of India and affiliated to any University established by Law (iii) Minimum qualification for admission to the candidate should completed his/her post graduate degree in respective branch are eligible for that branch/subject only 3.

8 Application Form:- Last date for receipt of application filled is 21/03/2018, before 5-00 by Post or In-person . Applications are liable for rejection;. A. If Incomplete, B. If Photograph not uploaded, C. If photographs are found mismatched in the application, D. If photographs are not recent one and not attested by an Gazette Officer, E. If the applicant not signed in the application. How to submit: i) By Post or In-person: Print out of application filled online, along with attested copies of all required certificates may be sent by post or In-person for registration to The Registrar, RGUHS, 4th T' Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 041 by 24/03/2018, before PM. Candidates should super scribe on the cover as Application for Entrance Test-2018 . Please note that the candidate will not become eligible for attending the entrance test only by online registration.

9 The candidate must ensure that print out of his/her application with all enclosures mentioned in the brochure reaches the RGUHS. The University does not hold the responsibility for loss or delay in postal delivery. 4. Registration Fee:- Mode of Payment:- Candidates are hereby informed that payment SHOULD be made through ONLINE. PAYMENT. entrance exam fees Rs. 3,000/- Note: Registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances. 4. Conduct of Entrance Test:- (1) Date, Time and place etc., (a) Date of Entrance Test: 08/04/2018, Time: 10-00 to 01-00 (b) Place of Entrance Test: Bangalore only (c) Syllabus:- The entrance exam is conducted in two parts namely 1. Principles of basic Research methodology 2. specialty paper The specialty paper Syllabus content shall ordinarily be equal to the syllabus and books prescribed for Post-Graduate Course for that subject as per Regulations of Central Council and/ or the Rajiv Gandhi Universities of Health sciences .

10 The Principles of basic Research methodology syllabus is as follows 1. Research Methodology: An Introduction 2. Defining the Research Problem 3. Research Design 4. Sampling Design 5. Measurement and Scaling Techniques 6. Methods of Data Collection 7. Processing, statistics and Analysis of Data 8. Sampling Fundamentals 9. Interpretation and Report Writing 10. Principle and methods of fundamental research method, literature drug and research problem survey, clinical research 11. Writing ad article for a scientific journals 12. Introduction to specific research instruments 13. Bioavialbility 14. Bioequivalence 15. Clinical trails. (2) Duration, Nature of Question Paper and Answer Sheet:- there is a separate examinations for specialty paper and basic paper compromises 50. marks each. The question paper comprising of 15 questions of 2 marks with two choice and 04 question of 5 marks with one choice.