Sourav Pan
General Comments: Question paper will have two parts, Part-A (General aptitude & General Biotechnology) and Part-B (General plus specialized branches in Biotechnology). Part-A will have all compulsory 50 MCQ questions in General science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General aptitude, analytical, quantitative ability, general biotechnology etc. There will be 150 questions in Part B, out of which only … Read more
Number of tests Once in a year Subject included Biotechnology, Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Mathematical Statistics Organizing authority IIT Madras is the Organizing Institute for JAM 2024 Exam conducted by IITs JAM Score Card Validity M.Sc programmes in IITsAdmissions in IISc, IISER Pune, IISER Bhopal, JNCASR, NITs Medium of examination English only Mode of examination … Read more
Number of tests Once in a year Fellowship/ Assistantship Subject to fulfilling the admission criteria of the admitting institutes. Administering institutes IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs Organizing Institute of Exam One of the administering institutes Medium of examination English Mode of examination Computer based test (CBT) Subject papers allowed Maximum TWO Paper combinations Combination of … Read more
The NEET exam, or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, is an entrance examination in India for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical and dental courses such as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS (Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic Medicine courses). It is … Read more
What is Chordata? Characteristics of Chordates Below are the main characteristics of chordates: In addition to the primary characteristics listed above, chordates share several other notable features: Anatomy of Chordates The anatomy of chordates encompasses a unique set of features that distinguishes them from other animal phyla. These anatomical characteristics manifest at various life stages … Read more
What is Cell Division? Definition of Cell Division Cell division is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two or more new cells, essential for growth, repair, and reproduction in living organisms. Discovery of Cell Division The discovery of cell division is a fundamental aspect of cellular biology, providing insights into the … Read more
What is Phylum Echinodermata? Phylum Echinodermata Definition Phylum Echinodermata encompasses marine organisms characterized by a calcareous endoskeleton, pentamerous radial symmetry in adulthood, and a specialized water vascular system, with notable members including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Characteristics of Phylum Echinodermata In essence, Phylum Echinodermata represents a diverse group of marine organisms, distinguished by … Read more
The development of echinoderms is characterized by a unique and intricate process of metamorphosis, which is unlike any other group of animals. Echinoderms exhibit two primary modes of development: direct and indirect. In direct development, there are no distinct larval stages, and the organism proceeds directly from egg to adult. In contrast, indirect development involves … Read more
Pearls are organic gemstones produced by certain bivalve mollusks, such as oysters and mussels. These remarkable structures form in response to irritants that enter the mollusk’s shell. When an irritant, such as a parasite or grain of sand, enters the mollusk, it triggers a defensive mechanism. The mollusk secretes layers of aragonite and conchiolin, substances … Read more
What is Torsion? Conditions before Torsion The following points outline the key features and conditions that are present in the veliger larva prior to the onset of torsion: How Torsion Occurs Torsion in gastropods is a complex, stepwise process that leads to the twisting of visceral organs in a counterclockwise direction, resulting in a significant … Read more
