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National Institute of Virology, established in 1952 in Pune, Maharashtra, stands as a pioneering institution in the realm of virological research and training in India. Initially known as Virus Research Centre (VRC), it was established under the collaborative efforts of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Rockefeller Foundation (RF), USA. NIV Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
National Institute of Virology, Pune offers various courses in the field of virological disciplines. The courses offered include MSc Virology , PhD in (Biochemistry, Basic Medical Science, Microbiology and Zoology) and M.Phil in (Biotechnology and Basic Medical Science). For admission in these courses candidates have to appear for Online Entrance Examination (OEE) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
The institute embraced advanced technologies, including Electron Microscopy, immunology and computational biology studies. It has developed high-throughput deep sequencing platforms to explore the molecular epidemiology of viruses circulating in India. The facilities available at NIV Pune are a separate hostel for boys & girls, library, laboratories, computer labs, sports, auditorium, cafeteria, wifi, guest rooms, medical facilities and alumni association.
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National Institute of Virology Pune is located at 20/ A Dr. Ambedkar Road Pune, Maharashtra. The distance between the Pune Railway Station and the college is 1.8 km and the Pune bus station is located at a distance of 2 km from the campus. The nearest airport to the college is Pune International Airport Pune which is 8.7 km away from the NIV Pune.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 1952 |
Courses | 3 Degrees and 8 Courses |
Institute Type | Affiliated College |
Gender | Co-ed |
Faculty Count | 67 |
Campus Size | 27 acres |
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As of now no detailed information related to admission of MSc Virology has been updated at the official website of National Institute of Virology, you can stay updated at https://www.niv.co.in/ for more details regarding this, but as per the syllabus of last year exam pattern, the syllabus has two part out of which the first one is of 20 marks carrying 10 questions pertaining to general awareness, and second part is of 80 marks carrying 40 questions mainly from areas of graduate level life science subjects such as biotechnology, microbiology, botany, zoology, medicine, veterinary science. The eligibility criteria for the course is passed bachelor's degree in any discipline of zoology, botany, biotechnology, microbiology, chemistry, veterinary science with 60% aggregate, in case of reserved categories there is relaxation of 5%.
National Institute of Virology (NIV) located in Pune conducts its own admission process for admission to its Master of Science (M.Sc.) Program in Virology. For information regarding the syllabus of the Entrance Exam do follow the link below
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/national-institute-of-virology-pune/msc-virology-course
Hi
As per your question according to the data The entrance exam for the virology course is conducted by
the Pune university. This entrance examination is conducted in online mode. It comprises of 100
questions. 80 questions are from your graduation course.
Remaining 20 are 10th class level maths ..like reasoning, speed and time, age , coding and decoding,etc.
the problem level is moderate. With hardwork and smart work this exam are often easily cleared.
Entrance exams for the course - There are 100 Multiple Choice Questions of every carrying 2 marks each
and negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer conducted by the institute wherein All questions
are compulsory.
The questions contain 20 questions on +2(HSC) level in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and arithmetic and
80 questions on degree-level bioscience subjects that include bioscience , Botany, Microbiology,
Zoology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences and Veterinary Science.
Hope helpful.
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National Institute of Virology Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.
MSc Virology, PhD in Biochemistry, Basic Medical Science, Microbiology and Zoology and M.Phil in Biotechnology and Basic Medical Science Courses are offered at NIV Pune.
The facilities available at National Institute of Virology Pune are a separate hostel for boys & girls, library, laboratories, computer labs, sports, auditorium, cafeteria, wifi, guest rooms, medical facilities and alumni association.
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