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Which is the best book to prepare for the CSIR UGC NET entrance examination in life sciences?

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Sarita Thakur Posted On : February 3rd, 2021
M.Sc Biotechnology from Mahatma Gandhi University (2019)

The choice to best book can be made only after a judicious preparation for examinations. Once the strategy is figured out; a clear cut option can be visualised in link to study material & its choices.

  • A lot of aspirants focus on books but the quantity will never be able to fix your seat surely.
  • A sincere examination of scoring areas should be made in order to keep certain areas strong enough to score.
  • The general category students should always aim for JRF directly as there is no point in aiming for a small target. A large target would lead to bigger achievements.
  • They are complementary and are generally in a package with whole analysis of previous year question papers & key areas to focus.
  •  A common notion is also towards not preferring books as the internet has sufficient data but that totally depends on the aspirant.

The prominent books that can be looked forward to crack exams are as follows:

BOOK NAME

AUTHOR

Biochemistry

Stryer

Cell Biology

Lodish

Molecular Biology

Watson

Plant Physiology

Taiz, Salisburry & Russ

Ecology

Peter Stiling, PD Sharma

Developmental Biology

Gilbert

Genetics

Pierce, Gardener

Microbial BioTechnology

Glick

Individuals looking for a particular CSIR Life Science examinations book; catalyst publications are a good option. Initially you can go for books designed for cracking the exam but they may not be able to provide a great conceptual understanding of topics are :

  • Fundamental Of Life Science Volume I
  • Fundamental Of Life Science Volume II
  • CSIR NET Life Science Practice Book
  • CSIR NET Life Section A General Aptitude Book

A crucial advice is to be goal oriented and handle things calmly on the day of examination with enough confidence. The paper demands your full systematic smart approach with well integrated objectives.

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Which topic is the most important for the CSIR UGC NET in life sciences?

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Aditi Goswami Posted On : April 13th, 2023
studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (2018)

CSIR UGC NET exam for Life Sciences is a highly competitive exam that requires a comprehensive understanding of various topics in the field. It is difficult to pinpoint one specific topic as the most important for the exam, as the questions can come from a wide range of areas. However, here are some important topics to focus on while preparing for the CSIR UGC NET exam in Life Sciences:

  • Cell Biology: This includes the structure and functions of cells, organelles, cell division, cell signaling, and cellular communication.
  • Molecular Biology: This includes the structure and functions of DNA, RNA, and proteins, genetic regulation, gene expression, DNA replication, and genetic engineering.
  • Biotechnology: This includes applications of biotechnology, techniques and tools used in biotechnology, and ethical considerations in biotechnology.
  • Genetics and Evolution: This includes Mendelian genetics, population genetics, mechanisms of evolution, evolutionary genetics, and genomics.
  • Ecology: This includes the study of ecosystems, community ecology, population ecology, biogeochemical cycles, and conservation biology.
  • Physiology: This includes the study of functions of different organs and organ systems, homeostasis, and physiological adaptations.
  • Immunology: This includes the immune system, immune response, and immunological techniques.

It is important to have a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles related to these topics, as well as the ability to apply them to solve problems. Additionally, practicing past papers and mock tests can help you get a feel for the type of questions that are asked in the exam and improve your time management skills.

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Can you recommend me some good books (subject-wise) for CSIR UGC NET Life science preparation?

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Sampriti Poddar Posted On : February 3rd, 2021
Senior Research Fellow at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP)

The important books for clearing CSIR NET in life sciences are those which focus more on concept clarity. They can be further complemented by papers & mock tests.

The syllabus contains 13 units and every unit demands a separate book for preparation. A general recommendation is for catalyst publication books. They are easily available on Amazon. Books do take time but are quite helpful for an in-depth paper like CSIR NET Life Sciences.

Every book indeed will help you crack the basics and answer the most difficult questions.

The list below describes books that can be chosen for studying different topics:

UNIT

BOOKS

AUTHOR

1

Biochemistry

Enzymes

Lehninger and Voet& Voet

Palmer & Bonner

2 & 4

Cell Biology

Bruce Albert

3

Molecular Biology

Watson

EDP De Robertis

5

Developmental Biology

Wolpert

6

Plant Physiology

Taiz

7

Animal Physiology

Richard W. Hill

8

Genetics

Snustad & Simmons

J D Watson

W Jones & Bartlett Publish

10

Ecology

Peter Stiling & Begon

Ricklefs

Rave

Eugene P Odum

11

Evolution

Ridley

13

Principle & Technique Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Wilson & Walker

Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis

Nelson & Cox

The list is quite exhaustive and the prominent thing to be kept in mind is regarding the choice . Book is best only when you are able to clear your doubts in respect to its matter. So it’s better to refer to a list but not just stick by it without exploring your options.

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How is life science in NIT rourkela and what are the job opportunities?

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Sriparna Banerjee Posted On : August 14th, 2023
Studied at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

MSc in Life Science MSc at NIT Rourkela is a pure science branch and therefore the opportunities offered to its graduate are usually research-oriented. The department has witnessed a major increase in the intake for the MSc course. This in itself is proof of the improving demand in the field. A number of PhD scholars have bagged international scholarships and fellowships including Fulbright Fellowship, Marie Curie Fellowship, and the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship. The research enthusiastic faculty as well as students can be seen working on huge research-based projects.

The department has a top-notch infrastructure with many new well-equipped labs on the way to help in the research activities. Graduates of NIT Rourkela are offered a plethora of job opportunities to choose from.

  • Working in research and development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, 
  • Working in academia, government, or non-profit organizations. 
  • Pursuing further education in order to qualify for more specialized roles, such as medical and dental professions.
  • Joining a firm or a company that deals with upcoming new emerging fields of biotechnology 

In all, the branch may not seem very promising in terms of placement as of now but the passionate students and faculty will surely bring about a huge change that will help the upcoming batches to pursue their desired career path.

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