Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (Established under Andhra Pradesh Legislature Act No. 31of 2008) Masab Tank, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS UNIVERSITY (Established Under A.P. Legislature Act. No. 31of 2008) Mahaveer Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 500 028
Ph.D ELIGIBILITY ENTRANCE TEST (PEET)-2011
Scheme and Syllabus:
The test shall consist of the requirement of proficiency and skill in ‘Research Aptitude’, ‘English Language Skills and Basic Computer Skills’ and the ‘Knowledge of the Concerned Subject’. The syllabus of Research Aptitude, and Basic English language and computer skills has been mentioned in this document. The syllabus of Post Graduation shall be the course content for ‘Knowledge of the subject of specialization’. The results of these tests shall be considered valid for two years from the date of declaration of the result.
Paper Style of Written Test:
The ‘Entrance Test’ shall consist of three sections i.e. Section-I (Research Aptitude), Section-II (English Language and basic Computer skills) and Section III (Knowledge of the Subject of Specialization). All the questions will be asked in the form of multiple choice types of questions.
Distribution of marks:
Section -I
(i) Research Aptitude: 50 Marks
Section-II
(ii) English Language & Basic Computer skills: 50 Marks
Section-III
(iii) Knowledge of the subject of specialization: 50 Marks
Total Marks: 150
Duration of examination:
Time of written test would be three for (3) Hours or 180 Minutes
Marking scheme:
Each question carries one mark. There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for incorrect answers.
A candidate must have passed separately in all the three sections of the written eligibility test, individually with forty five percent of marks in each section and in aggregate with fifty percent of marks in all the three sections.
Examination:
‘Entrance Test’ shall be conducted with the multiple choice type of questions. A Candidate shall be provided with one common answer sheet to answer the questions of all the sections. A candidate shall be required to submit both the booklet & answer sheet back to the invigilator in the examination hall after the stipulated time. Otherwise, his/her candidature for the examination will stand cancelled automatically.
Syllabus for Ph.D. Eligibility Test-2011
The test aims at examining the aptitude of a candidate and suitability to do research. Hence the following syllabus is proposed for the test.
Section -I
Research Aptitude:
S.No
UNITS
SYLLABUS
1.
UNIT I
General Mental Ability
2.
UNIT II
Logical Reasoning
3.
UNIT III
Non-Verbal Reasoning
4.
UNIT IV
Data Interpretation
Section-II
a)English Language
S.No
UNITS
SYLLABUS
1.
UNIT I
Parts of Speech and their Usages
2.
UNIT II
Word Choice, Sentence Structure, paragraph structure
3.
UNIT III
Usage of Tenses in English
4.
UNIT IV
Active-Passive Voice and Direct- Indirect Speech
b) Basic Computer skills
S.No
UNITS
SYLLABUS
1.
UNIT I
General abbreviations and terminology
2.
UNIT II
Basics of MS-OFFICE, I/O Devices
3.
UNIT III
Spreadsheets, Databases and Graphics
4.
UNIT IV
Web skills for Research
Section-III
Knowledge of the subject of specialization(According to the Masters syllabus in JNAFA University). Each candidate has to choose any one subject based on their proposed area of research.
Architecture
Urban & Regional Planning
Interior Design
Construction Management
Environmental Design
Housing and Habitat Studies
