Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test 2012

Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test 2012

Himachal Pradesh University is the finest university of the state. It was the first university of Himachal Pradesh and was established in 1970. The university offers many under graduate, post graduate, diploma, doctoral and certificate courses. Admissions to these courses are made on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the university. Candidates who clear the exam can join the university.

Structure of Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test

The exam will be objective type with multiple choice answers. Candidates can gain 4 marks for every correct answer and one mark will be reduced for every incorrect answer. The questions will be basically from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of higher secondary level.

Syllabus for Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test

Physics

Electricity
Electromagnetism
Electron Physics
General Properties of Matter
Heat
Kinematics
Light
Measurement
Mechanics
Nuclear Physics
Radiation and Atomic Physics
Sound
Wave Motion

Chemistry

Alcohols
Alkaline metals
Alkyl halides
Aromatic Compound
Chemical Equilibrium
Ethers
Isomerism
Ketones
Laws of Gases
Preparation of Colloidal Solution
Study of Alkali
Thermo chemistry

Biology

Algae
Cell Differentiation
Ecosystem
Fruits
Fungi
Growth and movements
Heredity plant kingdom
Human evolution
Respiratory system
Translocation
Transpiration
Animal Physiology
Animal Tissues
Arthopoda Porifera
Genetics
Mutation
Organic Evolution
Origin of Life
Protozoa

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed their higher secondary level of education under any recognized Board/ University are eligible to apply for Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS entrance exam. Such candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core papers in 11th and 12th. The candidate should have obtained an aggregate of 50% in their qualifying exam. A consideration of 10% is given to those students who belong to the backward communities (SC/ ST/ OBC). Among the total seats allotted for BAMS/BHMS, 85% of the seats are reserved for candidates from Himachal Pradesh, 4% of the seats are reserved for candidates from Jammu and Kashmir and the remaining seats are filled on All India basis.

How to apply?

The application form along with the prospectus can be obtained from the University Examination Enquiry-cum-Sale Counter No.1, Library Building (Basement), Summer Hill, Shimla-5 or at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Post- Graduate Ayurvedic College, Paprola, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The cost of application form is Rs.1150/- for general category candidates and Rs.650/- for SC/ST categories. The candidates can also get the form through post. For this, they have to send a request to the Deputy Registrar requesting for the form and prospectus. The address for sending the request is addressed to the Deputy Registrar (Entrance Tests) H.P. University, Shimla-171005.

The candidates under general category should enclose a demand draft of Rs.1250/- drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, H.P. University, Shimla-5. The candidates under SC/ST category should enclose a demand draft of Rs. 750/- for the application form. The candidate should mention “ Request for BAMS /BHMS Prospectus-2011 ” on the top of the envelope. The candidate should also provide the complete mailing address in block letters along with the telephone number or mobile number on the envelope.

How to fill the application form?

All the details regarding the form about the course will be provided in the prospectus. Candidates must be very careful while filling the form. The candidate should enter the name as in the high school certificate. They should affix a self attested passport size photograph in the prescribed area. Completely filled application forms must be sent to reach the office of Deputy Registrar (Entrance Tests), Room No.10, Ground Floor, Administrative Block, H.P. University, Shimla-171005 on or before the last date of submission.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date of submission: Mid week of June, 2012

Entrance Exam date: First week of July, 2012

Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test Centres

Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University

Contact Address

Address: Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-171005(Himachal Pradesh)
Website: http://himachal.nic.in

Colleges Accepting Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test Score

Medical colleges under Himachal Pradesh University

Reference Books for Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test

AIIMS Medical Entrance Examination by Amit Sekhar Padhy
Concept of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Aggarwals
R Raizada’s Medical Entrance Guide
M. C. Jain’s Objective Physics
RPH Editorial Board’s Medical Entrance Exam Guide
S Mishra’s Practice Problems in Physics for Engineering and Medical Entrance Examinations
AIIMS 2004 Nov by Sumer Sethi and Siddhartha Sethi
LP Golden Excel with AIIMS Previous Years solved Papers by by Dr. J.K. Juneja, S. Jawa, Dr. J. P. Sharma
Universal Self Scorer Biology for AIPMT, AIIMS, AFMC & Various Medical Entrance Exams
Physics: CBSE PMT set of 3 Volumes by Anil Aggarwal
Arihant BHU Entrance Examination solved Papers (1997-2008) by Panel of Experts.
BHU Medical Prev. Solved Papers by Rph Editorial Board.
BHU Medical Entrance Exam Solved Papers by Editorial Board.
MTG BHU Explorer Screening and Mains 18 years Solved Papers by Dr.Sandeep Ahlawat
NCERT- Biology Part 1 and Part 2
NCERT- Chemistry Part 1 and Part 2
NCERT- Physics Part 1 and Part 2

Coaching Centres for Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test

Tandem
Zephyr tutorials
Brilliant Tutorials
Triumphant Institute for Management Education (T.I.M.E.)
Aakash Institute
DAMS
Narayana Institute for Medical/Engineering Coaching, Delhi
Oasis Educational Services
Aakashdeep tutorials
Academy of Medical Sciences
Dr. Bhatia Medical Institute
Sachdeva College
Vidya Kendra
Kota Elite Academy
Mastermind Classes
MediTECH
SDK Technologies

Study Plan

Since the exam is an All India level exam, the competition will be very high. Candidates need to prepare very well in order to clear the exam. The questions will be basically from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of higher secondary level and so candidates should be thorough about these topics. It will be more beneficial if the candidates are referring to previous year question papers. Dividing the syllabus into smaller units while preparing for the exam will be a good practice. Studying with the help of a well prepared study plan helps in the maximum utilization at the given time and it increases the confidence level of candidates also.

How and Where to get the results?

The results of the Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test will be published in the official website of the university. Candidates can visit the website, two weeks after the exam to get their results.

Score Validity

The marks obtained in Himachal Pradesh University BAMS/BHMS Entrance Test will be valid for 12 months.