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The School of Life Sciences offers various postgraduate programmes, namely, M.Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D., and a couple of undergraduate programmes (B.Sc.). The programmes of study are in four areas, namely, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics and Biochemistry. Teaching at the University is signified by a close interaction between students and teachers. Students actively participate in research activities at the postgraduate level. The research activities (projects) are specified for each student, having collaboration with a specific industry. Review of literature, seminars and discussions are organized on a regular basis. These activities encourage the spirit of team work and create an academic ambience and quest for knowledge. Students learn about current advances in many frontier areas of life sciences. They learn to think critically, to analyze problems, and to formulate and demonstrate solutions. The students are encouraged to work actively in original research with members of the faculty, Students gain experience in their specialization in advanced studies and meet a particular student's career aspirations.

The University has introduced teaching and research in the field of Basic Sciences, with a view to provide understanding of basic and advanced theoretical knowledge and approaches and to inculcate an interdisciplinary orientation among the students, researchers and faculty members. To begin with M.Sc. programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are being launched from 2010-11.

B.Sc. and B.Sc.-M.Sc. Integrated Programmes
Integrated learning is a novel idea. B.Sc./B.Sc.-M.Sc. (3/5 years) Integrated programmes in Biotechnology, Microbial Technology and Bioinformatics have been formulated to provide a broad-based curriculum with interdisciplinary approach as well as in-depth understanding of effective and innovative practices. These programmes have been specially designed to develop understanding of structures, skills, core concepts, ideas and methods for enquiry and use of technology in teaching. A student is provided knowledge and skills in different disciplines. The School has well-furnished and fully-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories, an aircooled and fully computerized library, and well-trained, talented and dedicated faculty. The fields of study are:

Biotechnology : In the past two decades, the world has witnessed a knowledge explosion and revolution in Biotechnology. New tools/techniques have been evolved for manipulation of macromolecules and protein complexes which offer not only the basic information about the molecules but also have tremendous practical applications in therapeutics, agriculture and food production diagnostics, enzymes and chemical reagents, gene therapy and DNA cloning. Biotechnology is a very demanding discipline, requiring a well-trained and skilled workforce for international collaboration and R & D.

Bioinformatics : It is convergence of computer systems and biology and it deals with the storage and retrieval of information in biological systems. It aims at understanding and control of biological processes with a view to exploit them for human welfare. The Bioinformatics programme has, therefore, been launched for human resource development, and to cater to the needs of R & D organizations, software and pharmaceutical industries. New courses like structural Biology, Molecular Modeling, Immunoinformatics, Agriinformatics,
Pharmacogenomics, Computational Biology and Functional Genomics, etc., have been designed and included in the curriculum.

Microbial Technology : Applied Microbiology encompasses the structure, function and role of micro-organisms in industry, environment and biotechnology. The importance of microbiology lies in the fact that foundations of molecular biology were laid by the discovery of Transformation, Transduction, Lysogeny, Restriction Endonucleases and Reverse Transcriptase. Besides, it includes tremendous applications of enzymes, vaccines, antibiotics, recombinant proteins, etc.

B.Sc. Pass Course
At undergraduate level a new B.Sc. Pass course for the students of Biology and Maths streams (CBZ/PCM) is being introduced with emphasis on basic concepts which can be applied for future technology generation and adoption. The students will also be given value added additional credit courses in Computer Application and Professional communication skills for which separate grading would be done.

In a world where globalization and competitiveness is a rule, our endeavor will be to provide a scientific base for proper understanding and appreciation of basic sciences to open up new career options and prepare students for competitive examinations. Add on courses for students of both streams :
(i) Computer Applications
(ii) Professional Communication skills (No extra fees for these add on courses)

M.Sc. Programmes

Biotechnology : Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary and a fast-growing field having applications in industry ranging from healthcare to agriculture, pharmaceuticals, drug discovery, nanotechnology and textiles. It is one of the most modern technologies which has profound influence on many facets of life all over the world, and it is regarded as a culting-edge technology of the 21st century.

Microbiology : The Microbiology programme emphasizes on the structure, growth, and behaviour of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and algae, and deals with the study of microbial processes relating to living things. Microbes are important to agriculture for the production of various industrial products (antibiotics, vaccines, and healthcare products, etc.), for the degradation of waste organic materials and pollutants and in exploration of oil and natural gas. Microbiology thus plays an important role in domains of industry, environment, agriculture and medicine.

Biochemistry : Biochemistry is the study of fundamental mechanisms of life at the molecular level. It includes identification of cellular molecules, their formation and degradation, and the production of energy by cells. Modern biochemistry combines application of chemical techniques to biological problems, and some of the exciting areas of modern biochemistry include structural biology, enzyme mechanisms, metabolic diseases, gene expression and development, and molecular evolution. Biochemists are in demand in research groups, hospitals, medical schools and academic institutions, and in the industries concerned with food processing, drug production, and in various chemical and petroleum industries.

Mathematics : Mathematics is one of the most ancient sciences of the world and has wide applications in various fields of study and research. A degree of Mathematics provides a range of skills which enable one to enter into of a wide range of careers, in the areas of research, design and development, actuarial sciences, mathematical modeling, management services, computing, finances and as academics. Training in mathematics is also necessary for research in many areas of Computer Sciences, Social Sciences, and Biology.

Chemistry : Amongst the Basic Sciences, Chemistry deals with the study of composition, properties, constitution, and mutual interaction of different kinds of matter. An in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of basic chemical principles is important for all branches of science and for a wide range of industries. The role of chemistry in modern society can be seen in diverse fields such as chemicals, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics and biotechnology. It also plays a role in cleaning up environment, improving methods for producing, processing and packaging food, and making automobiles softer and more fuel efficient. Chemists can seek jobs in industrial and government sectors, and in research and development organizations.

Physics : Physics is a fundamental natural science. Besides exploring and identifying the basic principles and laws governing the motion, energy, structure andinteraction of matter, physics deals with the questions about today's science and technology. Solutions for instrumentation, measurement techniques, model development, nuclear science, materials science, space science, laser and optics, etc. are the key themes in modern physics. A physicist can find employment in a wide range of areas, including research and development in industry/government, teaching, computing, health sciences, product development, management and administration.

Admission Procedure :
1. Merit and Interview
2. Entrance Test and Interview

Admission Procedure :
1. Merit and Interview
2. Entrance Test and Interview

The curricula provide excellent background for students interested in pursuing higher studies in life sciences (Plant, fungal, animal and microbe) or for students in careers in medical research, clinical laboratory analyses, and food or pharmaceutical industrial or academic research laboratories.

The Clinical Research Course is first-of-its-kind in India. The programme is comprehensively structured and internationally -styled to match academic standards with industry requirements. The Course ensures a head start to move up faster into the industry, and focuses on the essential principles of Clinical Research and standard regulatory controls necessary to study the safety and efficacy of a drug. Special focus is given to Management Learning & Soft Skills.

Prof. H. N. Verma is Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Jaipur National University. Earlier he was Professor of Botany, Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the Lucknow University. His main teaching/research interests are Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology including plant tissue culture.

Professor Verma has lectured in Germany, France, USA and China. He has done extensive work on Diagnosis, Characterization of viruses and towards Management of virus Diseases of economically important plants which he is still continuing recently he has been invited by the Infosys to be a member of their Nomination Council to nominate a candidate for the coveted Infosys Prize of Rs. 50 Lakh. The prize will be awarded to the one who has raised the prestige of Science in India and has inspired others in his/her respective fields of study and research.

Ha has been a member of various Academic bodies, both national and international, and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Science (F.N.A.Sc.). He is recipient of Birbal Sahni Gold Medal and several other coveted awards. He is author of more than 140 research papers, published in national and international journals of repute. Prof. Verma has also authored three books.

He has successfully completed twelve research projects funded by major funding agencies of India, such as DST, DBT, CSIR, ICAR, UGC etc. Professor Verma has supervised more than 50 Ph.D. students, who hold high position in universities and research organizations.

Recently he has been selected for 'The Best Citizens of India Award 2009' by International Publishing House.

Under the joint leadership of Professor H. N. Verma and Professor C. P. Malik, the School of Life Sciences at JNU, Jaipur was adjudged the Eleventh Best institution in India and the number one in Rajasthan.

Prof. H.N. Verma
Pro-Vice Chancellor

Prof. D.S. Bhatia served as Professor and Head of the Department of Botany, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, before joining the Jaipur National University. Presently, Professor Bhatia is Director of the five-year integrated programmes in Life Sciences, at the SIILAS Campus of the University.

Prof. Bhatia has published several papers in Journals of repute. He was a Visiting Fellow at GNDU, Amritsar, Principal Investigator, CSIR, Collaborating Scientist, PL-480 Scheme, and he is also a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences.

Prof. Bhatia is Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association and several other Professional bodies.

Prof. D.S. Bhatia
Director
(SIILAS Campus)

Prof. C.P. Malik is Advisor (Academic Affairs). With several distinctions to his credit, he has the honour of being FNA, FNAAS, FLS, FNA- Sc, FMA, FPASc, and recipient of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award. Prof. Malik has also been bestowed with the Birbal Sahni Gold Medal, JJ Chinoy Medal, Gunnar Erdtman Medal, and the Medal of the Academy for Advancement of Agriculture.

Prof. Malik has made significant contributions to the conceptual advancement and technological spin-offs in Plant and Crop Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, Nonphotosynthetic CO fixation, Hormonal regulation of plant 2 growth and development. In the discipline of Biotechnology, his contributions in Cotton Fiber development, Suspensor (Structure and Function), Micropropagation of oil seeds, medicinal plants and Pollen Biotechnology are internationally recognized. Prof. Malik is author of more than 400 research papers (including 3 in NATURE; 1 in Science; 4 in Int Rev Cytology; 1 Biological Rev Cambridge), and he has published 30 books.

Prof. C.P. Malik
Advisor
(Academic Affairs)

Prof. Narayan Rishi, formerly Professor and Head, Department of Plant Pathology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar, is a senior Virologist of India. After completing Ph.D. from the University of Gorakhpur, he joined National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, in 1969 he went to the University of Tokyo, Japan, as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. In 1974, he joined Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, and in 1977 Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Prof. Rishi has worked in well-known laboratories of the USA, the UK, Germany, France and Israel. He was a Visiting Professor at the Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA, in 1986, and at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, in 1993. Prof. Rishi was President of the Indian Virological Society (2002-2007), President of the Indian Society of Plant Pathologists (2002-2003), and the President (NZ), of the Indian Phytopathological (1998). Currently, he is National Representative to the Virology Division of the International Union of Microbiological Society (IUMS), Member of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses, and General Secretary, International Working Group on Tropical Virology (VIROTROP).

Prof. Rishi has published 150 research papers, four books, and two manuals. He was Principal investigator of two Mega Projects in addition to several other projects that he handled.

Prof. Narayan Rishi
Professor & HOD,
School of Life Sciences