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Patna, BiharState UniversityEstd 1917NAAC Grade B+ 2.6

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How do I prepare for entrance of Patna University for BA?

Simran UpadhyayB.A Sociology from Patna University (2020)

One of my friends appeared for the entrance test for BA at Patna University. According to him, questions asked in the entrance test are quite easy. You can score well even with 15-20 days of preparation. Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the examination.

Focus mainly on your language subjects, Poultry, History, Geography, Sociology, Reasoning, and GK. Make sure that your concepts are clear.
Read any good books on GK like Lucent.
Study your 10th and 12th textbooks on History, Geography, and Civics.

Hope this gives you an idea about how to prepare for the examination.

Is studying in Patna University better than Magadh University?

Aditi SinhaB.A. in Geography Hons, Magadh University

Patna University is comparably better than Magadh University. It maintains a fixed schedule. The classes and examinations are on time. Your course will be completed within the scheduled time. The results and degrees are delivered as per the timeline. The academics and teaching methodology used at Patna University are better than Magadh University.

It also has a locational benefit. Patna has many good coaching institutes for banking, SSC, etc.

How canI get Patna University’s previous year question papers for BSc entrance?

Abhishek BanerjeeBachelor of Science from Patna Science College, Patna (2019)

It can be difficult to get your hands on the previous year’s question paper of Patna University. Since the university takes back the question paper after the examination. However, you can get these question papers from the book shops situated opposite the university. There are also a few websites created by the students of the university where you can find the question papers.

How is Patna university?

Saurav PatelPGDM from National Institute of Bank Management , Pune (2021)

Patna University is considered among the best in Bihar and Jharkhand area. The university offers decent academics and completes the courses in time. It also gives students the freedom to explore their talents, be it in academics or sports.

Patna University offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate and postgraduate. There are courses on Marine life and Dolphine Research.

The college produced many IAS and IPS officers. Patna University notable alumni list includes names like Lalu Prasad, Ramananda Prasad, Dr. H.C. Verma, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi.

What is the procedure to calculate the percentage for B.Sc Honours from Patna University? Does it involve only the marks of honours papers or are papers of qualifying nature only involved?

Shreya Rai,B.A. Mass Communication, Patna University (2018)

In Patna University you have to calculate the percentage from total marks you obtained in your honours.

If you have four honours papers of 100 marks each and you have got 320 out of 400. Your percentage will be 80%.

In subsidiary papers you only need to pass as they are not included while calculating the percentage.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Patna University?

Anushua Banerjeestudied BCA Magadh Mahila College, Patna University (2020)

A friend of mine graduated from Patna University. Here are some of the tips she shared from her experience at the university.

Try not to engage in elections. If you do, you will end up spending a lot of time preparing for lectures, and meetings. Which will affect your attendance as well as studies.
Panta University has a central library. You will get the library card after your admission. Take full advantage of it. They have a huge collection of magazines, books, and different newspapers.
Don’t miss lectures. 75% attendance is mandatory at Patna University. Get to know your professors. Interact with them, ask them about your doubts.
Make a good friends circle with whom you can discuss your quarries.
Google about the university and get to know its history and culture. This will give you confidence.
Patna University also offers decent extracurricular activities. You can engage in it.

These are just a few of the things that you need to know about Patna University.

Which is better Patna University or Patliputra University?

Anushua MukharjeeB.Sc from Patna University (2018)

Patna University has better colleges compared to Patilputra University. Most colleges associated to Patilputra University don’t take regular classes. Often sessions are late at Patilputra University as well. At Patna University classes are regular.

However, PPU colleges like A N College and College of Commerce are good and can be compared to Panta University colleges.

What are the cutoff marks of Patna University?

Umesh RaijadaStudied at Patna University (2019)

The cutoffs depend on the course you have applied for. In the first round, the cut-off is generally 60%. The categories in which the students belong also determine the admission and hence the cutoffs.

In 2021, the cutoff reached as high as 72 for the candidates of the General category.

If you belong to SC/ST category, then the cut-off would be around 50-55% and the same for candidates in the OBC category is 50 to 65.

How many marks do I need to obtain in the BA entrance test to qualify for Patna University?

Jiraya Sen,B.Com from Patna University (2019)

Every college has their own cut offs presented by them. The cut off marks tend to decrease with consecutive lists.

If you are a General category student 55-65 marks out of 100 would be enough to get you through. The reserved categories like OBC, SC or ST get a relaxation of 5-10%. Patna University also considers students from sports quota and other extra curricular achievements.

Which university is better Patna University or Ranchi University?

Shreya YadavStudied B.Sc Chemistry, Patna University (2016)

There are not many differences between the two universities. Patna Women’s College has a good reputation as well as a good infrastructure. The answer is very subjective as the answer will vary from person to person.

Colleges under Patna University such as Magadh Mahila College, P Women’s College are for women which tell us that Patna University takes the education of women seriously.
B.N. College under Patna University offers science.
Some students get placed and also get placement opportunities in Save the Children, World Vision, Care India, etc.
In the case of Ranchi University, the highest package offered to the students is INR 3.47 LPA.
The students of the fourth semester are eligible for the campus placements.
The top companies that visit the campus for recruitment are HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Categories	Patna University	Ranchi University
Placement Percentage	60%	80%
Highest CTC	6 LPA	8 LPA
Average CTC	3 LPA	4.5 LPA

Internship opportunities at NIT Rourkela, ICAR, Sun Pharma, IICB Kolkata are also provided to the students of the end semester at Ranchi University. Both these colleges are quite similar, so choose the one that meets your requirements.

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