Courses offered
JNUCET 2020 exam is conducted to provide admission into B.Tech, B.Ed, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Media Studies, Allied Health Sciences, Agriculture, Fashion Designing at graduate level.

At post graduate level the courses offered M.Tech, MBA, Masters in Law (LL.M), Masters in Education (M.Ed), MBA-Fashion Designing and MCA.

Eligibility
Applicants seeking admission into graduate engineering courses through JNUCET 2020 must be a pass in class 12th examinations with atleast 50% marks with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science as subjects.

Candidates applying for B.Tech in biotechnology or food technology oriented courses can have more focus on biology and biotechnology subjects of their 12th standard.

Applicants for M.Tech courses in JNUCET 2020 must be holding an engineering degree in relevant discipline (BE or BTech) with a minimum of 55% pass marks. Aspirants for MBA courses must be having a degree from any discipline from a recognised university to attempt JNUCET 2020.

MCA course aspirants must be having a degree in any discipline with maths as main subject at plus-two level. For B.Ed candidates must a pass in plus-two and for M.Ed applicants must be holding a B.Ed.

Candidates willing to study law at graduate level, LL.B must be a plus-two pass out with 55% pass marks. Aspirants planning to study law at post graduate level must be a graduate in law.

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For other courses at graduate level, candidates who wish to apply for admission through JNUCET 2020 must be a plus-two pass out. For other post graduate courses, applicants must have the relevant degree at graduate level with at least 55% pass marks.

Candidates targeting PhD admissions through JNUCET 2020 must be a pass out in the relevant subject at the master’s level.

Method of selection
The selection method is through written test JNUCET 2020, candidates passing this will be called for an interview. Candidates shortlisted in the interview will be considered for providing admissions in their desired courses.

Candidates must also remember that Jaipur National University (JNU, Jaipur) accepts scores of established national level exams.

Candidates having valid CLAT scores (for BA/BBA LLB), PTET scores (for B Ed), and PMET scores (for M Ed) are exempted from appearing for JNUCET 2020 exam. For admissions into MBA, the university only accepts MAT/CAT/CMAT/XAT/ scores.

Candidates for MBA having the valide scores of earlier mentioned national exams must attend Group Discussion and personal interview.

How to apply
Candidates targeting JNUCET 2020 can register for the exam in online and offline mode. For online registration candidates can visit the official website of JNU Jaipur at ‘https://www.jnujaipur.ac.in/admission-information/‘ to register for the courses.

Candidates have to register first and obtain user name and password, post obtaining these, applicants can go ahead with registration of JNUCET 2020.

Candidates can pay the fee of Rs 1500 through net banking, credit card, debit card. The offline method is to obtain a Demand Draft for Rs 1500 drawn in favour of ‘Jaipur National University,’ payable at Jaipur to the university office.

The demand draft must be sent to the postal address ‘Jaipur National Univeristy (Seedling Academy Campus)
Near New RTO Office, Jaipur Agra Bypass-Jagatpura Jaipur – 302017.’ Applicants can personally approach the above mentioned address and pay the required fee to obtain application for JNUCET 2020.

Important dates
Registrations for JNUCET 2020 are going on currently, candidates can apply for the exam by visiting the website of JNU Jaipur. For more details, candidates can visit the official website ‘Link‘

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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