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Pathfinder Publication

Pathfinder Publication - a unit of Pathfinder Academy - is publishing scientific books and educational materials for graduate and postgraduate students and lifelong learners. Founded in the year 2007, Pathfinder Publication has established itself in the publishing fraternity as a reliable, high-quality solutions provider to people who wanted to meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. We are producing quality print products in both content and forms. This is reflected in our attention to detail in layout and design, photography and contents. Currently our focus is on the finest scholarly works in Life Sciences and Biotechnology. We have published scientific books and educational materials for graduate and postgraduate students and lifelong learners. These scientific literary works are designed to help the students to strengthen scientific and competitive expertise and temperament. We continually explore, create and adopt new innovations to keep our solutions ahead of the curve. We deliver the best competitive solution, a custom approach specifically designed with your need in mind. But custom doesn't mean costly.

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LIFE SCIENCES: Fundamentals and Practice – Part I and II

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LIFE SCIENCES, FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICE - PART 1 and 2 (9th EDITION)

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

Comprehensive and concept-oriented text books designed for competitive examinations in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, and allied biological sciences. These volumes serve as an essential resource for:

Academic excellence: Functioning as core textbooks during graduate and postgraduate programs to build a robust conceptual foundation.

Analytical mastery: Developing objective and analytical problem-solving skills.

Career advancement: Providing targeted preparation for prestigious lecturer and scientist recruitment examinations.

Highly useful resource for:

National-level eligibility and Fellowship examinations such as

CSIR-UGC-DBT NET in Life Sciences and biotechnology, UGC NET Environmental Science, ASRB NET, ARS Examination, GAT-B, BARC, GATE Life Sciences, GATE Biotechnology, JGEEBILS, ICMR, Scientist recruitment tests and UPSC.

State eligibility and Lecturer recruitment examinations such as

SET/SLET examinations in Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Lecturer or Assistant professor recruitment examinations.

Teaching eligibility and School-level recruitment examinations such as

NTET / TET: National and State teacher eligibility tests.

TGT / PGT: Recruitment examinations for trained graduate and post-graduate teachers in Biology and allied sciences.

University entrance and Higher education examinations such as

CUET-PG [in Life Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental sciences], JNU entrance examinations [in Life Sciences, Environmental sciences, Molecular medicine], AIIMS Biotechnology entrance examinations and IIT-JAM Biotechnology.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies

Useful for building strong conceptual foundations and academic excellence during studies in B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Botany, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Genetics as well as M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Life Sciences, M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Genetics, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences.

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Biophysics and Molecular Biology – Tools and Techniques

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TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES of BIOPHYSICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 5th EDITION

Author:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Biophysics and Molecular Biology – Tools and Techniques is a specialized, exam-oriented resource designed to provide a deep conceptual understanding of modern biological instrumentation, molecular biology methodologies, and the analytical techniques essential to life science research. Highly useful resource for:

National-level eligibility and Fellowship examinations such as

CSIR-UGC-DBT NET in Life Sciences and biotechnology, UGC NET Environmental Science, ASRB NET, ARS Examination, GAT-B, BARC, GATE Life Sciences, GATE Biotechnology, JGEEBILS, ICMR, NEET-PG, Scientist recruitment tests and UPSC.

State eligibility and Lecturer recruitment examinations such as

SET/SLET examinations in Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Lecturer or Assistant professor recruitment examinations.

University entrance and Higher education examinations such as

CUET-PG [in Life Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental sciences], Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNU, entrance examinations [in Life Sciences, Environmental sciences, Molecular medicine], All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, Biotechnology entrance examinations, IIT-JAM Biotechnology.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies

Useful for building strong conceptual foundations and academic excellence during studies in B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Botany, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. Genetics as well as M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Life Sciences, M.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Genetics, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences and MBBS.

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Pathfinder’s MCQs, practice book for CSIR UGC NET: Life Sciences and Biotechnology

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MCQs : CSIR-UGC-NET Life Sciences Practice MCQs and PYQs Topic-wise segregated questions

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

An ultimate practice and self-assessment book designed for comprehensive preparation in Life Sciences and Biotechnology competitive examinations. The book provides concept-oriented and analytical questions. Highly useful book for preparation of: CSIR-UGC-DBT NET in Life Sciences and biotechnology, GATE Life Sciences, ICMR, Scientist recruitment tests, SET/SLET examinations in Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, and Lecturer or Assistant professor recruitment examinations.

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Previous year’s papers (PYQs) CSIR-UGC NET: LIFE SCIENCES

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PYQs : CSIR-UGC-NET Life Sciences YEAR 2013 to 2025 Unit-wise segregated questions with solution

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

A highly useful examination-oriented resource designed to help aspirants understand the examination pattern, conceptual depth, and analytical nature of the CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences examination. The book contains unit-wise segregated previous years’ questions along with detailed solutions, enabling systematic practice, concept reinforcement, and targeted preparation.

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Biochemical engineering and Bioinformatics

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Biochemical engineering and Bioinformatics

Author:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

This book contains dedicated chapters on Biochemical engineering (Bioprocess engineering) and Bioinformatics (Computational biology).

The Biochemical engineering section is a concept-oriented and examination-focused resource that provides a systematic understanding of Industrial biotechnology, Fermentation technology, Bioreactor systems, Upstream and downstream processing and core bioprocess principles relevant to modern biological sciences and biotechnology industries.

The Bioinformatics section offers a structured introduction to computational approaches used in contemporary biological sciences, such as Sequence analysis, Biological databases, Genomics and proteomics and Computational tools and data analysis methods essential for modern life science research and education.

The books are highly useful for preparation of:

  • CSIR-UGC-DBT NET: Life Sciences and Biotechnology
  • GAT-B
  • GATE Biotechnology
  • Lecturer or Assistant Professor recruitment examinations
  • M.Sc. Biotechnology programs
  • B.Tech. Biotechnology programs
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General Aptitude: Theory and Practice

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GENERAL APTITUDE (Theory and Practice) : CSIR-UGC-NET Practice MCQs and PYQs Topic-wise segregated questions

Author:

Ram Mohan Pandey, M.Sc. (Mathematics), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India

General aptitude: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive and examination-oriented book designed to strengthen quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills required for a wide range of competitive examinations.

The book is particularly useful for aspirants preparing for:

  • CSIR-UGC NET (Part A)
  • GATE aptitude sections.
  • Lecturer or Assistant Professor recruitment examinations.
  • SET/SLET examinations.
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Fundamentals of Ecology and Environment

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT 4th EDITION

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

Fundamentals of Ecology and Environment is a comprehensive and concept-oriented book designed to provide a systematic understanding of ecological principles, environmental science, biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and contemporary environmental issues relevant to biological sciences and interdisciplinary studies.

Highly useful resource for:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies

Useful for building strong conceptual foundations and achieving academic excellence during undergraduate and postgraduate studies in programs such as B.Sc. Botany, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Sc. Life Sciences, M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Life Sciences, and M.Sc. Environmental Sciences.

National-level eligibility and Fellowship examinations such as

p>CSIR-UGC-DBT NET in Life Sciences and biotechnology, UGC NET Environmental Science, ASRB NET and ARS, Scientist recruitment tests and UPSC.

State eligibility and Lecturer recruitment examinations such as

SET/SLET examinations in Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Lecturer or Assistant professor recruitment examinations.

University entrance and Higher education examinations such as

CUET-PG [in Life Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Genetics, Environmental sciences], JNU entrance examinations [in Life Sciences, Environmental sciences, Molecular medicine] and IIT-JAM Biotechnology.

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Biotechnology - A problem approach

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BIOTECHNOLOGY - A PROBLEM APPROACH 6th EDITION (Revised)

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

Praveen Verma, Professor, School of Life Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

Biotechnology – A Problem Approach is a concept-driven and practice-oriented text book designed to strengthen analytical understanding and problem-solving ability in biotechnology and allied life sciences. The book adopts an application-based learning approach that helps students move beyond theoretical memorization toward conceptual interpretation and examination-oriented problem solving. Highly useful resource for:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies

Useful for building strong conceptual foundations and academic excellence during studies in B.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, MBBS and BTech biotechnology.

National-level eligibility and Fellowship examinations such as

GAT-B, GATE Biotechnology and Scientist recruitment tests.

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GATE previous years solved papers (PYQs) - life sciences (XL) and  Biotechnology [BT]

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PYQs - GATE LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY YEAR 2010 to 2025

Author:

Pathfinder Publication

A comprehensive and examination-focused resource specially designed to provide authentic practice and deep understanding of the evolving pattern of:

  • GATE Life Sciences
  • GATE Biotechnology

The book contains systematically compiled previous years’ GATE questions with detailed solutions and step-by-step explanations.

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TEST-PREP PROBLEM BOOK: GATE Biotechnology

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TEST-PREP PROBLEM BOOK: GATE BIOTECHNOLOGY Practice MCQs, MSQs and PYQs Topic-wise segregated questions

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

TEST-PREP PROBLEM BOOK: GATE BIOTECHNOLOGY is a comprehensive, practice-oriented resource specially designed for aspirants preparing for GATE Biotechnology and GAT-B. One of the major strengths of the book is its integrated coverage of Practice MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQs (Multiple Select Questions), and PYQs (Previous Years’ Questions), systematically organized in a topic-wise manner for structured and focused preparation.

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TEST PREP QUESTION BANK

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TEST PREP QUESTION BANK PRACTICE MCQs, MSQs and PYQs Topic-wise segregated questions

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

TEST PREP QUESTION BANK is a comprehensive and examination-focused practice resource designed for preparation of major postgraduate entrance examinations in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, including IIT-JAM biotech, CUET-PG in Life Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental sciences], JNU entrance examinations [in Life Sciences], GAT-B. The book contains:

  • Practice MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • MSQs (Multiple Select Questions)
  • PYQs (Previous Years’ Questions)
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NCERT based Biology - Class XII

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NCERT Class XII Biology

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

NCERT Based Biology – Class XII is a comprehensive, concept-oriented, and examination-focused resource designed according to the latest NCERT syllabus. The book is specially developed to strengthen conceptual understanding. The content closely follows the NCERT framework while also providing additional conceptual clarity and examination-oriented practice. It serves as an excellent resource for:

  • CBSE Class XII board examination
  • NEET-UG examination and AIIMS
  • CUET-UG Biology
  • Olympiad and competitive biology preparation
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Objective Biology for NEET

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Objective Biology for NEET

Authors:

Pranav Kumar, Former faculty, Department of Biotechnology, JMI, New Delhi

Usha Mina, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, JNU, New Delhi

Objective Biology for NEET (Class XII)—a comprehensive practice book designed to strengthen your conceptual clarity and boost exam performance. This book is specially curated for aspirants who want focused, NCERT-based preparation with extensive practice and previous year questions, making it an essential resource for mastering biology.

Key features:

  • Chapter-wise and Topic-wise MCQs for structured learning
  • NEET Previous Year Questions (PYQs) arranged chapter-wise
  • Strictly NCERT-based questions for exam relevance.
  • Designed for focused and targeted preparation of NEET, AIIMS and CUET-UG Biology.
  • Ideal for quick revision and concept strengthening
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