The MSc programme in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is a unique dual specialization degree programme that builds competence in both biotechnology and computational biology/ bioinformatics.
The MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics programme is an interdisciplinary programme that positions you at the cutting edge of basic and applied science, in particular in research.
Degree Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | Duration 2 years
- Students with a Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Science/Technology/Medicine (with degrees such as B.Sc., B.E, B.Tech., B.Pharm., BAgri, MBBS, BDS and BVSc).
- Illustrative eligible subject areas are: Life sciences (zoology, botany, genetics, human biology, general life sciences, ecology, environmental biology), bioinformatics, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, any branch of engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, medicine, dentistry, horticulture, forestry and veterinary sciences.
- A student should have obtained an aggregate score of at least 50% in his/her Bachelor’s degree.
- Students in the final semester of their Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and submitting the original documents before the last date as announced by the institute.
- The age bar for applying is 32 years.
- Applicants who have had a break in their education or have been working for a few years are also eligible.
- In case any further details are required, please contact us at msc@ibab.ac.in
- Indian nationals, NRIs and foreign nationals who have passed the qualifying degree examination outside of India, must submit the Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities along with their application.
The institute reserves the right to change the admission procedure, including the exam dates, the pattern, the duration and the syllabus of the examination.
(i) Apply online :
For filling the application form, please click here.
(ii) Entrance examination:
Applicants will be short listed based on a proctored online examination. The details will be intimated later.
The entrance test to the MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (2023–2025) will cover the subjects physics, mathematics, chemistry, and the life sciences. The details of the syllabus and pattern will be updated on the web page.
Any change in the examination pattern will be intimated to the applicants.
(iii) Admission interview:
The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed either in person at IBAB, or in online mode. Candidates will be intimated in due course about the date and mode of interview.
(iv) Admission score:
- The entrance examination is a qualifier for the interview.
- The Admission Score is based on the performance in the interview and the candidate’s earlier academic performance.
- The admission ranking will be based (a) 70% on the interview score and (b) 30% on the overall academic score in the 10th standard, 12th standard and the Bachelor’s Degree.
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