Brief
Outline
The institute offers an MSc in 'Bioinformatics and
Biotechnology'. The course will provide competence in both
biotechnology and computational biology/bioinformatics by providing
training in the areas of cell and molecular biology, computer science,
statistics, bioinformatics and so on (syllabus
available below).
IBAB has been
running a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics since 2002, and the
11th batch is currently doing its coursework. It has also been
running a Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory Biotechniques since 2004,
and the 8th batch has completed its coursework. The two popular
programmes are now being discontinued to enable the faculty to focus on
the MSc programme.
Every student is provided access to a fully loaded high-end PC and
extensive access to the internet for the entire duration of 2 years.
Lectures are delivered by in-house faculty, distinguished academics and
industry scientists from leading institutions/companies within the
country or from abroad. A significant amount of time is devoted to
learning
through material available on-line, journals, seminars, tutorials,
group discussions etc. Thus the extensive lecture/tutorial program is
supplemented by an enabling environment and associated self-learning
through assignments and project work.
The 2 year MSc
course
is structured into 4 semesters, as below.
SEMESTER SCHEDULE
(This is a sample schedule. The dates for the next batch are not
finalized.)
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Semester
starts |
Semester ends |
Vacation |
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Semester I |
16 Aug. 2011 |
6 Jan 2012 |
7 Jan to 22
Jan 2012 |
|
Semester II |
23 Jan. 2012 |
29 June 2012 |
30 Jun to 15 Aug
2012 |
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Semester III |
16 Aug. 2012 |
4 Jan 2013 |
5 Jan to 20
Jan 2013 |
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Semester IV |
21 Jan. 2013 |
28 June 2013 |
- |
ADMISSION
PROCEDURE
1. Application processing fees (non-refundable)
Rs.
500/- for students from India and non-industrialized countries
Rs.
1000/- for NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries
A Demand Draft for the above mentioned amount in favour of 'Institute
of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology' payable at Bengaluru
needs to be sent to the institute (please see next section for other
documents that also have to be submitted).
2. Application
form
Fill up all
details on-line and seprately send DD, 2
passport size photos and photocopies of marksheets to IBAB by
post/courier. THIS IS THE ONLY OPTION
FOR APPLYING. There is no
hardcopy form available by downloading or by requesting a copy.
The online form
will be processed only on receipt of the DD.
3. List of
necessary documents
Regular candidates:
Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets
NRI/Foreign candidates:
Photocopies of all certificates/marksheets
Proof of NRI/Foreign status (stamped page from passport)
DO NOT
send any original certificates/marksheets.
4. Important
information:
a.
Date of online test:
To be announced later.
b.
Date of Interview: You will be given a date
between 16-19 July 2012. In case you have a problem
with your allotted date, write to
msc2012@ibab.ac.in or call 080-285 289 00 or 01, 9611 872
946, 900 829 6547 between Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
c.
If a seat is offered, the last date for accepting it
is 5 days after being intimated. At this time a token sum of Rs.
20,000/- (adjustable against the fees due at the time of joining) has
to be paid to the institute.
d.
Course commences: 18 August 2012.
5. Eligibility for
the course
a. A recognised BSc degree in any branch of science or technology, viz.
life sciences (agriculture, biotechnology etc.), physics, chemistry,
mathematics, statistics, engineering, pharma, veterinary or medicine
with minimum of 55% marks. Thus, the following degree holders may
apply: BSc, BTech, BE, MBBS, BDS, etc. Please contact IBAB in case you
have a doubt
about whether you are eligible.
b.
Students awaiting their results can also apply, provided their average
percentage of previous semesters/years is at least 55%.
c.
There is no age limit.
Fees
Application processing fees (non-refundable):
1. Application processing fees (non-refundable):
Rs.
500/- for students from India or non-industrialized countries
Rs.
1000/- for NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries
A DD for
the above mentioned amount in favour of “Institute of
Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology” payable at Bengaluru,
should be sent to IBAB by
post/courier or submitted in person after filling up the form online.
Please note the other documents that also have to be submitted (2
passport photos and photocopies of marksheets) .
2. Course fees per semester:
For Indian students and students from non-industrialized
countries.
Academic fees: Rs. 50,000/- per semester. This includes tuition
fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has
to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester.
In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 20,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to
be paid upon joining.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Partial
waiver of fees through scholarships in case of a few
deserving students
may be feasible.
For
NRI/Foreign students from
industrialized countries
Academic fees: Rs. 75,000/- per semester. This includes tuition
fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has
to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester.
In addition, there is a security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to
be paid upon joining.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Contact for further queries (between 10:00am and 5:30 pm,
Mon-Fri): 080 - 285 289 00/01/02.
Mobile: 9611 872 946/ 900 829 6547
You can also send an email to msc2012@ibab.ac.in
PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
Duration
SEMESTER SCHEDULE
(This is a sample schedule. The dates for the next batch are not
finalized.)
|
|
Semester
starts |
Semester ends |
Vacation |
|
Semester I |
16 Aug. 2011 |
6 Jan 2012 |
7 Jan to 22 Jan
2012 |
|
Semester II |
23 Jan. 2012 |
29 June 2012 |
30 Jun to 15 Aug
2012 |
|
Semester III |
16 Aug. 2012 |
4 Jan 2013 |
5 Jan to 20 Jan
2013 |
|
Semester IV |
21 Jan. 2013 |
28 June 2013 |
- |
Syllabus
The syllabus is liable to change over time. Please download the
current syllabus from here.
FAQ's
Eligibility
Q. Who is eligible for this course?
Anyone with a recognised bachelor's degree in any branch of
Engineering, Computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Agriculture, Veterinary and other Life
sciences with minimum of 55% marks. Thus, the following degree holders
may apply: BSc, BTech, BE, MBBS, BDS, etc. Please contact IBAB if you
have any
doubts about your eligibility.
Q. I have finished my graduation a few years ago.
Am I eligible for the IBAB course?
Yes, but a short write up on your activities since then will be
requested at the time of the interview.
Q. Is there an age limit for the course?
No, there is no age limit for the course.
Q. Although I am eligible I am currently enrolled
in another course which will not be over by the time the IBAB course
commences. Will I be permitted to join?
It is essential that you join the course as a full time student on
the reporting date (18 August 2012). The course load is heavy, and it
is necessary that students be present from the first day, when the
teaching of basics commences.
Q. Is proficiency in computers and knowledge of
biology a must?
Neither is essential and most students lack one or both when they join
the institute. However familiarity would be an advantage.
Q.
What is the procedure of selection?
There will be an online test (see below for details), which you can
take from your town/city. Candidates short-listed from this test will
be called for an interview at IBAB.
Q. What is the nature of the online test?
The online test can be taken by all applicants from anywhere with a
good computer and a decent internet connection. A trial test will be
organized to facilitate the applicant’s familiarity with test system
and computer specifications.
Q. Is the IBAB interview mandatory?
Yes, the interview is mandatory.
Q. What type of questions will be asked in the test and interview?
The test questions will be objective type and cover basic science (10+2
level) subjects, English comprehension and aptitude. The interview will
be based on the candidate's previous course(s)/projects and related
fundamental concepts. Please note
that not everyone will be able to
answer all questions. Since the applicants are from diverse
backgrounds, there will be questions from various subjects. You can
answer what you know. There will be no negative marks.
Q. How will I know
my interview results?
The interview results will be announced in the week after the
interviews.
The list of successful candidates will be posted on the website and
letters/e-mails will also be sent to those who have been offered
admission.
Admission Procedure
Q. How do I get the
application form?
Please fill up the application form online. Separately send a DD for
Rs. 500/- (for Indian candidates or those from non-industrialized
countries) or Rs. 1000/- (from NRI/foreign candidates from
industrialized countries) towards the application
processing fees favouring “Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied
Biotechnology”, payable at Bengaluru.
Q. I am
an NRI candidate interested in enrolling in the MSc
course at IBAB. What is the fee structure and admission procedure for
me?
The application form fees for the NRI candidates is Rs. 1,000/-.
Such applicants must submit their resume and proof of their NRI status
along with the application form by the date intimated during each
year's admission process and must meet the minimum academic criteria.
If they are short-listed from amongst the NRI applicants they will be
required to appear for an interview before their admission is
confirmed.
Academic fees: Rs. 75,000/- per semester. This includes tuition
fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has
to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester.
There is a security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- (refundable only on
completion of the course) to be paid upon joining.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Q. I am a foreign student from an industrialized
country. What is the fee
structure and admission procedure for me?
Please see
details for NRI candidates. The same rules apply to foreign
students from industrialized countries.
Q. I am
a foreign student from a non-industrialized country. What is the
fee
structure and admission procedure for me?
Please see
details for regular Indian candidates. The same rules apply to
foreign students from non-industrialized countries.
Fees
Q. What is the fee structure? Can I pay fees in installments?
For students from India or non-industrialized
countries
Academic fees: Rs. 50,000/- per semester. This includes tuition
fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has
to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester.
There is a security deposit of Rs. 20,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to
be paid upon joining.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Partial waiver of fees through scholarships in
case of a few deserving students may be feasible.
For NRI/Foreign students from industrialized countries
Academic fees: Rs. 75,000/- per semester. This includes tuition
fees, laboratory fees, software fees and library fees. This has
to be paid within a week of the joining date for each semester.
There is a security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- (refundable only on completion of the course) to
be paid upon joining.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Q. If I
wish to discontinue the course in between, will I get a refund of my
course fee?
In case a student discontinues mid-way neither
the tuition fee already paid nor
the security deposit will be refunded.
Q. Are there any scholarships or tuition fee
waivers?
There are cash awards given to students who perform well in the course.
Also, partial waiver of fees through scholarships
in case of a few deserving students may be feasible.
Q. Do you assist us in getting bank educational
loan?
IBAB will give you all the necessary documents required for getting an
educational loan.
Facilities
Q. Does IBAB provide hostel/food facilities?
IBAB has its own hostel. The rent (as
decided by IBAB management) towards this accommodation will have to be
paid in advance, together with the tuition fees, at the beginning of
the semester.
The Institute
also has a dining hall. The fees for these facilities have to be paid
separately by those who avail of them. All hostel residents have to
compulsarily be a member of the dining hall. Day scholars may also
avail the dining facilities.
Please download the details and schedule of payment of course fees and hostel fees.
Q. Is separate accommodation available for
married students?
Currently there is no such facility.
Future opportunities
Q. What are the future opportunities for IBAB
graduates?
IBAB students are employed in leading companies across the country. An
indicative list is available under PLACEMENTS
(see below). Students
passing out also have the option of pursuing further studies in the
areas of bioinformatics/biotechnology. Many IBAB students have
registered for a Ph.D. in universities in India, the US, Germany,
France, Finland etc.
Q. Does IBAB offer
placements to the students? What is the rate of placements?
The placement
rate of IBAB students for its past programmes has been 90+% over
several batches of students who have completed the course. Details
are available elsewhere on this site.
The
institute will support its MSc students' placements as well.
Q. What are the salaries drawn by the students?
Salaries drawn by students taking up jobs with the companies are on par
with the industry standards. A starting salary can be anything from 15k
– 20k/month depending on the student's performance. Students with prior
working experience may start higher. There is company–to–company
variation.
Students wanting to continue in academics may get a stipend depending
on the rules of the institution they join.
Q. Is the course recognised?
The MSc course offered by the Institute is recognized by the Indira
Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Also, industry has shown
its acceptance of the courses offered by IBAB by regularly coming for
campus interviews and offering jobs to IBAB students.
Important
information
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Online
application available from: |
16
January 2012 |
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Last date for
online application:
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16 June
2012 |
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Online entrance
test:
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19-21
June
2012 |
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Date of
Interview:
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16-19
July 2012 |
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Joining date:
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18
August
2012 |
PLACEMENTS
The first batch of students for
the Msc in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology have joined in August
2011. Their placements will take place 2 years after that.
Our previous batches of
(Diploma) students have been placed for their internships/jobs in the
companies/institutes mentioned below (an indicative list). Individual
placements are listed against each student's name under Students'
Profile for all IBAB alumni. Please go here for further details (click on
any batch to see each student's placement).
Accelrys (Bangalore)
Accenture (Chennai)
AstraZeneca (Bangalore)
Aurigene Technologies (Bangalore)
Biobase (Bangalore)
Biocon (Bangalore)
Brickwork India (Bangalore)
Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore)
Connexios (Bangalore)
Eppendorf (Chennai)
Gangagen Biotechnologies (Bangalore)
GlaxoSmithKline (Bangalore)
GSK-BDSI (Bangalore)
Infosys Technologies (Bangalore)
IBM (Bangalore)
Indegene Life Sciences (Delhi)
Invenio Biosolutions (Delhi)
Jubilant Biosys (Bangalore)
L & T (Mysore)
Metahelix Life Sciences (Bangalore)
Medico Labs (Hamilton, NJ, USA)
Millipore (Hyderabad)
Molecular Connections (Bangalore)
Mphasis (Bangalore)
National Innovation Foundation (Ahmedabad)
Novartis (Hyderabad)
Ocimum Biosolutions (Hyderabad)
Philips India Ltd (Bangalore)
Quintiles (Bangalore)
ReaMetrix (Bangalore)
Siri Techonologies (Bangalore)
Karnataka Milk Federation (Bangalore)
Strand Genomics (Bangalore)
Symphony Services (Bangalore)
TCS (Hyderabad)
Techno Concepts (Delhi)
Tooltech Software (Pune)
Click here to know about IBAB alumni who
are pursuing Ph.D in India or abroad.
MEDALS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The following Scholarships and
Medals will be awarded.
Chief Minister's Scholarship
for the Best Female Student
Chief Minister's Scholarship for the Best Male Student
IBAB Medal for All-round Achievement
Millipore Scholarships for the Empowerment of Women
Murty's Medal of Excellence for Best All-round Performance
Murty's Medal of Excellence for Best Student
Nabanita Ghosh Scholarship
Purnima Chaudhuri Memorial Scholarship
Sartorius Scholarship
Strand Life Sciences Scholarship for Best Student
Queries by non-MSc candidates
Q. Does
IBAB have openings for internships and projects for individuals from
other institutes?
This is variable, and should be ascertained by writing to info@ibab.ac.in
Q. Are there any correspondence courses?
IBAB does not offer any correspondence courses.
Q. Are any short term courses conducted?
Yes, please visit our website regularly for an update on short term
courses and corporate
education which is sometimes open to students.
