Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology

There has been tremendous response from the industry by employing the trained students. Almost all of the students from the last 3 batches are placed. About 80% have been placed in the industry and the remaining students are pursuing higher studies. About 90% of the current batch students are placed well before the course-completion.

The curriculum of the course is designed to:

To train life science students and professionals in laboratory techniques. The techniques include extraction and purification of bio-molecules (DNA, RNA and proteins), electrophoresis, PCR, blotting, recombinant DNA technology, cell culture etc (also see syllabus).
To enhance related professional skills in the students. This includes training in basic computer usage, verbal and written presentations, record keeping, safety and maintenance aspects, group discussions, literature search, bioinformatics and statistical methods.
To increase the dependability of the participant. This is done by
- analysis of variation in experimental results and the probable causes,
- creating awareness about variations and pitfalls in basic procedures,
- exercises of trouble shooting during experiments and
- promote self-learning through assignments amidst a busy schedule of practical and routine tests. After brief initial phase of demonstrations and guidance, the students would perform the experiments entirely on their own once the protocol is given.
Promoting group work and team spirit in the students. Several assignments and experimental designs encourage (even force) students to interact and co-operate with each other during the course.
To increase the competence of the students through small research projects towards the end of the course.

1. Application processing fees (non-refundable):

Rs. 500/- for students from India
Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students applying for the course

A DD for the above mentioned amount in favour of “Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology” payable at Bangalore, should be sent either with the request for application form (by post/courier) or with the filled in application form (if downloaded).

Obtained by sending a request by post/courier along with a DD (as mentioned above in 1).
Can be filled in Online
Downloaded from the web site as a word document or pdf document.
The downloaded word document form can be filled up and sent as an attachment by e-mail and the DD and the other documents can be sent by post/courier.
The form sent by e-mail will be processed only on receipt of the DD and the necessary documents.
The downloaded pdf/word document form should be filled up and sent along with the DD and the necessary documents.

List of necessary documents

Regular candidates:
- Photo copies of all degree certificates/mark sheets
NRI/Foreign candidates:
- Photo copies of all certificates/mark sheets
- Proof of NRI/Foreign status (Stamped page from passport)
Corporate Sponsored candidates:
- Photo copies of all certificates/mark sheets
- Letter of sponsorship on the company letter head signed by authorized personnel.

Do NOT send any original certificates/mark sheets.

3. Important information: please note change in joining date

Date of Interview: 29 - 30 June 2011. in case you have a problem with any of these dates, write to pg@ibab.ac.in or calling Ms. Kiran at 080-285 289 00 or 01 (ext. 102).

If a seat is offered, the last date for accepting it is 15 July. The last date for paying first installment of fees is 20 July.

Course commences: 29 July 2011 (report at IBAB latest by 28 July)

Rs. 500/- for students from India
Rs. 1000/- for NRI/Foreign students applying for the course

A DD for the above mentioned amount in favour of “Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology” payable at Bangalore, should be sent either with the request for application form (by post/courier) or with the filled in application form (if downloaded).

Rs.95,000/- (inclusive of a refundable safety deposit of Rs.15,000/-) for the basic 8 months certificate course.
Additional Rs. 40,000/- for those choosing diploma of 14 months (with internship).
All the fees have to be paid at the joining time.

For NRI/ foreign/ corporate students:

The course has minimal theoretical sessions or lectures. Only crucial theoretical aspects essential for the program’s success are covered in a few orientation programs followed by assignments. Most of the six months of the course would involve independent experiments by the students. After the first semester, selected students would undertake a basic-research or industrial project for the second semester. The syllabus details are given below.

B. Practical sessions with repeated and individual performances by the students:

D. Demonstrations/theory only

Microarrays
DNA sequencing
Protein activity assays
HPLC

E. Second semester (6 months): Internship of six months In a reputed organization, for selected students.

IBAB Gold medal for best performance
Batch 2: Ms. Prashansa Sharma
Batch 3: Ms. Harita Haridas
Batch 4: Ms. Rosmy Sebastian
Batch 4 Millipore Scholarships for Best Women Student - Greta Kasliwal
Batch 5 Sartorius Scholarships for Best Life Science Student - Rushiraj Manchiganti
Batch 5 Strand Life Sciences Scholarship for Best Student - Suman Kumar Metya
Batch 6 Sartorius Scholarships for Best Life Science Student - Samudyata
Batch 6 Millipore Scholarships for Best Women Student - Suhasini K

Placements

About 80% have been placed in the industry and the remaining students are pursuing higher studies. About 90% of the current batch students were placed well before the course-completion.

Industries:

Abexome
Avesthagen
Biobase
Connexios
Metahelix
Microtest Innovations
Molecular Connections
Novozymes
Simbiosys Biowares

Academia:

Centre for Human Genetics
Indian Institute of Science
IBAB
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Centre (USA)
National Centre for Biological Sciences
St. John’s research Institute
University of Georgia (USA)

Bio-techniques (LCBT) alumni pursuing PhD

Click here to find the individual placement records of the last batch of LCBT

Q. Who is eligible for the course?
A. Anyone who has completed a recognised M.Sc or BTech in a life science subject is eligible for the course. Other candidates from relevant background, like MBBS or B.Sc. biotechnology, can also be considered if they have specific career plans and interest.

Q. Is there an age limit for the course?
A. There is no age limit for the course.

Q. Application form: When and where?
A. Application forms can be collected between 9am and 6pm, Monday-Saturday, at IBAB, Bangalore in person or by post on submission of DD of Rs.500/- (application processing fee) drawn in favour of "Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology" payable at Bangalore. You can fill in Online and also can be download the application form in Word / PDF format from our site, fill the form and send it to us along with the DD of Rs. 500/-. We suggest you to dispatch the completed form on or before 10 August 2009.

Q. When is the last date of posting?
A. Last date for submitting filled application forms: 16 August 2010.
The application form fee is non-refundable. Forms received after the last date will be rejected.

Q. What is the selection procedure and schedule?
A. There will online entrance test. The test is based on 12th Standard ICSE/CBSE/State Board science syllabus.

Course Duration: 8 months or 14 months ( with intership).

Course Commences: 29 July 2011

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 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. All queries about the online test, should be written to: shodhaka@ibab.ac.in [Shodhaka is a company handling IBAB's online test]

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. Click here for sample question paper. 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 be sent to those who have been offered admission.

Rs.95,000/- (inclusive of a refundable safety deposit of Rs.15,000/-) for the basic 8 months certificate course.
Additional Rs. 40,000/- for those choosing diploma of 1 year (with internship).All the fees have to be paid at the joining time.

For NRI/ foreign/ corporate students:

The fees are non-refundable. The amount has to be paid by DD at the time of admission.

Q. What is the placement guarantee?
A. The placement success is very high. The quality of training would definitely give an edge to the students in having better career growth and attain confidence. About 95% of the all the batches completed so far have been placed well (see below). In fact, in the current batch, even before the course-completion, 90% of the students are placed.

Q. Where are the students placed after the course?
A. Nearly all the students who have undergone this course are employed/offered positions. The organizations which hired our students are listed below:

Contact for further queries (between 9am and 6 pm, on week days): 080 - 2852 8900 / 8901 / 8902 OR 09008296547 / 9611872946

You can also send us email at pg@ibab.ac.in

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