Applications are invited for admission to
IBAB MSc Programs for the Academic session 2025-2027

( Last updated on 15 Mar 2025)

  1. MSc Programme in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
  2. MSc Programme in Big Data Biology  

Highlights of the MSc Programs

MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics:

  1. Dual specialization in biotechnology and bioinformatics
  2. Hands on laboratory training in experimental & computational biology and computer programming
  3. Research Projects in the frontier areas of biotechnology and computational sciences 

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MSc in Big Data Biology:

  1. High quality training and research at the intersection of computing and biology to create a future generation of biologists.
  2. Strong focus to develop novel AI/ML algorithms to address real world life science challenges.
  3. Emphasis on algorithmic thinking, programming principles and mathematical foundations to develop computational expertise to analyse life science and health care data.

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Eligibility

  • Students with a Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Biological Sciences, Physical/Chemical Sciences, Mathematical/Computational Sciences (with degrees such as B.Agri, B.Pharm, B.Sc, B.Tech/BE, and B.VSc).
  • Illustrative eligible subject areas (not limited to) are: Life sciences (Botany, Ecology, Environmental Biology, General Life Sciences, Genetics, Human Biology, Zoology), Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, any branch of Agriculture, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Sciences.
  • Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate score of at least 50% for general category; 45% for reserved category candidates.
  • 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.
  • Applicants who have had a break in their education or have been employed for a few years are also eligible.
  • 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.

Admission Procedure

The admission to MSc program is based on a national level exam conducted by the institute.

Scholarship

A limited number of scholarships are available for deserving students.

Application Procedure

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria must submit the application online along with the appication fee of Rs. 700/- via NEFT.

Deadline for submission of applications is 5th May 2025

Important Dates

DateActivity
May 5, 2025Deadline for submission of application
May 24, 2025Mock test
May 25, 2025Entrance examination
Jun 2, 2025Announcement of results/list of selected candidates
Jun 30, 2025Closure of Admissions
July 15, 2025Commencement of the Programme