www.ibab.ac.in Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology : MSc Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Admission Notification 2012

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MSc in 'Bioinformatics and Biotechnology'
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).

http://www.ibab.ac.in/MSc.html#eligibility

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ADMISSIONS :
Online application available from : 16 January 2012
Last date for online application : 16 June 2012
Online entrance test : 19-21 June 2012
Date of Interview : 16-19 July 2012
Joining date : 18 August 2012

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

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.

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.
You can also send an email to msc2012@ibab.ac.in

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