Bioinformatics is the procedure of gene enhancement with the aid of drugs. The improvement of these genes is done through the analyses of biological information. This information is procured with the assistance of computer technology. An individual who practices Bioinformatics is called as a Bioinformatics Expert. Students of bioinformatics can find jobs with firms like Silicon Genetics, IBM Life Sciences and Satyam in addition to other pioneer establishments like Wipro, Reliance and Accelrys. It is possible for them to find jobs as Sequence analyst, Computational chemist and Clinical pharmacologist in addition to Bio-analysts and Database design & maintenance. They also have the option to work as lecturers in colleges. Students who are employed in private companies will have a remuneration of approximately Rs. 12,000 - Rs. 20,000 a month. The salary of lecturers is decided on the basis of the UGC norms.

Qualifying Exam

There are several universities and colleges in our country that offer postgraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics. To join these courses, the students are required to write an entrance exam. Some of the important exams are - Bioinformatics Institute of India Entrance Exam, The Institute of Bioinformatics Entrance Exam, The Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology Entrance Exam and The Indian Institute Of Technology Entrance Exam. A few of the other exams available in bioinformatics are University Of Pune Bioinformatics Entrance Exam, Kerala University Entrance Exam, Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam and The Madurai Kamaraj University Entrance Exam

Who is eligible to apply?

Students who seek to join the graduate course in bioinformatics are required to have a pass in class 12 with English, Biology and Physics. They must have learned Chemistry as a subject too.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Students who wish to appear for the admission test ought to be well prepared in the subject. They can prepare by reading books or other literature on the subject. Books on this topic can be procured from all leading book stalls. It would also help them if they have good skills in computer. Another good option for them is to browse the internet. Sufficient details on bioinformatics can be gained by doing so. When the students are appearing for the interview, they must make certain that they answer calmly and correctly.