Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Pune University, Bharati Vidhyapeeth University, etc are some of the reputed institutions offering M.Sc in Bioinformatics. Bachelor degree holders in engineering/ medicine/science can apply for the course. Eligible candidates should have at least 50 -55% marks in degree level exam. Pune University conducts an objective model written test for selection process where as Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology carry out an online test for admission process. Applications for attending such entrance exams can be forwarded through the website of the concerned college.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Eligibility requirements for the course vary with institute. Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology considers engineering as well as science graduates for admission. Science graduates should have obtained the qualification in any of the following subjects with a minimum of 55% marks.

• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Science
• Life Science

Final year students having the above mentioned qualifications can also apply. Bharati Vidhyapeeth University also considers bachelor degree holders in any of the above mentioned subjects. Such candidates must have at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

Admission Procedure for M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Admission to the course in most cases is done on the basis of entrance exams. Pune University conducts an objective model written test for selection process. There will be two papers for the written test, Paper I and Paper II. Each of these papers comprise of 100 questions. Each question carries 1 mark to make a total of 200 marks. 90 minutes are allotted for answering each paper. Paper II is based on the subject studied at B.Sc degree and Paper I is based on questions from the following topics.

• Botany
• Chemistry
• English Language
• Logical Reasoning
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Zoology

Candidates having qualified in the written test should undergo an interview session to confirm their final selection.

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology conducts an online entrance test for selection. The test is conducted as objective model and is based on the syllabus of 12th class (science). Qualified candidates in the written test will be subjected for final round interview. Subject knowledge of the candidate is basically tested in this section.

Applications for attending the written test can be collected from the web portal of the concerned institute. In most cases, a fixed amount of fee is charged as application processing fee. Details on application process can also be collected from the website of the concerned college.