The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) was established by the Government of Karnataka with support from ICICI Bank. It was set up on the recommendation of the Vision Group on Biotechnology, an advisory body to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Vision Group includes representatives from academia, industry and government, each recognizing the strengths of the other and the tremendous value to be gained by working together.
Important Dates:
Apply before 20 March 2015 to get *50% discount* in application fees!
| Last Date for Online Application | 11 May 2015 |
| Online entrance test | 03-05 June 2015 |
| Date of interview | 29 June -04 July 2015 |
| Joining date | 19 July 2015 |
Eligibility:
Applicant should have completed a bachelor’s degree (BTech, BE, BSc, MBBS, BDS, BPharm, BAMS) in any subject of science/technology such computer science, chemistry, pharma, physics, mathematics, statistics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences. Students who are expected to complete their course by June/early July 2015 are also eligible.
- The applicant is required to obtain at least 50% (overall) in his/her Bachelor’s degree.
- There is no age bar for applying.
Application Fees:
- For students from India : 500/- (Rs.250/- if applied before 28 Feb 2015)
- For NRI/Foreign students: 1000/- (Rs.500/- if applied before 28 Feb 2015)
The application fee is non-refundable
Click here to fill in online application
General Information:
- Incomplete forms may be rejected
- IBAB reserves the right to reject the application if the applicant does not meet the required criteria
- You must also email shodhaka@ibab.ac.in immediately after submitting the application form
- First round of selection is by a simple, multiple choice online entrance test that can be taken from any place (even from your home)
- Second round of selections is via an interview at IBAB
- Application fee can be paid through cash or by a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of ‘Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology’ payable at Bengaluru
- The application will be processed only on receipt of the application fee
- All the original certificates should be produced for verification at the time of interview
- You must apply for a migration certificate at your college immediately after completion of your degree course; it is required to join the IBAB course
- Foreign students should follow the instructions applicable to NRI candidates
Online Entrance Test:
- Applicants have to take the online entrance test. They can take the test from any place with a good computer (yes, even from their homes) provided a good internet connection is available
- Login and password will be sent to the applicants only on receipt of application fee and through e-mail only (hence, it is essential to email shodhaka@ibab.ac.in after submitting your application)
- Online test will have multiple choice questions of 10+2 science level, from different subjects. Click here for sample question paper
- Applicants will be asked to first take a TRIAL online test before the final test, to familiarize themselves with the online test
- Duration of the test is for 100 min. There will be no negative marks in the entrance test
- For any queries regarding the online entrance test, please write to shodhaka@ibab.ac.in
Interview at IBAB:
- Only candidates who qualify in the Entrance test will be called for an Interview at Bengaluru.
- Candidates are advised to reserve tickets soon after applying to avoid last minute rush.
- Candidates selected for interview should bring with them the original marks sheets, degree certificates and a valid photo ID such as driving license, PAN card, passport or voter’s ID card.
Guidelines to fill up the Application:
- Mark the appropriate option with a tick in the boxes provided.
- Write name and address in block letters. Please leave a space between any two words.
- Candidates should fill in their name as it appears in their degree certificate and avoid abbreviations.
- Write clearly the valid e-mail IDs that you use most often. This is critical to get the login and password to write the online test.
- Only photocopies of mark-sheets starting from 10th standard onwards up to the highest degree obtained are to be enclosed along with the application along with proof of the date of birth.
- Do not send original mark sheets or certificates or any other document.
- Additional supporting document (photocopy only) is to be submitted by NRI/foreign candidates for proof of NRI/foreign status
- Applicants are encouraged to fill up the application form online. They should follow it up by immediately sending the DD for application fee, 2 passport size photos and photocopies of mark sheets by post/courier.
- Applicants who cannot apply online can apply by downloading the application form. Other requirements are as above.
Access online application form here
Checklist:
- Make sure the application form is filled in completely and accurately.
- Make sure to attach/send supporting documents.
- Make sure to send application fee by DD/cash.
- Make sure to send two copies of your recent photographs.
- Your application will be processed only on receipt of the application fee.
- Email shodhaka@ibab.ac.in with your application number, requesting user name and password.
Address:
Post/courier the application form to the address given below:
Admissions Office
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Biotech Park, Electronics City, Phase I
Bengaluru – 560100, Karnataka
- For further updates, please visit www.ibab.ac.in or mail msc2015@ibab.ac.in
- You can also call us at: 080-285 289 00/01/02 OR 096118 72946 between 10:00am and 06:00 pm, Monday to Saturday