MSc in 'Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology’ Recognised and the degree awarded by University of Mysore ELIGIBILITY a) Applicant is required to obtain at least 50% (overall) in his/her Bachelor's degree. b) Applicants with the following degrees are eligible: BSc. BTech, BE, MBBS, BDS, BPharm or any other degrees. c) The eligible subject areas are: Life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, any branch of engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, agriculture, medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences. d) There is no age bar for applying. APPLICATION FEES a) For students from India : b) For NRI/foreign students: c) Application fee is non-refundable. Rs. 500/Rs. 1000/- GENERAL INFORMATION a) Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected. b) IBAB reserve the right to reject the application if the applicant does not meet the required criteria. Selection is based on (i) online entrance test taken from any place and (ii) interview at IBAB. c) Application fee is to be paid through cash or by a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of 'Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology' payable at Bengaluru. d) Application will be processed only on receipt of the application fee. e) All the original certificates should be produced for verification at the time of interview. f) You must apply for a Migration certificate immediately after completion of your degree course as it is required when you join the course. g) Foreign students should follow the instructions applicable to NRI candidates. IMPORTANT DATES a) Last date for the receipt of filled in application form at IBAB: 11 May 2015 Apply before 28 February 2015 to get *50% discount* in application fees! b) Dates of online test: 03–05 June 2015 c) Dates for interview at IBAB, Bangalore: 29–04 July 2015 d) Course commences: 19 July 2015 ONLINE ENTRANCE TEST: a) Applicants have to take the online entrance test. They can take the test from any place where a good internet connection is available. b) Login and password are necessary to take the online test. These will be sent to the applicants only on receipt of application fee and through e-mail only. c) It is recommended and encouraged that the applicants first take a TRIAL ONLINE TEST before the final test to familiarize themselves with the online test. d) Online test includes questions from different subjects as the course is open to applicants from diverse backgrounds. e) Duration of the test is for 100 minutes. There will be no negative marks in the entrance tests. 1 f) After submitting the application form you must email shodhaka@ibab.ac.in with your application number, requesting user name and password. Click here for sample question paper INTERVIEW AT IBAB: a) Only candidates who qualify in the Entrance test are called for an interview at Bengaluru. b) Candidates are advised to reserve tickets soon after applying to avoid last minute rush. c) Candidates selected for the interview should bring with them i. A valid photo ID such as Driving License, Pan card, Passport OR Voter's ID card ii. Original marks sheets and degree certificate. GUIDELINES TO FILL UP THE APPLICATION a) Mark the appropriate option with a tick in the boxes provided. b) Write name and address in block letters. Please leave space between any two words. c) Candidates should fill in the name as it appears in their degree certificate and avoid abbreviations. d) Write clearly the valid e-mail IDs that you use most often. This is critical to get login and password details to write on line test. e) 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 date of birth. f) Do not send original mark sheets or certificates or any other document. g) Additional supporting document (photocopy only) is to be submitted by NRI/foreign candidates for proof of NRI/foreign status h) Applicants are encouraged to fill up the application form online. They should follow it up by sending immediately, a DD for the application fee, 2 passport size photos and photocopies of mark sheets by post/courier. i) Applicants who cannot apply online can apply by downloading the application form. Other requirements are as (h) above. j) Access online application form at http://resource.ibab.ac.in/cgi-bin/application/Onlineapp.cgi Checklist: a) b) c) d) e) 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. 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 2 APPLICATION MSc in ‘Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology’ (Recognised and the degree awarded by University of Mysore) (For office use only) Application Number Receipt Number 1. Full Name (in Block letters as per your degree certificate) 2. Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Male 3. Gender Applicant’s passport size photograph to be pasted here. No staples/pins ________ please Female 4. Permanent Address: City_ State Pincode State Pincode 5. Correspondence Address: City 6. Telephone Mobile 1 Mobile 2 7. Active E-mail IDs 1. 2. 8. Academic details: No. Examination passed 1 SSLC 2 HSC/PUC 3 Graduate degree 4 Any other Degree ----- Name of the institution studied University/Board affiliation Subject studied Year of passing % marks obtained ----- ----- 3 9. Work experience (if any) Sl.No Not Applicable Name of Organization Designation Period of Service 1 2 3 10. Do you need hostel accommodation? Yes No Yes No 11. Are you an NRI/Foreign Student? (If yes please attach photocopies of supporting documents. See item (g) on instruction sheet). 12. Name and address of the academic institution last attended: City_ State Pincode _ _ 13. Source from where you first learned about IBAB's MSc admissions Newspaper Please Specify Current Science IBAB Website Web media portal please specify IBAB Poster Any Other Please Specify 14. Payment Details: DD No DD Issued Date Name of the Bank and Branch DD Amount 15. Preferred date of Interview at Bengaluru if selected in the entrance test. Please tick one date. And book your travel tickets now - it is easier to cancel than book later! 29th June 2015 30th June 2015 01st July 2015 02nd July 2015 03rd July 2015 In case we cannot accommodate your first preference, please write your 2nd preferred date: . Declaration by the applicant “I have carefully read the instructions and hereby agree to abide by the decision of the Institute authorities regarding my selection for the course. I certify that the particulars given by me in this application form are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.” Date: Place: Signature of the Applicant IBAB is recognized for Quality education and Training for Empowerment IBAB has been a 'Center of Excellence for Research and Training in Bioinformatics' of the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India IBAB is an initiative of the Department of IT, BT and S&T Government of Karnataka Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Biotech Park, Electronics City, Phase I, Bengaluru 560100, Karnataka Contact: msc2015@ibab.ac.in OR 080-285 289 00/01/02 OR 096118 72946 Between 10:00 am and 06:00 pm, Monday to Saturday 4