IBAB (Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology), Bengaluru

Entrance Test

• IBAB conducts a national level on­line entrance test.
• It is an objective­type test (without negative marking). The syllabus for the test is basic physics, maths, chemistry, biology and English language comprehension.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admissions are announced once or twice a year depending on open positions. Look out for announcements on our website regularly. Short-listed candidates will have a telephone/skype interview during the preliminary screening. Selected candidates will be notified to attend an entrance exam and/or an in-person interview at IBAB.

Interview

The candidate will be examined for basic scientific knowledge, research aptitude and communication skills. Shortlisted candidates with profiles matching the research interest of faculty members will be directed to the appropriate faculty. Admission to the PhD program will be based on mutual interest in a research area.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

• The application procedure is as simple as it gets. Fill up the online application form and submit. You will be contacted by email if you are shortlisted.
• Please note that incomplete and incorrectly filled forms will not be considered. The application form includes brief write-ups and short essays.
• A non-refundable application fee of ₹ 500 is charged at the time of applying. Your application will be considered only after we receive this application fee.
• Further details are provided in the application form.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

National level entrance examination followed by interview at IBAB.