IBAB Registration will start soon. IBAB is the abbreviation for Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology. Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology has organized entrance exams for PG (Post graduation) courses, mainly for M.Sc. Candidates can admission in IBAB only on merit basis.
Candidates should remain prepared because seats are limited and competition is high. Information regarding IBAB 2023 important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, application form, etc. are mentioned below in this article. Candidates are requested to check the details wisely.
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The MSc programme in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics will start accepting applications online soon.
IBAB 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | IBAB |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology |
| Exam Types | PG Courses |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Courses Offered | Medical |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Exam Duration | 100 minutes |
| Official website | http://ibab.ac.in/ |
| Helpline | 080-285 289 00 |
| Admissions Open for 2023 | |
| Karnavati University Design College Admissions Open | Apply |
| Manipal University Admissions Open | Apply |
| Amrita University Admissions Open | Apply |
| NIIT University Admissions Open | Apply |
IBAB 2023 Important Dates
Important dates regarding IBAB 2023 are mentioned below in the table. Candidates are requested to go through the dates thoroughly:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening of admissions | January 2023 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | May 2023 |
| Last Date of Payment of Application Fees | May 2023 |
| Mock test (online, can be taken from anywhere) | May 2023 |
| Entrance Test (online, proctored) | May 2023 |
| Personal Interview | June 2023 |
| Commencement of the Course | July 2023 |
Note: These are tentative dates, subject to change. Any change will be intimated to applicants and will be updated on the website.
IBAB 2023 Application Form
- The application will be available from January 2023 and the Last Date for Submission of Application Form is May 2023.
- When applying application online candidates have to upload the scanned photograph and signature in jpg format.
- Candidates can pay application form fees via online modes like a debit/ credit card or net banking.
How to Fill the Application Form?
- 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 on their degree certificate and avoids 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 an 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.
Application Fee:
- For students from India: 600/-
- For NRI/Foreign students: 1200/-
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- The payment can be done through cash, NEFT or by a Demand Draft.
- DD should be drawn in favor of ‘Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology’ payable at Bengaluru.
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| NEST | JEST | IIT JAM |
IBAB 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Different courses have different eligibility criteria. Points are mentioned below, candidates can check the eligibility criteria which is very important for the examination purpose:
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Degree Requirements | UG degree in (BTech/ MBBS/ BE/ BSc./ BDS./ BAMS/ B.Pharm) in any discipline of Science and Technology ( agriculture, biochemistry, botany, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, dentistry or veterinary sciences, mathematics, microbiology, medicine, pharma, physics, statistics, zoology) |
| Age Requirements | No Age Limit |
| Minimum Marks Requirements | Overall 50% Marks. |
| Final Year Appearing Candidates | Candidates expecting to clear their UG degree by June/ early July 2023 may apply as well. |
| Admissions Open for 2023 | |
| Karnavati University Design College Admissions Open | Apply |
| Manipal University Admissions Open | Apply |
| Amrita University Admissions Open | Apply |
| NIIT University Admissions Open | Apply |
IBAB 2023 Exams pattern
| Mode of Examination | Online (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Duration of Examination | 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes) |
| No. of Questions asked | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Type of Questions | MCQ (Objective) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for Correct and NO Negative Marking |
| Subjects | 5 |
Division of subjects based on marks
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 30 | 30 |
| English Language Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Physics | 15 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IBAB 2023 Syllabus
The candidates will be required to prepare the IBAB 2023 syllabus of subjects mentioned in the exam pattern portion of a 12th standard level. You can expect questions from Basic Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and English Language comprehension.
Core Subjects
- Computer programming (Linux, C, Perl, C++, Java, SQL, HTML).
- Mathematics for biology
- Biopolymer chemistry and function
- Data access and analysis for biological research
Bioinformatics
- Biostatistics and R
- Data analysis in genomics and transcriptomics
- Omics of DNA, RNA, and proteins
- Structural bioinformatics
Biotechnology
- Basic biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology
- Developmental and reproductive biology
- Genetic engineering and biotechnology
- Cell and immunobiology
- Biochemistry and physiology
- Fermentation and downstream processing
IBAB 2023 Admit cards
All candidates can download there admit cards from the official website of the exam. Admit is compulsory to carry in the examination hall. Candidates must preserve the admit card till the end of the admission process.
| Admissions Open for 2023 | |
| Karnavati University Design College Admissions Open | Apply |
| Manipal University Admissions Open | Apply |
| Amrita University Admissions Open | Apply |
| NIIT University Admissions Open | Apply |
Interviews for IBAB 2023
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview based on their performance in the online test.
- An interview will be held at Bengaluru.
- Keep the hall ticket safely.
- If selected for the interview, you should bring your original documents, a valid photo ID (driving license, PAN card, Voter id, Passport)
- The interview will test the candidate’s knowledge for the PG M.Sc course.
IBAB 2023 Result
- Results of the IBAB will be declared on the official website of IBAB.
- Results will be available to the candidates only in an online mode.
- The result will not be personally sent by any authority to candidates.
- The candidate has to keep printed copies of IBAB result for the admission process.
IBAB 2023 FAQ’S
The application form can be filled out using the official website.
No there is no difference in the hall ticket and admit card for IBAB 2023.
You need to contact the conducting authorities immediately if you find any discrepancies in your IBAB 2023 admit card.