Jawaharlal Nehru University
BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi and
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, JNU, New Delhi
BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi and
School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, JNU, New Delhi
Registration starts: 15 November 2011
Registration ends: 30 January 2012
Examination: 25–26 February 2012
Registration ends: 30 January 2012
Examination: 25–26 February 2012
Objective
Jawaharlal
Nehru University, on behalf of Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
Government of India, will conduct the BioInformatics National
Certification (BINC) examination. The objective of this examination is
to identify bioinformatics professionals. This will help potential
employers in recruitment of candidates having exceptionally good
bioinformatics skills.
Eligibility
Graduates
and above in any science, agriculture, veterinary, medicine, pharmacy,
engineering and technology are eligible to appear for the examination.
They need not have any formal training, diploma or certificate in
bioinformatics.
Application and syllabus
The
online application can be filled from 15 November 2011 to 30 January
2012. Syllabus approved by National Advisory Committee is available
online. It consists of five sections: Bioinformatics, biology, physical
and chemical sciences, mathematics and statistics, and IT.
Examination
The
examination fee is Rs 600 for candidates from Open category and Rs 450
for reserved category candidates (as per government of India rule). The
examination is scheduled on 25–26 February 2012.
The
paper I will be of objective type. The paper II will be of short answer
type, while the paper III will be a computer-based practical. Research
fellowships for all the successful candidates those who are interested
and qualified in pursuing Ph.D. in India will be awarded. In addition 10
cash prizes for top ten successful candidates will be awarded.
Examination centres
University
of Pune, Pune; Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; West Bengal
Technical University/Calcutta University, B&MB, Kolkata; Anna
University, Chennai; Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied
Biotechnology, Bangalore; University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad and
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Additional Centres will be
announced soon.
Please visit the following website for detailed information and registration: http://binc.scisjnu.ernet.in
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