byGaganDeep
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024
Bio-informatics is a four year undergraduate course of Bachelor of Science, which is a course in biology, computer science, mathematics and statistics to analyse the biological data. The content of this surface curriculum includes information about biology, programming languages, genomics and molecular biology, drug design, systems biology, and the collection and analysis of biological information using computer methods. It takes about five and half academic calendar years for a student to complete the B.Sc Bio-informatics degree programme because the course lasts for three academic years split into six semesters.
The entrance examinations that are recognized and acceptable for admission to B.Sc (Bio-informatics) include; the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Under Graduate, Joint Entrance Examination, All India Test for Management Admissions, Vellore Institute of Technology, Engineering entrance, Manipal University Entrance Test and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Entrance Test among others state or university entrance tests.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree Name | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Bioinformatics |
| Duration | Typically 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Science stream (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics) |
| Entrance Exams | Varies by institution; some may conduct their own entrance exams |
| Core Subjects | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics |
| Elective Subjects | Genetics, Molecular Biology, Data Science, Computational Biology |
1. 10+2 or equivalent qualification in science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and Mathematics as main subjects
2. Minimum 50-60% aggregate marks in 10+2 exams
3. Qualifying entrance exam score like JEE Mains, UPSEE, etc. if applicable
4. English proficiency scores in exams like TOEFL/IELTS if 12th medium was not English
5. Some colleges may have additional criteria like aptitude tests, interviews etc.
6. There is usually no age limit, though some institutes may specify an upper age limit of 20-23 years
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Bio-informatics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 166,100 |
| YBN University | Ranchi, Jharkhand | INR 169,500 |
| K.K. University | Nalanda, Bihar | -- |
| SAM Global University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 240,000 |
| Bhagwan Mahavir University | Surat, Gujarat | INR 415,000 |
| Sri Ramachandra College of Engineering and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 210,000 |
| Our College of Applied Sciences | Taliparamba, Kerala | -- |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institution of Bioscience and Technology | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | INR 35,885 |
| Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 2,075,700 |
| Kalinga University | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | INR 352,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Bio-informatics) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 140,300 |
| Christ College | Rajkot, Gujarat | INR 89,100 |
| Deogiri College | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | INR 36,140 |
| Government Holkar Science College | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | INR 41,300 |
| Saurashtra University | Rajkot, Gujarat | INR 100,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh University | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | INR 119,400 |
| Kannur University | Kannur, Kerala | INR 314,010 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University | Kottayam, Kerala | INR 96,600 |
| Sri Ramachandra College of Biomedical Sciences, Technology & Research | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 125,000 |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 2,200,000 |
| College/University | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata | 8 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune | 7 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal | 6 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali | 5 lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram | 4.5 lakhs |
| Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | 6 lakhs |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) | 5 lakhs |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | 4.5 lakhs |
| Shoolini University | 4 lakhs |
| Amity University | 3.5 lakhs |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Computational Biology | 6.5 lakhs |
| Drug Discovery | 7 lakhs |
| Medical Informatics | 6 lakhs |
| Bioinformatics Analyst | 5 lakhs |