BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination

 

BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi
Bioinformatics Centre, University of Pune

 

 

Registration start : 10 Nov. 2006 Registration end : 30 Jan. 2007 Examination : 24-25 Feb. 2007

Objective : University of Pune (UoP) on behalf of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, will conduct the Bionformatics National Certification (BINC) examination. The objective of this examination is to identify bionformatics professionals. This will help potential employers in recruitment of exceptional candidates.

Eligibility : Any graduates in sciences, agriculture, veterinary, medicine, pharmacy, engineering and technology are eligible to appear in the examination. They need not have any formal training, diploma, or certificate in bionformatics.

 

Application and Syllabus : The online application can be filled from 10 th November 2006 to 30 th January 2007. National advisory committee approved syllabus is available online. It consists of four selections : biology, physical and chemical sciences, IT, and bionformatics.

Examination : The examination fee is Rs. 600/- for general and Rs. 450/- for reserved category (as per government of India rule) and is scheduled on 24-25 february 2007. The paper I will be objective type. The paper II will be short answer type, while the paper III will be a computer-based practical. This year a cash prize will be awarded to the top 5 bionformaticians.

 

Centres : University of Pune, Pune; Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; West Bengal Technical University, Kolkata; Anna University, Chennai; and Institute of Bionformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore.

Additional information : http://bionfo.ernet.in/BINC/

Advt. No. 73 Coordinator

Date : 18-11-2006 BINC