Bioinformatics combines computer science, big data and life science to provide solutions to experts working with huge volumes of genetic information. It focuses on molecules like DNA. These engineers have an expertise in genetics, laboratory techniques, and research protocols, and use bioinformatics methodology to analyse biological data.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy science and maths
You like to do experiments
You are good with computers
You have an analytical mind and can think critically
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s (B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc) in Bioinformatics
OR
Complete Bachelor’s followed by a Master’s (M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Diploma in Bioinformatics For admissions, you must qualify entrance examinations conducted at the national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced, etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or Institute level (VET,IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Bioinformatics. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College, Bhubaneshwar 2. Government Holkar Science College, Indore 3. Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sector 42, Chandigarh 4. Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli 5. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu 6. Madras Veterinary College, Chennai 7. Government Kamla Raja Girls Post Graduate College, Gwalior 8. Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune 2. Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 3. St Xaviers College, Mumbai (offers a diploma in Bioinformatics) 4. Anwarul Uloom College, Hyderabad 5. Stella Maris College, Chennai 6. St Aloysius College Autonomous, Mangaluru 7. UC College Aluva - Union Christian College, Kerala 8. Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000 - 3,25,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal. Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of work: You can work in the Academic Sector with Researchers and Universities as well as with Pharmaceutical Companies
Work Environment: Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company. Shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Bioinformatics Research Trainee → Bioinformatics Engineer → Bioinformatics Research Lead → Senior Bioinformatics Engineer → Head of Bioinformatics
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Bioinformatics engineer ranges between INR 10,200-83,334* per month
Bioinformatics Engineering
NCS Code: NA | E0401. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s (B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc) in Bioinformatics
OR
Complete Bachelor’s followed by a Master’s (M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Diploma in Bioinformatics For admissions, you must qualify entrance examinations conducted at the national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced, etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or Institute level (VET,IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Bioinformatics.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College, Bhubaneshwar
2. Government Holkar Science College, Indore
3. Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sector 42, Chandigarh
4. Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
5. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu
6. Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
7. Government Kamla Raja Girls Post Graduate College, Gwalior
8. Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Dr DY Patil Arts Commerce and Science College, Pune
2. Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
3. St Xaviers College, Mumbai (offers a diploma in Bioinformatics)
4. Anwarul Uloom College, Hyderabad
5. Stella Maris College, Chennai
6. St Aloysius College Autonomous, Mangaluru
7. UC College Aluva - Union Christian College, Kerala
8. Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_bt06/preview
• Udemy - https://bit.ly/3ZhSrYu
• Coursera - https://in.coursera.org/courses?query=bioinformatics
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000 - 3,25,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in the National Scholarship Portal. Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of work: You can work in the Academic Sector with Researchers and Universities as well as with Pharmaceutical Companies
Work Environment: Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company. Shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Bioinformatics Research Trainee → Bioinformatics Engineer → Bioinformatics Research Lead → Senior Bioinformatics Engineer → Head of Bioinformatics
The approx. salary of a Bioinformatics engineer ranges between INR 10,200-83,334* per month
Source : https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Bioinformatician/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
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