BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination 2010
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BioInformatics National Certification (BINC) Examination will be conducted on 20-21 February 2010.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India has instituted this examination with an objective of certifying Bioinformatics professionals and to facilitate industries and potential employers for recruitment. University of Pune has been identified as a nodal agency by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India to coordinate this examination along with six centres namely, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Anna University, Chennai; West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata; Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore; North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
In the BINC 2009 examination, 519 candidates appeared out of which 30 candidates were certified.
The DBT awards DBT-BINC-Junior Research Fellowships (DBT-BINC-JRF) to top 15 BINC qualified Indian nationals in the order of merit to pursue PhD in Indian Institutes/Universities. Note that the candidate must possess a postgraduate degree & meet the criteria of the institutes/universities in order to avail the DBT-BINC-Junior Research Fellowships (DBT-BINC-JRF). In addition, a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- will be awarded to the top 10 BINC qualified Indian nationals.
Graduate in Science, Agriculture, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering & Technology are eligible to appear in the examination. They need not have any formal training viz., certificate, diploma or degree in Bioinformatics. Students in final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. International students are also eligible to apply.
Pattern of Examination
The examination consists of THREE papers.
Paper Type Date of Exam No. of questions Marks Duration
Paper I Objective February 20, 2010 (Morning session) 100 100 2 hours
Paper II Short answers February 21, 2010 (Morning session) 15 150 3 hours
Paper III Practicals February 21, 2010 (Afternoon session) 2 100 2 hours
- The syllabus consists of four sections - Biology,Physical & Chemical Sciences,Information Technology and Bioinformatics.
- Syllabus for Paper I - basic : (All four sections) [Sample Questions for Paper I (Objective type)]
- Syllabus for Paper II - advanced : (All four sections)
- Paper III will be computer based practical and will include questions on Bioinformatics.
Important points to note:
- For Paper I there will be negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
- Results of the Paper I will be announced on February 20, 2010 at the respective centres by 6:30 PM.
- Candidates securing 40% or above marks in Paper I ONLY will be eligible to appear for Paper II and III.
- Candidates scoring a minimum of 40% in each of the three papers will be certified.
At the time of application you must have:
- Valid email address
- Demand Draft drawn in favour of:
Registrar, University of Pune, Payable at Pune. (Nationalised Bank Only)
Rs. 600 for General category, Rs. 450 for Reserved category and US$100 for foreign students.
Apply online only once.
After filling application form online, you must take printout and also save on your disk.
Note that your application number will be your login id.
Write your name and application number on reverse of Demand Draft and photograph. Do not send the photocopies of academic certificates / marksheets etc. along with application form.
Certificates in support of reservation category should only be attached with the application form. (Applicable only to Indian students)
Send the hard copy of the duly filled signed application form along with demand draft, two passport size photographs and caste certificate (if applicable) to the following address:
The Coordinator
BINC Examination,
Bioinformatics Center
University of Pune
Ganeshkhind Road
Pune 411 007
Maharashtra India
Important Dates of BINC
Start of online application 1 December 2009Further Info on BINC Exam 2010
Last date of application 16 January 2010
Display list of eligible candidates on the website 30 January 2010
Display of admit cards on the website 05 February 2010
Examination dates 20 - 21 February 2010
Final Results 22 March 2010
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