BINC Eligibility

BINC Exam Eligibility

Graduate and above degrees 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.

There is no age limit to appear for the BINC examination.

For Foreign Students:

• Foreign nationals intending to have certification are eligible to appear for BINC examination.
• Minimum qualification includes a degree from a recognized university/institute in the areas listed in FAQ 2.
• Formal training in the area of Bioinformatics is not a prerequisite.
• Note that the foreign students will only be certified by DBT and are not eligible for the cash award as well as junior research fellowship.