Also, Bioinformatics Industrial Training Program (BIITP) is merged with the HRD Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme (BITP).

While this comes as a surprise for a lot of participants. We believe this is a good attempt to unify and create a national benchmark for talent. And we appreciate this endeavor from Department of biotechnology.

However, such last-minute announcements can create confusion. Thus candidates are advised to go through the complete notification DBT-BET JRF 2019 via the link below.If you have any kind of doubts, you must contact DBT JRF or Biotecnika for any kind of help & assistance.

Attention:-Bioinformatics Programs (BINC and BIITP)

1. Bioinformatics National Certification (BINC) has been merged with DBT-Junior
Research Fellow (BET Exam)

2. Bioinformatics Industrial Training Program (BIITP) is merged with HRDBiotechnology Industrial Training Programme (BITP).

Students of Bioinformatics, who are interested to apply for Fellowship or Industrial
Training may keep track of the advertisement of DBT-JRF (BET Exam) and BITP
of DBT.

 More at http://www.bcil.nic.in/files/Attention_Bioinformatics_Programs_(BINC_and_BIITP).pdf

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi & Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Starting of online submission of application : April 13, 2016

Last date for submission of application : May 13, 2016

Examination consists of two parts:

Part - I (Paper - I) : June 12, 2016 (10 AM -12 PM)
Part - II (Paper • II & III) : June 26, 2016 (9 AM • 12 PM & 2 PM • 4 PM)

Objective: Pondicherry University, on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT),
Government of India, will conduct the Bioinformatics National Certification (BING) examination. The objective of this examination is to identify Bioinformatics professionals
for further studies as well as to help potential employers in recruitment of candidates having exceptionally good Bioinformatics skills.

Eligibility : Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering and Technology are eligible to appear for the examination. They need not have any formal training, diploma or certificate in Bioinformatics.

Application and syllabus : The online application can be filled from April 13, 2016 to May 13, 2016.

Syllabus for the examination is available online.

It consists of five sections:
Bioinformatics, Biology, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science & Information Technology.

Examination : The examination fee is Rs. 600/- for general candidates, Rs. 400/- for women/OBC candidates and Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates, and no fee for physically challenged candidates.

The online Part - I (Paper - I) examination is scheduled on June 12,2016 and Part- II (Paper - II and Paper- III) on June 26, 2016. The Paper- I will be of objective type and candidates scoring a minimum of 40% marks in Paper - I will be called to appear in Part II examination.

Part II examination consists of two papers : The Paper - II will be of short answer type questions of three hours duration while the Paper- III will be a practical examination of two hours duration to test analytical ability and programming skill of candidates.

Research Fellowships for all the successful candidates those who are interested and qualified in pursuing Ph.D. in India will be awarded. In addition, cash prizes will be awarded to the top 10 successful candidates.

The details of examination centres, other details and submission of application, please
visit: http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/exams/binc/

Moreover, It looks like BINC indirectly putting an extra burden to bioinformatician, mentally and financially.

More at http://www.nipgr.res.in/careers/vacancies_latest.php#

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.
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.

Address of the bookmark: http://binc.scisjnu.ernet.in/

Eligibility : BE/B.Tech(CSE, ECE, IT)

Location : Pondicherry

Last Date : 26 Jun 2015

Hiring Process : Face to Face Interview
Pondicherry University - Job DetailsDate of posting:19 May 15

Senior Technical Assistant Job position in Pondicherry University on temporary basis

Project Title : "Bioinformatics National Certification (BINC) for certifying quality human resource in Bioinformatics"

Qualification : i) B.E/ B.Tech Computer Science/ Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Information Technology with 55% or equivalent marks. ii) One year Experience in relevant field in Government/ Public Sector or reputed Private Organizations. Desirable : Working experience in JSP and ASP/PHP

No. of Post : 01

Department : Biotechnology

Pay : Rs. 27,800/-

Age Limit : 30 Yrs
How to apply

Both above-mentioned posts are purely on temporary basis, extended by one year based on performance and will be terminated with the completion of BINC Program at Pondicherry University. Interested Candidates may send their application in the prescribed format with self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates to Dr. Basant K. Tiwary, Coordinator (BINC), Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014 before June 26, 2015.

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