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IBAB OET

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Bengaluru Online Entrance Test

Form Date: 31 Jan - 07 May 2027 (Tentative)

Computer Based Test

Form Date: 31 Jan - 07 May 2027

IBAB OET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 500
  • Number Of Attempts:1
  • Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
  • Exam Conducting Body:Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB)
  • Courses:MSc
  • Streams:Science

IBAB OET 2027: Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Result

Updated On - October 22 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

IBAB OET 2027 Online registration will start soon for the MSc program in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Online Entrance Test is organized by the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru. The test is organized once or twice a year depending on the available vacancy (for PhD Programmes) and only once for the rest of the postgraduate courses. Candidates can read the below article to know more about the IBAB OET 2027.

IBAB OET 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check the IBAB OET 2027 exam status from the below table:

ParticularsStatus

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Bengaluru Online Entrance Test 2027 Status

Official notification is yet to be released.

Latest Updates

  • Online registration for the MSc programme in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is expected to begin soon.
  • The IBAB OET 2027 exam date is expected in May 2027.
  • The result for IBAB OET 2027 will be released on the official site after the exam. Click here to download---->>IBAB OET 2027 Results.

IBAB OET 2027 Important Dates

IBAB OET Important dates 2027 are listed below for all the courses and applicants must follow the same to stay updated about the entrance exam. Please refer to the below IBAB OET exam calendar for the same:

For Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Biology:
IBAB OET 2027 Schedule(Tentative)
Events
Dates 
Opening of admissions31 January 2027
Online Registration Closing Date7 May 2027
Last Date of Payment of Application Fees7 May 2027
Mock test (online, can be taken from anywhere)Expected
Entrance Test (online, proctored)22 May 2027
Personal Interview
Expected
Commencement of the CourseExpected
ResultTBA

IBAB OET 2027 Result

The vital information regarding IBAB OET 2027 Results is given below:

  • Results will be declared on the official website and shortlisted candidates will be further called for Interviews.
  • The interview will be organized either telephonically or via Skype for preliminary screening, if needed, candidates will be asked to appear in person at IBAB.
  • The IBAB interview questions will be based on basic scientific knowledge, research aptitude and communication skills.

IBAB OET 2027 Application Form

The vital information regarding the IBAB OET Application Form 2027 is given below:

  • The application form is available online on the official website.
  • All the applicants are requested to fill out the application form only once.
  • Complete and accurate information must be filled in.
  • Scanned copies of recent Photograph, 10th, 12th and Bachelor’s Transcript and/or Degree Certificate.
  • Application forms would only be submitted after the successful payment of the application fee.

IBAB OET 2027 Application Fee

IBAB OET 2027 Application Fee details are mentioned below;

IBAB OET 2027 Fee
Category
Application Fee
Regular Applicants

Rs. 500/-

NRI/Foreign Applicants

Rs. 1000/-

Mode of Payment: The Application Fee can be paid via Demand Draft/NEFT/Cheque (Demand Draft/Cheque should be in favour of the Institute of Bioinformatics & Applied Biotechnology)

IBAB OET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

IBAB OET Eligibility Criteria 2027 is listed course-wise below and must be strictly followed by all the candidates:

Bioscience Policy Research
  • The programme invites all the Graduates belonging to any field of Science/Technology/Medicine.
  • Graduates with work experience will be given preference over others.
  • Candidates with higher degrees such as PhDs, or those with postdoctoral experience can also apply.
  • There is NO age limit for applying.
Big Data Biology
  • Indian Nationals holding B.E./BTech degree in Biotechnology/Biomedical Technology/Bioinformatics/Computer Science and Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent degree.
  • MSc degree holders in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry/Computer Science/Information Technology are also eligible.
  • Statistics or equivalent degree holders with at least 60% in the qualifying examination are also eligible.
PhD
  • Candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in their MSc or equivalent degree in Science/Engineering/Medicine. Candidates with MBBS or BDS or any other undergraduate degree which is of at least 5 years’ duration are also eligible to apply.
  • Provisional admission is possible for candidates awaiting their final result (final year appearing candidates).

IBAB OET 2027 Exam Pattern

IBAB OET Exam Pattern 2027 is given below in the table:

IBAB OET 2027 Question Paper Format
Mode of Examination

Online (CBT)

Duration of Examination

100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes)

No. of Questions asked

100

Total Marks

100

Type of Questions

MCQ (Objective)

Marking Scheme

+1 for Correct and NO Negative Marking

Subjects

5

Division of subjects based on marks
Subjects
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Biology

30

30

English Language Comprehension

10

10

Mathematics

25

25

Basic Physics

15

15

Chemistry

20

20

Total

100

100

 IBAB OET 2027 Syllabus

IBAB OET Syllabus 2027 for Biology, English Language Comprehension, Mathematics, Basic Physics and Chemistry would be the same for all the course applicants and will be of level 12th standard. Apart from this, core subject syllabus is mentioned below;

  • Core Subjects: Computer programming (Linux, C, Perl, C++, Java, SQL, HTML), Mathematics for biology, Biopolymer chemistry and function, Data access and analysis for biological research.
  • Bioinformatics: Biostatistics and R, Data analysis in genomics and transcriptomics, Omics of DNA, RNA, and proteins, Structural bioinformatics.
  • Biotechnology: Basic biology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Developmental and reproductive biology, Genetic engineering and biotechnology, Cell and immunobiology, Biochemistry and physiology, Fermentation and downstream processing.

IBAB OET 2027 Admit Card

IBAB OET 2027 Admit Card will be available on the official website of IBAB and must be downloaded & printed by all the candidates before appearing for the examination. Below mentioned guidelines must be followed by all the candidates;

  • Check all the details in the admit card and if any discrepancy is found, report to the official authorities to get it rectified.
  • It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre.
  • Visit the exam centre mentioned in the hall ticket if unaware of the location.
  • Carry a Government approved Photo ID for cross verification in the original.

IBAB OET 2027 Counselling

IBAB OET 2027 Counselling Procedure will be organized by IBAB, and candidates shortlisted by the institute will be invited for counselling and further proceedings. Applicants who are called for counselling but fail to appear will be disqualified from IBAB admission 2027 in the institute. Candidates must visit the official website of IBAB to know more about the counselling process and the documents to be carried. Below listed are the postgraduate courses offered by the Institute:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Biology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Policy Research
  • Master of Science Programme in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
  • PhD Programme

IBAB OET 2027 Highlights

The vital information regarding IBAB OET exam:

Exam Name

IBAB OET 2027

Conducting Body

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru

Level

University Level

Course

Postgraduate Diploma in Big Data Biology

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Policy Research

Master of Science Programme in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

PhD Programme

Official website

https://www.ibab.ac.in/

Application Link

Apply Here

Exam Mode

Online (CBT)

Exam Purpose

To offer admission in various Postgraduate Courses Offered by the Institute

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IBAB OET Important Dates

TitleDates
IBAB OET 2027 Form Date31 Jan - 07 May 2027 (Tentative)
IBAB OET 2027 Exam Date22 May 2027 (Tentative)

Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology Bengaluru Online Entrance Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

1 hours 40.2 minutes

Total Marks:

115

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1Biology30130
2English10110
3Mathematics35135
4Physics20120
5Chemistry20120

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Form Start Date:

31 Jan 2027

Form End Date:

07 May 2027

The forms will open on 31 Jan 2027

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Examination Date (Online):

22 May 2027

Application Fees:

₹ 500

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