Admissions  

M.Phil admission -

Applications are invited from candidates seeking admission to M.Phil in Bioinformatics on regular basis. Admission forms along with relevant documents must reach on or before 

Apply online http://ugadmissions.qau.edu.pk/oas/app/register.aspx

The University is only accepting online applications  through this website, therefore during the application process; you must upload the electronic copies of your documents. There is no requirement to send hard copies of the documents/receipts. Extra fee (Rs. 1000/-) will be charged in case of you are unable to upload the documents by the application deadline. Once you enter all your information and upload the required documents, you can print Application Processing Fee challan form for payment. Please deposit the application fee via the challan form in the bank (Askari/HBL) and upload the paid copy of the receipt.
The admission section will verify your application/payment/documents and inform you if the application is submitted completely. You will receive confirmation of application acceptance or will be provided with the details in case of rejection/incomplete application.
For queries, you can contact the Quaid-i-Azam University admission section help lines on: +92-51-90642020, +92-51-90643265, +92-51-90644098, +92-51-90644216, +92-51-90644217, +92-51-90644218, +92-51-90644219 The office hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. The admission office will remain close on Saturday and Sunday. You can also contact the admission office through email by sending your queries to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Admission Requirements:

1. The applicants must have to their credit:
   1. First Division in MA/MSc or in BA/BSc or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years Degrees;
   2. Shall not have obtained third division in BA/BSc or MA or MSc;
   3. In case of 3rd division in FA/FSc the candidate should have obtained 1st division in both BA/BSc and MA/MSc; or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years Degrees
2. No Objection Certificate from the employer is required to be attached with Online Application and routed through Proper Channel in case of in-service applicants;
3. The following are not eligible for admission to MPhil/MS programme:
   1. Those who have been rusticated or expelled from any university or College for misconduct or use of unfair means in the examinations or any offence involving moral turpitude;
   2. Those who were admitted earlier to MPhil/MS programme but later were declared to have been ceased to be students of the university;
4. 4. The applicants must provide official certificate showing percentage of marks obtained in MSc/BS Hons/4-5 years programme.

How to Apply:

1. The applicants can apply through Online Application System from the QAU website , along with a Challan of the Habib Bank Ltd. OR Askari Bank Ltd. 
2. The applicants are advised to deposit Rs.2115/- in any branch of Habib Bank Ltd. OR Rs.2100/- in any branch of Askari Bank Ltd. In favour of the Treasurer, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
3. The Bank Challan should be attached with the online Admission Data Summary Sheet along with other scanned requisite documents, otherwise the application will not be entertained.

The applicants are required to scan & attached the requisite/required documents with Online Application for verification of data and determination of merit:

Subject Test/Interview:

1. The admission to MPhil/MS programme shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record, University written subject test and interview.
2. No separate call letters for test/interview will be issued.
3. Only the test pass applicants will appear before the interview as per schedule of the Department/ Institute/ School/ Centre (DISC) concerned.
4. The lists of the pass applicants shall be displayed on the notice boards of the relevant Department/ Institute/ School/ Centre (DISC).
5. Test sample papers are available on the QAU website. 
6. Applicants appearing in the Entry Test must bring original CNIC for identification.
7. If a test date is declared as holiday or for any reason, the test will be conducted on the next working day.
8. Applicants seeking admission in the following subjects are required to appear in the Entry Test on the date, time and venue mentioned below :- 

 Bank Challan should be attached with the downloaded Admission forms , Three copies of application on prescribed forms duly supported by the attested Photostat copies of the certificates of academic qualifications, domicile, character, detailed marks, migration (in original) along with 5 (five) passport size photographs and No Objection Certificate from the employer, in case of in-service candidates, should reach the Director of NCB by due date during office hours.

Send the downloaded Admission Form by TCS/Courier/Post on the Address:- National Center for Bioinformatics Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. 051-90644066

NOTE: The date and time of interview shall be announced by NCB after the test. No separate call-up letter for test/ interview will be issued. Hostel accommodation will only be provided, if available. Applications that are incomplete or received after due date shall not be entertained.

1. The admission to MPhil programme shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record, University written subject test and interview;
2. No separate call letters for test/interview will be issued;
3. Only the test pass applicants will appear before the interview as per schedule of the department/center.
4. The lists of the pass applicants shall be displayed on the notice boards of the department/center.

 Test for  Admissions in MPhil Bioinformatics on 

 National Center for Bioinformatics Building.

For any Query Tel : 051-90644066

Test Guidelines:  

Computational Section

 C++

 Python Bioperl Java  Csharp

 Database

 SQL

 FoxPro, Visual Basic

 Bioinformatics Section

 introduction to major genomic databases of eukaryotes (plants, Insects and Vertebrates)

 Introduction to major proteome databases of eukaryotes (plants Insects and Vertebrates)

Basic understanding of major comparative genomics )proteomics algorithms and their utility e.g. Global. and Local alignment programs

Basic understanding of phylogenetic tree construction algorithms and their utility e.g.Neighbor-Joining Minimum evolution Maximum Parsimony, UPGMA

Basic understanding of protein structure prediction computer tools algorithms, e.g.Homology modeling and protein threading etc.

Biochemistry Molecular biology section

Basic understanding of Molecular and biochemical mechanisms governing the cultural, developmental, and physiological aspects of eukaryotic life forms

 DNA replication

 transcription

 translation

 energy-yielding metabolic pathways