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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:  admissions@qau.edu.pk

Admission Requirements:

  1. The applicants must have to their credit:
    • First Division in MA/MSc or in BA/BSc/BS or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years Degrees;
    • Shall not have obtained third division in BA/BSc or MA or MSc;
    • 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:
    • 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;
    • Those who were admitted earlier to MPhil/MS programme but later were declared to have been ceased to be students of the university;
  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

Eligibility:-

  1. The applicants must have to their credit:
    • First Division in MA/MSc or in BA/BSc or at least 60% marks in BS (Hons) and all other 4-5 years Degrees;
    • Shall not have obtained third division in BA/BSc or MA or MSc;
    • 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:
    • 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;
    • Those who were admitted earlier to MPhil/MS programme but later were declared to have been ceased to be students of the university;
  4.  The applicants must provide official certificate showing percentage of marks obtained in MSc/BS Hons/4-5 years programme.

Ineligibility:-

The following are not eligible for admission.

  • Anyone who has been rusticated or expelled by any University or College for mis-conduct or for use of unfair means in the examinations or any offence involving moral turpitude.
  • Anyone who was admitted earlier to M.Phil programmes but later was declared to have ceased to be a student of the University under these regulations.

Required Documents:-

Applicants must submit the following documents along with their application:

  1. Pass and Marks Certificates of S.S.C. (Matriculation) Examination
    Attested photocopies in triplicate.

  2. Pass and Marks Certificates of H.S.C. (Intermediate) Examination
    Attested photocopies in triplicate.

  3. Pass Certificate, Marks Certificates, and Transcript of Graduation Examination
    Attested photocopies.

  4. Pass Certificate, Marks Certificates, and Transcript of Post-Graduation Examination
    Attested photocopies.

  5. National Identity Card (CNIC) of the Candidate
    Attested photocopies in triplicate.

  6. National Identity Card (CNIC) of Father/Parent
    Attested photocopies in triplicate.

  7. Four (04) recent passport-size photographs
    Photographs must be duly attested and the candidate’s name should be written on the back side.

  8. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate

  9. NOC / Study Leave Certificate
    Required only for in-service teachers or employed candidates, duly sanctioned by the employer.

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Selection Procedure:-

  • M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in any field of Biological Sciences OR Computer Science/ Information Technology. BS (Hons) 4 years degree holders in Bioinformatics are also eligible.
  • Each candidate shall make an application for admission in response to an advertisement by the University on a prescribed form along with documents specified.
  • The admission to M.Phil programmers are made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic record and written as well oral test (taken together) following the scheme given under (to be approved by the Academic Council from time to time)

    The allocation of marks for determining merit is as follows

    Academic Record 50 marks
    Admission Test 40 marks
    Interview 10 marks

    Distribution of marks allocated for the academic record are as under

ClassMarks Obtained (%)Marks to be Granted

B.S(Hons) and all 
other 4-5 years
Degrees (Max. 35) 

60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
>=85 

18
21
24
27
30
35 
M.A / M.Sc. 
Annual System   
(Max. 18)		45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
>=70		08
10
12
14
16
18
M.A / M.Sc. 
Semester System   
(Max. 18)		50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
>=85		04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
B.A / B.Sc. 
(Max. 17)		45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
>=70		07
09
11
13
15
17
F.A / F.Sc. 
(Max. 15)		45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
>=70		05
07
09
11
13
15
  • Written tests will be held in the respective Department/Institute/Centre according to the schedule announced.
  • The admission to M.Phil is approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board after a candidate has qualified in a written test and interview and recommended by the Selection Committee of the department/institute/centre concerned.
  • The admission to M.Phil is approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board after a candidate has qualified in a written test and interview and recommended by the Selection Committee of the department/institute/centre concerned.
  • The Selection Committee for each department/institute/Centre shall be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the chairman/ director of the department, institute/center concerned.
  • A student may convert Ph.D. candidature to M.Phil. subject to the following conditions.
    • That the student requesting for conversion does not possess an M.Phil. degree.
    • That the student has satisfactory performance in the Ph.D. course work.
    • That the conversion is recommended by the Departmental Admission Committee and is routed through the Dean.

Important Instructions:-

  • No separate letter of selection will be issued. The list of selected candidates will be displayed on the notice boards of the respective departments according to the announced schedule. The lists will also be available on the NCB website and official Facebook page.
  • Hostel Accommodation: A limited number of seats are available in the University hostels. Hostel accommodation will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Accommodation for female students will only be provided if seats are available.
  • Incorrect Information: If any information provided by the applicant is found incorrect, misleading, or if any facts are concealed, the University reserves the right to refuse or cancel the admission and expel the student from the University.
  • Fee Submission: Students must deposit the required fees within the schedule announced by the University. Failure to deposit the fees within the given time will result in cancellation of candidature.

Test Guidelines:-

1. Computational Section

The test will include basic knowledge of the following programming languages and database concepts:

Programming Languages

  • C++

  • Python

  • BioPerl

  • Java

  • C#

Database

  • SQL

  • FoxPro

  • Visual Basic

2. Bioinformatics Section

Candidates should have a basic understanding of the following topics:

  • 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 comparative genomics and proteomics algorithms and their utility such as:

    • Global alignment programs

    • Local alignment programs

  • Basic understanding of phylogenetic tree construction algorithms, including:

    • Neighbor-Joining

    • Minimum Evolution

    • Maximum Parsimony

    • UPGMA

  • Basic understanding of protein structure prediction tools and algorithms, such as:

    • Homology Modeling

    • Protein Threading

3. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Section

Candidates should have a basic understanding of molecular and biochemical mechanisms governing the cellular, developmental, and physiological aspects of eukaryotic life forms, including:

  • DNA Replication

  • Transcription

  • Translation

  • Energy-yielding Metabolic Pathways

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