NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING NIBGE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING (NIBGE) DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Affiliated with Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Admissions-2018 M. Phil. and Ph. D. Biotechnology at NIBGE Introduction NIBGE is a Centre of Excellence for human resource development in the field of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. It is affiliated with Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Islamabad for awarding M. Phil. and Ph. D. degrees. NIBGE is also an affiliate centre of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Trieste, Italy. As its tradition, NIBGE offers its platform to students who have very high passion for science and have self-confidence in enduring the challenges of highly demanding science of Biotechnology. Application Procedure • Submit duly filled admission form (can be downloaded from www. nibge. org) accompanied with attested copies of the certificates of qualification, domicile, character certificate, detailed marks certificate, three passport size photographs and no objection certificate from the employer in case of in-service candidates. Incomplete application form may cause delay in admission or termination of candidature. • M. Phil candidates have to appear for written test • • and interview. Ph. D. candidates have to appear for interview only. The candidates are directed to bring their original NIC, academic certificates, domicile, thesis/research report and a copy of publication(s) at the time of interview. Selected candidates will be required to submit university original character and migration certificates. A non-refundable bank draft/pay order of Rs. 3000/- in the name of Head LAO, NIBGE should accompany the application form. Eligibility Criteria • • • For M. Phil minimum qualification of 4 years BS/M. Sc (16 years of education) with at least 2. 5 CGPA (out of 4) or equivalent. For Ph. D. Minimum qualification of MS/ M. Sc. (Hons)/ M. Phil. degree (18 -years of education) with at least CGPA 3. 0 (out of 4) or equivalent. Candidates with degree in the fields of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Botany, MBBS, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agriculture (All majors/specializations), Animal Sciences (All majors/specializations), Food Technology (Nutrition, Food Sciences), Microbiology, Physiology, Pharmacy, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. • • • Preferably first class academic career, however, one second division is allowed except in the final degree. HEC scholarship holders will be given preference. In-service candidates may apply through proper channel. Subject GRE/GAT-Subject test is mandatory for Ph. D. admission, as per HEC requirements. Ph. D candidates can apply at any time after qualifying subject GRE/GAT-Subject test. Result awaited students can also apply with ‘Hope Certificate’ from their department/ University. Performance Based Fellowships • Performance based fellowships will be given in the form of partial or complete tuition fee waiver. Dates to Remember Last date for submission of application form 19 July, 2018 Entry test for M. Phil Biotechnology (09: 00 PST) at NIBGE 7 Aug, 2018 Interview for M. Phil. Biotechnology (09: 00 PST) at NIBGE • Candidates outside Faisalabad • Candidates from Faisalabad 7 Aug, 2018 8 Aug, 2018 Interview at NIBGE • Ph. D. Biotechnology (09: 00 PST) 09 Aug, 2018 List of successful candidates on NIBGE website 20 Aug, 2018 Last date for fee deposit 29 Aug, 2018 Commencement of classes 10 Sep, 2018 Contact Information DIRECTOR NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING (NIBGE), P. O. BOX 577, JHANG ROAD, FAISALABAD Tel: +92 -(41)-9201471 Tel: +92 -(41)-9201316 -20 (Ext: 205, 310, 254) Fax: +92 -(41)-9201322 Website: www. nibge. org Email: shahidmansoor 7@gmail. com