National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) M.Phil. Admissions 2016

The utmost desire of every student after completing their graduation is to secure M.Phil. admission in any of the well reputed institutes. Many of my friends asked me why I am writing such recommendations that would help graduates to get admission in the best universities of Pakistan. My untiring struggle to secure M.Phil. admission motivated me to write guidelines so that everyone passing through same stage would make it done with flying colors. For all biotechnologists and microbiologists, to apply in NIBGE is best opportunity. You can apply up to 29^th July 2016.  NIBGE is the best institute of Biotechnology and Genetic engineering and to award M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees it is affiliated with Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS). Moreover NIBGE also has affiliation with International Centre for Genetic Engineering and biotechnology (ICGEB).

Who can apply:

• MBBS
• DVM
• PHARM. D
• Agricultural Sciences
• 4 years BS/M.Sc. degree in the field of Natural sciences (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)

How to apply:

                Admission form is available on website, just take the print and fill the form and send all the documents (attested copies of the certificates of qualification, domicile, character certificate, detailed marks certificate, three passport size photographs and no objection certificate) through TSC addressing “Director, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), P.O.BOX 577, Jhang Road, Faisalabad”. Don’t forget to attach the bank draft of Rs. 2000 from any bank and drawn on the name “National Bank of Pakistan (AARI) Branch Faisalabad”. Application forms received without bank draft wouldn’t be entertained.  

Eligibility:

The following point are directing criteria of eligibility:

• For M.Phil./M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. minimum qualification of 16 years of education and at least 2.5 CGPA (out of 4) or equivalent in 4 years BS/M.Sc. degree in the field of Natural sciences ( Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)/Agricultural Sciences/MBBS/DVM/Pharm D from HEC recognized university.
• First class academic career, however, one 2^nd division is allowed except in the final degree.
• The candidates of M.Phil. leading to PhD. May apply on the bases of GAT(General) test conducted by NTS as per HEC criterion or NIBGE admission test.
• A non-refundable bank draft/pay order of Rs. 2000 in the name of NIBGE should accompany the application form.
• Result awaited students can also apply but they have to provide result at the time of interview.
• Selected candidates must submit university original character and migration certificates.

Entrance test and Interview:

            M.Phil./M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. candidates have to appear for written test and interview. Entry test for will conduct on 9^th august 2016. For M.Phil. candidates outside Faisalabad interview will be taken on 9^th august whereas those belonging to Faisalabad would appear on 10^th of august 2016 for interview. The interview of M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. candidates would conduct on august 11, 2016. The written test comprises of two parts each of 35 marks. In the first part general question related to biology will be asked whereas the second potion will be related to your major degree i.e DVM, chemistry, biotechnology etc. No negative marking in the test.  The result will be announced after 2 hours of test and after that interview session starts. There are major four division i.e. Health, Agriculture, industrial and environmental. The allocation of labs in specific division is also decided at the time of interview. Fsc. biology books can be consulted to prepare for the general test. Total number of seats are 28.

Fee structure:

Sr. no.	Categories	Fee Range
1	Admission form	Rs. 2000
2	First Semester	Rs. 45,000 – 50,000
3	Hostel Charges	Rs. 12000 per semester

Schedule of admission:

Sr. no.	Categories	Date
1	Last date of application submission	29 July, 2016
2	Entry Test (09:00 PST) at NIBGE	9 Aug, 2016
3	Interview: Candidates outside Faisalabad Candidates from Faisalabad	9 Aug, 2016 10 Aug, 2016
4	Interview M.Phil. leading to Ph.D.	11 Aug, 2016
5	List of successful candidates on website	18 Aug, 2016
6	Last date of fee deposit	26 Aug, 2016
7	Commencement of classes	19 Sep, 2016