M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
Overview

Pondicherry University offers 18 specialisations under its M.Sc. course. One such specialisation is M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. It is a Full Time course leading to a M.Sc. in Bioinformatics degree. The total duration of the course is 2 years. Pondicherry University offers 50 seats for M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. The total tuition fee for M.Sc. in Bioinformatics is INR 12,000. More details around the Pondicherry University M.Sc. in Bioinformatics are given in the table below:

Total Tuition Fees	₹12,000 Get Fees details
Duration	2 years Get Curriculum
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	50
Type of University	Central

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
Fees

As per Pondicherry University fee structure, the fees for M.Sc. in Bioinformatics is INR 12,000. This fee is paid annually/ semester-wise at the beginning of every year/semester as per the rules laid down by the institution. However, some part of the total fee must be paid during Pondicherry University admissions. Check below the course-wise total tuition fee for all Pondicherry University Courses in the table below:

Fee components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition Fees	₹ 12,000
Hostel Fees Meal Plan is included in mentioned fee. The fees might include components other than hostel fees.	₹ 28,436
One-time Payment One-Time payment includes Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, Amenities Development Fund, Alumni Association Fund, laboratory Fee, library Fee, Group Medical Insurance and University Read more One-Time payment includes Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, Amenities Development Fund, Alumni Association Fund, laboratory Fee, library Fee, Group Medical Insurance and University Development Fund	₹ 9,342
Total fee	₹ 49,778

These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
Curriculum

The curriculum mentions subjects covered during the course duration. Pondicherry University M.Sc. in Bioinformatics curriculum includes core, electives and other additional courses (if required). The candidates can check out the complete syllabus by downloading the curriculum PDF given below:

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
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Placements3.3

Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4.1

Campus Life4.1

Value for Money3.6

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2025

Offered by Pondicherry University

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This college offers courses at very low prices.

Placements: The placement percentage here is quite good, about 70% of students get placement from this course. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Stand Life Sciences, and Wipro Students are working in companies like this. After completing this course, students are doing various jobs such as bioinformatics analyst, computational biologist, bioinformatics engineer, etc. The highest package is 15 LPA and the lowest package is 4 LPA.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities here are very good. This college has various facilities like free Wi-Fi, college laboratory, central library, various indoor games, etc. The classrooms are very large and equipped with high technology. There is a hostel facility here where students can stay for very little money. The quality of the food in the mess is very good.

Faculty: The teachers are all very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is very good, and all are very experienced teachers. This course curriculum is relevant, as it makes the students industry-ready. The faculty members are very good, very helpful, the semester exams are not very difficult, and the pass percentage is 40% in each subject.

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2018

Offered by Pondicherry University

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good campus and nice facilities.

Placements: The college has great placements and job opportunities in the final year. The highest average package is 18 Lacs per annum, and the lowest average package is around 10 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting companies include Biocon, Biobase, etc. The top roles offered are in bioinformatics, bioinformatics scientist, and related fields.

Infrastructure: The college provides good facilities like free Wi-Fi and hostel accommodations. Mess food is decent. Classrooms and labs are sufficient, and there are multiple sports grounds. The library is useful for students, and the infrastructure is well-maintained with proper buildings, classrooms, and workshops.

Faculty: The teachers are well-qualified, with higher degrees in their respective subjects. They are helpful, friendly, and provide quality teaching. The course curriculum is relevant, but the semester exams are difficult, with a pass percentage above 75.

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2024

Offered by Pondicherry University

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied with college because of faculty members, placements and the campus .

Placements: Placement is quite good for my university, especially for the MBA. For my course, the highest package was 7 LPA, the average was 4.5 LPA and the lowest package was 4 LPA. The top recruiters for my course are Aganitha, Biocon, etc. The top role offered by my course is that of a junior bioinformatician.

Infrastructure: In my department, lab facilities are damn good, classrooms are there and Wi-Fi speed is also up to the mark. Hostel facilities are normal and cheaper; they provide hostels by charging 950 rupees per year, and for mess food, the charges are 74 rupees per day but the food is not good. The rest of things, like medical facilities and games, are up to par.

Faculty: In my department, professors are very cooperative and always ready to help; the majority of them have postdoctoral degrees, and their teaching style is simple and impressive. My course is job-oriented, based on the demands of the industry. The semester exam is divided into two parts (40 for the internal exam and 60 for the external exam) and the minimum criteria to pass the exam is 50%.

Other: I chose Bioinformatics because its an interdisciplinary course where we apply technical skills like programming and learn about biological data to gain insights. Placements It should be improvised more.

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2024

Offered by Pondicherry University

2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

An average experience because of the hostel food and teachers in 2024; very good campus life.

Placements: Twenty percent have been placed. The average package is said to be 3 to 4 lacs per annum. Allen and other teaching institutes are top recruiters. None of them have gotten internships as of yet. The top roles offered in our course are data scientist, NGS specialist, and data analyst.

Infrastructure: The department has Wi-Fi, computer labs, wet labs, and AC in every classroom. A small department library and an auditorium. Hostel food quality is average, with different dishes every day. The canteen has cheap, good food during working hours. Medical facilities are good in the health center.

Faculty: Teachers are very qualified and helpful. Teaching quality is good for some teachers, while others might be lacking. The course curriculum is relevant and up-to-date with trends. It makes students ready for the workforce. Semester exams are slightly tough and require thorough studying. The passing percentage is 50%.

Other: I chose the course because it includes both computer science and biology. Events, festivals, and campus crowds are very lively here.

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics - Batch of 2024

Offered by Pondicherry University

2.8

1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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Placements: The percentage of students getting a placement is very low. Mostly MBA and commerce students get placed; as of our course, there were no core company placements. We are still working on the placement thing but surely in the coming year the scenario will be different.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is very slow, though it is in the bioinformatics department. Apart from the department rest, other facilities are good, well maintained and spacious. Food is mostly not good, but manageable. You can easily get food outside the campus gate if you want to eat something outside .

Faculty: Teachers are good but some are not very helpful. The curriculum needs to be updated at least for my course, and semester exams are not that tough to manage. You can easily score a decent score but for gaining it, you will need to work hard to keep up with the subject, such as bioinformatics.

Other: I chose this considering its wide application, interdisciplinary nature and job-oriented nature.

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024Read More

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
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Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Median Salary	INR 6.50 Lakh

Top Recruiters for Pondicherry University

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RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)

Reliance

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satyam

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SYNTEL

TCS

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
Entry Requirements

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Candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with the mentioned marks in aggregate from a recognized Institute/ University.

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M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
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Admission Process

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Eligible candidates need to appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Pondicherry University.
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Candidates are selected based on marks obtained in Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Pondicherry University.

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CUET-PG

May 6, 2025

CUET-PG-CUET PG 2025 Result

May 24 - Jun 13, 2025

(Based on CUET-PG 2025 score) Application 2025 start and end date

Jun 12 - 27, 2025

-Biotechnology (Based on GAT-B 2025 score) Application 2025 start and end date

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
at
Pondicherry University
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CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)

Round	2022	2023	2024
1	218	241	13
2	201	233	-
3	191	220	-

CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-Home State)

Round	2024
1	29

CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)

Round	2022	2023	2024
1	188	202	26
2	174	194	-
3	-	187	-

CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)

Round	2024
1	5

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Q: How are the placements at Pondicherry University?

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year median package	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 2.5 LPA	INR 3.1 LPA
UG 3-year total students	206	285	353
UG 3-year students placed	176	225	255
PG 2-year median package	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
PG 2-year total students	1959	2145	2825
PG 2-year students placed	580	1464	1592
PG Integrated 5-year median package	INR 3.6 LPA	INR 4.3 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA
PG Integrated 5-year total students	144	160	184
PG Integrated 5-year students placed	39	75	78

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Under the BSc programme, Pondicherry University offers various specialisations. These specialisations are distributed amongst the university’s affiliated colleges. Thus, each course may have different eligibility criteria depending on the college. However, the common eligibility criterion is a pass in Class 12.

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Q: What is the median package offered during Pondicherry University placements?

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2023 is presented below:

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UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)	INR 3.1 LPA
PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)	INR 6.5 LPA
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