M.Sc. Bioinformatics: seats, fee and entrance at each university
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9 programmes
| University | Programme | Seats | Fee as printed | Entrance | Shortlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry, Puducherry | M.Sc. BioinformaticsEligibilityBachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Life Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks. Full details at Pondicherry | 55 | Rs. 23,372 in the first semester | CUET (PG) SCQP17 | |
 Central University of South BiharGaya, Bihar | M.Sc. Bioinformatics4 semestersEligibilityBachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/ Agricultural Science/ Pharmaceutical Science/ Veterinary Science/ Medical Science/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. with 55% marks for General/OBC /EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates from any recognized University. Full details at CUSB | 45 | Rs. 12,100 at admission (fee structure of 2025-26) | CUET (PG) 2026: SCQP03 / SCQP05 / SCQP06 / SCQP07 / SCQP08 / SCQP09 / SCQP17 / SCQP23 / SCQP24 / SCQP25 / SCQP28 SCQP03, SCQP05, SCQP06 and 8 more | |
 Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiNIRF #4 | M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) (Self-Financed, Evening)4 semestersEligibilityBachelor's degree (in Biosciences) or with one bioscience-oriented course with 50% marks in aggregate (6.0 CGPA on 10 point scale) from a recognized Full details at JMI | 40 | Rs. 39,575 a year | JMI entrance test, 2 June 2026 | |
 Central University of Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | M.Sc. Bioinformatics4 semestersEligibilityBachelor's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum marks the prospectus gives for the programme, with relaxation for reserved categories. Full details at CUHP | 38 | Rs. 13,850 in the first semester | CUET (PG) | |
 Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshNIRF #6 | M.Sc. Bio-Informatics (MMV)2 years (4 semesters)EligibilityBachelor degree securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Science/Engineering/Technology/ Agriculture/Medicine/Veterinary Science/Pharmaceutics subjects and 10+2 with Science. Note: This program is open for female candidates only. Full details at BHU | 35 | Rs. 7,500 per semester | CUET (PG) SCQP06 | |
 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF #37 | M.Sc. (Bioinformatics)2 years (4 semesters)EligibilityGraduation degree in any discipline of Life Sciences/Agricultural Science or other allied subjects like Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates) from a recognized University/Institution. Full details at BBAU | 22 | Rs. 25,000 tuition a semester | CUET (PG) SCQP06, SCQP17 | |
 Allahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | M.Sc. BioinformaticsEligibilityA three-year bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com., pass or honours) from the University of Allahabad or a university recognised by the UGC. Final-year students can apply. Graduates in Bioinformatics are considered first. Candidates who appeared in PGAT 2026 in Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry or Computer Science are also eligible and are considered after them. Full details at Allahabad | 20 | Not printed | PGAT-II (university entrance test) | |
 Central University of PunjabBathinda, PunjabNIRF #77 | M.Sc. Bioinformatics4 semestersEligibilityB.Sc. or B.Tech. in Biological Sciences (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Agricultural or Medical Sciences), Mathematical Sciences, CSE, Physical Sciences or Chemical Sciences with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates. Full details at CUP | 20 | Rs. 20,475 in the first semester | CUET (PG) | |
 Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, Telangana | M.Sc. Bioinformatics4 semestersEligibilityUrdu as a subject or language, or as the medium, at Class 10, Class 12 or graduation level, or an equivalent Madrasa course with Urdu as the medium of instruction approved by MANUU. At least 45% marks in aggregate in the bachelor's degree, which is the basic qualification for all P.G. programmes. The prospectus also lists a preference order by subject studied. Full details at MANUU | 20 | Rs. 7,000 in the first semester (Hyderabad, boys) | Merit |
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How M.Sc. Bioinformatics seats are filled
- CUET (PG)6 programmes
- University's own entrance test2 programmes
- Merit, interview or direct admission1 programme
CUET (PG) paper named for this course: SCQP06 at 3 universities, SCQP17 at 2 universities, SCQP03 at 1 university, SCQP05 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus
M.Sc. Bioinformatics by state
Uttar Pradesh 3Puducherry 1Bihar 1Delhi 1Himachal Pradesh 1Punjab 1Telangana 1
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Questions about M.Sc. Bioinformatics
How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
9 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Bioinformatics in 2026-27: Pondicherry, CUSB, JMI, CUHP, BHU, BBAU, Allahabad, CUP and MANUU.
How many seats does M.Sc. Bioinformatics have in Central Universities?
295 seats are printed for M.Sc. Bioinformatics at 9 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at Pondicherry (55), CUSB (45), JMI (40), CUHP (38) and BHU (35).
Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Bioinformatics in Central Universities?
Admission to M.Sc. Bioinformatics is through CUET (PG) (6 universities), the university's own entrance test (2 universities) and merit, interview or direct admission (1 university). The CUET (PG) paper named is SCQP06 (3 universities), SCQP17 (2 universities) and SCQP03 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.
What is the fee of M.Sc. Bioinformatics in Central Universities?
Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 8 of the 9 programmes here have a printed fee.
In which states can I study M.Sc. Bioinformatics at a Central University?
M.Sc. Bioinformatics is offered at Central Universities in 7 states and union territories. The most choices are in Uttar Pradesh (3), Puducherry (1), Bihar (1), Delhi (1), Himachal Pradesh (1) and Punjab (1).
What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.