NIBMG Kalyani: Admissions, Cutoff, Fees

National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Overview

The National institute of Biomedical Genomics is an autonomous government research institute established in 2009, located in Kalyani, West Bengal. The National institute of Biomedical Genomics is approved and recognized by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The National institute of Biomedical Genomics is affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
The National institute of Biomedical Genomics offers popular courses at the PhD and MS-PhD levels along with some short-term training/internship programs. They offer courses in fields like Cancer Genomics, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Computational Biology and Statistical Genomics, Cancer Biology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Computational Biology, Statistical Genomics, Epigenomics, and Population Genetics.
To get admission to the National institute of Biomedical Genomics, candidates have to qualify for the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) and the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM), along with the minimum eligibility criteria and personal interviews.
The fee range here for the integrated MS-PhD program in biotechnology can range up to ₹6,000 per semester.

Quick Highlights

Features	Details
Year of establishment	2009
Type of institute	Autonomous Government Research Institute
Location	Kalyani, West Bengal
Approved by	Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
Affiliated with	Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
Recognized by	Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
Admission process	Entrance exam
Key entrance exams	JGEEBILS & JAM
Popular courses	PhD in Biotechnology
Course level	Doctoral level

National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Course & Fees

The National institute of Biomedical Genomics offers courses at Doctoral levels along with integrated PhD programs. They offer courses like Integrated MS-PhD and PhD in multiple specializations. The National institute of Biomedical Genomics offers courses in fields like Cancer Genomics, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Computational Biology and Statistical Genomics, Cancer Biology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Computational Biology, Statistical Genomics, Epigenomics, and Population Genetics.

Fee Type	Fee
Academic Administration Fee	₹5,000/semester
Tuition Fee	₹6,000 (Each semester for the first three semesters)
Laboratory Fee	₹8,000 (Each semester during the MS component)
Medical Fee	₹2,500/Annually
Thesis Submission Fee	₹10,000 (One-time during PhD thesis submission)

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National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Admissions

The admissions at the National institute of Biomedical Genomics are primarily based on national-level entrance exams. They accept the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) and the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) exams along with the minimum eligibility criteria and personal interviews. For the Integrated MS-PhD in Biotechnology, the candidate must have an Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine with a minimum of 55% marks, and for a PhD in Biomedical Genomics, candidates must have a master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./MBBS/M.Pharma or equivalent) in Life Sciences or an allied field with a minimum of 55% marks.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
Integrated MS-PhD in Biotechnology	Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science, Engineering, or Medicine Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade Valid GAT-B (Biotechnology) score
PhD in Biomedical Genomics	Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./MBBS/M.Pharma or equivalent) in Life Sciences or allied fields Minimum 55% marks Valid fellowship (e.g., CSIR-UGC, DBT, ICMR, INSPIRE) required

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FAQs related to Admissions

1. What academic programs are offered at NIBMG?

NIBMG offers a full-time Ph.D. program in Biomedical Genomics. Additionally, the institute provides specialized programs such as the Integrated MS-PhD in Biotechnology and the Accelerating Genomics for Health Program (AGHP).

2. Which entrance exams are accepted for admission?

NIBMG accepts the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) and the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) in Biotechnology.

National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Placements

National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Scholarships

The National institute of Biomedical Genomics offers 05 different types of scholarships and internship stipends to their students. They offer scholarships for those who have weak economic backgrounds and high merit scores and students who belong to the same state (Uttar Pradesh). There are scholarships available for students from reserved categories.

Scholarship/ Fellowship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits
Integrated MS-PhD Fellowship	Admission to the Integrated MS-PhD program at NIBMG Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 55%	₹16,000 per month for the first 2 years;
CSIR-UGC JRF Fellowship	Master's degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks and Qualified CSIR-UGC NET JRF examination	₹31,000 per month for the first 2 years; ₹35,000 per month for the next 3 years
DBT-JRF Fellowship	Master's degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks and Qualified DBT-JRF examination	₹31,000 per month for the first 2 years; ₹35,000 per month for the next 3 years
ICMR-JRF Fellowship	Master's degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks and Qualified ICMR-JRF examination	₹31,000 per month for the first 2 years; ₹35,000 per month for the next 3 years
INSPIRE Fellowship	First Rank holders at the university level in postgraduate programs and Pursuing PhD in basic and applied sciences	₹31,000 per month for the first 2 years; ₹35,000 per month for the next 3 years

FAQS

1. Are fellowships available for students?

Yes, selected candidates for the Integrated MS-PhD program receive fellowships as per the norms, supporting their research and academic pursuits.

2. Can students apply for external scholarships?

Students are encouraged to apply for national and international scholarships and grants that support research in biomedical genomics and related fields.

National institute of Biomedical Genomics - [NIBMG] ,Kalyani ,West Bengal

Infrastructure

The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) in Kalyani features modern academic blocks, lecture halls, seminar rooms, and specialized research laboratories such as Genomics, Proteomics, and Molecular Biology labs. The institute also has high-performance computational bioinformatics tools essential for genomic data analysis. A library with access to both digital databases and physical collections. Comfortable hostels with Wi-Fi, a cafeteria offering hygienic meals, and an auditorium and core research facilities like NGS platforms, microarrays, and flow cytometry units.

Facility	Details
Laboratories	Genomics Lab, Proteomics Lab, Molecular Biology Lab, Sequencing Facilities
Library	Digital and physical access to journals, e-resources, and books
Computational Facilities	High-performance computing cluster, bioinformatics tools
Cafeteria	Hygienic and nutritious food options available
Auditorium	Fully air-conditioned auditorium with modern audio-visual tech
Research Core Facilities	NGS (Next-Gen Sequencing), Microarray, qPCR, Flow Cytometry
Transportation	Institute buses for daily commuting and fieldwork

Hostel
The hostels at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics offer separate hostel facilities. Each room is furnished with essential amenities, including beds, study tables, chairs, and wardrobes. All rooms come with attached bathrooms. The mess facilities provide hygienic and nutritious meals. Additional amenities include laundry services, common rooms for recreation, and 24/7 security.

Hostel Types and Fees at NIBMG for both Boys and Girls:

Hostel type	Occupancy	Monthly fee
Standard Hostel	Shared	₹1,000
Standard Hostel	Single	₹2,500

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

1. What are the hostel facilities at NIBMG?

NIBMG provides separate hostels for male and female students. Each room is furnished with a bed, mattress, study table, chair, cupboard, and bookshelf. Two rooms share a common bathroom and balcony. Additional amenities include 24/7 Wi-Fi, common rooms with TVs, and washing machines.