NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING (NIBGE)     Affiliated with Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Admissions-2017 M.Phil. and Ph.D. Biotechnology at NIBGE Introduction Eligibility Criteria Preferably first class academic career, however, one second division is allowed except in the final degree. For M.Phil minimum qualification of 16 years of education and at least 2.5 CGPA (out of 4) or equivalent in 4 year BS/M.Sc. degree, in the field of Biotechnology, Natural Sciences (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)/Agricultural Sciences/MBBS/ DVM/Pharm D from HEC recognized university. For Ph.D. Minimum qualification of M.Sc.(Hons)/M.Phil. degree (18-years of education) in the field of Biotechnology, Natural Sciences (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology)/Agricultural Sciences/Veterinary/ Environmental Sciences or Bioinformatics with minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4 from HEC recognized university. 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. PhD candidates can apply at any time after qualifying subject test. Result awaited students can also apply but they have to provide result 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.2750/- in the name of NIBGE should accompany the application form. 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. 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. Application Procedure Dates to Remember Performance Based Fellowships Last date for submission of application form 28 July, 2017 Entry test for M.Phil Biotechnology (09:00 PST) at NIBGE 8 Aug, 2017 Interview for M.Phil. Biotechnology (09:00 PST) at NIBGE • Candidates outside Faisalabad • Candidates from Faisalabad 9 Aug, 2017 Interview at NIBGE • Ph.D. Biotechnology (09:00 PST) 10 Aug, 2017 List of successful candidates on NIBGE website 17 Aug, 2017 Last date for fee deposit 24 Aug, 2017 Commencement of classes 18 Sep, 2017 Performance based fellowships will be given in the form of partial or complete tuition fee waiver. 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, 252) Fax: +92-(41)-9201322 Website: www.nibge.org Email: shahidmansoor7@gmail.com