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The B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai is a 4-year full-time undergraduate degree programme offered under the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Engineering and Technology (SRET). The programme carries 177 credits and spans 8 semesters, blending biology, data science, and computational technology. It covers a comprehensive curriculum including molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, sequence analysis, machine learning, molecular modelling, database management, and omics technologies. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 1,35,000, making the total tuition fee Rs. 5,40,000 for the full 4-year programme. The course has a seat intake of 30 students per batch and is offered in full-time on-campus mode. As per NEP guidelines, students have the option to exit after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree. The programme is particularly popular among students interested in computational biology, drug discovery, genomics research, and bioinformatics-driven healthcare.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are currently open. Online applications opened on 11th February 2026, with the last date for submission being 25th May 2026. The interview (selection process) is scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2026 at the SRIHER campus in Porur, Chennai. Hall tickets can be downloaded from 3rd June 2026. The course is expected to commence in July 2026.

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The programme is offered under the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Engineering and Technology (SRET), which reported a 96% placement rate in 2025 with a highest package of 30 LPA and average salary of 6.5 LPA.
The curriculum uniquely integrates biological sciences (genomics, proteomics, molecular biology) with computational tools (Python, Biopython, Bioperl, machine learning, cloud computing, big data analytics).
Two mandatory internships are embedded in the curriculum (Internship I in Semester II and Internship II in Semester V), providing early industry exposure.
Students have access to specialised skill enhancement courses including Schrodinger Software Suite, BIOCONDUCTOR, Cytoscape, MEGA X (phylogenetic analysis), Galaxy, and in silico vaccine design tools.
As per NEP 2020, students can exit after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree or continue for the 4th year (Hons. by Research) with a research dissertation.
The programme is housed within SRIHER's 150-acre healthcare campus, giving bioinformatics students unique access to clinical data, hospital research, and interdisciplinary collaboration with medical faculty.
SRET has MoUs with foreign universities for student exchange and internship opportunities, enhancing global exposure for bioinformatics students.

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12 Apr, 2026 SRIHER Admission 2026-27 is open for all UG & PG programs. Apply @sriramachandra.edu. Check course-wise application dates.

06 Apr, 2026 SRIHER B.Sc Bioinformatics Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.05 Lakhs.

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SRIHER B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics Fees

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics programme at SRIHER carries an annual tuition fee of Rs. 1,35,000, resulting in a total tuition fee of Rs. 5,40,000 over the 4-year duration. This is a mid-range fee for a bioinformatics programme at a private deemed university, reflecting the quality of computational infrastructure, software tools, and interdisciplinary faculty available at SRIHER. In addition to tuition, students pay a one-time non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 and semester-wise examination fees. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Per Year)	Total (4 Years)
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,35,000	Rs. 5,40,000
Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable)	Rs. 1,000 (one-time)	Rs. 1,000
University Examination Fee (approx.)	Rs. 4,800 - 7,200 per year	Rs. 19,200 - 28,800
Total Academic Fees (approx.)		Rs. 5,60,200 - 5,69,800
Hostel Fee (optional, Non-AC shared)	Rs. 40,000 - 55,000 per year	Rs. 1,60,000 - 2,20,000
Hostel Mess Fee (optional)	Rs. 55,000 - 75,000 per year	Rs. 2,20,000 - 3,00,000

The application fee of Rs. 1,000 is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Examination fees are charged separately per semester and are not included in the tuition fee.
Hostel accommodation is not mandatory.
Students may opt for day-scholar status.
Hostel fees vary based on room type (AC single, AC twin sharing, Non-AC single, Non-AC twin sharing).
As per SRIHER policy, if a student discontinues after the last date of admission (30th September 2026), the paid tuition fee will not be refunded.
Fees are subject to revision as per university rules.
Once fixed at the time of admission, tuition fees are generally not increased during the programme duration.
No EMI facility is officially mentioned; fees are payable annually before the prescribed due date.
Students opting for the 3-year exit (as per NEP) will pay tuition for 3 years only (Rs. 4,05,000 total tuition).

SRIHER B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics at SRIHER for 2026-27 are currently open under Group C (non-statutory council courses, through interview). The selection is based purely on merit in the personal interview. There is no written entrance exam for this programme. Candidates must apply online, and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at the SRIHER campus. The batch is expected to commence in July 2026.

Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	11th February 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	25th May 2026 (5:30 PM)
Hall Ticket / Interview Call Letter Download	From 3rd June 2026
Date of Interview	8th June 2026 (Monday) and 9th June 2026 (Tuesday)
Interview Centre	SRIHER Campus, Porur, Chennai - 600 116
Last Date for UG Admission	30th September 2026
Course Commencement (Expected)	July 2026

Relevant Exam Dates

There is no mandatory national or state-level entrance exam for B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics at SRIHER. Admission is through a direct personal interview conducted by the university. Students who have appeared for CUET-UG may note the following for general reference:

Exam	Registration	Exam Date	Result
CUET-UG 2026	Jan 3 - Feb 26, 2026	May 11-31, 2026	Jul 4, 2026 (Tentative)

Note: CUET-UG scores are NOT required for SRIHER B.Sc. Bioinformatics admission. The above is for general reference only.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed the HSC (10+2) examination from any recognized board (CBSE, HSC, ICSE, ISC) or equivalent.
Required subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Computer Science or Biology or any other eligible subjects with an aggregate of 55% marks in the said subjects.
Candidates appearing for HSC in March-April 2026 are also eligible to apply.
Minimum age: 17 years as on 31st December 2026.
A certificate of medical fitness from an authorized Medical Officer is required at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Apply online at www.sriramachandra.edu (application fee: Rs. 1,000, non-refundable).
Upload self-attested scanned copies of HSC mark sheets, hall ticket, birth certificate, and photograph.
Download interview call letter from the application portal from 3rd June 2026.
Appear for the personal interview at SRIHER campus, Porur, Chennai on 8th or 9th June 2026.
Selection is based solely on performance in the personal interview.
Provisionally selected candidates will be intimated via email and must deposit original certificates at the time of admission.
Candidates must undergo a medical fitness examination at SRIHER before final admission.
Candidates from boards other than Tamil Nadu HSC must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from SRIHER.

SRIHER B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics Scholarships 2026

SRIHER offers a range of scholarships and financial aid options for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students. The Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is the most prominent institutional scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics are eligible to apply from the 2nd year onwards, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. Given the moderate fee of Rs. 1,35,000 per year, the scholarship can significantly offset the financial burden for eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Frequency
Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Passed all subjects in first attempt in previous year/semester; demonstrated financial need (low income background)	Up to Rs. 50,000 per year	Annual (from 2nd year)
Founder-Chancellor Cash Award	Highest marks in first year university examination	Cash award (amount varies)	One-time (after 1st year)
Chancellor Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship	Academic merit; interest in research	Fellowship amount (varies)	Annual
Government of Tamil Nadu Scholarships (BC/MBC/SC/ST)	As per state government norms	As per government norms	Annual
Central Government Scholarships (NSP)	As per National Scholarship Portal norms	As per government norms	Annual

The Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is awarded from the 2nd year onwards; first-year students are not eligible.
Students must have good attendance percentage and good academic scores to be eligible for institutional scholarships.
Government scholarships (state and central) are available to eligible students based on community and income criteria.
Students are advised to apply for scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for central government schemes.
Loan facilities are available through nationalised banks under the Central Sector Interest Subsidy (CSIS) scheme for eligible students.

SRIHER B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics Placement 2026

The Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Engineering and Technology (SRET) reported a 96% placement rate in 2025, with 60% regular offers and 40% super dream and dream offers. The highest package was 30 LPA and the average salary was 6.5 LPA. While these statistics are for the engineering faculty as a whole (primarily B.Tech programmes), B.Sc. Bioinformatics students benefit from the same placement infrastructure, industry connections, and campus recruitment drives. Bioinformatics graduates typically find roles in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, genomics labs, CROs, and IT companies with bioinformatics divisions.

Placement Destinations

Placement Destination	Type	Role
Pharmaceutical / Biotech Companies	National	Bioinformatics Analyst / Research Associate
CROs (Contract Research Organisations)	National	Data Analyst / Research Support
Genomics / Sequencing Labs	National	Bioinformatics Scientist
IT Companies (Healthcare Division)	National	Data Scientist / Bioinformatics Developer
ICMR / DBT Research Institutes	National	Research Associate / Project Fellow
International Universities (Higher Studies)	International	M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology

Course-specific placement statistics for B.Sc. Bioinformatics are not separately published by SRIHER.
The SRET faculty-level placement data (96% placement, highest 30 LPA, average 6.5 LPA for 2025) primarily reflects B.Tech placements.
Bioinformatics graduates typically pursue M.Sc. Medical Bioinformatics (offered by SRET itself) or M.Sc. Bioinformatics at other institutions as the next step.

SRIHER B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc. Bioinformatics at SRIHER and a regular B.Sc. Computer Science or B.Sc. Biology?

Ans. B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics at SRIHER is a unique interdisciplinary programme that combines biological sciences (genomics, proteomics, molecular biology) with computational tools (Python, machine learning, database management, cloud computing). Unlike a regular B.Sc. Computer Science (which focuses on software and algorithms) or B.Sc. Biology (which is purely life sciences), bioinformatics graduates can work at the intersection of both fields - analysing biological data using computational methods. The SRIHER programme is particularly strong because it is housed within a healthcare university, giving students access to real clinical and research data.

Ques. Can I exit after 3 years instead of completing the full 4-year programme?

Ans. Yes, as per NEP 2020 guidelines, SRIHER offers a 3-year exit option for B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics. Students who exit after 3 years receive a B.Sc. degree. Those who continue for the 4th year (Hons. by Research) complete a research dissertation and receive a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree. The 4th year is research-intensive and is recommended for students planning to pursue M.Sc. or Ph.D. programmes. The total tuition for the 3-year exit is Rs. 4,05,000 (Rs. 1,35,000 per year).

Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc. (Hons.) Bioinformatics from SRIHER?

Ans. Graduates can work as bioinformatics analysts, computational biologists, genomics data scientists, research associates in pharma/biotech companies, or bioinformatics developers in IT companies with healthcare divisions. For higher-level roles, pursuing M.Sc. Medical Bioinformatics (offered by SRET itself) or M.Sc. Bioinformatics at other institutions is recommended. Research-oriented students can apply for Ph.D. programmes in computational biology, genomics, or systems biology at SRIHER or other universities.

Ques. What programming and computational tools will I learn in this programme?

Ans. The curriculum covers a wide range of tools and languages including C, Python, Biopython, Bioperl, Advanced Python, web programming, database management (SQL), machine learning, data visualisation (Power BI), cloud computing, big data analytics, and IoT. Specialised bioinformatics tools include Schrodinger Software Suite (molecular modelling), BIOCONDUCTOR (R-based genomics), Cytoscape (network analysis), MEGA X (phylogenetics), Galaxy (genomics pipeline), and in silico vaccine design tools. This makes SRIHER bioinformatics graduates highly competitive in both biology and data science job markets.

Ques. Is the B.Sc. Bioinformatics programme at SRIHER suitable for students from a biology background or a mathematics/computer science background?

Ans. The programme is designed to be accessible to students from both backgrounds. The eligibility requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Computer Science or Biology - so students from either a PCM or PCB background can apply. The first two semesters cover foundational courses in both biology (cell biology, molecular biology) and computer science (C programming, Python), ensuring all students build a strong base before advancing to specialised bioinformatics topics. Students with a biology background may find the programming courses challenging initially, while those from a computer science background may find the biology courses new - but the curriculum is structured to bridge both.

Ques. What is the scope of bioinformatics in India and globally?

Ans. Bioinformatics is one of the fastest-growing fields globally, driven by the explosion of genomic data from next-generation sequencing, personalised medicine, drug discovery, and AI-driven healthcare. In India, the government's Genome India Project, ICMR's genomics initiatives, and the rapid growth of biotech and pharma companies are creating strong demand for bioinformatics professionals. Globally, bioinformatics graduates are sought after by pharmaceutical giants (Pfizer, Novartis, AstraZeneca), genomics companies (Illumina, BGI), and research institutions (NIH, Wellcome Sanger Institute). A degree from SRIHER, with its healthcare campus environment and research infrastructure, provides a strong foundation for these opportunities.