JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics Entrance 2027–28: Syllabus, Eligibility & Coaching
Everything you need for the Jamia Millia Islamia M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance: the section-wise syllabus and weightage, official eligibility, the 2026 test schedule, and online or classroom coaching at Meer Sir Academy, Jamia Nagar.
Prepared by the Meer Sir Academy science faculty · Updated 21 October 2026 · Based on official JMI 2026–27 admission documents
About JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics
M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) at Jamia Millia Islamia is a two-year, four-semester, self-financed evening programme run by the Department of Computer Science. JMI describes it as a professional programme that equips biological-science graduates with computing and data skills for research and careers in the post-genomics era.
Students learn programming (C++, R, Python or Perl), databases, data structures, biostatistics, genomics, systems biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, structural bioinformatics and drug design, and finish with a full-semester major project. The programme carries 95 credits.
Admission is through JMI’s own entrance test. The facts below come from JMI’s official 2026–27 entrance schedule, the University Prospectus 2026–27 and the department’s 2025 curriculum. The 2027–28 notification has not been released yet; we will update this page when it is.
Who can apply
For 2026–27: a bachelor’s degree in Biosciences, or a bachelor’s degree with at least one bioscience-oriented course, with at least 50% marks in aggregate (6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale) from a recognised university or equivalent. Final-year students should check the prospectus for rules on appearing candidates.
JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance exam syllabus
The admission test assesses candidates in both scientific and mathematical subjects. Mathematics carries half the marks, so it decides most results; Computer Awareness and Molecular Biology together make up another 30%.
| Section | Weightage | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50% | Secondary-school (Class 10) Mathematics |
| Computer Awareness | 15% | Computer fundamentals and current technology |
| Molecular Biology | 15% | Undergraduate bioscience |
| Reasoning | 10% | Logical, verbal and non-verbal |
| General English | 10% | Grammar and vocabulary |
| Total | 100% |
Mathematics · 50%
- Real numbers
- Polynomials
- Linear and quadratic equations
- Arithmetic progression (AP)
- Coordinate geometry
- Triangles, quadrilaterals and circles
- Trigonometry, heights and distances
- Statistics and probability
Computer Awareness · 15%
- Computer architecture and organisation
- Input/output devices and storage
- Operating systems
- Types of software
- Programming languages
- Internet fundamentals
- Recent trends in technology
Molecular Biology · 15%
- Cell structure
- Biomolecules and enzymes
- Metabolism
- DNA structure and genome organisation
- Gene expression
- Mutations
- Cloning
- NMR
Reasoning · 10%
- Logical and symbolic reasoning
- Verbal and mathematical reasoning
- Series completion
- Directions
- Coding–decoding
- Blood relations
- Non-verbal reasoning
General English · 10%
- Grammar and syntax
- Vocabulary
- Tenses
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
Syllabus and weightage as followed by Meer Sir Academy for the JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance. JMI can revise the paper each year, so confirm the syllabus in the official 2027–28 prospectus when it is released.
How to use the weightage
- Start with Mathematics: it is worth as much as all other sections combined
- Practise Class 10 Mathematics daily for speed and accuracy
- Cover Computer Awareness and Molecular Biology in parallel, 15% each
- Add short daily sets of Reasoning and English
- Take full timed mock tests that follow the same weightage
Entrance test: 2026 schedule and what to expect in 2027
| 2026–27 (official) | 2027–28 (expected) | |
|---|---|---|
| Programme code | M54 (common entry with MCA and M.Sc. AI & ML); syllabus entry M54A | To be confirmed in the prospectus |
| Entrance test | 2 June 2026, 9:00–10:30 AM (multi-city) | Late May – June 2027 |
| Test duration | 1 hour 30 minutes | To be confirmed |
| Selection list | Within 20–25 days of the test | Similar |
| Further lists | Seventh list of selected candidates published on 27 September 2026 | Several lists usually follow |
The 2027 column is our estimate from the 2026 schedule, not an official date. Source: JMI University Entrance Test Dates 2026–27 and admission results portal.
Official JMI documents
Meer Sir Academy is an independent coaching institute. Admissions, tests and results are conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia.
How we prepare you
Preparation plan
- Build Class 10 Mathematics first: it carries 50% of the marks
- Cover Computer Awareness and Molecular Biology alongside it
- Practise Reasoning and English every day in short sets
- Solve timed MCQs and previous-year questions every week
- Take full mock tests from April and review every mistake
- Track the JMI prospectus and apply before the deadline
Coaching fee for M.Sc. Bioinformatics
Meer Sir Academy coaching fee: Online ₹23,000 · Offline ₹35,000.
Career and research options after M.Sc. Bioinformatics
JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics: common questions
Does Jamia Millia Islamia offer M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
Yes. JMI offers M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) as a two-year, four-semester, self-financed evening programme run by the Department of Computer Science.
What is the eligibility for JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
For 2026–27, JMI required a bachelor’s degree in Biosciences, or a bachelor’s degree with at least one bioscience-oriented course, with 50% marks in aggregate (or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale) from a recognised university.
When is the JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance exam 2027?
JMI has not announced the 2027–28 schedule yet (as of 21 October 2026). In 2026 the entrance test was held on 2 June 2026 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in several cities. Expect a similar late May–June window in 2027.
Is the M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance the same test as MCA?
In 2026 JMI listed M.Sc. Bioinformatics under programme code M54 together with MCA and M.Sc. (AI & ML), all on 2 June 2026, and also listed a separate syllabus entry, M54A, for Bioinformatics. Check the 2027–28 prospectus to confirm which paper Bioinformatics candidates take.
What is the syllabus for the JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics entrance?
The test covers Mathematics (50%), Computer Awareness (15%), Molecular Biology (15%), Reasoning (10%) and General English (10%). Mathematics is at Class 10 level: real numbers, polynomials, equations, AP, coordinate geometry, triangles, circles, trigonometry, statistics and probability. Confirm the syllabus in the 2027–28 prospectus.
Which section carries the most marks?
Mathematics, with 50% weightage. It is worth as much as Computer Awareness, Molecular Biology, Reasoning and English combined, so strong Class 10 Mathematics is the key to a good rank.
What will I study in JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
The 2025 curriculum includes Introduction to Bioinformatics, Computing Fundamentals, C++ and R programming, Comparative and Functional Genomics, Systems Biology, Data Structures, Mathematics and Biostatistics, Database Management, NGS Data Analysis, Structural Bioinformatics and Drug Design, Web-based Programming, electives such as Python and Biopython or Machine Learning in Bioinformatics, a minor project and a full-semester major project.
Is JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics a regular daytime course?
No. It is a self-financed evening programme. Fees are set in the prospectus for each session.
Does AMU or CUET-PG offer M.Sc. Bioinformatics?
Check each university’s 2027–28 admission guide. Programmes, test papers and eligibility differ between universities and CUET-PG participating institutions, so confirm before you apply.
What is the coaching fee at Meer Sir Academy?
Online ₹23,000, offline ₹35,000, weekend batch ₹22,000 and 3-month crash course ₹20,000 for the 2027–28 session.
Start your JMI M.Sc. Bioinformatics preparation
Online, offline, weekend and crash-course batches for 2027–28 at Meer Sir Academy, Jamia Nagar. Al-Zahra Scholarship Test on 16 November – ₹2,00,000 in scholarships.
