ScienceComputational Biology & Life Sciences

Bioinformatics Analyst

Bioinformatics Analysts apply computational and statistical methods to analyse genomic, proteomic, and clinical datasets. In India, demand is surging across pharma majors, CSIR/ICMR institutes, and genomics startups like MedGenome and Strand Life Sciences. They build data pipelines, interpret next-generation sequencing results, and accelerate drug discovery and precision medicine.

Salary range

₹5–28 LPA

Job growth

very high

Work type

Hybrid

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Score well in Science and Maths to keep both PCM and PCB options open.
Complete a beginner Python course and practise logic problems on HackerRank.
Explore NCERT Biotechnology chapters and MIT OpenCourseWare biology lectures.

Actions for your grade

Score well in Science and Maths to keep both PCM and PCB options open.
Complete a beginner Python course and practise logic problems on HackerRank.
Explore NCERT Biotechnology chapters and MIT OpenCourseWare biology lectures.

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Bioinformatics Analyst

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech Bioinformatics

Science

PCM background preferred; several colleges accept PCB with Mathematics.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or BITSAT or MHT CET
Degree
B.Tech Bioinformatics or Biotechnology (4 years)
Colleges
VIT Vellore · Manipal Institute of Technology · Sastra University
Career
Bioinformatics Analyst

B.Sc then M.Sc Route

Science

M.Sc admission at IITs and central universities is via IIT JAM or university-specific entrance.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
B.Sc Bioinformatics / Biotechnology (3 years) + M.Sc Bioinformatics (2 years)
Colleges
University of Hyderabad · Jawaharlal Nehru University · Banaras Hindu University
Career
Bioinformatics Analyst

B.Tech CSE pivot via Masters

Science

Strong computational profile; IIT interdisciplinary M.Tech programs are ideal pivot points.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or JEE Advanced
Degree
B.Tech CSE (4 years) + M.Tech / M.Sc Bioinformatics (2 years)
Colleges
IIT Delhi · IIT Bombay · IIT Madras
Career
Bioinformatics Analyst

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating)	JEE Main top 2.5L	Very Hard	May
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology

Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu

VITEEEDirect admissionMerit-based

MIT Manipal

Manipal Institute of Technology

Deemed UniversityManipal, Karnataka

METJEE Main

SASTRA

SASTRA Deemed to be University

Deemed UniversityThanjavur, Tamil Nadu

JEE MainInstitute entranceMerit-based

Amity Noida

Amity University Noida

Deemed UniversityNoida, Uttar Pradesh

JEE MainASATNEET UG

SRM IST

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Deemed UniversityKattankulathur, Tamil Nadu

SRMJEEEJEE MainNEET UGDirect admission

UoH

University of Hyderabad

Central GovtHyderabad, Telangana

CUET UGInstitute entranceMerit-based

JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

CUET PGJNUEE

BHU

Banaras Hindu University

Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

CUETJEE MainNEET UG

Pune University

Savitribai Phule Pune University

State GovtPune, Maharashtra

Merit-basedInstitute entrance

MKU

Madurai Kamaraj University

State GovtMadurai, Tamil Nadu

TNEATANCETDirect Merit

IIT Delhi

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

IIT Bombay

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

IIT Madras

Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu

JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test

IIT Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Central GovtKharagpur, West Bengal

JEE AdvancedGATEJAM

IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Central GovtRoorkee, Uttarakhand

JEE AdvancedGATEJAM

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.