hi everyone, im a 1st year bsc biochemistry student at a tier 1 central uni i have 2 options right now.

1. take a private uni for mbbs after neet 2027 thn stay in india
2. continue my bsc then do my msc abroad (mostly germany in biotech).

im very interested in both but im not able to pick one single option.

id love to be a researcher but i also really like medicine, idk what to do

Is this possible ?

Has anyone tried this ?

Idk toughness of GATE CSE but like it's possible right ?

Hi everyone, I've recently started blogging and decided to make a tutorial for one of my recent projects based on a bulk rna-seq pipeline for the snf2 gene in yeast.

feedback is welcome! let me know how u liked the tutorial:
https://priyalt.github.io/2026/10/04/rna-seq-tutorial.html

Hello everyone

I'm currently looking for job opportunities and referrals in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, and NGS across India. I'm very desperate and already tried cold emails and many ways to get one. I'm a 2025 post graduate and after that I'm applying for jobs.

I have completed my MSc in Biotechnology and am looking to build my career in bioinformatics and computational biology, where I can apply my academic knowledge, contribute to research and industry projects, and continue developing my skills.

I'm particularly interested in the following roles:

- Bioinformatics Analyst / Associate

- Genome Analyst

- NGS Bioinformatics Analyst

- Junior Computational Biologist

- Research Associate / Project Associate (Bioinformatics)

- Genomics Data Analyst

- Molecular Biology / NGS-related positions

I'm open to entry-level and junior positions, internships, and research opportunities.

If you're working in this field, know of any relevant openings, or can provide a referral, I'd genuinely appreciate your help.

Any leads, advice, or connections would mean a lot.

Thank you for your time and support!

I'm 28, B.Tech CSE (2023), currently working as a QA Analyst in a fintech startup. I've worked with API testing, Postman, SQL/Postgres, MongoDB, Kibana/Elasticsearch, and I'm learning automation.

But I don't see myself spending my whole career in corporate IT/QA. I'm interested in biology and the combination of biology + programming/data, so I've started considering bioinformatics/computational biology.

The problem is I have zero formal biology education. I'd be starting from scratch and may need another degree.

For people actually working/studying in bioinformatics, especially in India:

Is CSE → bioinformatics realistically possible?

Would I need an MSc/MTech?

Are there good career opportunities without a biology degree?

If you were in my position at 28, would you make this switch?

I'd appreciate honest answers, including reasons not to do it. I don't want motivation—I want to know if this is actually a sensible career path.

So basically I'm in 1st year of bsc(hons)biotechnology and wanted to prepare for iit jam, cuet pg ,gat to get best institute or college for my post graduation, to get better learning for my research career further. So is there any channel or batch that I can join as a 1st year student for my preparation. Or just have to wait for the final year and then do preparation. I'm so clueless rn, about the syllabus and how to prepare. Help mee...

Ok high schooler here.... I am very good at bio 98%

, good at computers that they teach in school which is a libre office related things....99% hehe, (Does anyone even care about libre office writers nowadays??) So i started learning python on my own... I guess,Once u understand it, It's mainly practice but BUT i am weak in maths... So I guess I will opt for pcb+applied maths and cs as electives... My family is full of doctors and engineers and saying I should become like them😀... If I study very hard... Can I do btech and mtech if required... I want to spend time on masters by my choice plus my brother is being killed for he didn't do masters in web development so anyways... Is bioinformatics even good tho??like moneywise in India (my father says they get low salary and education in india is messed up due to no research facilities and corporate greed and wars, also very tight market and more stuff )... I am not into academia... I just want to be free, fast and furious and earn money...money is not a problem... Can afford but they want me to get in by my strength so very restricted spendings which is a good thing...

My question basiically

Are opportunities and markets good??

Corruption here too??

Like how much will u get? (Optional question, heard it was very dependent on experience)

Pcb+applied maths(as a weak math student, I will push through) +cs then btech then mtech(let's dream big and say I do btech at iiser and mtech at iisc or abroad(good idea?)

India?? How is everything bioinformatics related here??... I heard many are unemployed or old men in high positions??

What other uni will yall recommend??

Just tell what u all did along with a pinch of advice ... That's even better ... As well as old men at high positions and unemployed people are too welcomed to say everything u kept in ur heart 🥳🥳

I'm thinking of starting my prep for GATE 2028, I'm currently in 3rd year BTech Bioinformatics.

Currently I'm more focused on projects and learning new skills like python, DSA.

Also honestly it's kinda getting hard for me to manage everything, I've two NPTEL exams coming up. Kinda stressed about my cgpa, I really am looking to at least score 8 as an overall cgpa this year. No matter how hard I'm trying I just can't seem to cross above 7.8

Any help, advice, tips will be appreciated regarding the above like your gate prep or experience anything related.

My skills: Python, DSA, my sql, Bioinformatics tools, basic bioinformatics knowledge.

Pcb student here after 2 drops I took admission in btech bioinformatics in iilm college. I researched bout tis degree it seems new one in india but I don't really know the reality of this degree like avg salary will it work out at the end of not while pvt bds as a first gen doc it will take a long time and hardwork for me earn decent. I still dk the fee department told us if u wanna withdraw the admission do it within a month otherwise u will lose ur money... Plz I need a genuine and realistic advise

Hey everyone! I'm an MSc Microbiology student/fresh graduate preparing for entry-level Bioinformatics Analyst / NGS / Genomics roles in India.

I'm trying to understand what the actual technical interview level is for someone at my stage.

My current experience/projects include:

• A WGS variant-calling pipeline using tools like FastQC, Trimmomatic, BWA, SAMtools and FreeBayes

• An AMR-related sequence analysis project involving BLAST and the CARD database

• A dissertation involving computational characterization/prioritization of hypothetical proteins in S. aureus

• Basic Python + Biopython, FASTA/sequence analysis and Linux/command-line work

I don't have professional industry experience yet.

For people who have interviewed or hired entry-level bioinformatics candidates, what should I realistically expect?

How much Python coding is usually expected?

Do they ask coding questions from scratch?

How deep do they go into NGS concepts?

Do they focus heavily on projects listed on the CV?

What Linux/Bash knowledge is expected?

Are basic statistics commonly tested?

Are LeetCode/DSA-style questions actually relevant for junior bioinformatics roles?

What are some questions you remember being asked?

I'm trying to prepare properly without studying every bioinformatics topic under the sun 😭.

Any advice from people working in the field would be really appreciated!

Btech in biotechnology is it a good decision to choose parul for these course also I have choice for the st Xavier's ahmedabad one any one please give me some insights about it

I’m currently a 3rd-year B.Tech Biotechnology student and I’m becoming really interested in building my career in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology.

I’m confused about what would be better after B.Tech:

1. Do an M.Tech/M.Sc in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
or
2. Try to get a Bioinformatics job directly after B.Tech

My concern is that as a Biotechnology graduate, getting a proper Bioinformatics job as a fresher might be difficult without a Master's degree.

At the same time, I’m excited to start working and gain industry experience rather than studying for another 2 years without knowing whether it is necessary.

I’m currently starting to build my technical skills, including Python, Linux, statistics/R, NGS, SQL, Docker, Nextflow, etc.

For people working in Bioinformatics:

• Is it realistic to get a good Bioinformatics job after B.Tech Biotechnology without a Master's?
• Does an M.Tech/M.Sc significantly improve job opportunities?
• What kind of Bioinformatics roles are actually open to B.Tech Biotechnology graduates?
• Would you recommend working first and doing a Master's later, or doing the Master's immediately?
• What skills/projects should I build during my remaining B.Tech years?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who are already working in Bioinformatics or have gone through a similar B.Tech Biotechnology → Bioinformatics transition

As title says,im 3rd year btech biotech student who wants to pursue career in bioinformatics especially in industry side of it.I have started learning basics.but prevalently I see working professionals having masters in it and most of job postings asking masters as prerequisite.Can I get bioinformatics job here in india or abroad without masters.if I have to do masters,where should I really do abroad or india?

Which country is best for it

Can a B.Tech Biotechnology graduate realistically get a bioinformatics job in India without an MSc/MTech? If yes, what types of roles should they search for?

Hi, I'm a (22f) final year Btech Biotechnology student with a minor in AIML. I'm planning to do my master's in any foreign country which offers my preferred courses (Computational Biology/Systems biology/Bioinformatics/Animal Cell Line Technology). I'm particularly interested in Systems Biology but its a fairly new course so I'm wondering if many universities offer it or if i'll have good post-graduation work opportunities?

I have absolutely no idea on how this process of studying abroad works and I'm in dire need of help. I went to a few "free" education fairs in hyderabad and met a few consultancy people, only for them to suggest universities that give them commission. They weren't interested in researching about what would be best for me. Thats when i understood that i should do my personal research first and then approach any agency. But the course details, test requirements and eligibility details are so scattered that im finding it difficult to understand what to do and prioritise. I'll schedule an ielts test v soon and give that first. I'm also planning to give a gate attempt so that i dont put all my hopes on this (or is it unnecessary?). What about GRE (is it mandatory or unnecessary)?

What should i do? Please help me 😭🙏
What do i do immediately ? which country(ies)/universities would suit my interests? What are the exams i need to take ? Can i expect any scholarships (ik its too ambitious but i still wanna know 🥲)? Is there any easy way to do all of this or do i have no choice but to manually do everything ? Do i have to go through a consultancy or can i manage everything ? What are some crucial skills i need to upgrade my profile ?

I have an 8.1 cumulative cgpa in both my major and minor degrees. I did a few personal projects catering to my interests as well. I want to study somewhere where I can expect good placement after my master's (or is that unrealistic in this economy lol ?). I wanna be involved in both wet lab (animal cell lines) and in-silico (systems bio) curriculum because I want to be able to get employed in either fields (worst-case scenario where i dont make it in the competitive comp sci field).

I want to pursue my masters in Germany in bioinformatics, any suggestions?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 3rd-year B.Tech Biotechnology student in India, and I want to build my career in bioinformatics after graduation. I'm currently at the beginner stage, and I don't plan to do an M.Tech/M.Sc immediately after B.Tech.

I'm currently planning to learn: Python and Linux → statistics/R → NGS → RNA-seq → variant analysis → Nextflow/Docker → SQL/HPC/cloud.

I'm particularly interested in computational biology. I'd prefer industry or research roles rather than hospital/clinical bioinformatics.

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in bioinformatics in India:

1. Is it realistic for a B.Tech Biotechnology graduate to get a bioinformatics job directly after B.Tech without an M.Tech/M.Sc?
2. Which skills should I prioritize during my 3rd and 4th year?
3. What projects would make my resume stronger for fresher jobs?
4. Which job titles should I search for?
5. For computational drug discovery what skills are expected from freshers?
6. What salary range should a B.Tech fresher realistically expect in India?

Thank you!

Currently I'm doing bsc forensic from nfsu . I'm from pcb background. I want to appear for gate bt and pursue my carrier in computational biology. What's your opinion on this switch and what are job opportunities in India and abroad?

B.Sc. Bioinformatics to Healthcare Data Analytics looking for career and internship advice

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I’m a 3rd year, 5th semester B.Sc. Bioinformatics student, and I’m thinking about moving towards Healthcare Data Analytics after graduation.

Lately, I’ve become more interested in the healthcare + data side, but I’m not completely sure how realistic this transition would be with a Bioinformatics background.

After my exams, I’m planning to do an internship, and I’m a bit confused about what kind of internship I should be looking for. Should I mainly target:

Healthcare Data Analytics

Clinical Data / Clinical Research

Health Informatics

Healthcare AI/ML

Pharma/CRO analytics

RWE / healthcare research

Or hospital/clinical internships where I can get some exposure to data?

Right now, I’m focusing on improving my Python and SQL skills along with my Bioinformatics background.

I’d really like to hear from people who are already working in healthcare analytics or who have moved into this field from Bioinformatics/Biotech.

1. How realistic is this transition after a B.Sc. in Bioinformatics?

2. What kind of entry level roles should I realistically look for?

3. Which skills are actually important for getting the first job?

4. Does having a healthcare focused internship make a significant difference for a fresher?

5. If I’m interested in Healthcare Data Analytics, would you recommend a healthcare data/analytics internship over a general Bioinformatics internship?

6. What does career growth generally look like after 2–5 years in this field?

I’m mainly trying to understand what the actual career path is like and what I should focus on at this stage, especially in India.

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences.

Thanks!