3rd Edition - 2026

Biology & Bioinformatics
Olympiad

Empowering Future Biologists & Bioinformaticians

Organized by BioPC - A Bioinformatics Lab of Research & Training

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What is BBO 3.0?

A national-level competition promoting scientific excellence and modern bioinformatics.

The Flagship Event

The Biology & Bioinformatics Olympiad 3.0 is a national-level competition organized by BioPC. Following the tremendous success of the previous edition, which attracted nearly 3,000 participants from universities across Bangladesh, BioPC is proud to launch the third edition.

The Olympiad aims to inspire students in the life sciences, promote scientific excellence, and provide a platform for exploring modern biology and bioinformatics through competitive learning and problem-solving.

Join the Movement

More than a competition - it's a platform to challenge yourself, develop scientific thinking, and connect with passionate learners nationwide.

  • Test knowledge in Biology & Bioinformatics
  • Compete with top students nationally
  • Explore career & research opportunities
Eligibility

Who Can Participate?

Open to undergraduate and graduate students from any recognized university studying Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Zoology, Botany, MBBS, Environmental Science, or any other Life Science discipline. Students from all universities and all academic years are welcome!

Why Participate?

Benefits & Recognition

Free Registration No fee required
Open Access All universities & years
Certificates For participants & finalists
Top 10 Awards Special recognition
Internship Top 10 will join BioPC

Biology & Bioinformatics Olympiad 3.0 - Syllabus

Round 1 is a free online screening exam. Round 2 is an advanced campus round for participants who qualify.

Registration deadline 29 July 2026 11:59 PM (BST)
Round 1 exam 31 July 2026 Online screening round
Round 2 final To be announced University of Chittagong (CU)

Free, fully online screening round conducted through Google Meet, TestMoz, and LiveMCQ.

Subjects: Botany and Zoology, at a level suited to early-year undergraduate students.

Exam date: 31 July 2026

Advanced round held on campus at University of Chittagong (CU), for participants who qualify through Round 1.

Date: To be announced later.

Basic Biochemistry: Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids), Enzymes & Enzyme Kinetics, Vitamins & Minerals, ATP & Bioenergetics, Protein Structure & Folding, Metabolism (Glycolysis, TCA Cycle, Electron Transport Chain), Hormonal Regulation, pH & Buffer Systems, Basic Human Nutrition.

Cell Biology: Cell Structure (Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic), Cell Organelles, Cell Membrane & Cellular Transport, Cell Cycle & Cell Division, Cytogenetics, Cell Signalling.

Molecular Biology & Genetics: DNA & RNA Structure, Central Dogma, DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation, Gene Expression & Regulation, Chromatin, Nucleosomes & Histones, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Mutations, Genetic Code, PCR, Mendelian Genetics, Linkage & Crossing Over.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology: Recombinant DNA Technology, Gene Cloning, Vectors (Plasmid & Viral), Restriction Enzymes & Ligase, Transformation, Transgenic Organisms, CRISPR-Cas9, Gene Therapy, GMOs & Biosafety, Tissue Culture, Protein Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Vaccines, Industrial & Medical Biotechnology.

Microbiology & Immunology: General Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology, Algology, Mycology, Parasitology, Microbial Diseases, Sterilisation & Disinfection, Antibiotic Resistance, Antigen-Antibody Interaction, Humoral Immunity.

Bioinformatics & Applied AI: Introduction to Bioinformatics, Biological Databases (NCBI, ENSEMBL, PubMed), DNA/RNA/Protein Sequence Analysis, Sequence Alignment, FASTA, BLAST, Gene Expression Analysis, Protein Structure & Interaction, Primer Design, Basics of Programming, Machine Learning Basics, Data Analysis & Biostatistics, AI Applications in Healthcare & Drug Discovery, Bioethics.

Pharmacy: Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Action Mechanisms, Drug Development, Toxicology, Basic Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Common Diseases & Symptoms.

Botany: Plant Physiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Biochemistry, Plant Diseases, Plant Anatomy, Plant Morphology, Plant Reproduction, Plant Taxonomy, Evolution of Plants (Algae, Bryophyte, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms), Economic Botany, Plant Ecology, Forestry and Wildlife Resources of Bangladesh.

Zoology: Digestive System, Blood & Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Kidney & Excretory System, Nervous System, Reproductive System, Immune System, Endocrine System, Locomotion and Organ Movement, Common Human Diseases, Taxonomy, Evolution, Animal Behavior.

Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry & Functional Groups, Acids & Bases, Solutions, Gases & Liquids, Analytical Chemistry.

Agriculture & Environmental Science: Plant Growth & Development, Soil Science, Crop Science and Crop Improvement, Agricultural Biotechnology, Ecosystem & Biodiversity, Conservation, Climate Change, Environmental Pollution and Monitoring.

Public Health: Determinants of Health, Epidemiology (Incidence, Prevalence, Morbidity, Mortality), Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases, Disease Prevention (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary) and Screening, Nutrition & Nutritional Deficiencies, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Environmental Health, Maternal & Child Health, Mental Health, One Health.

Fisheries: Fish Biology, Fish Physiology, Aquaculture, Fish Nutrition, Fish Diseases & Health Management, Water Quality Management, Fish Ecology, Fisheries Management, Fish Genetics & Breeding, Aquatic Biodiversity & Conservation, Capture Fisheries & Fishing Gear, Fish Processing & Post-Harvest Technology, Fisheries Resources of Bangladesh.

Scientific History & General Knowledge: History of Biology, Major Scientific Discoveries, Famous Scientists, Nobel Prizes in Life Sciences, Important Inventions, Scientific Organizations, Current Scientific Affairs.

Registration Opens: Open Now

Registration Deadline: 29 July 2026

Round 1 Exam: 31 July 2026

Round 2 Final: Date to be announced later

Closing Time: 11:59 PM (BST)

Fair Play & Guidelines

Open every rule to complete the review progress.

Review Progress

0/3 reviewed

Open to undergraduate and graduate students of Life Sciences. Participants must submit accurate name, institution, and contact details.

Only official Google Meet, TestMoz, LiveMCQ, or announced links are valid for the Online Elimination Round.

Registration closes strictly on 29 July 2026. Round 1 will be held on 31 July 2026. Qualified participants must attend the Round 2 campus round at the University of Chittagong (CU) on the date announced later.

Our Team

Hridoy Ahmed

Hridoy Ahmed

Head Coordinator, BioPC

Genetics Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong

Md. Mustak Khan

Md. Mustak Khan

Head of Extracurricular Activities, BioPC

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong

Shishir Dutta

Shishir Dutta

Head of IT and Media Team, BioPC

Soil Science, University of Chittagong

Mohammad Shariful Islam

Mohammad Shariful Islam

Head of Outreach Team, BioPC

Zoology, University of Chittagong

Md. Foyzur Rahman

Md. Foyzur Rahman

Head of Question Making Team, BioPC

Pharmacy, Dhaka International University

Tanjuma Tasnim Hira

Tanjuma Tasnim Hira

Head of Cultural Affairs, BioPC

Fisheries Faculty, Bangladesh Agricultural University

Ifthesum

Ifthesum

Head of Promotional Team, BioPC

Botany, University of Chittagong

Tasnin Neha

Tasnin Neha

Deputy Head of Cultural Affairs, BioPC

Genetics Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Aishee Devi

Aishee Devi

Deputy Head of Promotional Team, BioPC

Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of science and technology, Chittagong

MD Shahria Rahman

MD Shahria Rahman

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry, Tejgaon College under NU

Eran Hosen

Eran Hosen

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Ismail Hossain Sourov

Ismail Hossain Sourov

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, Jagannath University

Mansura Khanam Mitul

Mansura Khanam Mitul

Member, BioPC

Microbiology, Bangladesh Agricultural University

Sadia Afrin

Sadia Afrin

Member, BioPC

Bbtech, USTC

Mithila Bhowmik

Mithila Bhowmik

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)

Tanzim Ahmed Rownak

Tanzim Ahmed Rownak

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong

Adiat Muhtasim

Adiat Muhtasim

Member, BioPC

Biotechnology, Brac University

Samia Tahrin

Samia Tahrin

Member, BioPC

Bioinformatics Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Bangladesh Agricultural University

Muntasir Mohammad

Muntasir Mohammad

Member, BioPC

EEE (Biotechnology), Manarat International University (MIU)

Abdul Kadir Rudro

Abdul Kadir Rudro

Member, BioPC

Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong

Sonjoy Rajbonshi

Sonjoy Rajbonshi

Member, BioPC

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jahangirnagar University

Mahfuzul Hossain Fahad

Mahfuzul Hossain Fahad

Member, BioPC

Fisheries, University Of Chittagong

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Shrabonti Shill Lucky

Shrabonti Shill Lucky

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry & Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology

Mehedi Hasan Maruf

Mehedi Hasan Maruf

Member, BioPC

Botany, Govt Bangla College

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Member, BioPC

Botany, Begum Badrunnessa Government Girls College

Arpita Das

Arpita Das

Member, BioPC

Botany, University of Chittagong

A M Yasin Mobarak

A M Yasin Mobarak

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, National University

Rowshan Jahan Adrita

Rowshan Jahan Adrita

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Chittagong

Md. Sakibul Hasan

Md. Sakibul Hasan

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, Manarat International University

Ashekul Islam Aymon

Ashekul Islam Aymon

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, Southern University Bangladesh

Md. Abbas Uddin

Md. Abbas Uddin

Member, BioPC

Zoology, National University

Momtaheena Meem

Momtaheena Meem

Member, BioPC

Microbiology, University of Chittagong

Subha Tasnia Tuba

Subha Tasnia Tuba

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jagannath University

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Member, BioPC

Botany, University of Chittagong

Sujoy Kumar Das

Sujoy Kumar Das

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University Of Chittagong

Rubaiya Jannat

Rubaiya Jannat

Member, BioPC

Microbiology, University Of Chittagong

MD AMINUR ISLAM

MD AMINUR ISLAM

Member, BioPC

Botany, Govt. Bangla College affiliated with the University of Dhaka

MD Shahria Rahman

MD Shahria Rahman

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry, Tejgaon College under NU

Mahfuzul Hossain Fahad

Mahfuzul Hossain Fahad

Member, BioPC

Fisheries, University Of Chittagong

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Zakia Sultana Rimu

Zakia Sultana Rimu

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, University Of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS)

Mosammat Esrat Aziz Mishma

Mosammat Esrat Aziz Mishma

Member, BioPC

Chemistry, Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College

Shakila Jahan Shanta

Shakila Jahan Shanta

Member, BioPC

Marine Science, University of Chittagong

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Member, BioPC

Botany, Begum Badrunnessa Government Girls College

Samiha Binte Younus

Samiha Binte Younus

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Biotechnology, USTC

Sanjida Rahman Muntaha

Sanjida Rahman Muntaha

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong

Tahmida Yasmin

Tahmida Yasmin

Member, BioPC

Marine Science, University of Chittagong

Md. Mehrab Hossain Chowdhury

Md. Mehrab Hossain Chowdhury

Member, BioPC

Mathematics, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST)

Rowshan Jahan Adrita

Rowshan Jahan Adrita

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Chittagong

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Member, BioPC

Botany, University of Chittagong

Sadia Afrin

Sadia Afrin

Member, BioPC

Bbtech, USTC

Eran Hosen

Eran Hosen

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Mithila Bhowmik

Mithila Bhowmik

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC)

Adiat Muhtasim

Adiat Muhtasim

Member, BioPC

Biotechnology, Brac University

Samia Tahrin

Samia Tahrin

Member, BioPC

Bioinformatics Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Bangladesh Agricultural University

Muntasir Mohammad

Muntasir Mohammad

Member, BioPC

EEE (Biotechnology), Manarat International University (MIU)

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Sumaiya Sajed Ananna

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University

Taifa Siddiquea

Taifa Siddiquea

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry & Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Chittagong

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Nabidur Rahaman Sowmik

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, International Islamic University

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Mahjabin Hossain Mahi

Member, BioPC

Botany, Begum Badrunnessa Government Girls College

Md. Sakibul Hasan

Md. Sakibul Hasan

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, Manarat International University

Subha Tasnia Tuba

Subha Tasnia Tuba

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jagannath University

Md. Rakib Hasan

Md. Rakib Hasan

Member, BioPC

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Islamic University Bangladesh

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Sabikun Nahar Salma

Member, BioPC

Botany, University of Chittagong

Samia Tahrin

Samia Tahrin

Member, BioPC

Computer Science and Mathematics, Bangladesh Agricultural University

Taspia Binte Taiub

Taspia Binte Taiub

Member, BioPC

Environmental Science, University of Chittagong

Abtahi Isphar

Abtahi Isphar

Member, BioPC

Urban and Regional Planning, Jahangirnagar University

Kallol Mondal

Kallol Mondal

Member, BioPC

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong

Munthasim Fayez Mome

Munthasim Fayez Mome

Member, BioPC

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, National University

Zarif Haider

Zarif Haider

Member, BioPC

Microbiology, BRAC University

Md. Mostaque Hasnat

Md. Mostaque Hasnat

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, Dhaka International University

Anjir Afsan Sina

Anjir Afsan Sina

Member, BioPC

Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology Chittagong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the 3rd Biology & Bioinformatics Olympiad.

1 Is there any registration fee?

Online round is completely free. If you qualify for the second round, you will have to pay a little fees for offline program support.

2 What is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline is 29 July 2026 at 11:59 PM (BST).

3 Which platforms will be used for the online round?

The online round will be conducted through Google Meet, TestMoz, and LiveMCQ.

4 Where will the final round take place?

The final round will be held at the University of Chittagong (CU).

5 What topics will be covered in the Olympiad?

Questions may come from Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, and related Life Science fields.

6 Will there be Bioinformatics questions for beginners?

Yes. The Olympiad will include both fundamental and advanced-level questions so students from different academic backgrounds can participate comfortably.

7 Is teamwork allowed?

No. The Olympiad is an individual competition.

8 How will participants be selected for the final round?

Participants with the highest scores in the online elimination round will qualify for the offline final round.

9 What should I prepare before the online round?

Participants should ensure a stable internet connection, a charged device, and access to the required platforms before the exam starts.

10 Can freshers or first-year students participate?

Absolutely. Students from all academic years are encouraged to join.

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Registration is completely free. Deadline: 29 July 2026 at 23:59:59 BST.

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