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ShareThe Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is a national-level competitive examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. BET is primarily aimed at selecting candidates for the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) Program, which supports postgraduate students in pursuing research in the field of Biotechnology and allied areas. The exam assesses candidates' understanding of core biotechnology concepts, including molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, and related subjects. BET is conducted in two categories: Category I qualifies candidates for DBT-JRF funding under the Biotechnology Research Fellowships Program, while Category II places candidates on a merit list for research positions in other DBT-funded projects.
| Number of tests | Once in a year |
| Medium of examination | English only |
| Validity period | Two years from the date of issuance of award letter |
| Fellowship duration | Five years from the date of activation of fellowship |
| Fellowship amount |
Rs. 37000 per month + HRA SRF : Rs. 42,000/- p.m for the 3rd and subsequent years Annual contingency grant of Rs. 30,000/- per year |
| Mode of examination | Computer based test (CBT) |
| Number of seats | 275 |
| Time duration | 3 hours |
| Maximum marks | 300 |
| Nature of questions | MCQs |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Pattern |
Part-A 50 (Answer all 50 questions) Part-B 150 (Answer any 50 questions) |
| Negative marking |
Negative marking : 1/3 |
| Eligibility |
B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.VSc./ Integrated M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Life-Sciences or any other allied areas of Biology or M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.VSc./ M.Sc.(Agri) programmes supported under the DBT Post Graduate Teaching Programme. For General, EWS & OBC category with minimum 60% of marks For SC/ ST/ Differently Abled with minimum of 55% of marks |
| Age limit |
For JRF 28 years for General & EWS category Relaxation up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ ST/ PH/ women candidates Relaxation up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates |
| Fellowship |
DBT-JRF Category-I Result: Category-I qualifying candidates are eligible to avail fellowship under the DBT-JRF programme. DBT-JRF Category -II Result: Selection in Category-II will not entitle qualifying candidates for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme. Category-II qualifying candidates will be eligible to be appointed in any DBT sponsored project and enroll for Ph.D. as per institutional norms. |
| Syllabus | Click here |
| Website |
The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
The question paper will have two sections: Section A will have 60 compulsory multiple-choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Each correct response will be awarded One (1) mark. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer, Half (1/2 or 0.5) mark will be deducted. Section B will have multiple-choice questions of Bachelor’s (Graduate) level. There will be questions from Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and allied sciences as per syllabus. There will be 100 questions out of which candidates will have to attempt 60 questions. Each correct response will be awarded Three (3) marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer, One (1) mark will be deducted. Un-answered/ un-attempted question will be given Zero (0) mark.
Please find the complete details about the Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fellowship, and Syllabus at the provided link. Click Here
Medium of the question paper for admission to GATB will be English only.
For GAT-B, there is no age restriction.
Qualified candidates of GAT-B will be paid stipend as under: a) M.Sc. Biotechnology & Allied sciences: Rs. 5000/- per month b) M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology: Rs. 7500/- per month c) M.Tech. Biotechnology and allied sciences and M.V.Sc. Programmes - Rs. 12000/- per month