DBT JRF 2012 Notification | DBT-JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (DBT-JRF) IN BIOTECH (2012-13)

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Ministry of Science & Technology

Department of Biotechnology,

AWARD OF DBT-JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (DBT-JRF)

IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2012-13)

(Coordinated by University of Pune)

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of “DBT-Junior Research Fellowship” (DBTJRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology.

JRFs will be selected according to merit under two categories: Category A and B. Category A fellowship (Top 100 in number) are tenable in any University/Institute in India where the students can register for Ph.D. Category B fellowships (175 in number) are tenable exclusively at the 70 DBT-Supported Teaching University/Institute running DBT-supported masters Programme, and 11 DBT Institute, where the students can register for

Ph.D. For further details please visit http://oasis.mkcl.org/bet/.

ELIGIBILITY for DBT JRF 2012

Those who have passed after Jan.1, 2011 or will appear (till August, 2012) for Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc.) Molecular Human Genetics offered at BHU, and Jiwaji University and Neuroscience offered at Jiwaji University, NBRC and TIFR, and B.Tech. Biotechnology (4-year course) recognized by UGC/AICTE are eligible for this award. The applicants should be below the age of 28 years, and 33 years in case of reserved categories, and women candidates. Candidates with 60% (55% for reserved categories) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible.

DETAILS OF THE AWARD for DBT JRF 2012

The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more years based on performance.

By the end of 2nd year the performance of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship as JRF / SRF will be @ `. 16, 000/- / 18000/- per month + HRA as per host Institute norms, and a research contingency of `.30,000/- per year.

MODE OF SELECTION for DBT JRF 2012

The candidates will be selected based on a written admission test,“Biotechnology Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted on 15th April, 2012 at various centres, such as Anna University (Chennai I & II), Assam Agricultural University (Jorhat), Central University (Hyderabad), Chinmaya Vidyalaya (New Delhi), Sri Venkateshwara College (New Delhi), Gyan Mandir Public School (New Delhi), Guru Harkishan Public School (New Delhi), University of Pune (Pune), West Bengal University of Technology (Kolkata) etc.

Candidates, only belonging to SC/ST/Physically challenged, called for BET will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town, on production of supportive documents of competent authority. The examination centres are tentative, and will be confirmed later.

MODE OF APPLICATION for DBT JRF 2012

Candidates should apply in the prescribed application form obtainable online at the URL http://oasis.mkcl.org/bet online.

The last date for submission of online application form is 10th March, 2012. Stepwise procedure for filling the online application form and its submission is given in the above said URL. The completed application form along with the required documents and application fee in the form of a DD of `.500/- (`.250/- for SC/ST/PH categories) in favour of MKCL, payable at Pune, drawn on any nationalized bank, should reach the address mentioned in the URL, on or before 15th March, 2012. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Fellowship for DBT JRF 2012

Rs. 16,000/- per month for JRF (Rs. 18,000/- per month for SRF) as fellowship +  HRA per month as per the host institute + Rs. 30,000/- per year as contingency.

Entrance Test for DBT JRF 2012

Mode of Selection Written Examination

Name of the written competitive exam Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)

Structure of Question Paper

Nature of Questions Multiple choices only.

Number and names of sections in Question paper
Section A: Core Courses- 50 questions.(Compulsory).
Section B: Specialization courses-200 questions of which answer any 50.

Section-wise weightage of marks
Section A - 150 marks
Section B - 150 Marks

Number of Questions Total  100

Marks per question 3

Total Marks 300

Negative marking 1 mark for each  wrong answer.

Important Dates for DBT JRF 2012

Start date of online application 10th February, 2012

Last date of applying online and printing of completed application form  10th March, 2012

Last date of submission of printout of application form duly completed by post 15th March, 2012

Online publishing of list of eligible candidates and their Seat numbers with centers of Examination 31st March, 2012

Date of Entrance Test 15th April, 2012

Time of Entrance Test 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Date of result announcement online 10th May, 2012

Last Date for request of Award Latter 10th November, 2012

Period for joining programme Within one year from the date of  issuing the qualifying award letter.

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32 Comments

  1. sir,i have passed msc biotechnology in 2010,i have attempt dbtexam 2 time,i would like to know that how many attempts can be taken(what the number of attempts for the sc category)

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  2. Those who have passed after Jan.1, 2011 or will appear (till August, 2012) for Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc.) are eligible.

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  3. sir i am a b.tech biotechnology 4th year student.Am I eligible for this dbt exam?

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  4. Ur eligible.

    Those who have passed after Jan.1, 2011 or will appear (till August, 2012) for Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc.) Molecular Human Genetics offered at BHU, and Jiwaji University and Neuroscience offered at Jiwaji University, NBRC and TIFR, and B.Tech. Biotechnology (4-year course) recognized by UGC/AICTE are eligible for this award. The applicants should be below the age of 28 years, and 33 years in case of reserved categories, and women candidates. Candidates with 60% (55% for reserved categories) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible.

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  5. sir i have completed b.tech biotechnology in 2011 iam eligible for exam or not

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  6. Sir,
    I did B.E Biotechnology and graduated in 2011 .
    Whether i am eligible for DBT-JRF?
    Also, i want to know about questions asked in Section -B of the exam paper viz., nature of paper.

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  7. i m in obc category,i get 58%marks in master degree in biotech.i m applicable or nt for dbt exam?

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  8. ur not eligible.

    Reservations for only SC and ST.

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  9. SIR,
    I HAVE COMPLETED MY MASTERS IN MICROBIOLOGY THIS YEAR...AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TEST?
    PLEASE LET ME KNOW..

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  10. No ur not eligible. It is for biotech students

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  11. hello sir.
    is there any particular date alloted for Demand Draft ? as my DD date is 24/2/2012 but it is not responding wel

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  12. Hi ..I have done Msc in Life sciences.. am i eligible to apply ?? if not could you tell me about any other competitive exams like this for life science apart from CSIR NET .????

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  13. HELLO SIR,
    I AM STUDYING MOLECULAR BIOLOGY..MAY I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY THIS TEST?

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  14. i am doing mscI year am i eligible??

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  15. i completed my masters in biomedical genetics. am i eligible??? pls reply

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  16. i will b completing my b.sc( hons) a 4 year prograame in june 2012 ... m i eligible for appearing in this exam

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  17. sir i am final year bsc biotech student. am i eligible for DBT-JRF 2012? plz reply soon.

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  18. sir i am persuing an intg.M.tech in biotechnology a 5 year course,i have given the exams of my 5th sem.do tell me if i am eligible for this exam..reply soon..plz..

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  19. sir, i am a final year M.Sc. Biotech student, i got back in two subjects in my 1st semester, and given the back paper and its result is awaited, and rest all semesters till third sem is clear,Is there is any chance of cancelling out candidature of dbt jrf??? got more then 65% in every sem including 1st sem...

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  20. Don`t worry the candidature will not get canceled..just make sure you clear `em..

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  21. sir,it means a student can appear the DBT-jrf exam only for once !!!!....plzz make me sure...

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  22. sir,
    i have completed my master degree in pharmacology, am i eligible for DBT exam....plz reply me

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  23. Shashwat Bajpai02 April, 2012

    Can u gim me the link where i can get the list of shortlisted candidates eligible for the written exam...
    Thanks in Advance......

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  24. respected sir, i have passed in Btech (biotech) in august 2011. M i eligible for it? where can i check online eligible confirmation for list of candidates in DBT JRF? I opened official site of dbt jrf ..it said that its available on 2 april. but i could not get confirm through login.

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  25. i qualified gate entrance with a score of 52 in xl life sciences what i should i do get a good job

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  26. sir..i have completed my MSc in medical biotechnology..am i eligible for DBT exam..pl reply..

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  27. sir, i have completed my MSc in zoology and i am planning to do research in the branch of biotechnology..am i eligible,can i apply for dbt jrf exam?

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  28. iT IS FOR ONLY biotech people. ur not eligible

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  29. Hi sir
    Im finaly yr msc human genetics from au
    Am I eligible

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