2.1. Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2023
2.1.1. Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) is an All-India Entrance
Examination to test the eligibility of bonafide Indian nationals for admissions to
DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas, at
Participating Institutions/Universities in India. DBT supported Post Graduate
programmes include: M.Sc. Biotechnology and allied areas; M.Tech. Biotechnology
and allied areas; M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology and M.V.Sc. Animal
Biotechnology.
2.1.2. GAT-B 2023 Score is valid for admission to the above mentioned courses during
the academic year 2023-2024 only. Following declaration of GAT-B 2023 results,
an all India category wise merit list will be prepared as per the Reservation Policy of
Government of India. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2023 qualified candidates,
will be advertised separately by participating institutions/universities as per
institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology
(RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and will
not be responsible for the admission & selection process (transfer/ cancellation/
conversion of seats/ fee refund policy) of participating institutions/ universities.
Any disputes arising will be subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.
2.1.3. Qualified candidates of GAT-B 2023, admitted to DBT supported Post Graduate
programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas, at Participating
Institutions/Universities in India will be paid stipend as under:
a) M.Sc. Biotechnology & Allied Areas - Rs.5000/- per month
b) M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology - Rs.7500/- per month
c) M.Tech. / M.V.Sc. programmes - Rs.12000/- per month
2.1.4. Stipend will be disbursed through the participating institutions after due verification
of students pursuing prescribed DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in
Biotechnology and allied areas. Continuation of stipend for the second year of the
programme is subject to satisfactory progress of the student, to be certified by
participating institutions/ universities.
2.1.5. Details of participating institutions/ universities for GAT-B 2023 examination is
given at APPENDIX-II. Applicants may regularly check the website of RCB,
https://rcb.res.in/ and https://rcb.res.in/DBTPG/ for updated list of participating
institutions/universities in GAT-B 2023
2.1.6. Formats of various Attestation / Undertaking certificates required for registration for
GAT-B 2023 entrance examination are provided in this Information Bulletin.
2.1.7. Reservation Policy for GAT-B 2023
Reservation policy of Government of India will be followed for admissions of GATB 2023 qualified candidates to DBT supported Post Graduate Programmes in
Biotechnology and allied areas at participating institutions/ universities. Regional
Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will
not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process
(transfer/ cancellation/ conversion of seats/ fee refund policy) of Participating
Institutions/Universities.
2.1.8. Merit List generated under GAT-B 2023
Following declaration of GAT-B 2023 results, an all India category wise merit list
will be prepared as per Reservation Policy of Government of India. Call for
admissions, for GAT-B 2023 qualified candidates, will be advertised separately by
participating institutions/universities as per institutional admission and selection
norms. Reservation policy of Government of India will be followed for admissions
to DBT supported Post Graduate Programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas at
participating institutions/universities. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the
admission and selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund
policy) of participating Institutions/Universities.
2.1.9. Transfer Policy for admissions under GAT-B 2023
Transfer policy in participating institutions/universities is as per institutional
admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the
admission & selection process of participating institutions/universities.
2.1.10. Conversion of Vacant Seats for admissions under GAT-B 2023
Conversion of vacant seats for admissions at Participating Institutions/Universities
will be done as per institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for
Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any
role and responsibility in the admission and selection process of Participating
Institutions/Universities.
2.1.11. Cancellation & Fee Refund Policy for admissions under GAT-B 2023
Cancellation and fee refund policy will be done as per institutional admission and
selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of
Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission
and selection process of participating institutions/universities.
2.2. Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2023
2.2.1. DBT-Junior Research Fellowship Programme
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of
India grants fellowships to bonafide Indian citizens for pursuing Doctoral Research
in Biotechnology and life-sciences through the "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship"
(DBT-JRF) Programme. Initiated in the year 2004, the DBT-JRF Programme has
played a critical role in nurturing skilled human resource capital and promoting
research in frontier areas of biotechnology.
2.2.2. Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2023
Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is the national qualifying examination for award
of Doctoral Research Fellowships under the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBTJRF) Programme. BET is an All-India computer-based examination which is held
once every year. These fellowships are tenable at any recognized university/institution
in India where the selected fellow registers for Ph.D. programme.
Based on the performance in Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2023, two
categories of merit list shall be prepared (Category-I and Category-II). Government
of India norms for reservation will be followed for shortlisting of candidates.
Candidates shortlisted under Category-I shall be eligible to avail fellowship at any
recognized university/institution across India, where the candidate enrolls for Ph.D.
Programme. Candidates shortlisted under Category-II will be eligible to be appointed
in any DBT sponsored project with fellowship equivalent to NET/GATE qualification
as per current DST guidelines and/or enroll in PhD programme, subject to selection
through institutional selection process. Selection in Category-II shall not entitle
candidate for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme.
2.2.3. Details of Fellowship Award
Award of DBT-JRF Category-I fellowship entitles a shortlisted candidate for activation
of fellowship subject to joining Ph.D. Programme and subsequent registration of Ph.D.
from recognized University/ Institution across India within 2 years from the date of
issuance of fellowship award letter. Such Category-I qualifying candidates will be
eligible to avail fellowship grant under DBT-JRF programme. Emoluments under the
fellowship grant includes research fellowship, contingency and house rent allowance
(if applicable).
Registration for Ph.D. is candidate's responsibility and Regional Centre for
Biotechnology (RCB) & Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has no role/
responsibility in this matter. Verification of documents shall be carried out for
shortlisted candidates only. Award letter shall not be issued to candidates found
ineligible or who submit incorrect documents or whose documents are not received
within one (1) year from the date of declaration of BET 2023 result.
The candidates declared eligible for award of fellowship under DBT-JRF Programme
will be governed by DBT-JRF Programme guidelines in this regard.
Formats of various Attestation / Undertaking certificates required for registration to
BET 2023 entrance examination are provided in the Information Bulletin.
[Note: The information provided in this chapter (from point 2.1. onwards) have been received
from RCB, DBT]
[Disclaimer: NTA will have no role in the selection process - transfer / cancellation /
conversion of seats and admission of GAT – B 2023 and qualified candidates in the
participating institutes / universities, refund of fees paid by them to Counselling
Authorities/ Admitting Institutes / Universities, etc.
CRITERIA
3.1. Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2023
3.1.1. Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2023. Candidates
meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of Participating Institutions / Universities
(APPENDIX-II) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2023 entrance examination.
Candidates may further verify the eligibility criteria on the website of the
Participating Institutions/ Universities. Candidates who do not meet the minimum
eligibility criteria of Institutions/Universities and still appear for GAT-B 2023
entrance examination will do so at their own risk. If at any stage it is found that a
candidate does not fulfil minimum eligibility requirements of Participating
Institutions / Universities, rules of cancellation or termination of respective
Institutions / Universities shall be applicable. Regional Centre for Biotechnology
(RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and
responsibility in the admission and selection process
(transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of Participating
Institutions / Universities.
3.1.2. Candidate who has either appeared or is due to appear in the final examination of
their qualifying degree is eligible to apply for GAT-B 2023, under the result awaited
(RA) category. Such candidate will have to submit the Undertaking/Attestation Form
duly certified/stamped by the Head of the Institute (with address and name) from
where the candidate is appearing for the qualifying degree. Failing to comply with
this instruction will result in rejection of application. Attestation/Undertaking Form
for appearing / result awaited candidates is given at APPENDIX-III.
3.2. Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2023
3.2.1. Academic Qualification: Bachelors (B.E./ B.Tech./M.B.B.S) and Masters (M.Sc./
M.Tech./ M.VSc./M. Pharm./ Integrated M.Sc./ M.Tech.) in any discipline of
Biotechnology, Life Sciences such as Biomedical, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry,
Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Genetics, Microbiology,
Zoology or any other allied areas of Biology/Life-Sciences.
3.2.2. Candidates admitted in any of the M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.VSc./ M.Sc.(Agri)
programmes supported under the DBT Post Graduate Teaching Programme shall be
eligible to apply. Candidates who are yet to appear in the final semester examination
or awaiting result of final semester shall also be eligible to apply.
3.2.3. Marks: Minimum 60% of marks for General, EWS & OBC category and 55% of
marks for SC/ ST/ Differently Abled candidates in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
3.2.4. Age Limit: Upto 28 years of age as on the last date of application for General& EWS
category. Age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ ST/ Differently Abled/
Women candidates and upto 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
candidates.
3.2.5. Nationality: Candidate should be a bonafide citizen and resident of India.
3.2.6. Candidate who has either appeared or is due to appear in the final examination of
their qualifying degree is eligible to apply for BET 2023, under the result awaited
RA) category. Such candidate will have to submit the Undertaking/Attestation Form
duly certified/stamped by the Head of the Institute (with address and name) from
where the candidate is appearing for the qualifying degree. Failing to comply with
this instruction will result in rejection of application. Certificate for Appearing /
result awaited candidates is given at APPENDIX-III.
[Note: The information provided in this chapter (from point 3.1. onwards) have been received
from RCB, DBT
CHAPTER – 4: DETAILS OF EXAMINATIONS
4.1. Mode of Examinations
The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
More Info: https://dbt.nta.ac.in/
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