GAT-B 2026 is an all-India entrance exam for admission to DBT-supported postgraduate biotechnology and allied programmes. BET 2026 is a national eligibility test for award of DBT-Junior Research Fellowship for doctoral research in biotechnology and life sciences.
GAT-B BET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026 and Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2026 |
| Post Name | Not a direct post-based recruitment notification |
| Total Vacancies | Updated Soon |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/gat-bet/Â /Â https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
| Notification Release Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Closing Date | 09 April 2026 |
GAT-B BET 2026 Dates
| Event | GAT-B 2026 | BET 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 19 March 2026 | 19 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 19 March 2026 | 19 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 April 2026 up to 05:00 PM | 09 April 2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 09 April 2026 up to 11:50 PM | 09 April 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction Window | 11 April 2026 to 13 April 2026 | 11 April 2026 to 13 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 May 2026 | 17 May 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced later through website | To be announced later through website |
| Result Date | To be announced after exam | To be announced after exam |
These exams will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
GAT-B BET 2026 Fee
| Category | GAT-B 2026 | BET 2026 | GAT-B + BET Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1300 | ₹1300 | ₹2600 |
| OBC NCL | ₹1300 | ₹1300 | ₹2600 |
| EWS | ₹1300 | ₹1300 | ₹2600 |
| SC | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹1300 |
| ST | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹1300 |
| Female | Updated Soon | ||
| PwD | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹1300 |
| Payment Mode | Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI | Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI | Same |
The bulletin separately mentions category-wise fees for General/OBC-NCL/EWS and SC/ST/PwD only. A separate fee category for female candidates is not mentioned, so it is marked as Updated Soon. Applicable service charges and GST are extra.
GAT-B BET 2026 Age Limit
Because the attached bulletin covers two different exams, the age limit is also different.
BET 2026 Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Updated Soon |
| Maximum Age | Up to 28 years as on last date of application |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women candidates; up to 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates |
GAT-B 2026 Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Updated Soon |
| Maximum Age | Updated Soon |
| Age Relaxation | Updated Soon |
The information bulletin clearly gives the age limit only for BET 2026. A separate age limit for GAT-B 2026 is not mentioned in the visible eligibility section of the bulletin.
GAT-B BET 2026 Qualification
Educational Qualification Table
| Exam Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| GAT-B 2026 | Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of participating institutions/universities can apply. Candidates should verify programme-specific eligibility from the participating institutions listed in the bulletin. Final-year or result-awaited candidates can also apply under Result Awaited category with required attestation form. |
| BET 2026 | Candidates with a 4-year/8-semester UG degree in Biotechnology/Life Sciences or allied disciplines such as Biomedical, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, or allied biology/life science areas are eligible. |
| BET 2026 | For a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree with research: minimum 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. A 5% relaxation is applicable as per rules mentioned in the bulletin. |
| BET 2026 | For B.Tech/B.E. degree: minimum 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates. |
| BET 2026 | Candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent such as M.Sc./M.Tech./M.VSc./M.Pharm./Integrated M.Sc./M.Tech./MBBS in relevant biotechnology/life science/allied disciplines with minimum 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC and 55% for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates are eligible. |
| BET 2026 | Final-year or result-awaited candidates are also eligible under Result Awaited category with proper attestation certificate. |
Nationality
| Exam | Nationality |
|---|---|
| GAT-B 2026 | Bonafide Indian nationals only |
| BET 2026 | Bonafide citizen and resident of India |
This is one of the most important sections for students. GAT-B is mainly for admission to DBT-supported postgraduate programmes, while BET is for eligibility for DBT-JRF doctoral fellowship pathway.
GAT-B BET 2026 Vacancy
This notification is an exam and fellowship/admission bulletin, not a post-based vacancy notification. Because of that, standard government job vacancy details are not available in the PDF.
| Exam / Item | Number |
|---|---|
| GAT-B 2026 Seats | Updated Soon |
| BET 2026 Fellowship Slots | Updated Soon |
| Post Name | Not applicable in job recruitment format |
| Category-wise Vacancy | Updated Soon |
For GAT-B, the bulletin mentions that admissions will be handled separately by participating institutions/universities as per their own admission norms. For BET, merit lists will be prepared in Category-I and Category-II, but no fixed number of fellowship seats is mentioned in the provided bulletin pages.
GAT-B BET 2026 Selection
Selection Process
Online Application Submission
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Answer Key Display and Challenge Process
Result Declaration
Merit List Preparation
Document Verification by concerned institution or authority
Admission process by participating institutions for GAT-B
Fellowship eligibility and further institutional selection for BET
Result and Merit Details
For GAT-B 2026, an all-India category-wise merit list will be prepared after result declaration. Admission calls will be issued separately by participating institutions/universities. For BET 2026, two merit categories will be prepared: Category-I and Category-II. Category-I candidates can avail fellowship on joining a PhD programme in a recognized institution, while Category-II candidates can be eligible for DBT-sponsored projects or PhD subject to institutional selection, but Category-II does not automatically carry DBT-JRF fellowship.
GAT-B BET 2026 Exam Pattern
GAT-B 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Details | Questions | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 10+2 level Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Section B | Graduate/Bachelor’s level Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and allied areas | 100 | 60 | 180 |
| Total | — | 160 | 120 | 240 |
BET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Details | Questions | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Analytical, Quantitative Ability and General Biotechnology | 50 | 50 | 150 |
| Section B | Specific areas of Biotechnology | 150 | 50 | 150 |
| Total | — | 200 | 100 | 300 |
Marking Scheme
| Exam | Correct Answer | Wrong Answer |
|---|---|---|
| GAT-B Section A | +1 | -0.5 |
| GAT-B Section B | +3 | -1 |
| BET Section A | +3 | -1 |
| BET Section B | +3 | -1 |
Both exams will be conducted in English only and the duration of each exam is 180 minutes.
GAT-B BET 2026 Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to fill the GAT-B/BET 2026 online form:
Visit the official website at https://exams.nta.nic.in/gat-bet/.
Read the full information bulletin carefully before applying.
Register using your own email ID and mobile number.
Note the system-generated application number.
Fill the complete online application form carefully.
Upload all required scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
Pay the examination fee using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
Check every detail before final submission.
Download and print the confirmation page after successful fee payment.
Keep the application number, fee proof, and printout safe for future use.
The bulletin clearly says only one application form should be submitted. Multiple forms will not be accepted.
GAT-B BET 2026 Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the application form:
Board/University certificate for candidate’s name, mother’s name, father’s name and date of birth
Valid ID proof such as Passport, Ration Card, Aadhaar, DigiLocker ID, Voter ID, APAR ID or other Government ID
Qualifying degree certificate or last semester mark sheet
Complete mailing address and permanent address with PIN code
Four preferred exam cities
Category certificate, if applicable
EWS certificate, if applicable
PwD/PwBD certificate, if applicable
Result Awaited certificate, if applicable
Recent passport-size photograph
Full signature in running hand
Proof of date of birth
Payment proof after submission
Image and File Size Details
| Document | Format | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 50 KB |
| PwD Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Identity Proof | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Category Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Proof of Date of Birth | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Result Awaited Certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB |
Candidates must upload clear and proper images only.
GAT-B BET 2026 Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Link | https://exams.nta.nic.in/gat-bet/ |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
For GAT-B participating institutions and updated academic information, candidates may also check the RCB website mentioned in the bulletin.
GAT-B BET 2026 FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for GAT-B BET 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 09 April 2026 up to 05:00 PM. The last date for fee payment is 09 April 2026 up to 11:50 PM.
2. What is the exam date for GAT-B 2026 and BET 2026?
Both exams will be held on 17 May 2026. GAT-B will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and BET from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
3. What is the age limit for BET 2026?
For BET 2026, the upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of application. Relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates.
4. What is the qualification for BET 2026?
Candidates with eligible UG, B.Tech/B.E., or Master’s level degrees in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and allied subjects can apply, subject to the minimum marks criteria given in the bulletin.
5. Is GAT-B 2026 a recruitment exam?
No. GAT-B 2026 is an entrance examination for admission to DBT-supported postgraduate programmes in biotechnology and allied areas. It is not a direct post-based job recruitment exam.
6. How can I apply for GAT-B/BET 2026?
You have to apply online only through the official NTA portal, complete the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and download the confirmation page.
GAT-B BET 2026 Conclusion
GAT-B BET 2026 is an important national-level biotechnology entrance and eligibility examination for students who want admission to DBT-supported postgraduate programmes or want to move toward doctoral research fellowship opportunities. Candidates should carefully check eligibility, keep all required documents ready, and complete the online form before the deadline.
