GAT-B 2021 & BET-2021 | Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology & Biotechnology Eligibility Test Official Notification

DBT JRF 2021 BET & GAT-B 2021 – Application, Eligibility, Deadline

DBT JRF 2021 BET & GAT-B 2021 – Application, Eligibility, Deadline. Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B) & Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) – 2021. The application portal is open, so start applying right away. Applicants can check out all of the details on the same below:

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE
(Please refer to Information Bulletin for details)

Dates, Fee Details and Application Procedure:

Name of the Examination	Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021	Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021
Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) through NTA Website: dbt.nta.ac.in	07 July 2021 to 31 July 2021 (upto 05:00 P.M)	07 July 2021 to 31 July 2021 (upto 05:00 P.M)
Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee	31 July 2021 (upto 11:50 PM)	31 July 2021 (upto 11:50 PM)

 

Fee Payable for GAT-B 2021 and BET 2021
(through: Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card / UPI / Wallet)

Name of Examination	General(UR)/OBC NCL/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
GAT-B 2021	1200	600
BET 2021	1200	600
GAT-B & BET (Both) 2021	2400	1200

Note: Applicable service/processing charges & GST over and above the Examination Fee, are payable by the candidate to the concerned Bank/ Payment Gateway Integrator concerned (For details, Annexure -I may be referred to).

Name of the Examination	GAT-B 2021	BET 2021
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form online only	04.08.2021 to  06.08.2021 Check Notification Below	04.08.2021 to 06.08.2021
Downloading of Admit Card by the Candidate from NTA Website	To be announced later through website.
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Pattern of Examination	MCQ
Duration of Examination	180 minutes (3.00 hours)	180 minutes (3.00 hours)
Date of Examination	14 August 2021 (Saturday)	14 August 2021 (Saturday)
Timing of Examination	09:00 AM to 12:00 PM	03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Examination Centre	As indicated in the Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys on the Website for inviting challenge(s) from interested candidates	To be announced after the exam through website.
Declaration of Result on NTA Website	To be announced after the exam through website
Website	dbt.nta.ac.in / www.nta.ac.in

 

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Candidate must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
2. Candidate can apply for GAT-B 2021 or BET 2021 or both through “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate, irrespective of whether he/she is applying for GAT-B 2021 or BET 2021 or both. However, a candidate applying for both the exams has to pay double Examination Fee as mentioned above. More than one Application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted.
4. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
   ❖ Download Information Bulletin and read the same carefully regarding eligibility and procedure
   / documentation required for filling the Online Application Form.
   ❖ Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
   Step-1: Register for Online Registration using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system generated Application Number.
   Step-2: Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system generated
   Application Number.
   Step-3: Upload legible scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (in jpg/ jpeg file, size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible
   including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb –
   30kb); (iii) PwD Certificate (file size 50 kb-300 kb) (iv) Category Certificate (file size
   50 kb-300 kb); (v) Certificate of Proof of Date of Birth (file size 50 kb-300 kb); (vi)
   Certificate for Appearing/Result Awaiting Candidates (file size 50 kb-300 kb). .
   Step-4: Pay prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Wallet
   and keep proof of fee paid for future reference.All the 4 Steps can be done together or at separate timings.
5. After the submission of Online Application Form (i.e successful completion of Step-4), Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate.In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of Prescribed Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline number and email given in Annexure- I of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring the successful payment.Inspite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, it means transaction is not complete and candidate may pay second time and ensure OK status. However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said transactions will be refunded (in the same payment mode through which the duplicate payment is received), after fee reconciliation by NTA.
6. Information such as his/ her name, contact details / address, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam cities, etc provided by the candidate in the online Application Form will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA.
7. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidate under any
   circumstances. Any request for change in information will not be entertained. Therefore,
   candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution for filling up correct details in the Application Form. Request for corrections made by any candidates through Post/
   Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by hand will not be entertained by NTA.
8. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/ important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and/or through SMS on registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any non-communication/ mis-communication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/ her other than his/ her own.
9. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form.
10. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for latest updates.
11. Candidates shall appear in the exam at their own cost at the allotted Examination Centre on the Date / Shift and time indicated on their respective Admit Cards which would be issued by the NTA in due course through its Website.

Notes:

i. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and step-4 are not completed. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.
ii. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.
iii. The entire application process for GAT-B 2021 or BET 2021 or both is online, including uploading of scanned images, payment of fees, and printing of Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc.
iv. Usage of Data and Information: NTA/Government of India can use the data provided by the End Users (test taker in this case) for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s). However, this information is not for use by any third party or private agency for any other use.

ABOUT THE EXAMINATIONS CONCERNED (GAT-B & BET – 2021)

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021

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. GAT-B 2021 Score is valid for admission to the above mentioned courses during the academic year 2021-2022 only. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2021 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 responsibility in 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.
3. Details of participating institutions/universities for GAT-B 2021 examination is
   given at Annexure-II.
4. Formats of various Attestation / Undertaking certificates required for registration
   for GAT-B 2021 entrance examination are provided in the Information Bulletin.Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2021 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 responsibility in the admission and selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of participating institutions/universities.
5. Transfer Policy for admissions under GAT-B 2021
6. 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.
7. Conversion of Vacant Seats for admissions under GAT-B 2021Conversion 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.

Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021

DBT-Junior Research Fellowship Programme

The 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.

Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021

Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is the national qualifying examination for award of doctoral research fellowships under the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) 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) 2021, 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 registers for Ph.D. Programme. Candidates selected under CategoryII shall be eligible to be appointed in any DBT sponsored project and enrol for Ph.D. programme as per institutional norms, subject to selection through institutional selection process. Selection in Category-II shall not entitle candidate for any fellowship from DBT-JRF programme.

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 2021 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 and BET 2021 qualified candidates in the participating institutes / universities, refund of fees paid by them to Counselling Authorities/ Admitting Institutes / Universities, etc.]

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021

1. Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2021. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of participating institutions / universities (Annexure-II) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2021 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 2021 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.
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 2021, 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 Annexure-III.

Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021

1. Academic Qualification: Bachelors (B.E./ B.Tech.) and Masters (M.Sc./
   M.Tech./ M.VSc./Integrated M.Sc./ M.Tech.) in any discipline of Biotechnology,
   Life Sciences or any other allied areas of Biology.
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. 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).
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 (NonCreamy Layer) candidates.
5. Nationality: Candidate should be a bonafide citizen and resident of India.
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 2021, 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 Annexure-III.

[Note: The information provided in this chapter (from point 3.1. onwards) have been
received from RCB, DBT].

MODE OF SELECTION

The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

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