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Inviting Online Applications for Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B) /
Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) – 2022

The Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B)/ Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission to the Department of Biotechnology supported Post Graduate Programme in Biotechnology and allied areas in participating Institutions (GAT-B) and for the award of DBT – Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology (BET).

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announces the conduct of GAT-B/BET-2022 as per the following details –

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) 2022	Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2022
Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) through NTA Website: dbt.nta.ac.in	11 March 2022 to 31 March 2022 (upto 05:00 P.M)	11 March 2022 to 31 March 2022 (upto 05:00 P.M)
Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee	31 March 2022 (upto 11:50 PM)	31 March 2022 (upto 11:50 PM)

 

Fee Payable for GAT-B 2022 and BET 2022
(through: Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card / UPI / Wallet)

Name of Examination	General(UR)/OBC NCL/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
GAT-B 2022	1200	600
BET 2022	1200	600
GAT-B & BET (Both) 2022	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 2022	BET 2022
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form online only	To be announced later through website.	To be announced later through website.
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	23 April 2022 (Saturday)	23 April 2022 (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 2022 or BET 2022 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 2022 or BET 2022 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 APPENDIX- 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 nonCommunication/ 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 2022 or BET 2022 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.

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ABOUT THE EXAMINATIONS CONCERNED (GAT-B & BET – 2022)

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2022

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 2022 Score is valid for admission to the above mentioned courses during the academic year 2022-2023 only. Following declaration of GAT-B 2022 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 2022 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. Qualified candidates of GAT-B 2022, admitted to DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas, at Participating Institutions/Universities in India will be paid stipend as undera) 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
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.
5. Details of participating institutions/ universities for the GAT-B 2022 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 an updated list of participating institutions/universities in GAT-B 2022
6. Formats of various Attestation / Undertaking certificates required for registration for GAT-B 2022 entrance examination are provided in the Information Bulletin.
7. Reservation Policy for GAT-B 2022Reservation policy of Government of India will be followed for admissions of GAT-B 2022 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.
8. Merit List generated under GAT-B 2022Following declaration of GAT-B 2022 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 2022 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.
9. Transfer Policy for admissions under GAT-B 2022Transfer 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.
   
10. Conversion of Vacant Seats for admissions under GAT-B 2022Conversion 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.
11. Cancellation & Fee Refund Policy for admissions under GAT-B 2022Cancellation 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.

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Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2022

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) 2022

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) 2022, 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 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.

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 after one (1) year from the date of declaration of BET 2022 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 2022 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 2022 qualified candidates in the participating institutes / universities, refund of fees paid by them to Counselling Authorities/ Admitting Institutes / Universities, etc.]

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2022

1. Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2022. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of Participating Institutions / Universities (APPENDIX-II) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2022 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 2022 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 2022, 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.

Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2022

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.
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 (Non-Creamy 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 2022, 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]

MODE OF SELECTION

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

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