GAT-B 2025 Exam Notification – Applications, Eligibility, Important Dates
Public Notice
03 February 2025
Inviting Online Applications for Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B) – 2025
Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B) 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.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announces conduct of GAT-B -2025 as per the following details:
Dates, Fee and Application Procedure:
Event | Date/Details |
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Duration of Online Registration and Submission of Application Form for GAT-B -2025 | 03 February to 03 March 2025 up to (05:00 P.M) |
Last Date for Submission of Examination Fee (through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking Payment Modes) | 03 March 2025 up to (11:50 P.M) |
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (Online Only) | 05 March 2025 to 06 March 2025 |
Date of Examination for GAT-B -2025 | 20 April 2025 (Sunday) |
Duration of Examination | 180 minutes (03 hours) |
Timing of Examination | 10:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M. |
Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) mode |
Medium of Question Paper | English |
Syllabus | As prescribed in Information Bulletin |
Fee payable for GAT-B– 2025:
Examination | General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL)/ EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
---|---|---|
GAT-B | 1300 | 650 |
Important Instructions:
(i) Candidates
can apply for GAT-B- 2025 through “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.(ii) Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Candidates, who desire to appear in GAT-B 2025, may see the detailed Information Bulletin available on the NTA websites: https://dbt2025.ntaonline.in/ and www.nta.ac.in
For any queries/clarifications, candidates can call 011-40759000 or write to NTA at: [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
3.1. Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025
3.1.1. Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2025. Candidates
meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of Participating Institutions/ Universities (APPENDIX-II) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2025 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 2025 entrance examination will do so at their own risk. If at any stage it is found that a candidate does not fulfill 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 2025, 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.
ABOUT THE EXAMINATION CONCERNED (GAT-B 2025)
2.1. Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025
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 2025 Score is valid for admission to the above-mentioned courses during the academic year 2025-26 only. Following the declaration of GAT-B 2025 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 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 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-B2025.
2.1.6. Formats of various Attestation/Undertaking certificates required for registration for
GAT-B 2025 entrance examination are provided in this Information Bulletin.
GAT-B 2025 Exam Notification
DETAILS OF EXAMINATIONS
4.1. Mode of Examination
The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
4.2. Pattern of Question Paper
4.2.1. Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025
The question paper will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions in the following
areas:
Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2025
Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks |
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Section A (Multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology) | 60 | 60 | 1 × 60 = 60 |
Section B (Multiple choice questions of Graduate/Bachelor’s level in the subjects: Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and allied areas as per syllabus given) | 100 | 60 | 3 × 60 = 180 |
Total | 160 | 120 | 240 |
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