Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2026 Notification Released – Check Eligibility, Syllabus & Apply Online

Biotechnology Eligibility Test 2026

Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

About the Exam

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, through its nodal agency, Regional Center for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, is conducting the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2026. Applications are invited from bona fide Indian citizens residing in India for the award of the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) to pursue research in frontier areas of Biotechnology across the country.

Based on performance in BET 2026, candidates will be shortlisted under Category I and Category II of the DBT-JRF Program. Reservation norms as per the Government of India guidelines will be followed.

• Category I: Eligible for fellowship at any recognized University/Institution across India upon enrollment in a Ph.D. program.
• Category-II: Eligible for DBT-sponsored projects with a fellowship equivalent to NET/GATE (as per DST guidelines) and/or Ph.D. enrolment through institutional selection. However, Category-II does not guarantee fellowship under DBT-JRF.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

Candidates must have qualifications in Biotechnology/Life Sciences or allied disciplines such as Biomedical, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, or related fields.

• 4-year/8-semester UG degree (with research):
  Minimum 75% aggregate marks (5% relaxation as per NEP 2020 & UGC Ph.D. regulations 2022).
• B.Tech/B.E:
  • 60% (General/EWS/OBC)
  • 55% (SC/ST/Differently Abled)
• Master’s Degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./M.VSc./M.Pharm./Integrated/M.B.B.S):
  • 60% (General/EWS/OBC)
  • 55% (SC/ST/Differently Abled)

Age Limit

• Maximum 28 years (General/EWS)
• Relaxation:
  • 5 years: SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women
  • 3 years: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

Details of the Award

• Category-I candidates must enroll in a Ph.D. program within 2 years of the award.
• Fellowship details:
  • JRF: ₹37,000/month (first 2 years)
  • SRF: ₹42,000/month (next 3 years, after evaluation)
• Additional benefits:
  • HRA (if applicable)
  • ₹30,000 contingency per annum

Candidates must complete document verification; ineligible or incorrect submissions will lead to disqualification.

Mode of Selection

Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit through a computer-based Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET).

Syllabus of Examination

To get the syllabus, CLICK HERE

Pattern of Examination

• The exam will be conducted in English only.
• The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

Section A

• 50 compulsory questions (10+2 level)
• Subjects: General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Analytical & Quantitative Ability, General Biotechnology
• Marks: +3 per question
• Negative marking: -1 per incorrect answer

Section B

• 150 questions (attempt any 50)
• Focus: Specialized Biotechnology topics
• Marks: +3 per question
• Negative marking: -1 per incorrect answer

Choice of Examination Cities

Candidates may select four preferred cities. Allocation will be based on availability, and changes may occur due to administrative reasons. No TA/DA will be provided.

Mode of Application

• Application details and submission are released on the offical website.
• Application Fee:
  • ₹1300 (General/OBC/EWS)
  • ₹650 (SC/ST/PWD)

(Non-refundable and non-transferable)

Important Dates

Helpdesk for BET 2026

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 011-407590

CLICK HERE FOR OFFICAL NOTIFICATION