NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)
(An Autonomous Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India)
PUBLIC NOTICE
19.03.2026
Subject: Inviting Online Applications for Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) / Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) – 2026
Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) / Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission to Department of Biotechnology supported Post Graduate Programme in Biotechnology and allied areas in participating Institutions (GAT-B), and for award of DBT – Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology (BET).
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announces conduct of GAT-B/BET-2026 as per the following details:
Dates, Fee and Application Procedure
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Duration of Online Registration & Submission of Application Form:
19 March to 09 April 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) -
Last Date for Submission of Examination Fee:
09 April 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) -
Correction in Application Form:
11 April 2026 to 13 April 2026 -
Date of Examination:
17.05.2026 (Sunday) -
Duration of Examination:
180 minutes (03 hours) -
Timing of Examination:
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GAT-B: 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
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BET: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
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Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Medium of Question Paper: English
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Syllabus: As prescribed in Information Bulletin
Fee Payable for GAT-B/BET – 2026
| Examination | General (UR) / OBC-(NCL) / EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|
| GAT-B | 1300 | 650 |
| BET | 1300 | 650 |
| GAT-B & BET Both | 2600 | 1300 |
Important Instructions
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Candidates can apply for GAT-B/BET 2026 or both through online mode only. No other mode will be accepted.
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Only one application is allowed per candidate. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
Candidates who wish to appear in GAT-B/BET 2026 can check the detailed Information Bulletin on NTA websites:
For queries/clarifications:
📞 011-40759000, 01169227700
📧 dbt@nta.ac.in
Director Exam (NTA)
Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
Website: www.nta.ac.in