About BET:
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 Category-II 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.
Start Date for Online Application:
7th July 2021
Last Date for Online Application:
31st July 2021 (05:00 PM)
Last Date for successful transaction of Examination fee:
31st July 2021 (11:50 PM)
Date of Examination:
14th August 2021 (Saturday) from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Duration of Examination:
180 minutes (3.00 hours)
Mode of Examination:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Type of Questions:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Application Processing and Examination Fee:
- Fee for General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction charges as applicable.
- Fee for SC/ST: Rs. 600/- + Transaction charges as applicable.
- Fee for PwBD: 600/- + Transaction charges as applicable.
Mode of payment:
Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card / UPI / Wallet
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (online only):
4th August 2021 to 6th August 2021
Pattern of examination:
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A / Section A (Multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) | 50 | 50 | 3 x 50 = 150 | -1 |
| Part B / 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) | 150 | 50 | 3 x 50 = 150 | -1 |
| Total | 200 | 100 | 300 |
Syllabus:
As prescribed by DBT (Link bellow)
Location of Examination Centres:
Tentatively 59 cities in India (City name and city/centre codes can be found in the information bulletin)
Educational 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. 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. Minimum 60% of marks for General, EWS & OBC category and 55% of marks for SC/ ST/ Differently Abled candidates in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
Nationality:
Candidate should be a bonafide citizen and resident of India.
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.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
- Register for Online Registration using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system generated Application Number.
- Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number.
- Upload legible scanned images of:
- 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;
- candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb -30kb);
- PwD Certificate (file size 50 kb-300 kb)
- Category Certificate (file size 50 kb-300 kb);
- Certificate of Proof of Date of Birth (file size 50 kb-300 kb);
- Certificate for Appearing/Result Awaiting Candidates (file size 50 kb-300 kb).
- 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.
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