About GAT-B:
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.
GAT-B 2021 Score is valid for admission to the above mentioned courses during the academic year 2021-2022 only. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2021 qualified candidates, will be advertised separately by participating institutions/universities as per institutional admission and selection norms.
Link to the details of participating institutions/universities for GAT-B 2021 examination is provided below.
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 09:00 AM to 12:00 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:
For GAT-B 2021 Only-
- 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.
For GAT-B & BET 2021 BOTH-
- Fee for General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 2400/- + Transaction charges as applicable.
- Fee for SC/ST: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction charges as applicable.
- Fee for PwBD: 1200/- + 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) | 60 | 60 | 1×60 = 60 | -0.5 |
| 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) | 100 | 60 | 3×60 = 180 | -1 |
| Total | 160 | 120 | 240 |
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:
Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2021. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of participating institutions / universities (Annexure-II of Information Bulletin) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2021 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 2021 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.
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 2021, 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.
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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