GAT-B 2026: Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026

GAT-B 2026
[Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology 2026]
administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and conducted by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB)
Admission M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Agricultural and Animal Biotechnology, 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 2026 as per the following details:

Dates, Fee and Application Procedure

Duration of Online registration and submission of online Application Form for GAT-B 2026	19/03/2026 to 09/04/2026 (upto 05:00 P.M.)
Last date for submission of Examination fee (through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ UPI/ Net Banking Payment Modes)	09/04/2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (online only)	11/04/2026 to 13/04/2026
Date of Examination for GAT-B 2026	17/05/2026 (Sunday)
Duration of Examination	180 minutes (03 hours)
Timing of Examination	09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Question Paper	English
Syllabus	As prescribed in Information Bulletin

Fee payable for GAT-B 2026

Examination	General (UR) / OBC-(NCL) / EWS	SC / ST / PwD
GAT-B	Rs. 1,300/-	Rs. 650/-

Important Instructions:

Candidates can apply for GAT-B 2026 or both through "Online" mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
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/BET 2026 or both may see the detailed Information Bulletin available on the NTA websites:
exams.nta.nic.in/gat-bet or www.nta.ac.in

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026

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. Biotechnologyand allied areas; M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology and M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology.
GAT-B 2026 Score is valid for admission to the above mentioned courses duringthe academic year 2026-2027 only. Following declaration of GAT-B 2026 results,an all India category wise merit list will be prepared as per the Reservation Policy ofGovernment of India. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2026 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 willnot 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.
Qualified candidates of GAT-B 2026, 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. 5,000/- per month
b) M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology - Rs. 7,500/- per month
c) M.Tech. / M.V.Sc. programmes - Rs. 12,000/- per month
Stipend will be disbursed through the participating institutions after due verification of students pursuing prescribed DBT supported Post Graduate programmes inBiotechnology 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.
Details of participating institutions/universities for GAT-B 2026 examination is given at APPENDIX-II. Applicants may regularly check the website of RCB, rcb.res.in and rcb.res.in/DBTPG for updated list of participating institutions/universities in GATB 2026.
Formats of various Attestation/Undertaking certificates required for registration for GAT-B 2026 entrance examination are provided in this Information Bulletin.

Eligibility Criteria

Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2026. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of Participating Institutions/Universities (APPENDIX-II) are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2026 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 2026 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. 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.
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 2026, under the result awaited(RA) category. Such candidate will have to submit the Undertaking/Attestation Formduly 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 Formfor appearing / result awaited candidates is given at APPENDIX-III.

Pattern of Question Papers

The question paper will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions in the following areas:

Sections	No. of Questions	No. of Questions to be Attempted	Marks
Section A (Multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology)	60	60	1 x 60 = 60
Section B (Multiple choice questions of Graduate / Bachelor’s level in the subjects: Basic Biology, LifeSciences, Biotechnology and allied areas as per syllabus given)	100	60	3 x 60 = 180
Total	160	120	240

Syllabus for GAT-B 2026 is given here https://rcb.res.in/DBTPG/upload/GAT-B%20Syllabus.pdf.
In case, candidate is unable to access the above link, candidate may access it on the RCB website- www.rcb.res.in

Marking Scheme of Examinations

The Question Paper for GAT-B 2026 Entrance Examination will consist of two sections:

Section A: Section A will have 60 compulsory multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics andBiology. Eachquestion carries One (1) mark. There will be negative marking and for each incorrect response, half (1/2 or 0.5) mark will be deducted from the total marks.
Section B: Section B will have multiple choice questions of Bachelor’s (Graduate) level requiring thinking and analysis. There will be questionsfrom Basic Biology,Life Sciences, Biotechnology and allied areas as per the syllabus of GAT-B 2026.There will be 100 questions out of which candidates will have to attempt 60 questions. Each questions carries Three (3) marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong response, One (1) mark will be deducted from the total marks.

Note:

In case more than one option is correct in a question, marks will be awarded to only those who marked any of the correct answers.
If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong then the Question will be dropped. The reason could be due to human error or technical error. Full marks may be awarded to those who have attempted such question.

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