DBT JRF Answer Key 2021 – National Testing Agency (NTA) has released DBT JRF answer key 2021 online at dbt.nta.ac.in. Aspirants can find the direct link for Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT-B) and Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) answer key download from this article as well. Moreover, NTA gives candidates the opportunity to raise objections against the DBT JRF Provisional Answer Key 2021. Aspirants can raise objections from August 17, 2021 to August 18, 2021 (05:00 PM). They have to pay Rs. 1000/- per question to submit representations against DBT JRF 2021. Get complete details on DBT JRF Answer Key 2021 from this article.
Latest: DBT JRF 2021 answer key out. Submit objections before August 18, 2021 (05:00 PM).
DBT JRF Answer Key 2021
The question paper and the response sheets release in pdf format on the official website along with the answer key. The complete schedule for DBT JRF answer key 2021 is as follows.
| Event | Important Dates |
| Exam Date of DBT JRF 2021 | 14 Aug 2021 |
| Release Date of DBT JRF Answer Key 2021 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Objection window opens | 17 Aug 2021 to 18 Aug 2021 |
| Last date to Challenge Of Answer Key | TBA |
Download answer key here: Click here to download DBT JRF Answer Key 2021.
Answer Key Notice: Click here to download GAT-B and BET 2021 Answer Key Notice.
How to download DBT JRF Answer Key 2021?
The official answer keys for the DBT JRF exam 2021 release online after the exam is over. The step by step procedure for DBT JRF answer key download is available below.
1st step: Go to the official website, dbt.nta.ac.in.
2nd step: Navigate to the GAT-B/ BET answer key 2021 link.
3rd step: Aspirants are now asked to enter the login details for DBT JRF answer key.
4th step: Enter the application number and password.
5th step: Lastly, the DBT JRF answer key appears on the screen. Tap on the download button.
How to Estimate Score using DBT JRF Answer Key 2021
After the exam, candidates can use the answer keys to estimate the scores for the DBT JRF exam 2021. They can either use the official answer keys or the unofficial answer keys. The steps are shared below.
1st step: Download the DBT JRF answer key.
2nd step: Now, compare the answers available on the answer keys with those marked by the candidate.
3rd step: Lastly, use the formula below to calculate the scores.
Estimate scores = (Number of correct answers x marks for a correct answer) – (number of incorrect answers x negative marking)
Exam Pattern
For reference, aspirants can check the distribution of questions and marking schemes below.
Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021
- Negative marking –
- Section A – 0.5 marks
- Section B- 01 marks
| Sections | Number of Qs | No. Of Qs to be Attempted | Marks |
| Section A (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) Level – 10+2 | 60 | 60 | 1×60 = 60 marks |
| Section B (Bachelor level) | 100 | 60 | 3×60 – 180 marks |
| Total | 160 | 120 | 240 |
Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021
- Negative marking
- Section A – 01 marks
- Section B – 01 marks
| Sections | Number of Qs | No. Of Qs to be Attempted | Marks |
| Section A (General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General aptitude, analytical, quantitative ability, general biotechnology, etc.) | 50 | 50 | 3*50 = 150 |
| Section B (Specific areas of Biotechnology) | 150 | 50 | 3*50 = 150 |
| Total | 200 | 100 | 300 |
Objections Against DBT JRF Answer Key 2021
The DBT JRF gives the opportunity to the candidates to challenge the DBT JRF answer key. Aspirants can submit their objections against the official provisional answer key online via dbt.nta.ac.in. They have to log in using the application number and password. Check all the information regarding objections against DBT JRF answer key 202 below.
- The Objection window shall remain open for 02-03 days on the official website of DBT JRF.
- Objections to any question can be raised after login and checking the candidate response tab.
- A payment of Rs 1000/- per questions as objection fees.
- Thereafter, the conducting body looks into the objections and release a final answer key if an objection is found correct.
What after the DBT JRF Answer Key?
After the release of DBT JRF Final Answer Key, National Testing Agency declares the DBT JRF result 2021. Candidates can check their respective results from the official website, dbt.nta.ac.in. They have to log in using the application number and password to check the scores and download the merit list. The final selection of the candidates for admission shall be based on the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness, document verification and such other criteria as decided by institutes/ universities.
Cut Off for DBT JRF
The cut offs marks are released by the DBT for the BET 2020 separately for each category. The cut off marks of last year are given below.
Cut Off for Category 1
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
| Un-Reserved | 181 |
| EWS Category | 175 |
| Other Backward Category | 162 |
| Scheduled Caste | 154 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 148 |
| Differently Abled | 152 |
Cut Off for Category 2
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
| Un-Reserved | 171 |
| EWS Category | 163 |
| Other Backward Category | 153 |
| Scheduled Caste | 144 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 137 |
| Differently Abled | 133 |
Archives
- Check here: Click here to download DBT JRF Answer Key 2020.
- Objection Window: Click here for objection.
FAQs
Ans. Aspirants can download DBT JRF answer key from dbt.nta.ac.in.
Ans. First, visit the official website dbt.nta.ac.in. Then, click on the GAT-B and BET 2021 answer key button. Enter the application number and password.
Ans. Yes. Candidates have to pay Rs. 1000/- per question to submit an objection.
