DBT JRF 2021 – National Testing Agency (NTA) has released DBT JRF 2021 result online at dbt.nta.ac.in. Aspirants can check result and scorecards by entering the application number and password or by application number and date of birth. The Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT-B)/ Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) exam was conducted o August 14, 2021. Moreover, NTA organizes the GAT-B exam for the admission to Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the BET exam for admission to the DBT Junior Research Fellow (DBT JRF)/PhD programme. The DBT JRF 2021 exam will be held on August 14, 2021. Read complete details on DBT JRF 2021 from this article.
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DBT JRF 2021
NTA organizes two separate exams for GAT-B 2021 and BET 2021. The exam date is the same however the exam timing shall vary. Check out the important dates for DBT JRF 2021 below.
| Events | Dates |
| Online registration start date | 07 Jul 2021 |
| Online registration end date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Last date to submit the application fee | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Edit in application form | 01 to 03 Aug 2021 |
| Release of DBT JRF 2021 admit card | 08 Aug 2021 |
| Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021 | 14 Aug 2021 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021 | 14 Aug 2021 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Display of question paper and answer key | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Last date for Challenge of answer key | 17 Aug 2021 to 18 Aug 2021 (05:00 PM) |
| Declaration of BET result | 28 AUg 2021 |
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Overview of DBT JRF
| Exam Name | DBT JRF Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT-B)/ Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) |
| Conducting Body | NationalTeating Agency |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Purpose of exam | GAT B- Admissions to DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas BET – Award of doctoral research fellowships under the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) Programme/ Selected candidates register for Ph.D programme |
| Mode of Exam | Online Exam |
| Duration of exam | 180 min |
| Academic Qualification | GAT-B – Different instructions have different eligibility BET – Bachelor’s/ Masters degree in any discipline of Biotechnology, Life Science and Biology. |
| Application fee | 1200/- for GAT B/ BET Rs. 2400/- to apply for both exams |
| official website | dbt.nta.ac.in |
DBT JRF Answer Key 2021
NTA shall release DBT JRF Answer Key 2021 online at dbt.nta.ac.in or at the NTA website after the exam is over. Along with the official answer keys, the conducting body will also release the recorded responses and question papers on the website. The recorded responses are likely to the displayed for two or three days. Moreover, NTA initially releases provisional answer keys for the DBT JRF exam. Candidates will get an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer kes with an online payment of Rs. 1000/- per question. Thereafter, NTA shall release a final answer key based on which the result is prepared.
DBT JRF Result 2021
The result for GAT-B 2021 and BET 2021 releases on the basis of the final answer keys. Candidates can check DBT JRF result 2021 online at dbt.nta.ac.in. Along with the result, NTA also releases DBT JRF scorecard on the website via login. No scorecard is sent to the candidates through offline mode.
Selection criteria
The selection of candidates will be based on the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in merit list, medical fitness, document verification and such other criteria as decided by institutes/ universities.
DBT JRF Cut Off
The cut off is released with the release of the result. It is released category wise for both category 1 and category 2. The cut-off marks as per 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 |
DBT JRF Admit Card 2021
Aspirants who meet the eligibility will receive DBT JRF admit card. They can download the DBT JRF admit card 2021 from the NTA website or DBT website, dbt.nta.ac.in. Candidates have to appear for the exam at the given exam centre on the allocated date and time. Read all the instructions available on it carefully and follow them during the conduct of the exam. In case, aspirants are unable to download the admit card from the website, they can contact the helpline or write to NTA at [email protected]
DBT JRF Exam Pattern 2021
To prepare for GAT-B ad BET, aspirants should kick start their preparation with the DBT JRF exam pattern. It will help them to have an idea of what type of questions are asked in the respective exam.
Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021
- Mode of exam: – CBT exam
- Type of questions – MCQs
- Number of questions – 160 questions
- Total marks – 240 marks
- Language of paper – English
- 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
- Mode of exam: – CBT exam
- Type of questions – MCQs
- Number of questions – 200 questions
- Total marks – 300 marks
- Language of paper – English
- 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 |
DBT JRF 2021 Notification
The official notification for the DBT JRF 2021 exam is now available on the official website of NTA. Aspirants can check the eligibility, exam pattern and other crucial information for the DBT JRF 2021 notification PDF. Check the snapshot of the notification below.
DBT JRF Eligibility Criteria 2021
Before applying for DBT JRF 2021, candidates should meet the minimum required eligibility criteria. The detailed DBT JRF eligibility criteria are discussed below.
For GAT-B
- Aspirants should have a Bachelor/ Master degree to apply for GAT-B. (The educational requirement for each institute is different. Hence students should check Annexure-II of notification to know detailed eligibility criteria)
- Candidates appearing for the final exam can also apply.
For BET
- Candidates with 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 can apply for DBT JRF.
- Tose who ahve enrolloed in M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.VSc./ M.Sc.(Agri) supported under the DBT Post Graduate Teaching Programme can also apply.
- Age limit – 28 years
DBT JRF 2021 Application Form
The DBT JRF application form 2021 releases through online mode. Candidates can apply for the exam in two steps – Registration and Online Application Form Submission. The brief steps on how to apply for DBT JRF is available below.
- First step is to visit the official website, dbt.nta.nic.in. Aspirants will find the direct link for GAT-B and BET 2021 New registration link.
- Register using the personal email id and number. Nte down the system generated application number.
- Complete the DBT JRF 2021 online application form.
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature and other relevant documents.
- Pay the requisite application fee and keep a proof of the fee paid.
- Take print out of the DBT JRF application form for future reference.
Application Fee
| Name of exam | General(UR)/OBC NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
| GAT-B 2021 | 1200 | 600 |
| BET 2021 | 1200 | 600 |
| GAT-B & BET (Both) 2021 | 2400 | 1200 |
Mode of payment
- Online mode – Net-Banking/ Debit Card /Credit Card / UPI / Wallet
Note: Candidates can apply for GAT-B/ BET/ Both of the exams if they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. They have to submit only one application whether they are applying for GAT-B 2021 or BET 2021 or both. However, they have to pay double the exam fee.
About NTA
National Testing Agency was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). The Agency was set up to conduct a transparent and fair exam in order to increase the competency of candidates for admissions. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Department of Biotechnology has also entrusted NTA with the responsibility to organize Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2021 and Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2021.
Important Downloads
| Notification | Check here |
| DBT JRF Advertisement | Click here |
| Webste | dbt.nta.ac.in |
Archives
For more information regarding DBT JRF 2020, candidates can download notification.
FAQs
Ans. The exam for GAT-B 2021 and BET 2021 shall take place on August 14, 2021 on different exam timings.
Ans. DBT JRF stands for Department of Biotechnology Junior Research Fellow. Aspirants who wish to take admission to DBT JRF have to appear for BET 2021.
Ans. Yes. In both of the sections, there is a negative marking of 01 marks in the DBT JRF exam.
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