The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the online application deadline for the Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B)/ Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2024. Eligible candidates can now apply for the exam on the official website dbt.ntaonline.in till March 10, 2024. The correction window will open on March 12 and March 13, 2024.

Here’s the deferment notification.

The exam will be conducted on April 20, 2024. The Computer Based Test (CBT) for GAT-B and BET will be conducted from 9.00 AM to 12.00 PM and 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM. The admit card release date will be announced later.

Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology (GAT-B)/ Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission to the 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).

Here’s the official notification.

Here’s the Information Bulletin.

Application Fee

Examination General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL)/ EWS SC/ST/PwD
GAT-B Rs 1200 Rs 600
BET  Rs 1200 Rs 600
GAT-B & BET (Both) Rs 2400 Rs 1200

Steps to register for NTA GAT-B/BET 2024

  1. Visit the official website dbt.ntaonline.in

  2. On the homepage, click on the GAT-B & BET 2024 online application link

  3. Register and proceed with the application process

  4. Fill up the form, pay the fee, and submit the form

  5. Download and take a printout for future reference

For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.