The Department offers grants to biotechnology students who want to pursue PhD research at one of the country's universities or research organisations. The "Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)" is used to choose the applicants. For selection, the Government of India's reservation guidelines are followed. Two sorts of merit lists are created based on BET performance (Category-I and Category-II). Under Category-I, the top 275 students in BET are chosen.
Candidates who are chosen under Category-II are eligible to be appointed in any DBT-sponsored project and receive fellowships comparable to NET/GATE, subject to institutional selection. Principal Investigators (PIs) of DBT-funded studies are not obligated to choose JRF from the category-II list for their study. Candidates who are selected in category II will not be eligible for any DBT-JRF fellowships. The Biotechnology Eligibility Examination (BET) will be held by the Regional Center for Biotechnology, Faridabad, starting in 2022.
The NTA will release the DBT JRF 2022 test dates on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology. It is held once a year at the national level. The Department of Biotechnology is accepting applications for DBT-Junior Research Fellowships in biotechnology and life sciences. Two lists, Category I and II, are released based on DBT JRF 2022. Candidates may apply for the test if they have finished their post-graduation or B.Tech in any biotechnology subject with a minimum of 50%.
Name of Examination | GAT-B 2022 | BET 2022 |
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Examining Method | Computer Based Test (CBT) | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Examination Pattern. | MCQ | MCQ |
Examination time frame. | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
Examination Schedule. | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
Response sheet Display date | After the test, it will be announced on the website. | |
Provisional Answer Keys Display Date | After the test, it will be announced on the website. | |
Website. | dbt.nta.ac.in / www.nta.ac.in |
DBT JRF has issued a call for JRF applications. NTA has made the BET 2022 application link available on its official website: https://dbt.nta.ac.in/. The BET applications were announced by the Department of Biotechnology via RCB. The DBT JRF test application period runs from March 11 to March 31, 2022. (up to 05:00 P.M).
It is recommended that you print a copy of the completed application form as well as the fee receipt for future reference.
To prevent rejection, candidates must complete all relevant fields on the application form. If the applicant provided incorrect information, DBT will create a correction window for a set amount of time during which the candidate can make the necessary corrections. This will be for a limited time, therefore the candidate should keep an eye on the official website for updates on the application form rectification. The applicant can then make the modifications by logging in with the same ID and password.
Topic | Syllabus |
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Aptitude | Comprehension, finding the odd one out, chemistry, quantitative ability, mathematics, general biotechnology, |
General Biotechnology | Biomolecular structure and function, Genetics, Phylogeny & Evolution, Cellular processes, Genomics and Proteomics, Organization of structure and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Recombinant DNA Technology, Methods in Biotechnology, IPR, Biosafety & Bioethics |
Agricultural Biotechnology | Abiotic and Biotic Stress Biology, Tissue Culture, Transgenic Technologies, and Biotechnology, Biodiversity, Plant Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, and Seed Technology, Molecular Breeding and Genomics |
Animal Biotechnology | Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Pathology, Animal Parasitology, Immunology, Research Methodologies, Molecular Diagnostics, Animal Genetics, Histology and Embryology, Animal Virology, Molecular Medicine and Surgery |
M. Tech. Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, and Industrial Biotechnology | Introductory Mathematics, Bioprocess Engineering, and Technology, Thermodynamics in Biological Systems, Downstream Processing in Biotechnology, Engineering Principles, Bioprocess Plant Design |
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | Major Bioinformatics Resources, Proteins, Sequence Analysis, Basic concepts, Database Searches, DNA & RNA secondary, and tertiary structures, t-RNA tertiary structure |
Environmental Biotechnology | Basic Ecological Concepts and Principles, Chemistry of organic and inorganic chemicals polluting Environment, Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Water Treatment Systems, Treatment of Typical Industrial Effluents, Management of municipal, biomedical and agricultural solid waste, Environmental Pollution control |
Marine Biotechnology |
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Medical Biotechnology |
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Molecular and Human Genetics |
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Neuroscience |
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As of March 22nd, 2022, the candidate's age must not exceed 28 years. Those belonging to the SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women categories, however, would be given 5-year age relaxation. Candidates in the OBC category would get 3-year age relaxation.
The following is a list of the application fees for the DBT JRF Exam 2022:
Examination | General / OBC (NCL)/EWS | SC/ ST/ PwD |
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BET 2022 | Rs. 1200/- | Rs. 600/- |
GAT-B 2022 | Rs. 1200/- | Rs. 600/- |
Both | Rs. 2400/- | Rs. 1200/- |
Sections | Number of Questions | No. Of Qs to be Attempted | Marks |
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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 |
As of March 22nd, 2022, the candidate's age must not exceed 28 years. Those belonging to the SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women categories, however, would be given 5-year age relaxation. Candidates in the OBC category would get 3-year age relaxation.
Sections | Number of Questions | No. Of Qs to be Attempted | Marks |
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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 |
Topic | Syllabus |
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Aptitude | Comprehension, finding the odd one out, chemistry, quantitative ability, mathematics, general biotechnology, |
General Biotechnology | Biomolecular structure and function, Genetics, Phylogeny & Evolution, Cellular processes, Genomics and Proteomics, Organization of structure and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Recombinant DNA Technology, Methods in Biotechnology, IPR, Biosafety & Bioethics |
Agricultural Biotechnology | Abiotic and Biotic Stress Biology, Tissue Culture, Transgenic Technologies, and Biotechnology, Biodiversity, Plant Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, and Seed Technology, Molecular Breeding and Genomics |
Animal Biotechnology | Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Pathology, Animal Parasitology, Immunology, Research Methodologies, Molecular Diagnostics, Animal Genetics, Histology and Embryology, Animal Virology, Molecular Medicine and Surgery |
M. Tech. Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, and Industrial Biotechnology | Introductory Mathematics, Bioprocess Engineering, and Technology, Thermodynamics in Biological Systems, Downstream Processing in Biotechnology, Engineering Principles, Bioprocess Plant Design |
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | Major Bioinformatics Resources, Proteins, Sequence Analysis, Basic concepts, Database Searches, DNA & RNA secondary, and tertiary structures, t-RNA tertiary structure |
Environmental Biotechnology | Basic Ecological Concepts and Principles, Chemistry of organic and inorganic chemicals polluting Environment, Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Water Treatment Systems, Treatment of Typical Industrial Effluents, Management of municipal, biomedical and agricultural solid waste, Environmental Pollution control |
Marine Biotechnology |
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Medical Biotechnology |
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Molecular and Human Genetics |
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Neuroscience |
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