GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology)
GAT-B is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas.
Students can use their GAT-B score to apply for postgraduate biotechnology programmes offered by various institutions in India.
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
📌 Quick Facts
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Frequency: Conducted once a year (April or May)
Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or appearing in final year .
Appearing = currently in final year (writing exams this year)
Eligible Degrees:
- B.Sc.
- B.Tech. / B.E.
- B.V.Sc.
- B.Pharm.
- MBBS
- BDS
- Other equivalent degrees
Age: No age limit.
Minimum Marks:
- 55%–60% aggregate marks for General/OBC/EWS categories (may vary by institution)
- 50%–55% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwD categories (may vary by institution)
Attempts: No restriction on the number of attempts.
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Frequency: Conducted once a year (April or May)
Duration: 3 Hours
Subjects: Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Total Questions: 160
Total Marks: 240 Marks
Marking Scheme:
- +3 - for every correct answer
- -1 - for every wrong answer
- 0 - for unattempted questions
GAT-B scores may be used for admission to postgraduate programmes in Biotechnology and related fields.
Courses may include:- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Molecular and Human Genetics
- M.Sc. Bioresources Biotechnology
- M.Tech. Biotechnology
- M.Tech. Computational Biology
- M.Tech. Industrial Biotechnology
- M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
🌐 Official Website
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