The online application process for the DBT Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) has begun by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
The application forms are available on the official website i.e. dbtindia.gov.in.
The DBT Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), an entrance test is conducted for the award of DBT- Junior Research Fellowship.
The application process for the same will conclude on May 18, 2020.
The candidates who wish to appear for the exam can visit the official website and apply for the same.
The examination has been tentatively scheduled to be conducted on June 30, 2020.
DBT JRF BET 2020: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- The candidates who wish to appear for the exam must have M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.V.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ B.E./ B.Tech. in any discipline of Biotechnology, M.Sc./ M.Tech. Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology, students admitted under DBT supported Postgraduate Teaching Programs. M.Sc. Life Science/ Bioscience/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics and Masters in Allied areas of Biology/Life Sciences.
- Applicants must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree (55% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ Differently abled category).
Age Limit: Upto 28 years as on the last date of application for General & EWS category. Age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ ST/ Differently Abled/ Women candidates and upto 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
DBT JRF BET 2020: Important Dates
- Online registration start date - April 20, 2020
- Online registration close - May 18, 2020
- BET 2020 - June 30, 2020 (Tuesday) - Tentative
- Display of Question Paper and Answer Key on Website - June 30, 2020
- Last date of accepting representation of any discrepancy in the Question Paper and Answer Key - July 3, 2020
- Declaration of BET 2020 Results - July 20, 2020.