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GAT-B 2026 & BET 2026 Registration Started – Apply Online, Exam Date & Fees

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Lakshmi Singh • 5 Mins read • 20 Mar 26
GAT-B 2026 & BET 2026 RegistrationGAT-B 2026 & BET 2026 Registration

GAT-B 2026 and BET 2026 registration 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started GAT-B 2026 and BET 2026 online registrations. GAT-B and BET 2026 online application forms have been released on the official website. GAT-B 2026 examination is conducted for biotechnology admissions and research fellowships can apply at the GAT-B 2026 official website:


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GAT-B 2026 registration last date is 9 April 2026. GAT B exams will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 180 minutes.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Application Process


NTA DBT BED 2026

NTA has released DBT BED crucial details:

DBT BED 2026 Notification

NTA BET Notice 2026

PDF

NTA BET Information Bulletin 2026

PDF


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GAT B 2026

NTA GAT B 2026 information has also been released. It includes GAT-B 2026 application form date:

GAT B 2026 Notification

GAT B 2026

PDF

NTA GAT B Information Bulletin 2026

PDF


How to Apply for GAT-B 2026 and BET 2026?

Follow these steps for GAT B 2026 registration process (or NTA DBT BET registration 2026):

  • Go to: GAT-B 2026 official website: exams.nta.nic.in
  • Click on GAT-B/BET 2026 application link
  • Register your details
  • Fill out the application form
  • Upload required documents
  • Pay application fee
  • Submit BET application form 2026
  • Download confirmation page


Where to Apply for DBT BET 2026?

GAT-B and BET 2026 online application forms are available at:


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What are GAT-B 2026 and BET 2026?

NTA GAT B 2026 (Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology) and BET 2026 (Biotechnology Eligibility Test) are national-level exams. They are conducted for:

  • Admission to DBT postgraduate biotechnology courses
  • Award of DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF)

These exams offer careers in biotechnology and life sciences.


GAT-B 2026 Application Form Date and Important Schedule

Here are GAT-B and BET 2026 exams and application process dates:

Event

Date

Application Start Date

19 March 2026

GAT-B 2026 registration last date

9 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Last Date for Fee Payment

9 April 2026 (11:50 PM)

Correction Window

11-13 April 2026

GAT-B and BET 2026 exams

17 April 2026


GAT B Exam Date 2026 and Timings

Exam Name

Timing

Duration

GAT-B 2026

9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

3 Hours

BET 2026

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

3 Hours


GAT-B and BET 2026 Exams: Exam Mode and Pattern

GAT-B and BET 2026 online registrations have started. Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern of GAT B 2026 and NTA DBT BET:

Parameter

Details

Mode

Online (CBT)

Duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Language

English only


GAT-B 2026 Exam Pattern

GAT B 2026 exam pattern is tabulated below:

Section

Details

Section A

10+2 level (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology)

Section B

Graduate-level Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Total Marks

240


GAT B syllabus 2026 is available on the official website for download.


BET 2026 Exam Pattern

Section

Details

Section A

General Science & Aptitude

Section B

Biotechnology-specific topics

Total Marks

300


GAT-B and BET 2026 Registration Fees

Candidates have to pay GAT B 2026 registration fee through online or net banking. NTA DBT BET registration fee can be paid in the same way:

Exam

General/OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

GAT-B 2026

₹1300

₹650

BET 2026

₹1300

₹650

Both Exams

₹2600

₹1300


Important Instructions for Candidates

In the information bulletin, NTA has highlighted some instructions for candidates applying for GAT B 2026 and BET 2026:

  • Only one application form is allowed
  • Multiple forms will be rejected
  • Only online applications are accepted
  • Apply before the GAT-B 2026 registration last date


The Crux

NTA GAT B 2026 notification contains detailed information on participating institutes, seat matrix, uploaded documents requirements, and the application process of NTA BET 2026. Eligible students should apply before the deadline. Check the official website regularly for GAT B 2026 registartiona nd NTA DBT BET application 2026. 


Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: What is DBT BET application form 2026?

Ans: DBT BET application form is the registration for Biotechnology Eligibility Test. Candidates fill the DBT BET application to apply for the exam conducted by NTA. Candidates can get DBT JRF through this exam. 


Ques: Who is eligible for DBT BET 2026?

Ans: Here is DBT BET eligibility 2026:

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor/Master in Biotechnology/Life Sciences (final year eligible)
  • Minimum Marks: 60% (Gen/EWS/OBC), 55% (SC/ST/PwD)
  • Age Limit: 28 years (General category)
  • Age Relaxation: 5 years (SC/ST/PwD/Women), 3 years (OBC-NCL)


Ques: How many seats are there for DBT BET?

Ans: There are 275 seats available for DBT BET 2026 for Category 1. Students can refer to the information brochure for the detailed seat matrix.


Ques: Are GAT B and BET same?

Ans: Many students confuse between BET 2026 and GAT B 2026. But let us clear that. GATB 2026 and DBT BET JRF both are different. They are both conducted by NTA’s Department of Biotechnology. 

  • GAT-B is for PG admissions
  • BET is for DBT-JRF fellowships


Ques: What are DBT BET 2026 exam dates?

Ans: DBT BET exam date 2026 is 17 May 2026. It will be on the afternoon shift: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM. The duration is 3 hours. 

Ques: Is GAT B registration 2026 open?

Ans: Yes. NTA has started GAT B registration 2026 on its official website. For GAT B application process 2026, you can check the information bulletin. The last date to register is 9 April 2026.


Ques: Where can I get GAT B 2026 syllabus?

Ans: GAT B 2026 syllabus will be released at NTA’s official website. However, students can also access it on the website of RCB (Regional Center for Biotechnology).

  • It covers two sections
  • Section A (10+2 level Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology)
  • Section B (graduate-level Biotechnology topics)