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Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi : Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination (CEEB) replaced as (GAT-B) 2026

Category : Science/ IT Admissions 2026

Published : On March 20, 2026 By Webindia123 Editor

Important Dates

Start Date for Submission of Online Application	19th March 2026
Last Date for Submission of Online Application	9th April 2026 (upto 05:00 PM)
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application Fee	9th April 2026 (upto 05:00 PM)
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form Online only	11th April 2026 to 13th April 2026
Graduate Aptitude Test (GAT-B) 2026	17th May 2026 (Sunday) : 09:00 AM to12:00 Noon

GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST-BIOTECHNOLOGY (GAT-B) 2025

Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology (GAT-B) is an All-India Entrance Examination to test the eligibility of bonafide Indian nationals for admissions to DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas, at Participating Institutions/Universities in India. DBT supported Post Graduate programmes include: M.Sc. Biotechnology and allied areas; M.Tech. Biotechnology and allied areas; M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology and M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology.
GAT-B 2026 Score is valid for admission to the above-mentioned courses during the academic year 2026-27 only. Following the declaration of GAT-B 2026 results, an all India category wise merit list will be prepared as per the Reservation Policy of Government of India. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2026 qualified candidates, will be advertised separately by participating institutions/universities as per institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and will not be responsible for the admission & selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of participating institutions/universities. Any disputes arising will be subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.
Qualified candidates of GAT-B 2026, admitted to DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas, at Participating Institutions/Universities in India will be paid stipend as under:
a) M.Sc. Biotechnology & Allied Areas - Rs.5000/-per month
b) M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology - Rs.7500/-per month
c) M.Tech./M.V.Sc. programmes - Rs.12000/-per month
Stipend will be disbursed through the participating institutions after due verification of students pursuing prescribed DBT supported Post Graduate programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas. Continuation of stipend for the second year of the programme is subject to satisfactory progress of the student, to be certified by participating institutions/universities.
Details of participating institutions/ universities for GAT-B 2026 examination is given in the website.
Formats of various Attestation/Undertaking certificates required for registration for GAT-B 2026 entrance examination are provided in this Information Bulletin

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026

Only bonafide Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2026. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of Participating Institutions/Universities are eligible to apply for GAT-B 2026 entrance examination. Candidates may further verify the eligibility criteria on the website of the Participating Institutions/Universities. Candidates who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria of Institutions/Universities and still appear for GAT-B 2026 entrance examination will do so at their own risk. If at any stage it is found that a candidate does not fulfill minimum eligibility requirements of Participating Institutions/Universities, rules of cancellation or termination of respective Institutions/Universities shall be applicable. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of Participating Institutions/Universities.
Candidate who has either appeared or is due to appear in the final examination of their qualifying degree is eligible to apply for GAT-B 2026, under the result awaited (RA) category. Such candidate will have to submit the Undertaking/Attestation Form duly certified/stamped by the Head of the Institute (with address and name) from where the candidate is appearing for the qualifying degree. Failing to comply with this instruction will result in rejection of application.

RESERVATION POLICY

Reservation policy of Government of India will be followed for admissions of GAT-B 2026 qualified candidates to DBT supported Post Graduate Programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas at participating institutions/universities. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of Participating Institutions/Universities.

MERIT LIST

GAT-B 2026 results, an all India category wise merit list will be prepared as per the Reservation Policy of Government of India. Call for admissions, for GAT-B 2026 qualified candidates, will be advertised separately by participating institutions/universities as per institutional admission and selection norms. Reservation policy of Government of India will be followed for admissions to DBT supported Post Graduate Programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas at participating institutions/universities. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process (transfer/cancellation/conversion of seats/fee refund policy) of participating Institutions/Universities.

TRANSFER POLICY

Transfer policy in participating institutions/universities is as per institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission & selection process of participating institutions/universities.

CONVERSION OF VACANT SEATS FOR ADMISSION

Conversion of vacant seats for admissions at Participating Institutions/Universities will be done as per institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process of Participating Institutions/Universities.

CANCELLATION AND FEE REFUND POLICY

Cancellation and fee refund policy will be done as per institutional admission and selection norms. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) will not play any role and responsibility in the admission and selection process of participating institutions/universities.

MODE OF EXAMINATION

The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

The medium of Question Papers for the examination shall be English only.

PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026
Sections	No. of Questions	No. of Questions to be Attempted	Marks
Section A (Multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology)	60	60	1x60 =60
Section B (Multiple choice questions of Graduate /Bachelors level in the subjects: BasicBiology,LifeSci ences,Biotechnologyandalliedareasaspersyllabusgiven)	100	60	3x60 =180
Total	160	120	240

FEE PAYABLE FOR GATE-B 2026

General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL)/ EWS : 1300/-

SC/ST/PwD : 650/-

REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS FOR GAT-B 2026

Applicants desirous of appearing in GAT-B 2026 may register online only via online application form hosted at https://rcb.res.in/DBTPG/ , https://exams.nta.nic.in/ . Applicants are advised to read complete details regarding GAT-B 2026 provided in the Information Bulletin hosted at https://exams.nta.nic.in before applying. Online Registration and Submission of duly Completed Application Form for GAT-B 2026 is scheduled from 19th March 2026 to 9th April 2026 (upto 5PM). A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of Rs.1300/- is payable online for General (UR) /OBC-NCL /EWS and Rs. 650/- by SC/ ST/ PwD social category applicants. Templates and Formats of all Certificates and supporting documents required for applying to Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) 2026 are provided at https://exams.nta.nic.in for download and enclosure while applying.

For more details refer institute information bulletin .https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/03/20260319564085673.pdf

Contact Details

Address	:	Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110 067
Phone	:	011-26742575, 26742676, 26741557
Fax	:
Mobile	:
E-mail	:	Contact I
Website	:	https://exams.nta.nic.in

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