The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Faridabad, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2025 at its official website, www.dbtbet2025.ntaonline.in. Through this test, the candidates will be awarded the DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in areas of biotechnology across the country. There are two categories under which the candidates will be shortlisted through the DBT JRF Programme; they are Category 1 and Category 2.
DBT BET JRF Exam 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2025 on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The candidates must have a master’s degree to enroll in this programme, but those who are in their final year can also apply on the condition that their Master’s degree is completed by the end of the selection process.
DBT BET 2025 Notification
The candidates who are willing to pursue research in the field of Biotechnology can download the DBT BET Notification PDF either from the official website or the link below. They must check their eligibility criteria and other necessary information from the notification before submitting the online applications.
DBT BET 2025 Exam – Overview
The candidates can have a look at the highlights of the DBT BET 2025 exam in the table below. There are no vacancies or number of seats specified for the DGT JRF 2025. So all the students who want to pursue a Ph.D. can apply online.
| DBT BET 2025-Highlights | |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Name of the Exam | DBT BET |
| Vacancies | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Category | Eligibility Test |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 28th February – 28th March 2025 |
| Salary |
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| Official Website | www.dbtbet2025.ntaonline.in |
DBT BET 2025 – Important Dates
The DBT BET 2025 Application process has already been started. Candidates can fill out the online DBT BET application form 2025 till 28th March 2025. The candidates can also choose their exam centres while filling out the online application form. Other important dates are mentioned in the table below:
| Events | Date |
| Application Starts | 28th February 2025 |
| Application Closes | 28th March 2025 |
| Last date to Pay application fee | 28th March 2025 |
| Correction Window | 30th – 31st March 2025 |
| DBT BET Exam Date 2025 | 13th May 2025 (Tentative) |
DBT BET 2025 Application Form
The candidates will have to visit www.dbtbet2025.ntaonline.in to proceed with the online application process for DBT BET 2025. The last date to apply online for the DBT BET research fellowship is 28th March 2025. The form will be considered complete only when you have filled up all the necessary details, paid the application fee, and uploaded all the supporting documents. The direct link to apply online is given below.
How to Fill the DBT BET 2025 Application Form?
The candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the online application form for DBT BET 2025. Only “Online” applications are accepted for BET 2025. Any other form of application will not be accepted.
- The applicant needs to carefully read the instructions found in the information bulletin that is posted on the NTA website. Candidates must confirm their eligibility before proceeding.
- Register online with your email address and mobile number.
- Complete the online application form, attaching your signature, photo, and, if relevant, your social category, PwD certificate, or appearing certificate.
- Use the payment gateway to pay fees using Net Banking, a debit card, a credit card, UPI, or a wallet. Keep a copy of the fee acknowledgement for your records.
- After the payment of the fee, a confirmation page will appear on your screen; make sure you download it and get a printout of it.
- The applicant’s name, contact information, category, PwD status, educational background, birthdate, exam city preference, and other information entered in the online application form will be considered final. NTA will not consider any requests for changes to such details after the correction period has ended.
- Upload the necessary documents, like photograph, signatures, marksheets, certificates, caste certificates for claiming reservations, etc.
- Get a printout of the duly filled application form.
DBT BET 2025 Application Fee
The candidates interested in the Research Fellowship will have to pay an application fee while filling out the online DBT BET 2025 application forms. Please note that this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, so make sure you are eligible before applying.
| Category | Application fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1300/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs 650/- |
DBT BET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria to apply online for the DBT BET 2025. The minimum eligibility criteria regarding academic qualification, marks, age limit and nationality are given below:
Educational Qualification
The candidates pursuing any of the Masters degrees can also apply but they must have their final certificates by the time of final selection.
- The candidates must have both a Bachelors (B.E./ B.Tech./M.B.B.S) degree and
- Masters (M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.VSc./M. Pharm./ Integrated M.Sc./ M.Tech.)
- The degree can be in any discipline of Biotechnology, Life Sciences such as Biomedical, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology or any other allied areas of Biology/Life-Sciences.
Age Limit (as of 28th March 2025)
The candidates must not be more than 28 years of age on the cutoff date.
| Category | Age Limit |
| General & EWS | 28 years |
| SC/ST/ Differently Abled/ Women | 33 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 31 |
DBT BET 2025 Exam Pattern
The medium of examination will be English only and will comprise multiple-choice questions in 2 sections. Total marks for 200 questions will be 300, and the candidates must attempt 100 questions from both sections. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
| Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2025 | |||
| Sections | No. of Questions | Questions to be attempted | Marks |
| Section A (General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Analytical, Quantitative Ability and General Biotechnology) | 50 | 50 | 3 x 50 = 150 |
| Section B (Specific areas of Biotechnology as per syllabus given) | 150 | 50 | 3 x 50 = 150 |
| Total | 200 | 100 | 300 |
DBT BET 2025 Salary
After the candidates are enrolled in Ph. D. programme at a university, they shall be given a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Rs. 37000/- per month for two years from the date of joining. On completion of 3 years, they will be designated as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) and will get a fellowship of Rs. 42000/- per month for the remaining duration.
