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Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology (GAT-B)
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
3 hr
Duration
240
Total marks
2
Sections
60 MCQs
Questions
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Application fee
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| ST | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
6 colleges accept GAT B.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GAT-B 2026 (concluded): Exam and BET exam both | May 17, 2026 (two shifts, across 54 cities at 79 centres online) |
| Answer Key objection facility | May 23-24, 2026 |
| Result declared | May 2026 (further specific date not itemised) |
GAT B college predictor
We cannot estimate admission chances from a GAT B result yet, because we do not hold enough data for it. Find Colleges can still match you to colleges using your marks, course and budget.
GAT B previous year question papers
We are adding previous year papers for GAT B. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Section A | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology at Class 12 level (mostly NCERT-based |
| Section B | Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and allied areas at Graduation level, heavily focused on advanced biochemistry (important topics: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering -- DNA replication, Restriction Enzymes, Blotting Techniques, Transcription and Translation |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online () |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Total questions | Section A: 60 (all compulsory). Section B: 100 MCQs, of which candidates attempt only 60. |
| Total marks | 240 marks |
| Section A: -0.5 mark for each incorrect answer; Section B: -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology at Class 12 (10+2) level | 60 | 1 | - |
| Allied areas at Graduation level | 100 | 3 | Candidates attempt only 60 of these |
GAT B books
Recommended books for GAT B are being added. Ask Mimi or a counsellor for a suggested reading list.
Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check the official website for the latest.
6 institutes accept GAT B.
| # | Campus / Institute | Location | College page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Chennai (MTech Biotechnology) | - | View college |
| 2 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Chennai (MTech Biotechnology) | MAKAUT Kolkata (MTech Biotechnology/PGET, also accepting WBUT PGET) | View college |
| 3 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Chennai (MTech Biotechnology) | Pondicherry University (MTech Computational Biology, also accepting GATE) | View college |
| 4 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Chennai (MTech Biotechnology) | RCC Institute of Information Technology Kolkata (MTech CSE-AI, also accepting WBUT PGET) -- overall | View college |
| 5 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute Chennai (MTech Biotechnology) | Around 1 | View college |
| 6 | 316 DBT-sanctioned seats across 79 DBT-supported postgraduate programmes | Biotechnology/Allied Areas | View college |
Section A: -0.5 mark for each incorrect answer. Section B: -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
180 minutes (3 hours)
Detailed registration steps are covered under a separate 'GAT-B 2026 Eligibility and Application' section and application-form news article not expanded on this page.
