The Department of Biotechnology has made available the DBT BET 2025 Application Forms for the BET-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). It is advised that candidates apply online for Category 1 and Category 2 positions by March 28, 2025.
For the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2025, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Faridabad, is accepting online applications from qualified Indian residents via its official website, www.dbtbet2025.ntaonline.in. The DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) would be given to the individuals who pass this test in order to support their national biotechnology research endeavours. Through the DBT JRF Program, the candidates will be shortlisted into two categories: 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 need to have a master’s degree to enroll, but Final-year students can also apply, provided they have finished their Master’s degree by the time the selection process is over.
DBT BET 2025 Notification
The DBT BET Notification PDF is available for download from the official website or the link below for those who wish to undertake biotechnology research. Candidate must check their eligibility criteria and other necessary information from the notification before submitting the online applications.
DBT BET 2025 Notification PDF – Click to Download
DBT BET 2025 Exam – Overview
The table below allows applicants to view the DBT BET 2025 exam highlights. For the DGT JRF 2025, neither the number of seats nor the vacancies are specified. Therefore, any student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. may 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. The online DBT BET application form 2025 is available for candidates to complete till March 28, 2025. When completing the online application, candidates can also select the exam locations. 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
To proceed with the online application process for DBT BET 2025 the candidates will have to visit www.dbtbet2025.ntaonline.in. 28th March 2025 is the last date to apply online for the DBT BET research fellowship. 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. A link to apply online is given below.
DBT BET 2025 Application Form – Click to Apply Online
How to Fill the DBT BET 2025 Application Form?
Candidates can complete the DBT BET 2025 online application by following the instructions below. For BET 2025, only “online” applications are accepted. We will not accept applications in any other format.
- 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.
note: 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
Candidates who wish to apply online for the DBT BET 2025 must meet the minimal eligibility requirements. The following lists the minimal requirements for eligibility in terms of academic background, grades, age restriction, and nationality:
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.)
- Any biotechnology or life science field, including biomedical, bioinformatics, biochemistry, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computational biology, genetics, microbiology, zoology, or any other related field of biology or life sciences, may be used for the degree.
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 test will only be administered in English and will consist of two sections of multiple-choice questions. Candidates must attempt 100 questions from both sections, for a total of 300 marks for 200 questions. Each wrong response will result in a mark deduction of one.
| 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
Candidate should give Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Rs. 37000/- per month for two years from the date of joining after the candidates are enrolled in Ph. D. programme at a university. They will be named Senior Research Fellows (SRF) after three years, and they will get a fellowship of Rs. 42,000/-per month for the remaining time.
